The OFA is pleased to welcome you, in partnership with Niagara Swords Fencing Club, to the 2023 Ontario Youth & Parafencing Provincial Championships in Thorold, Ontario.
Dates
Saturday, June 3, 2023 & Sunday, June 4, 2023
Venue
Canada Games Park
2021 Canada Games Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
https://goo.gl/maps/7c8PpRSRkkRTf1n17
Doors open at 7:00 am Saturday and Sunday
Events
- Under-15 (born 2008 – 2011)
- Under-13 (born 2010 – 2013)
- Under-11 (born 2012 – 2015)
- Under-9 (born 2014 – 2015)
- Parafencing (A, B, C and able body)
Registration
Register here: https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/2023-youth-and-wheelchair-fencing-provincial-champ
Registration closes Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Late registrations will be considered at the discretion of the tournament organizer.
Fees
$50 Administration Fee +
$40 Per Event Fee (Youth, Parafencing)
Late registration fees (after May 28th): $170 per event
Schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023
Times indicate close of registration. Fencing will begin 10-20 minutes later.
8:00 a.m.
U-15 – Men’s Foil
U-13 – Men’s Epee
U-11 – Women’s Epee
U-9 – Mixed Foil
10am
Parafencing Mixed Foil
11:30am
U15 – Men’s Sabre
12:30pm
U13 – Women’s Foil
1pm
U15 – Women’s Epee
U11 – Men’s Foil
2pm
U11 – Men’s Sabre
U11 – Women’s Sabre
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
Times indicate close of registration. Fencing will begin 10-20 minutes later.
8am
U15 – Women’s Foil
U15 – Women’s Sabre
U13 – Women’s Epee
U11 – Men’s Epee
U9 – Mixed Sabre
10am
Parafencing Mixed Epee
11:30am
U13 – Men’s Foil
12pm
U9 – Mixed Epee
12:30pm
U15 – Men’s Epee
1pm
U11 – Women’s Foil
1:30pm
U13 – Women’s Sabre
2pm
U13 – Men’s Sabre
Competition Formats
U-9 Format
All events will be mixed gender.
Fencers are seeded using the OFA ranking into best fit pools of 7 or 8. There will be one round of pools with all participants promoted. Advancement into Direct Elimination (D.E.) will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with FIE rules.
Pool bout will be 3 minutes or 5 points.
D.E bouts will be 2 round of 3 minutes or 8 points
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
U-11 Format
Events are planned as separate events but may be combined if there are fewer than 6 registrants in one gender. If combined, both a combined and separate women’s DE will be held.
Fencers are seeded using the OFA ranking into best fit pools of 7 or 8. There will be one round of pools with all participants promoted. Advancement into Direct Elimination (D.E.) will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with FIE rules.
Pool bout will be 3 minutes or 5 points.
D.E bouts will be 2 round of 3 minutes or 10 points.
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
U-13 Format
Events are planned as separate events but may be combined if there are fewer than 6 registrants in one gender. If combined, both a combined and separate women’s DE will be held. Should the events occur on separate days, participants of the later event will be notified no later than 7 days before the event and given the option of combining with the other gendered event, or a refund of event fees.
Fencers are seeded using the OFA ranking into best fit pools of 6 or 7. There will be one round of pools with all participants promoted. Advancement into Direct Elimination (D.E.) will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with FIE rules.
Pool bout will be 3 minutes or 5 points.
D.E bouts will be 3 rounds of 3 minutes or 15 points.
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
U-15 Format
Events are planned as separate events but may be combined if there are fewer than 6 registrants in one gender. If combined, both a combined and separate women’s DE will be held. Should the events occur on separate days, participants of the later event will be notified no later than 7 days before the event and given the option of combining with the other gendered event, or a refund of event fees.
Fencers are seeded using the OFA ranking into best fit pools of 6 or 7. There will be one round of pools with all participants promoted. Advancement into Direct Elimination (D.E.) will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with FIE rules.
Pool bout will be 3 minutes or 5 points.
D.E bouts will be 3 rounds of 3 minutes or 15 points.
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
Parafencing Format
Open to all Category A, B, C and able body person athletes. All events will be mixed age and category.
Fencers are seeded using the IWAS ranking into best fit pools of 6 or 7. In cases where pools of 6 or 7 are not possible, the DT will determine the most practical format, to ensure optimized competition.
There will be one round of pools with all participants promoted. Advancement into Direct Elimination (D.E.) will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with IWAS rules. An Open D.E and a separate D.E per category will be organized.
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
Results will also be included in the OFA rankings.
License
All participants are required to have an active Competitive CFF/OFA Fencing License or an equivalent license from the participant’s home federation.
All Canadian fencers are expected to hold a Canadian license. You may purchase/renew your license via the Canadian Fencing Federation website in real time.
All international participants are required to present documentation confirming that they hold an active membership with their home federation, or a current, active FIE license.
Equipment
Refer to the CFF domestic competition equipment standards: https://fencing.ca/cff-domestic-competition-equipment-standards/
Blade Sizes
U-9 Foil/Epee – size 0-2 blades required
U-9 Sabre – Plastic Sabre (provided by organizers)
U-11 – size 0-2 blades required
U-13 – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length
U-15 – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length
Accommodations
1. Comfort Inn St. Catharines
2 Dunlop Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 1A2
905-687-8890
comfortinnstcatharines@gmail.com
For booking call 905-687-8890 & quote “Ontario Fencing Association” and the dates in which are booking. A valid credit card is required to make and guarantee individual reservations online.
http://comfort-inn-st-catharines.ontariocahotel.com/en/
Distance to Canada Games Park: 9.3 Km / 13-minute drive
Guestroom Rates:
Two Queen Bedded Rooms
$210.00 single/quad per night
2 Night Minimum
Taxes and Fees: 20%
Check-In is 3pm
Check-Out is 11am
Group Rate Booking Cut Off: May 14, 2023
Information:
Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary Parking
Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre
Cooked to order Breakfast daily at Joney R’s Eatery
BBQ Facilities available
Numerous restaurants within 10 minutes
Rates available 3 days pre/post group dates
Early Departure Fee: Confirmation of actual dates needs to be done prior to arrival or at check-in to avoid early departure fees. Minimum of two-night stay.
Individual Cancellation: Reservations can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the day of arrival without penalty. Cancellations received after this cut off period, is subject to charge equivalent to 1-night room and tax to the individual credit card.
2. Four Points by Sheraton Saint Catharines Niagara Suites
3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4Y6
905-984-8484
Vendor
Food
A café is available in the venue and alternative food options are available within walking distance of the venue.
Parking
Parking is free at the venue.
Results
Results for all events will be published live at https://www.fencingtimelive.com/
General
Please note that the OFA supports and encourages all athletes who want to get involved in the fencing community in Ontario in a supportive and safe environment. Any spectators, parents, coaches, or individuals who have an inappropriate and/or disrespectful attitude towards an official, tournament organizer, or staff member will be excluded from the competition.
The ALL Community Games present the ALL Community Games Fencing Open
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association
Fees
$45 per event if pre-registered prior to June 7, 2023.
$60 per event if registration at the door.
All registration fees at the door payable by cash only.
You may preregister here: https://checkout.singfaisports.ca/ACG2023/Fencing/
Venue
Toronto Fencing Club
50 Prince Andrew Pl
North York, ON M3C 2H4
Format
This tournament shall be run in accordance with FIE and CFF rules and regulations, subject to the interpretations of the Directoire Technique. Genders may be mixed as required.
General
- All competitors must hold a current membership (CFF/OFA or USFA etc) for the 2022-2023 season
- All fencers are subject to Article t.15 of the FIE Rules and Regulations.
- Full fencing attire, fencing pants, sous plastron is required (including head wire for foil)
- Please ensure you are eligible for each event registered according to the CFF Age Classifications:
- A fencer cannot enter U13 and Cadet together of the same weapon.
- Maximum size per event = 21. Wait listed participants will be contacted if able to participate (no late fees will be charged)
Schedule
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Times Indicate Close of Registration
| Foil | Epee | Sabre | |
| 9:00 AM | Cadet | ||
| U13 | |||
| 11:30 AM | U15 | ||
| Noon | Cadet | ||
| U13 | |||
| 1:00 PM | U15 | ||
| 1:30 PM | Cadet | ||
| U13 | |||
| 4:00 PM | U15 |
For further information you may contact Michael McDonnell mcdonnell_m@hotmail.com.
For Beginner to Competitive
Coach Jin Ko
(Coach of World Champions & Former Head Coach of Korea National Team)
World-class Guest Coach
(TBD)
What You Learn
- Agility
- Attack
- Defence
- Footwork
- Mental Skills
Book Your Seat
$500 / Elite
$400 / Beginner
Early Bird Discount – 10% off before May 1st.
Camp 1: July 3 – July 7 | July 10 – July 14
9:30am – 3:30pm
- Games
- Fitness
- Theory
- Practice
- Combat
- Competition
$150+HST/Day $580+HST/Week $1080+HST/2 Weeks
*Equipment and lunch will be provided.
Email info@vangofencing.ca to register.
Camp 2: July 17 – July 21 | July 24 – July 28
9:30am – 3:30pm
- Games
- Fitness
- Theory
- Practice
- Combat
- Competition
$150+HST/Day $580+HST/Week $1080+HST/2 Weeks
*Equipment and lunch will be provided.
Email info@vangofencing.ca to register.
Camp 3: July 31 – August 4 | August 7 – August 11
9:30am – 3:30pm
- Games
- Fitness
- Theory
- Practice
- Combat
- Competition
$150+HST/Day $580+HST/Week $1080+HST/2 Weeks
*Equipment and lunch will be provided.
Email info@vangofencing.ca to register.
