When:
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
College Fencing Talk & Q&A:
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Where:
Toronto Fencing Center
50 Prince Andrew Place
North York, ON M3C 2H4
Fee:
Clinic Only (Both Days) – CAD $400
College Talk Only – CAD $120 per attendee
Total Package (Clinic + College Talk) – CAD $450
Eligibility:
All weapons welcome. Space limited.
Registration:
To register, please email sportsadvisoryco@gmail.com. Payment will be accepted by e-transfer. Registration is confirmed once both the registration form and payment have been received. Once clinic capacity is reached, additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist.
Coaches
Daria Schneider – Head Coach, Harvard University Fencing
Daria Schneider is the Head Coach of Harvard University Fencing, a former U.S. National Team member, and a two-time World Championship team bronze medalist. Under her leadership, Harvard has achieved multiple NCAA championship successes. The clinic will give athletes the opportunity to experience the training methods, competitive mindset, and athlete-development approach used at the NCAA Division I level.
Ying Cao – Assistant Coach
Ying Cao is a former Canadian National Team foil fencer and NCAA Division I athlete at Cornell University. She represented Canada internationally from 2015–2024, competing at the Cadet, Junior, and Senior World Cup levels and earning medals at the Pan American Championships and Canadian National Championships.
Clinic Description
This two-day elite fencing clinic is designed to help athletes train smarter and perform better through high-level technical training, competitive fencing, and a deeper understanding of how top collegiate athletes approach their development.
Saturday, December 12 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mastering the Craft of Training
- Technical and tactical fencing drills
- Footwork, blade work, and situational exercises
- Competitive bouting and tactical decision-making
- Applying training concepts in match situations
Sunday, December 13 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Build, Refine, and Go Further
- Review and reinforce Day 1 concepts
- Advanced drills and personalized feedback
- Training methodology and mindset
- Goal setting, journaling, strength & conditioning, and recovery
College Fencing Talk & Q&A
Sunday, December 13 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- NCAA fencing overview
- Recruitment process and timeline
- What college coaches look for
- Live Q&A with Coach Daria Schneider
Parent/Guardian Policy
Parents and guardians are not permitted to remain inside the club during the training sessions, but are welcome to attend the College Fencing Talk & Q&A on Sunday with a separate registration and fee.
Clinic Requirements
Participants should bring their complete fencing equipment appropriate for their weapon, including:
- Mask, jacket, glove, and fencing pants
- Working electric weapons and body cords
- Indoor fencing/athletic shoes
- Water bottle
Athletes are also encouraged to bring a notebook and pen for the training approach, goal-setting, and journaling portion of the clinic.