The OFA is pleased to welcome you, in partnership with Niagara Swords Fencing Club, to the 2024 Ontario Youth & Wheelchair Provincial Championships in Thorold, Ontario.
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 2009 – 2013)
- Under-13 (born 2011 – 2015)
- Under-11 (born 2013 – 2017)
- Under-9 (born 2015 – 2017)
- Wheelchair (A, B, C and able body)
Registration
Register here: https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/2024-ontario-fencing-provincial-championships/
Registration closes Sunday, May 26 th , 2024 at 11:59pm.
Late registrations will be considered at the discretion of the tournament organizer.
Fees
$50 Administration Fee +
$50 Per Event Fee (Youth, Wheelchair)
Late registration fees (after May 26): $170 per event
Schedule
SATURDAY June 1, 2024
Times indicate close of registration (fencing will begin 10-20 minutes later)
- 8:00 a.m. U-15 Men’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. U-13 Women’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. U-11 Women’s Foil
- 8:30 a.m. U-9 Mixed Epee
- 8:30 a.m. U-15 Men’s Sabre
- 8:30 a.m. U-11 Women’s Sabre
- 1:00 p.m. U-15 Women’s Foil
- 1:00 p.m. U-11 Men’s Foil
- 1:00 p.m. U-13 Men’s Epee
- 1:30 p.m. U-15 Women’s Sabre
- 1:30 p.m. U-11 Men’s Sabre
SUNDAY June 2, 2024
Times indicate close of registration (fencing will begin 10-20 minutes later)
- 8:00 a.m. U-13 Men’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. U-11 Women’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. U-15 Men’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. Wheelchair Mixed Epee
- 8:30 a.m. U-13 Womens Sabre
- 8:30 a.m. U-9 Mixed Sabre
- 1:00 p.m. U-13 Womens Foil
- 1:00 p.m. U-9 Mixed Foil
- 1:00 p.m. U-15 Womens Epee
- 1:00 p.m. U-11 Mens Epee
- 1:00 p.m. Wheelchair Mixed Foil
- 1:30 PM U-13 Mens 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.
Wheelchair 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
Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites
3520 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
905-984-8484
https://www.marriott.com/four-points-st-catharines-niagara-suites
Distance to Canada Games Park: 1.1 km / 3 minutes
Guestroom Rates:
Two Queen Bedded Rooms
$229.00 single/quad per night
Taxes and Fees: 17.52%
(subject to applicable taxes/fees at checkout)
Book by Phone: Individuals to call 905-687-8890 and quote “Ontario Fencing Association” and the dates in which are booking. A valid credit card is required to make and guarantee individual reservations online.
Booking Link: Book your group rate for OFA Youth Provincial Championships
Information:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary Parking
- Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre
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.
Check-In is 3pm and Check-Out is 11am
Group Rate Booking Cut Off: May 17, 2024
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 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 OFA is pleased to welcome you, in partnership with Niagara Swords Fencing Club, to the 2024 Ontario Provincial Championships in Thorold, Ontario.
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
- Cadet (-17) (born 2007 – 2011)
- Junior (-20) (born 2004 – 2011)
- Senior (13+) (born 2010 and earlier)
- Veteran (40+) (born 1984 and earlier)
Registration
Coming soon.
Registration closes Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, at 11:59pm.
Late fees will be applied after this date.
Fees
$50 Administration Fee +
$70 Per Event Fee
+$10 for the age category D.E (Veteran only)
Late registration fees (after June 3rd): $170 per event
Schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. Cadet Women’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. Junior Men’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. Senior Men’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. Cadet Women’s Foil
- 8:30 a.m. Veteran Women’s Sabre
- 8:30 a.m. Veteran Men’s Sabre
- 8:30 a.m. Cadet Men’s Sabre
- 1:00 p.m. Senior Women’s Epee
- 1:00 p.m. Cadet Men’s Foil
- 1:00 p.m. Junior Women’s Foil
- 1:00 p.m. Cadet Men’s Epee
- 1:30 p.m. Senior Men’s Sabre
- 1:30 p.m. Junior Women’s Sabre
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. Senior Men’s Epee
- 8:00 a.m. Veteran Men’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. Veteran Women’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. Cadet Women’s Foil
- 8:00 a.m. Junior Men’s Foil
- 8:30 a.m. Senior Women’s Sabre
- 11:00 a.m. Junior Men’s Sabre
- 1:00 p.m. Senior Women’s Foil
- 1:00 p.m. Cadet Men’s Epee
- 1:00 p.m. Junior Women’s Epee
- 1:30 p.m. Cadet Women’s Sabre
- 1:30 p.m. Veteran Men’s Epee
- 1:30 p.m. Veteran Women’s Epee
Times indicate close of registration.
Fencing should begin 10-20 minutes after.Fencing should begin 10-20 minutes after.
** Schedule is subject to change based on number of registrations.
*** Fencers are NOT permitted to fence in more than one event at the same time.
Any event overlap and the fencer will forfeit the second event.
Competition Format
Seeding into pools of 6 or 7 will be based first on the top 8 fencers with CFF HPP rankings, then the CFF domestic ranking for the category (Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran). For those participants without a CFF HPP or CFF domestic ranking, the OFA ranking will be used.
The Directoire Technique (DT) reserves the right to make adjustments to the seeding based upon exceptional circumstances (e.g. former national team member without a ranking, foreign fencers). In cases where pools of 6 or 7 are not possible, the DT will determine the most practicable format,
while ensuring to optimize competition.
All events will have one round of pools, with all participants promoted.
Advancement into Direct Elimination will be ranked on the results from the pools in accordance with FIE rules.
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.
Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event. There is no fencing for third place.
Veteran events
One round of pool with all participants promoted. The Veteran direct elimination competition will be open and by age category, is organized according to the results of the pools. Separate men’s/women’s age category DE events will be held if there are at least 4 fencers; otherwise, only a combined DE will be held.
- Open Veteran
- 50+ (ages 50 -59)
- 60+ (ages 60 – 69)
- 70+
Participants that enter in multiple events may be required to fence multiple bouts without breaks. Should conflicts arise, participants may be asked to withdraw from an event.
If you are registered in multiple events, you must CONFIRM your check-in for each event; please do NOT assume that if you are checked into your first event that you are automatically checked into subsequent events.
Results from the Veteran, Senior, Junior, Cadet events will be submitted to CFF for domestic rankings. 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/
Accommodations
Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites
3520 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6
905-984-8484
https://www.marriott.com/four-points-st-catharines-niagara-suites
Distance to Canada Games Park: 1.1 km / 3 minutes
Guestroom Rates:
Two Queen Bedded Rooms
$229.00 single/quad per night
Taxes and Fees: 17.52%
(subject to applicable taxes/fees at checkout)
Book by Phone: Individuals to call 905-687-8890 and quote “Ontario Fencing Association” and the dates in which are booking. A valid credit card is required to make and guarantee individual reservations online.
Booking Link: Book your group rate for OFA Provincial Championships (Cadet, Junior, Senior & Veteran)
Information:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary Parking
- Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre
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.
Check-In is 3pm and Check-Out is 11am
Group Rate Booking Cut Off: May 17, 2024
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.