Types of Events
Summary
Category 5
Inter-club or Just For Fun (JFF) events for recreational fencers to practice their skills in a fun and unpressured competition.
| Eg. | Spooky Foil, Ottawa Dry Foil, TFC Epeedemic | |
| Points Awarded | In house only (King of the Hill etc) | |
| Sanction Process | Information form | |
| Referees | no restrictions | |
| OFA Membership | Basic Associate | |
|
mostly recreational | |
| LTAD | Fundamentals, Learn to Train |
Category 4
School leagues usually held on school property and run by their own set of rules and regulations.
| Eg. | High School League, OUAs |
| Points Awarded | In house points only |
| Sanction Process | Information sheet |
| Referees | own standards |
| OFA Membership | Basic Associate |
| Fencers | closed to registered school fencers |
| LTAD | Learn to Train |
Category 3
Development competitions and the first level to collect points on Provincial and /or National Rankings. Subject to OFA conditions for sanction.
| Eg. | OYCAD, Ontario Challenge Circuit |
| Points Awarded | Provincial and National points available (none for under 12 years old) |
| Sanction Process | Form 90 days prior-or by June 30 to protect date |
| Referees | 50% P-rated or higher |
| OFA Membership | Competitive |
| Fencers | closed - no "A" ,"B" and sometimes "C" fencers |
| LTAD | Learn to Train, Train to Train |
Category 2
Competitions to develop the fencer and to achieve results
| Eg. | Ontario Opens, OCC Finals, Team Invitationals |
| Points Awarded | Provincial, National (for most) |
| Sanction Process | Form 90 says prior-or by June 30 to protect date |
| Referees |
60% P rated or higher |
| OFA Membership | Competitive |
| Fencers | open to all fencers (OCC Final no A or B) |
| LTAD | Train to Train, Train to Compete |
Category 1
| Eg. | Provincial Championships All Types | |
| Points Awarded | Provincial and National | |
| Sanction Process | Bid Process | |
| Referees | OFA Standard | |
|
Competitive | |
| Fencers | Closed - Ontario fencers only | |
| LTAD | Train to Train ,Train to Compete |
