Welcome to Dynamo Fencing Club
Courtesy of Heather Maclaren
News & Up-Coming Events:
Dynamo Youth Summer Camps May 10 , 2008
Dynamo will be running three full day weeks of youth summer camps. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Registration Form.
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2008 | July 18, 2008 | 9:00 - 4:00 pm | $265.00 |
| August 11, 2008 | August 15, 2008 | 9:00 - 4:00 pm | $265.00 |
| August 25, 2008 | August 29, 2008 | 9:00 - 4:00 pm | $265.00 |
2008 Okanagan Fencing Camp May 1 , 2008
The 5th annual Okanagan Camp will be two weeks long this summer. Space is limited. Click Here for more information.
July 20 to 26, 2008 - Development and Youth Camp
July 26 to Aug 3, 2008 - High Performance Camp
2008 Youth Provincials a Great Success April 22 , 2008
Congratulations to all of our young fencers that competed this past weekend at the Youth Provincials in Port Moody. Dynamo kids won 9 out of a possible 15 medals (3 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze).
Top Results:
J.P. Radelet - Y12 Mixed Epee - GOLD
Jonathan Hutchinson - Y12 Mixed Foil - GOLD
Mario Sirotic - Y14 Mixed Sabre - GOLD
Luc Radelet - Y12 Mixed Foil - SILVER
Ryan Wang - Y14 Mixed Sabre - SILVER
Jonathan Hutchinson - Y14 Mixed Epee - SILVER
Dylan French - Y12 Mixed Foil - BRONZE
Crystal Tong - Y14 Mixed Epee - BRONZE
Jonathan Hutchinson - Y14 Mixed Foil - BRONZE
Program Schedule from April 5 to 15, 2008 April 4 , 2008
Victor and Igor will be away from April 5 to 15 in Italy at the World Championships. Open fencing will remain the same schedule. Classes will be cancelled on April 10 & 12, 2008.
Introductory and Intermediate Programs Mar 25 , 2008
All introductory and intermediate programs are starting this week. Space and registration is still available. Please visit the programs page for more information.
2008 Cadet / Junior World Championships Mar 25 , 2008
Congratulations to Victor Gantsevich on being named this years Junior National Team Head Coach for next months Junior World Championships. Also, Congratulations to Igor Gantsevich on being selected to the Junior Men's Epee Team. Good Luck!
2008 Spring Program Registration Feb 13, 2008
Introductory and Intermediate Spring program registration is now open. For more information visit the program page.
| Program | Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Kids | Sat | 10 - 11 am | $99 |
| Introductory Adults | Sat | 10 - 11 am | $99 |
| Intermediate Kids | Sat | 11:15 - 12:45 pm | $125 |
| Introductory Adults | Sat | 11:15 - 12:45 pm | $125 |
| Introductory Kids | Thurs | 6 - 7 pm | $99 |
| Introductory Adults | Thurs | 7 - 8 pm | $99 |
| Intermediate Kids + | Thurs | 7:00 - 8:15 pm | $110 |
| Intermediate Adults + | Thurs | 8:00 - 9:15 pm | $110 |
2008 Spring Break Kids Camp Feb 5 , 2008
The 2008 Spring Break Kids Camp will be from March 17 - 21, 2008. For more information and to register, click here.
Radelet Kids win 5 Trophies in Portlant Feb. 1, 2008
Congratulations to J.P. and Luc Radelete on their great success in Portland this past weekend.
Tigran Bajgoric Finals at North American Cup Jan. 24, 2008
Congratulations to Tigran Bajgoric for his top 8 finish in Atlanta this past weekend at the North American Cup. Over 270 fencers competed in the Division One Men's Epee Event. Igor Gantsevich, finished 17th in Division One.
Gantsevich Finals at North American Cup in Dallas Nov. 15, 2007
Four athletes and two coaches went to Dallas from the club. Spencer Simon finished with the top cadet results, finishing 24th in Cadet Men's Epee; while Igor Gantsevich had the top Canadian result in Junior Men's Epee, fnishing 7th out of 260 fencers.
2008 Introductory and Intermediate Winter Programs November 7 , 2007
Introductory and Intermediate Winter program registration is now open. For more information visit the program page.
2007 Winter Schedule Coming Soon October 25, 2007
-New beginner and intermediate class schedule will up online soon. If you are looking to book a party or a presentation, contact webmaster@dynamofencing.com; weekends are filling up quickly.
Beginner Late Registration October 17, 2007
- If you are registering late for beginner or intermediate fencing classes on Saturdays or Thursdays, contact Igor Gantsevich.
Beginner and Intermediate Programs September 1, 2007
- Beginner and Intermediate programs starting in September. For more information click here.
2007 / 2008 Club Membership September 1, 2007
- 2007 / 2008 membership information click here.
Tigran Bajgoric Wins Gold in Montreal August 31, 2007
-Congratulations to Tigran Bajgoric on becoming the Pan American Team Champion. This is the first step to qualify for the Beijing Olympics. For full Team Canada results click here.
Monica Pinette wins Gold at the Pan American Games July 26, 2007
-Congratulations to Monica Pinette finishing 2nd at the 2007 Pan Am Games in Rio and with it, a spot on the 2008 Olympic Team to Beijing.
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The Dynamo Fencing Club, located just outside Vancouver, in British Columbia, is primarily committed to high performance fencing in all three weapons. Our head coach Maitre Victor Gantsevich has coached national teams in the former USSR, Ukraine and Israel. Over the last five years the club has produced four Canadian National Team members, three Modern Pentathlon National Team members (one of whom, Monica Pinette, represented Canada at the Athens Olympics), a North American Cup winner, several National medalists in senior, junior and cadet divisions, several Western Canadian champions and medalists, and numerous Provincial champions and medal winners.
Apart from our competitive program, Dynamo Fencing is a great environment for recreational fencers of all ages and skill levels in all three weapons.
In collaboration with Sea Island Elementary and White Rock Leisure Services, Dynamo offers a variety of beginner and intermediate fencing classes for all ages in Vancouver, Richmond and White Rock.
We are now also proud to announce that Mikhail Krasnich, one of the most decorated sabre fencing veterans in the British Columbia's history, has joined Dynamo's coaching staff and we are very excited about our young core of sabre fencers.
Come check us out! Drop-ins are always welcome and basic equipment is provided. The club also has a variety of new and used fencing equipment for sale for those who are interested.
OUR NEW FACILITY IS NOW OPEN! COME CHECK OUT THE ONLY FULL TIME FENCING FACILITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA! FOR CLASS SCHEDULES AND MORE INFORMATION CONTACT WEBMASTER@DYNAMOFENCING.COM
