West End Swords

Please be advised that due to poor air quality and a very high (10+) Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating in Mississauga, there will be closures and cancellations of outdoor activities for today (Thursday, July 16).
Based on this rating, residents are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Children, older adults, and individuals experiencing symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation should take extra precautions and limit outdoor physical exertion.

As a precaution, outdoor programming will be moved indoors where possible. Let’s Play in the Park programs are cancelled, and all outdoor pools are closed. Where possible, make-up classes for cancelled activities will be rescheduled to a later date, or a refund will be issued if a class is not rescheduled. Outdoor permit holders can contact Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 or by email at [email protected] regarding any questions they may have.

We will continue to share updated information as it becomes available on our Recreation and Arts & Culture websites.

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!

Join us at our yearly Summer Solstice Swordfight for a day of fencing to celebrate the start of the summer ⚔

RSVP by contacting us at [email protected] or DM us to confirm 🤺

Learn how to fence this summer!

Our new session is around the corner and REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our Summer Fencing Programs! The new session officially starts Sunday July 5th 🤺

In addition to our popular recreational and competitive fencing programs, we’ll be opening up more spots for new fencers to give it a try in our intro classes - limited spots available, be sure to sign up early before programs fill up!

For more details or to register online, visit us at www.westendswords.com/register ⚔️

EASTER LONG WEEKEND SCHEDULE!

FRIDAY - OPEN FOR FENCING
Pre-Comp & Comp merged this evening from 7-10pm

SATURDAY - CLASSES CANCELLED
No classes on Saturday! If you were scheduled for a class, come by for a make-up class later this month.

SUNDAY - OPEN FOR FENCING
Because we all know you guys can’t take breaks, we’ll be open for regular training from 6-10pm

MONDAY - NO CLASSES SCHEDULED
Normal schedule resumes next week!

SWASHBUCKLERS WANTED!

Our next round of Sword & Buckler classes are open for registration!

Learn the knightly art of fencing with sword & buckler with our newest program starting April 12th!

Participants will explore the Medieval German sword and buckler tradition drawing on the masters of the Liechtenauer school of fencing, with special attention to the texts of Andre Lignitzer, Paulus Kal, and Hans Talhoffer.

Each class is 1.5hrs long from 4-5:30pm. All equipment is provided, no experience required!