West Point Grey Fencing Club

WPG FENCING CLUB

West Point Grey Community Centre

Enquiries: WPG Office (Aberthau House)
4397 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V6R 1K4

Tel: (604) 257-8140
Fax: (604) 257-8144

Meeting Place: Jericho Hill Centre - North Room
4196 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.

Meeting Time: Once a week.
Monday: 7:00pm till 8:00pm (age group: 8 - 13) or Wednesday: 7:00 till 8:00pm (age group: 14 and above) or Saturday: 1:00pm till 4:00pm (all age groups)

Classes are offered in the summer, fall, winter and spring. Each session runs for 10 weeks. Each lesson starts with static stretch warm-up followed by moderate workout with stretching and conditioning. The programme is divided into two parts: The first part covers basic hand techniques, footwork, and offense and defense techniques of the classical French school. The second part covers line drills and supervised bouting.

Participation: All participants have to register with West Point Grey Community Centre.

Equipment: Participants are required to wear a sports outfit and indoor court shoes. All necessary equipment -- mask, practice foil, and plastron or jacket -- will be provided.