The Ontario Fencing Association is the Provincial governing body for fencing and  is mandated by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Health Promotion, to represent all aspects of the Sport of Fencing in Ontario.

The OFA is mandated to:

• Provide structure and organization for all members and participants
• Establish and maintain technical standards for the sport of fencing in the Province
• Establish a Provincial Competition system that complies with the principles of the National Long Term Athlete Development Model for Fencing
• Lead Coaches and Officials Education and Certification Programs
• Provide a model for Athlete Development within the Province of Ontario that is consistent with the National Long Term Athlete Development Model for Fencing.
• Provide a communications system for all participants and the community ie. Website, bulletins, mailing lists etc.
• Deliver Major Games programs and ensure that all athletes have equal access.
• Provide leadership and co-ordination to our regional partners in promoting and developing the sport of fencing   
• Be the provincial voice of fencing and represent Ontario nationally

Please see here for changes to the Youth Development schedule

2009-10 Ontario Elite Team Program now available here

The Ontario Summer Games Program and Selection Criteria now available here

The Quest for Gold Program was established to provide additional support to athletes from Ontario and to increase the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels, thereby contributing to the improved performance of Canada at international competitions. For information on the 2009 - 2010 Program see here.

For Quest for Gold website see here

See here for the new Ontario Fencing Association Policy for Athlete Provincial Selection to Nationals and CSCs

 As we all know, the H1N1 influenza is coming and no one knows at this point how severe the effects will be.  Here are some things we can do to keep our participants safe from H1N1.

The Ontario Elite Team is comprised of a group of athletes and coaches who are involved in competition and training at a level designed to achieve National Team status and international success. Currently, registration is open to any Ontario registered fencer.

Membership in this group will allow participants to be eligible for:

The Ontario Fencing Association is the Provincial governing body for fencing and as such is mandated by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Health Promotion, to represent all aspects of the Sport of Fencing in Ontario.

The OFA is mandated to: