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News
Youth Rankings - November 15, 2009
BCFA youth rankings after the first youth competition of this season are now posted here.
BCFA Executive Opening - October 30, 2009
The BCFA has an opening for the VP Marketing position on the Board of Directors. If any member of the BCFA is interested in volunteering for this vacancy, please e-mail John French at president.bcfa@gmail.com.
Youth Ranking - October 27, 2009
The BCFA has developed a youth ranking system for this fencing season. Please click here for details. The first ranked tournament will be the Dynamo Halloween tournament on October 31st, 2009.
Dynamo Halloween Tournament - October 23, 2009
Dynamo Fencing Club will be hosting a Halloween tournament on Saturday, October 31st. Details and registration information can be found here.
CSC Selection Criteria - October 19, 2009
Please find here the selection criteria for the 2009/2010 CSCs and Nationals. Those wishing to enter the Ottawa CSC under the provincial selection criteria are asked to e-mail the BCFA president ASAP.
BC Provincials - October 17, 2009
The BCFA is pleased to announce that, after a competitive bidding process, Dynamo Fencing Club will be hosting the BC Provincials on May 15th and 16th 2010. The tournament will be held at the Richmond Curling Club. Please find here a copy of the revised BC tournament schedule.
UBC Tournament Registration - September 22, 2009
The following UBC tournaments are now open for registration on askFRED.net:
Stephen Lazar Memorial Tournament
Gaming Grant - September 22, 2009
Please note that the BCFA has had its request for a regular 2009/10 community gaming grant denied. Please see the letter here for details. If any BCFA member would like to contact their MLA to discuss this matter further, the e-mail contacts for each MLA can be found at here.
Tournament Revisions - September 22, 2009
The list of tournaments for the upcoming season has been revised since the September 2nd posting. Please find here an updated list of tournaments.
BC Provincials - September 2, 2009
Please click here for a request for proposals for the hosting of the BC Provincials in the upcoming season.
Upcoming Tournaments - September 2, 2009
Please click here for a list of tournaments in the upcoming season. The bolded tournaments are those that the BCFA has agreed upon for sanctioning by the CFF. If at this time your tournament date is unannounced, please do not pick a weekend on which there is already a sanctioned tournament.
CFF/BCFA Licenses - August 25, 2009
Please be reminded that CFF and BCFA licenses should be renewed or obtained for the upcoming season by September 1st, 2009. BCFA licensing is now done in collaboration with the CFF here.
Both BCFA and CFF licenses are required to enter any BCFA or CFF sanctioned tournament, and are also required for insurance purposes.
Sanctioned Tournaments - August 21, 2009
The BCFA is required to submit a list of sanctioned tournaments to the CFF at the start of this fencing season. The loan of BCFA equipment will be prioritized to sanctioned tournaments. If you are considering hosting a tournament this season, and would like it to be considered for sanctioning, please e-mail the following information to the BCFA president at president.bcfa@gmail.com by August 31st 2009:
Tournament name
Hosting club
Approximate date of tournament
Events to be held (e.g. Senior Men's Epee, Y14 Mixed Foil, etc.)
2009 BCFA AGM Minutes - August 13, 2009
The minutes for the Annual General Meeting held on July 25, 2009 are now available online here.
New Web Administrator - August 8, 2009
Please welcome the new web administrator, Nina Xu. Thanks to Chris and Veronika for all their hard work in the past two years! Please forward anything you would like posted on the website to vp.marketing@gmail.com.
Domestic Selection Criteria - August 8, 2009
The CFF has published the selection criteria for the upcoming season's CSCs and Nationals. Please click here for the document. If anyone wishes to enter the Saskatoon CSCs under the provincial selection criteria, please contact the VP Elite as soon as possible.
2009 BCFA AGM - August 5, 2009
The AGM was held on July 25, 2009. Please join us in welcoming your new executive: John French (President), Mark Furry (VP Admin), Victor Gantsevich (VP Elite), Brad Shorey (VP Finance), Nina Xu (VP Marketing). We would also like to recognize the dedicated work of the previous board - thanks to you all! Here are links to the AGM reports: President Report, VP Admin Report, VP Elite Report, VP Marketing Report. (Minutes will follow)
2009 BCFA AGM - July 7, 2009
Below is further information which will be reviewed with the membership at the AGM: AGM Agenda and Proxy Form, BCFA Proposed Budget for Season 2009-2010, BCFA Financial Statements as of March 31, 2009
2009 BCFA AGM - June 17, 2009
Please note that the AGM has been scheduled for July 11, 2009, at the following location: Alma VanDusen Room, Library Conference Center, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. This year's AGM will be very important, and everyone is encouraged to attend or assign a proxy to a trusted BCFA member who is able to attend. Click here for information, and please stay tuned for more details to follow.
June 09 CSC and Nationals - May 14, 2009
Click here for the list of the fencers that have received Provincial Selection for the CSC in Saskatoon. This list was generated by taking all the applicants and ordering them using two simple rules:
1. team members had fist dibs; these were ranked by their age group (Cadet, Junior, Senior) Domestic ranking;
2. then non-Team members ranked by their age group Domestic ranking.
The rankings that were used were the last Domestic ranking, as of May 7, 2009. The BCFA would like to congratulate the selected fencers, and wish you good luck at the competition.
BCFA Coaching Program - May 13, 2009
Manuel Belmonte is conducting another coaching clinic in Victoria on the long weekend May 15 to 17. Please contact Mark Furry for information.
BC Provincials Results - Apr 22, 2009
Congratulations to all participants, organizers, and volunteers, for a successful BC Provincials Event this past weekend! Click here for results, also posted on www.dynamofencing.com.
Westerns Registration Info - Apr 14, 2009
Please check the Manitoba FA web site for information at www.fencing.mb.ca, and also the email received with more information.
Okanagan Fencing Camp - Apr 3, 2009
Designed to specifically target fencers who are competing at CSC's, NAC's, and International Events. Emphasis will be on physical and fencing preparation for the upcoming season. Dates: Jul 25 to Aug 2. Click here for information.
BCFA Office Administrator - Apr 2, 2009
We are pleased to advise our members that we now have an office administrator, Gerda Driessen, for two days per week. Gerda will support the board members and our membership at large. Her immediate focus will be on membership and club lists administration, and on organizing proper sign-out procedures and inventories for BCFA-owned equipment. Gerda will also assist with the office lease arrangements in the SportBC building. Her new BCFA phone is 778-232-3093. Please join me in welcoming Gerda!
Event Registrations - Mar 31, 2009
Clubs hosting fencing related events need to register them by using the Event Registration form found under "Downloadable Forms" (see left hand column). This form will ensure that all tournaments, camps, or similar fencing events are fully covered by the BCFA's liability insurance.
BC Provincials - Mar 19, 2009
Dynamo will be hosting and sponsoring the 2009 "OPEN" BC Provincial Championships at the *Richmond Olympic Oval* on April 18 and 19, 2009. For more information and to register see link on the right. If you are interested in volunteering please contact webmaster@dynamofencing.com.
Note for Clubs - Feb 22, 2009
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 10, 8 pm, for a conference call for the club representatives. You will receive a separate email with a proposed agenda, and a toll free call-in number.
New Office Administrator - Feb 22, 2009
This position (2 days/wk) was advertised through SportBC since October of last year. We had a candidate for a short time, but he found another job out of province. Few applications have come in and there were no takers. We have an offer from a fencer parent to do the work, at least for the remainder of the season. Before accepting the offer, the board decided to extend the application process until the end of February. Any interested candidates should notify the vpmarketing.bcfa@gmail.com by 5pm on February 28, 2009 for consideration.
BC Team Expense Claim Procedure – Feb 14, 2009
This is a reminder for all BC Team funding recipients to submit their expense claims using the downloadable "Expense" form (look under tab "BC Fencing Association, sub-tab in the left column). Complete this form according to the funding levels provided for by the program acceptance letter which you received. Mail your form and attached original receipts to Manuel for approval. Your re-imbursement cheque will then be mailed to you.
Please review an important letter from the VP Elite for information about the provincial selections process, click here.
BCFA Coaching Program - Jan 15, 2009
This event originally scheduled for Dec 12-14 had to be cancelled due to the snowstorm, It has been re-scheduled for Feb 21 and 22. Please notify Manuel Belmonte of your renewed interest, and if you haven't done so yet - please mail the application forms to him (see links below).
Medals for BC at Nationals and CSC - Dec 2, 2008
Contratulations to our BC Fencers who participated in the November 2008 CSC and Nationals. For many fencers, it was a first CSC. Special congratulations to our gold medal champs - Monica Kwan in senior foil, and Jannelle Mackoff in junior epee. Click here for details.
Note for Clubs - Oct 28, 2008
We would like to organize a "Club Council" meeting (conference call format) with all club reps within the next few weeks. Please make sure that your club is signed up and the club rep named.
New - BCFA RSS Feed Available - Oct 27, 2008
We now have an RSS feed available on the right-hand column. Please subscribe to it if you want to be notified of any site updates via email.
November CSC Provincial Selections - Oct 25, 2008
Click here for the list of the fencers that have received Provincial Selection for the CSC in
1. team members had fist dibs; these were ranked by their age group (Cadet, Junior, Senior) Domestic ranking;
2. then non-Team members ranked by their age group Domestic ranking.
The rankings that were used were the last Domestic ranking, as of Oct 19th. The BCFA would like to congratulate the selected fencers, and wish you good luck at the competition.
November CSC Provincial Selections - Oct 20, 2008
The CFF has just posted its list of selected athletes for the November CSC. Please check the following two documents, and advise Manuel Belmonte by October 23 of your interest to participate. Click here for the Provincial Selections Notice and the Participants List.
BC Team Selection - Oct 19, 2008
We would like to thank the fencers that applied for the Provincial Team and for Funding. Congratulations to the fencers who have been selected. Click here for the list.
BCFA Coaching Program - Oct 18, 2008
As per our previous posting, the Coaching Certification Program of the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has taken a new direction. The BCFA is undertaking a new coaching education program. To begin with, we are targeting coaches that were certified in the old NCCP. We are pleased to offer you the first workshop for CAC certification Dec 12-14, 2008. Please send in your application by Nov 28, 2008, to Manuel Belmonte, Box 1205, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0. Click here for information: BCFA Coaching Program Overview and Workshop Application.
Congrats to Canada's Veterans - Oct 12, 2008
Canada was well represented at the Veterans World Champs Oct 3-5 in Limoges, France. Congratulations to BC's Zbig Pietrusinski who achieved 7th place in Cat A Sabre!
Oct 10 is Deadline for Applications - Oct 1, 2008
We have learned that due to selection criteria for CFF events we need all of your application forms submitted by October 10, 2008, 4:00 pm. We cannot extend this deadline, so please fill out the form and send it to Manuel Belmonte, Box 1205, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0
New Funding & BC Team Programs - Sep 28, 2008
The BCFA is pleased to announce a new Athlete Funding Program, and a new Provincial Team Program. We hope that these initiatives will bring a new era of success and benefit to both our Athletes and the Association. Please review the following documents for details, and contact Manuel Belmonte, vpelite.bcfa@gmail.com, if you have any questions:
1. Introduction Letter
2. Athlete Funding Program Summary
3. Provincial Team Program Summary
4. Programs Application Form
CFF Licences for 2008-2009 Season - Sep 15, 2008
For fencers participating in the upcoming CSC competitions - please make sure you are registered for the competition and that you have paid the BCFA membership (the new fee is $30), and the CFF licence ($10) for the new season. Contact Manuel Belmonte at vpelite.bcfa@gmail.com immediately if you have problems registering for the competition.
Discussion Paper on NCCP Program - Sep 6, 2008
This paper was written by the VP Elite and will be of interest to fencers and coaches currently holding NCCP coaching certificates, or interested in obtaining the new NCCP certificate. Click here to read.
BC School Credit Program Update - Sep 5, 2008
Some fencers already participate in this program which is administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts. Click here for a letter from the VP Elite and for the updated Provincial Guidelines.
Northern Freeblades Fence-Off - Aug 31, 2008
Registration is open for this event at the University of Northern British Columbia, on October 4 and 5. Events include competitions for foil, sabre, epee, and a Fencing Performance Clinic (epee) lead by Maitre Victor Gantsevich on Oct 5. Click here for information.
New Season Starts September 1 - Aug 24, 2008
2007-08 was a good season for BC Fencers, with lots of good results that we are very proud of. We are looking forward to another good year. Your registration page has been updated, and fees have been reduced to encourage more fencers to go out and compete.
New Board Members - Aug 24, 2008
July was a month of holidays for many, and we are starting now to prepare for the next season. We are happy to introduce to you two new directors to the board of the BC Fencing Association: Drews Driessen (Sr) is VP Administration, and Ruby Jou is VP Finance. Your AGM documents can be downloaded here: AGM 2008 Minutes, Presidents Report, VP Admin Report, VP Elite Report, VP Marketing Report. For VP Finance Report or for a copy of the 2008-09 Budget, please contact the BCFA at bcfa.info@gmail.com.
Qualified Fencers for Sep CSC's - Aug 16, 2008
We have the final list, it includes the official rankings from the CFF - click here for details.
Selection for 08-09 CSCs/Nationals - Aug 9, 2008
We have just received the information about the new selection criteria. Click here for details. In addition to the fencers who qualify, provinces are allowed to select 3 Cadet, 3 Junior and 1 Senior fencer to participate in the CSCs. You must notify Manuel Belmonte of your interest. Click here for more details on Provincial Selections.
Nationals Results - July 2, 2008
Congratulations to all BC Fencers attending the Nationals last weekend! We heard about some valiant battles fought, and several medals were brought back to BC. Click here for results.
Late Nationals Registration - June 16, 2008
Registrations for the Nationals are now subject to late fees. Click here for more information.
Nationals Registration - June 12, 2008
Registration for the Nationals is closing. Click here to see who has and has not registered. The coloured names are registered.
AGM Information - June 9, 2008
Our Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for June 21. Please take the time to read the following documents, in preparation for the meeting (click to open): Agenda and Proxy, Current By-laws, Proposed Revised By-laws. Nominations for the Director Positions will be taken from the floor. Nominees must be present to give their consent, or have provided a signed consent form to someone attending the meeting (as per our by-laws).
To view News Items from the 2007-2008 Season, click here
Upcoming
CSC 1 Cdt-Jr /
CSC 2 Senior
18-20 Sep, 2009
Saskatoon SK
CSC 2 Cdt-Jr /
Senior Nationals
26-29 Nov, 2009
Ottawa ON
