About

Our Story

Yukon Fencing was founded in 2021 by two Whitehorse fencing coaches looking to revive fencing in the Yukon. We are a volunteer run non-profit society building a safe and positive fencing community in the Territory. We are a vibrant and healthy fencing community that includes all persons regardless of age, gender, and bodies.

Our goal is to support all fencers goals. If you are excited to fence competitively we have the resources and ambition to develop national and international class fencers. Our coaches have fenced at the highest level in the world have the ability, knowledge, and network to develop athletes to the highest level.

We are a vibrant and healthy fencing community that includes all persons regardless of age, gender, and bodies.

T H E T E A M

Our Coaches

Scott Dudiak is a former Canadian National Fencing Team member with national and international medals to his name. Scott was formerly the president and head coach of the U of S Fencing Club in Saskatoon as well as the Saskatchewan High Performance coordinator for foil fencing.

James McCullough is Yukon's finest homegrown fencer with medals from competitions across Canada and entries in tournaments across the globe. James is the 2024 over 60 mens foil National Champion! Prior to founding Yukon Fencing, James was a coach at the Whitehorse Fencing Club for over 10 years.

Ryan McLennan trained at the Whitehorse Fencing Club before moving to Ottawa Fencing. Ryan leads physical conditioning and advanced epee training.

Where?

We fence at Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ — Cliff Trail Elementary School (Whistle Bend Elementary) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

What to bring?

We provide all equipment to fence safely including masks, gloves, jackets, and the swords. Just bring comfortable athletic clothing including a t-shirt and long pants as well as running/court shoes.

What to expect?

Fencing is great exercise so expect to sweat! Our classes teach the techniques of fencing within games and drills to make learning fun. Soon after learning the basic moves and safety considerations students begin fencing each other. Students fence each other and learn new techniques over the course of the classes.