Okanagan Freestyle Fencing

Fencing Throughout The Okanagan

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Our OFF Team

Coach Matt

Matt Clarke
Head Coach

Matt Clarke has been a competitive fencer since 1997, when he started fencing with the Vernon Fencing Club. He has competed in many tournaments over the years, from the BC Winter Games to the Canada Cup and even a World Cup. His passion and love of the sport grew into a desire to coach, and in 2008 he created Okanagan Freestyle Fencing. Over the years, Matt Clarke has poured his heart and soul into the club and its students. He has developed some of the valley’s best fencers and some high performing fencers. Coach Matt continues to learn and develop new coaching techniques to help his students stay on top and in love with the sport he is so passionate about himself. He pushes the individuals who dedicate themselves to the sport of fencing and encourages anyone to give the sport a try.

Brendan

Brendan Robertson
Coach

Brendan Robertson has been coaching fencing in the Okanagan since 1996, when he established the Vernon Fencing Club. Since then he has become the head coach of the School District 22 fencing club. In 2008 with the start of Okanagan Freestyle Fencing, Brendan came on board as an assistant coach and now also helps to train the high performance fencers in the club. Brendan has competed in local tournaments and has even represented Canada in World Cup and Grand Prix tournaments. His love for the sport and passion for teaching and coaching has made him a well-loved coach, helping produce amazing fencers.