The Ontario Fencing Association
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
Upcoming Armoury, Secretariat and Referee Training and Evaluations
The Ontario Fencing Association is pleased to announce that there will be training and/or evaluation workshops for secretariat and armourers at the upcoming 2010 Senior and Team Provincial Championships in Kingston this March. There will also be opportunities to take written and practical referee evaluations for those who have attended a workshop. To register, or for more information, please contact info@fencingontario.ca
There are also training workshops for referees, secretariat and armourers taking place in Ottawa on Februray 27th and 28th. Details and registration are available here.
Elite Team Update Youth Development
Clarification on March 7 Youth Event in Newmarket - Points will be awarded for Y14 events and Cadet events. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Updated rankings are now available. See ranking list on home page.
There are two remaining competitions before the Ontario Summer Games selection date of April 15, 2010, Newmarket and OTT JCY.
Lexan Masks
Following the findings of a recent investigation by the FIE (see attached report), and their subsequent decision regarding the use of lexan masks (which are now permitted only for Sabre competitions), the Ontario Fencing Association is announcing that effective imemdiately (10/2/10), lexan masks are prohibited from use at all sanctioned Foil and Epee competitions in Ontario.
Coaching Conference Bursaries
The Coaches Association of Ontario is pleased to present the fourth annual Coaches Conference. "The Time is Now" takes place Feb. 26-28, 2010 in Guelph at the University of Guelph and Best Western Hotel.
During the weekend, Coaches will some spend some Time together to develop their expertise through a combination of National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training and professional development sessions on topics such as sport psychology and nutrition.
Thanks to the Ontario Government through Quest for Gold, Ontario coaches are supported to attend this great weekend through a subsidized rate. Members of the Coaches Association of Ontario receive a further discount. Thanks to a grant from the Quest for Gold program, the OFA will offer six bursaries to attend this Conference. The bursaries will be awarded on a first come first served basis to Ontario coaches (NCCP Level 2 or Aide Moniteur) Please email the OFA office (info@fencingontario.ca) ASAP if you are interested in attending this Conference. Bursaries will cover the full conference registration fee.
For more inforation on "The Time Is Now" click here
2009-2010 Quest For Gold Nominees
2009-2010 Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program
Ontario Card Athletes Announced
The Ontario Fencing Association would like to thank and congratulate the talented athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2009-2010 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by the Ontario Fencing Association, approved by its Board of Directors, and applied by the Ontario Fencing High Performance Committee.
The Ontario Fencing Association congratulates these athletes on their successful performance and on their nominations for Quest for Gold OAAP funding.
Elite Team Rankings
| Date | Cat. | Gender | Link |
| Feb. 28 | Y14 | Women | Ranking |
| Feb. 28 | Y14 | Men | Ranking |
| Feb. 28 | Cadet | Women | Ranking |
| Feb. 28 | Cadet | Men | Ranking |
| Date | Cat. | Gender | Link |
| Feb.02.10 | Y14 | Women | Ranking |
| Feb.02.10 | Y14 | Men | Ranking |
| Feb.02.10 | Cadet | Women | Ranking |
| Feb.02.10 | Cadet | Men | Ranking |
| Date | Cat. | Gender | Link |
| Dec. 31.09 | Junior | Women | Ranking |
| Dec. 31.09 | Junior | Men | Ranking |
| Dec.31.09 | Senior | Women | Ranking |
| Dec.31.09 | Senior | Men | Ranking |
| Date | Cat | Gender | Link |
| Dec. 7. 09 | Y14 | Women | Ranking |
| Dec. 7. 09 | Cadet | Women | Ranking |
| Dec. 7. 09 | Y14 | Men | Ranking |
| Dec. 7. 09 | Cadet | Men | Ranking |
These rankings subject to change pending errors or omissions. Please contact info@fencingontario.ca with any questions.
