OFA Annual Club Membership

All annual Club memberships are due August 1st.

First-time clubs should register their clubs with the OFA using THIS FORM.  Further annual club membership renewals should be done using THIS FORM.

Club Sanction $100

• Eligibility for OFA grant programs
• Sanctioning of program activities, including those outside of the usual venue (schools, recreation centres, demonstrations, etc.) and competitions
• Errors and Omissions Insurance for Club Board of Directors
• Optional extra coverage for Appeals and Disputes

If you have any questions, please contact web@fencingontario.ca.

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OFA Insurance Certificates

Clubs requiring Insurance Certificates are to download this form, fill out and return the form to info@fencingontario.ca.

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OFA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Click Here to Register!

OFA memberships are required for training in-club as well as competing at local, regional, provincial, and/or national competitions.  Please refer to each section to determine what type of membership you require, ask your coach for advice, or email info@fencingontario.ca for more information.

Please read the following instructions carefully as we transition into the new Membership System:

Please select ONLY ONE of the following Memberships: Competitive, U15 Competitive, Recreational, Referee, Secretariat, Armoury, or Coach.  Individuals who hold a Competitive, U15 Competitive, or Recreational Membership who also wish to perform coaching or officiating roles can do so without further membership from the OFA. For those with multiple roles in the community, please purchase the most relevant membership category.  

The Additional Levies section pertains to CFF fees aimed at supporting Coaches and Officials at the National level, and is not required for OFA membership.

CFF License Numbers should remain the same – this will not show up during the renewal process, but should be on the Membership Card received by members after successfully renewing their license.  If that is not the case, please contact us immediately. 

Once you have purchased your CFF license number, please use this page to look up your membership number should you need to, or use this link to log into your account.

The $22.50 CFF License fee will appear during the Cart Summary step.  Please note that Interpodia charges a $1 per traction fee in addition to other processing fees (included in the “Processing Fees” line).

Please note that Interpodia also charges a $5 refund fee.

If you run into issues, please contact info@fencingontario.ca.

This level is for the serious athlete who is competing for ranking points and training to achieve excellence in the sport.

• Long Term Athlete Development stages Learn to Train (Yellow) Train to Train (Green/Blue) Train to Compete (Red)
• Insurance ($5,000,000 third person liability) and registration for individuals
• CFF license included
• Eligible for inclusion in the National Rankings
• Entry into all competitions held in Canada and USA
• International competitions. (May need additional FIE license for some Levels)
• Eligible for funding (eg. Quest for Gold)
• Eligible for training programs
• Eligible for Ontario Elite Teams, Ontario Games selection, National Team programs

In alignment with CFF Safe Sport policies, athletes registered in the High Performance Program (HPP) will be required to undergo Safe Sport Training prior to issuing full registration into the program.

To look up your CFF License, please use this page.

To log into your account, please use this page.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@fencingontario.ca.

Please note that you are required to purchase a membership at least 72 hours prior to a competition. You are advised to bring a paper copy of your receipt to all competitions in case you are asked to verify your membership status.

Please note that your ranking is linked with your license number. This means that if you already have a license, and you register under a new license number, you will lose all your previous ranking points. If you wish to correct the error after registering under an incorrect license number, there may be fees payable to the CFF. Please see their policy on licensing errors for more information.

This level is for the serious athlete who is competing for ranking points and training to achieve excellence in the sport for athletes Under the age of 15.  To determine if you are eligible for the U15 Competitive license, please follow This Link.

• Long Term Athlete Development stages Learn to Train (Yellow) Train to Train (Green/Blue) Train to Compete (Red)
• Insurance ($5,000,000 third person liability) and registration for individuals
• CFF license included
• Entry into all competitions held in Canada and USA
• Eligible for training programs
• Eligible for Ontario Elite Teams, Ontario Games selection, National Team programs

In alignment with CFF Safe Sport policies, athletes registered in the High Performance Program (HPP) will be required to undergo Safe Sport Training prior to issuing full registration into the program, renewed annually.

To look up your CFF License, please use this page.

To log into your account, please use this page.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@fencingontario.ca.

Please note that you are required to purchase a membership at least 72 hours prior to a competition. You are advised to bring a paper copy of your receipt to all competitions in case you are asked to verify your membership status.

Please note that your ranking is linked with your license number. This means that if you already have a license, and you register under a new license number, you will lose all your previous ranking points. If you wish to correct the error after registering under an incorrect license number, there may be fees payable to the CFF. Please see their policy on licensing errors for more information.

Coaches who do not have a Competitive/Recreational Membership are eligible for this level. All coaches must hold a coaching license to coach at national events .  For those with multiple roles in the community, please purchase only the most relevant membership category.  Members who have a current, active Competitive, U15 Competitive, or Recreational membership do not need to purchase additional memberships.  However, athletes wishing to coach may be required to provide additional relevant documents listed below.

In alignment with CFF Safe Sport policies, Coaches and Officials will be required to provide the following documents upon registration.

1. Safe Sport Training: CAC Safe Sport Module (Free)* or Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders ($35) or equivalence.  Renewed Annually.
2. Emergency First Aid Training**: St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross or equivalence First Aid training with CPR/AED. Renewed as required based on certification expiration date.  Must be valid for the entire training season (August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021).
3. Background Check:  Sterling Backcheck* or Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) or equivalence. Valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance.  Must be valid for the entire training season (August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021).
4. Vulnerable Sector Check (all full time coaches; coaches who travel with a vulnerable sector athlete without parental/guardian accompaniment; coaches who work in private one-on-one settings with a vulnerable sector athlete): can be obtained from the Ontario Provincial Police.  Valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance. Must be valid for the entire training season (August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021).

*Documents from CAC and Sterling( marked with a *) are integrated into the membership registration system.  All other equivalency documents must be uploaded through the membership registration portal. 

**We recognize that there is currently a high demand for Emergency First Aid Training certification.  For the 2021-2022 season, Emergency First Aid Training is no longer a requirement (but highly recommended) for coaches to be considered in good standing.   Coaches who have already scheduled Emergency First Aid Training in the 2021-2022 season are still recommended to proceed and upload the certification to their membership account, as it will be required for the 2022-2023 season onward. 

You will be able to log back in and submit additional documents at a later time.  However, please note that CFF/OFA memberships will only be issued fully upon receipt of all documentation. 

To look up your CFF License, please use this page.

To log into your account, please use this page.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@fencingontario.ca.

Please note that you are required to purchase a membership at least 72 hours prior to a competition. You are advised to bring a paper copy of your receipt to all competitions in case you are asked to verify your membership status.

OFA Associate Membership ($5)

This level is for those who are new to fencing.

• Long Term Athlete Development stages Active Start and FUNdamentals
• Covers insurance ($5,000,000 third person liability)
• Short term twelve weeks
• Does not include any competitions or training events
• This level of member will learn the basic foundation skills of fencing in introduction to fencing programs, summer camps, birthday parties etc.

Members Clubs in good standing (paid Club Membership fee) may now submit Associate registrants with the bulk registration form and payment online. Here are the steps:

1. Download the bulk form found here>>
2. Fill out all the required information for each registrant on the form.
3. Fill out the OFA Associate Membership Payment Form with all required information, including the filled bulk registration form.
4. If you have any questions, please contact the OFA vial email>>

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am a coach (official) but also a competitive athlete. Do I need to register twice?

No. Your Competition Membership will cover both. Please be sure to indicate that you coach or officiate even if you are not certified. Athletes wishing to coach may be required to provide additional relevant documents listed above.

Do I get a new CFF number every year?

NO!!! A CFF number will be issued to you when you initially register for your license. You will keep this number for subsequent years. Use the same name version on your membership application and renewals as you use for all competition registrations and communication to the OFA and CFF. Using different variations could lead to the issuing of double CFF numbers which will be problematic for ranking. If you can’t remember which name you used, you can check your information at click here

I am a volunteer at my club and help out occasionally. Why do I need a membership?

Membership in the OFA shows a commitment and appreciation for a sport that gives us so much. It boosts our numbers to help us become eligible for increased grant money and makes us more attractive to sponsors. This is a way you can help the general fencing community as well as your club. Thank you for everything you do for fencing!

I am just starting to compete. What if I don’t like it?

There are many opportunities to compete at club competitions. These are informal, relaxed ways to get used to competition formats. If you enjoy this level, you can upgrade your Recreation membership to Competition and participate in some more formal competitions. If you don’t like competition after trying it out, it is perfectly acceptable to fence in your club, have fun, and enjoy the activity with your friends. Fencing is truly a lifelong sport. There are folks still fencing into their eighties and nineties.

Where does my membership money go?

We depend on membership dollars to educate coaches and referees, plan programs, fund athlete programs and do the work of the organization. The Ontario Government is currently recognizing the importance of sport by increasing availability of funds but the amount of money granted depends heavily on membership numbers. Most programs are subsidized by membership dollars.

I just want to do the kid’s stuff. What membership do I need?

If you are just starting you will be fine with the Recreation membership. If you are ready to compete outside of your club, you will need the Competition membership. With it you can:

• Join the National Instructional Program
• Compete to be eligible for funding
• Compete to qualify for Community Games, Ontario Games and other opportunities