Canadian Fencing Academy
220 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 46 L6K 3V1 Oakville, ON, Canada

January Covid-19 Update Dear CFA Family, Thank you to all who participated in the CFA Zoom Townhall meetings, your feedback is always appreciated. We are still in lockdown and do not have a date when the CFA Facility will be re-opened. If you are not already, please consider taking our online Zoom classes.... We have increased our Zoom class schedule. Starting February 1st, 2021. Monday 4-5pm Intermediate Fencing Footwork Monday 5-6pm Exercise Fitness Class Tuesday 4-5:30pm Advanced Fencing Footwork Wednesday 4-5pm Intermediate Fencing Footwork Thursday 4-5:30pm Advanced Fencing Footwork Friday 4-5pm Intermediate Fencing Footwork Friday 5-6pm Exercise Fitness Class The monthly cost for zoom classes: $175 for Fencing Footwork Classes Only $90 for Exercise Fitness Classes Only $250 for Both Fencing Footwork AND Exercise Fitness Classes Or individual per class fee: $25 per Advanced Fencing Footwork Class $20 per All other Zoom classes Sign up for classes here: https://canadianfencingacademy.perfectmind.com/S/Membership We are also looking for volunteers to assist with our Social Media presence. Specifically, we are looking for people with an interest in running a CFA Instagram account and Twitter Account. Please contact Kyle, if you have experience in social media development and want to help out. Brandon is also offering Online private personal training sessions. CFA is in the process of setting up a program for private zoom lessons. There will be a demonstration of how these privates will work this Tuesday after zoom class. Brily will also be building targets for home use that will be for sale. New CFA T-shirts and other CFA toques will be on sale as a fundraiser for the club. Thank you very much for your consideration and please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us with questions or concerns. Kyle [email protected] Alice [email protected] Sam [email protected] Brandon [email protected] Brily [email protected]

On Tuesday December 29th, The CFA is going to have a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Zoom where we will discuss the current Covid situation and the future of the CFA. All fencers and parents are invited to join us (former members are invited also). In addition to providing information on our current state will be looking for feedback for members. There will be two sessions, so if you are unable to attend during the day, you have the option of attending the night session. The... Zoom call will take place on Tuesday December 29th. Session 1: 11am Session 2: 8pm CFA is inviting you to join the Zoom meeting. Topic: CFA Townhall Meeting Time: Dec 29, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87138041634 Meeting ID: 871 3804 1634 Passcode: 091917 Hope to see you all there. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Kyle [email protected] Alice [email protected] Sam [email protected] Brily [email protected]

JUNE UPDATE The Canadian Fencing Academy is on Zoom! We'll be conducting Zoom classes in June to help keep our members fitness and footwork up. At the moment we will be offering two types of class, but if you would like to see more let use know! Our first class (Green/Blue) is led by Alice, Sam and Brily, and will be at 4pm-5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The class will be a mix of fitness and footwork, with our instructors helping keep participants motivated and dri...Continue reading

Check out this Podcast featuring CFA’s very own Lorraine Hoyne! The podcast Silver is the new Gold is hosted by fencer Karen Laansoo about +35 women in sport. It’s never too late to start fencing! https://facebook.com/silvergoldwomen

Hello All! Our new Website is up, newly redesigned and ready to help you! You can check it out here; http://www.canadianfencingacademy.ca/... Let us know what you think!

Please see below Email sent from OFA. No club fencing allowed. Next update from them will be May 29 with potential opening date of June 1st. Dear clubs, We hope that you are having a wonderful long weekend!... The OFA understands that clubs and members are eager to restart, but emphasizes that this must be done slowly, safely, and in a way that does not increase the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent announcement lists fencing as a sport that can be played under physical distancing measures this is an incorrect assessment. In line with other sports in the same announcement (Gymnastics, Badminton, Figure Skating, Track & Field), the OFA does not recommend any clubs to reopen at this time. Further direction will be provided by May 29, 2020, regarding clubs potentially opening in a limited fashion on June 1, 2020. Any club who chooses to reopen in the interim will be doing so without OFA sanction, will not have access to the OFA insurance policy, and may lose their status as a club in good standing. The OFA reminds that all clubs and members must also adhere to the Quarantine Act (Canada), the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Ontario), as well as municipal bylaws and facility rules in place to COVID-19 physical distancing and public or private gatherings. Failure to abide by these federal, provincial, or municipal requirements may result in legal prosecution by the government. As we have said in our previous email, the OFA Medical & Health Committee, consisting of several qualified COVID-19 response team members, is developing a Return to Play Protocol that prioritizes the safety of our members, and follows current information published both by Ontario Public Health as well as the MHSTCI. This will be published as soon as it has been approved. In the interim, the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario has shared a preliminary Risk Assessment Tool for Sport document. Please use this to do an initial assessment of your club's status, and begin to plan your return to play protocol with the safety of your club members in mind. Note that the Risk Assessment Tool and the OFA Return To Play Protocol, while serving as guidelines, must both be followed to ensure that clubs re-open in a low-risk, safe manner. Please encourage your members to join the virtual Strength & Conditioning, as well as Footwork classes provided by the OFA to stay fit while we stay at home. All classes are free to OFA members and family, so register today! Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great long weekend! -- Kristina Han Administrative Director Ontario Fencing Association

May the 4th be with you. One day, you might rival Master Yoda as a Swordsperson!

JUNE UPDATE The Canadian Fencing Academy is on Zoom! We'll be conducting Zoom classes in June to help keep our members fitness and footwork up. At the moment we will be offering two types of class, but if you would like to see more let use know! Our first class (Green/Blue) is led by Alice, Sam and Brily, and will be at 4pm-5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The class will be a mix of fitness and footwork, with our instructors helping keep participants motivated and dri...Continue reading

Check out this Podcast featuring CFA’s very own Lorraine Hoyne! The podcast Silver is the new Gold is hosted by fencer Karen Laansoo about +35 women in sport. It’s never too late to start fencing! https://facebook.com/silvergoldwomen

Hello All! Our new Website is up, newly redesigned and ready to help you! You can check it out here; http://www.canadianfencingacademy.ca/... Let us know what you think!

Please see below Email sent from OFA. No club fencing allowed. Next update from them will be May 29 with potential opening date of June 1st. Dear clubs, We hope that you are having a wonderful long weekend!... The OFA understands that clubs and members are eager to restart, but emphasizes that this must be done slowly, safely, and in a way that does not increase the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent announcement lists fencing as a sport that can be played under physical distancing measures this is an incorrect assessment. In line with other sports in the same announcement (Gymnastics, Badminton, Figure Skating, Track & Field), the OFA does not recommend any clubs to reopen at this time. Further direction will be provided by May 29, 2020, regarding clubs potentially opening in a limited fashion on June 1, 2020. Any club who chooses to reopen in the interim will be doing so without OFA sanction, will not have access to the OFA insurance policy, and may lose their status as a club in good standing. The OFA reminds that all clubs and members must also adhere to the Quarantine Act (Canada), the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Ontario), as well as municipal bylaws and facility rules in place to COVID-19 physical distancing and public or private gatherings. Failure to abide by these federal, provincial, or municipal requirements may result in legal prosecution by the government. As we have said in our previous email, the OFA Medical & Health Committee, consisting of several qualified COVID-19 response team members, is developing a Return to Play Protocol that prioritizes the safety of our members, and follows current information published both by Ontario Public Health as well as the MHSTCI. This will be published as soon as it has been approved. In the interim, the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario has shared a preliminary Risk Assessment Tool for Sport document. Please use this to do an initial assessment of your club's status, and begin to plan your return to play protocol with the safety of your club members in mind. Note that the Risk Assessment Tool and the OFA Return To Play Protocol, while serving as guidelines, must both be followed to ensure that clubs re-open in a low-risk, safe manner. Please encourage your members to join the virtual Strength & Conditioning, as well as Footwork classes provided by the OFA to stay fit while we stay at home. All classes are free to OFA members and family, so register today! Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great long weekend! -- Kristina Han Administrative Director Ontario Fencing Association

May the 4th be with you. One day, you might rival Master Yoda as a Swordsperson!

Hello CFA family, I hope this message finds you well during this fluid time of uncertainty as it pertains to COVID-19. I want to express my gratitude for you being a part of the Canadian Fencing Academy and putting your trust in us to support your fencing journey. Just like you, we have been monitoring the situation closely and are hoping that this will pass quickly. We plan on following the government guidelines and will let everyone know immediately when we are able to r...e-open even if it is on a limited basis. If you would like to continue to practice at home, please contact our coaches. If you would like to purchase fencing equipment (including target spots or fencing dummies) to assist with home training please let Brily know and he can arrange things with you. With that said, we are a small business that is in no way immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. We are fully committed to supporting our coaches and members and will make any and all accommodations we are able to. We are hoping that the Government will provide our small business with assistance, but that is not guaranteed. The club still has rent and utilities and we would like to continue paying the coaches. Given the uncertainty of the situation, we would be massively grateful if you would consider helping us weather this storm by continuing your membership uninterrupted as we see how this situation unfolds. We completely understand that some of you are in a similar situation as we are, with your livelihood suddenly threatened. If that's the case we will put your membership ON HOLD immediately (this means that your membership will be immediately frozen and resume when the CFA is able to open) . Please reach out to us via email directly to Brily, who will process hold requests. Although we are hoping this situation will resolve quickly, we have no idea when this will happen. Thank you for your flexibility, understanding, and generosity as we endure this situation together. We will continue to do our best to update you on any new changes as the situation evolves. Of course, if you still choose to take advantage of the hold program, we completely understand and respect your decision. To be clear, you have two options going forward: 1. Contact us to put your membership On Hold (to resume when we are able to open) 2. Generously continue to support the CFA and our coaches by continuing with your membership while we are unable to open (you will always have the option to go On Hold at anytime if anything changes with you. Also you can assist our coaches by pre-purchasing future lesson sets. Please contact your coach directly. Thank you very much for your consideration and please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us with questions or concerns. Kyle [email protected] Alice [email protected] Sam [email protected] Brily [email protected]

CFA Members and family, As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we have made the decision to close the Canadian Fencing Academy 100%, including private lessons, effective Monday March 15 until further notice. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily and following official guidance from the federal Public Health Agency of Canada, Ontario Public Health and The Ontario Fencing Association. Many other sports clubs are following this plan.... If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] Please stay safe and when using the internet to get information please use official sources. https://www.toronto.ca//diseases-medications-/coronavirus/ https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-co/prevention-risks.html We thank everyone for your patience, understanding and cooperation in these trying times. Thank you. Kyle Foster Canadian Fencing Academy Here are the OFA Guidelines: https://fencingontario.ca/covid-19/

Any teachers or parents that want to bring fencing to your school?

Congratulations to all CFA fencers that competed in The Brock Open, November 17-18, 2019. CFA Medals: Gold... Brandon Jalowica (SMF) Kyle Foster (VMS) Lisa Huzel (VWS) Silver Daniel Oroszlan (CMF) Erika Dominguez (SWF) Lorraine Hoyne (VWE) Jay Zhang (VMF) Ethan Hains (JMF) Bronze Felix Li (JMF) Daniel Stapleton (CMF) Yucheng Liu (CMF) Erika Dominguez (JWS) Kyle Foster (VME) Xavier Viersen (u13MF) Xiaolan Wang (u13WF) Shi Qin Lin (JWF) Shi Qin Ling (CWF) Grace Liu (CWF) Also a special congratulations to Ethan Haines who fenced the perfect pool in JMF (All bouts were won 5-0). http://www.brockfencingopen.com/results/2019/index.htm

Today the CFA hosted the November Ontario Fencing Association Veterans clinic. We had an amazing day with 22 Veterans participating! Thanks to all that came out and joined us!

Just a reminder the CFA is running a 3 weapon Veteran Camp (30+) this Sunday!

Congratulations to all CFA fencers that made the trip to Vancouver for Canada Cup September 2019.

Our Historical Fencers at the Orillia Pirate Party!

Learn the Olympic sport of Fencing in Oakville at the Canadian Fencing Academy! A great Fall activity for kids! We are located in Oakville on Wyecroft Rd (Between Kerr and Dorval). We have 8 week beginner classes for beginners!... The next night Beginner classes start: Youth Foil (Ages 8-14) on Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 at 6-7pm Adult Foil (ages 15 and up) on Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 at 8-9pm The beginner class costs $270 (includes HST) and for insurance purposes each fencer must purchase a yearly OFA/CFF License (details below). Classes run for 8 weeks. Please REGISTER ONLINE HERE: https://canadianfencingacademy.perfectmind.com/S/Membership Additional info: Please wear track-pants or work-out pants (no lycra, no shorts), a t-shirt, and indoor gym shoes. We also ask that you bring a glove (gardening or work glove) for your dominant (writing) hand. All fencing equipment is provided by the Academy. Questions? Email: [email protected]

The Canadian Fencing Academy's summer camps are soon! Have you booked your place? Camps offer lessons in foil and run in either half-day or full-day session formats. Camps run Monday to Friday in the weeks listed below. Beginners are welcome, but must take the full day camp. In addition to fencing, children will do a variety of other games and activities with an emphasis on fitness, skill development, and fun. Camp Weeks:... July 22-29 August 5-19 Go online to register for camps here! https://canadianfencingacademy.perfectmind.com/S/Membership