The OFA is pleased to welcome you to the second tournament of the 2025/2026 season at Burnside Agriplex in Stratford, on November 22 and 23, 2025. The youth categories (U9 to cadet) are on the program.
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.
Venue
Burnside Agriplex
353 McCarthy Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 7S7
Vendor
Event Fees
$50 Administration Fee
$70 Youth 9 (Born between 2017 and 2020)
$70 Youth 11 (Born between 2015 and 2018)
$70 Youth 13 (Born between 2013 and 2016)
$70 Youth 15 (Born between 2011 and 2014)
$70 Cadet (Born between 2009 and 2012)
Registration
Registrations close on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 11:59pm. Register now!
Late Registrations
If a participant wants to register late, the event fee will be doubled.
Refund Policy
If the participant wishes to withdraw from the competition prior to the registration deadline, the Admin fee and the Event fee will be refunded.
Once the registration deadline has passed, if the participant wishes to withdraw, only the event fee will be refunded.
Schedule
Event summary
The format of the Youth competitions.
The U11 and U9 will be mixed up resulting in 2 events in total.
The format of the competition will be one round of pools (8 fencers or +) with 100% promotion. Advancement into Direct Elimination will be ranked on the results from the pools.
OFA rankings will be used for pools seeding.
Pool bout in 5 points / D.E bout in 8 points for U9 and 10 points for U11.
The results will count in the OFA rankings.
U13 and U15 events with greater than six (6) competitors will be separated by gender.
The format of the competition will be one round of pools with 100% promotion.
Advancement into Direct Elimination will be ranked on the results from the pools.
OFA rankings will be used for pools seeding.
Pool bout in 5 points / D.E bout in 15 points.
Note
U15 athletes will be split into two divisions for the direct elimination rounds. The number of athletes in each division will be announced on the morning of the event, based on the total number of registrations. Typically, the goal is to have the top 16 ranked athletes after the pool rounds qualify for Division 1.
The results will count in the OFA rankings.
The format of the Cadet competitions.
Seeding into pools of 6 or 7 will be based first upon HPP rankings and OFA rankings for Cadet, Junior and Senior categories.
OFA rankings will be used for athletes not registered with the CFF HPP, with adjustments to be made only by the Directoire Technique (DT) 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. Any events above 64 registrants may have an imposed cut of between 10-20% if necessary to ensure projected finish times, however, at least 64 fencers will be promoted if there are more than 64 competitors. In cases where cuts will be necessary, an announcement and posting will be made before the start of the event.
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 four top spots of the event
No fencing for third place.
The results will count in the OFA rankings.
Equipment
Please refer to the CFF domestic competition equipment standards.
Note – Blades
U9 – size 0 – 2 blades required for Epee and Foil / Sabre – Plastic Sabre (provided by organizers)
U11 – size 0-2 blades required
U13 – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length
U15 – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length
Senior Recreational Guidelines – Weapon Specific
• C ranking and under
• Not registered on the CFF HPP for the past 4 years
• Never fenced any Junior or Senior World Cups (post 2019)
• Never selected on any Cadet / Junior / Senior National Team for the past 4 years
Veterans is open to any classification. Veterans results will be submitted to the CFF for domestic rankings. There will be a 50+, 60+ tableau.
Entry Fees: if pre-registered by Wednesday, November 26th
• $60 per weapon
• Add $10 per weapon if not pre-registered
• Cash only payable at the door
General
OFA Recreation or Competitive membership plus valid CFF Membership for Veterans required (not available at venue).
In accordance to FIE Regulation t.20, fencers arm, equip and clothe themselves and fence at their own responsibility and at their own risk.
This competition will be run in accordance with the current FIE Regulations.
The DT and competition host retain the right to apply or modify these regulations.
Equipment standards based on CFF domestic equipment and competition standards
All fencers are required to be wearing proper fencing attire, including pants.
No CFF ranking points will be earned at this tournament, except for Veterans.
Under 15 may be mixed dependent upon numbers.
Fencers may compete in multiple events, but may be asked to withdraw from an event should a conflict arise (no refunds for conflicts).
For further information please contact Michael McDonnell, mcdonnell_m@hotmail.com.
Toronto Fencing Centre is hosting a Winter Epee Competitive Camp to prepare fencers for the upcoming events in 2026.
December 26–30, 2025 (9:30-12:00 & 1:30-4:00)
Toronto Fencing Centre
50 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 2H4
Fee
$750 for full camp; $170 for full day; $100 for half day (10% discount to the 5-day camp paid before Nov 20).
Requirement
Participants must be competitive fencers 10 years or older, Top 4 at Y12 or above in Provincial level events or D ranking at US).
Registration
Participants must pre-register on AskFred and send cheque or e-transfer plus application form to TFC.
Entry form can email to info@torontofencing.com.
Cheque should be sent to “Toronto Fencing Club” at 50 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 2H4.
Entry form can be downloaded from www.torontofencing.com.
Coaches
Andrew Hu
Former China Men’s Epee National Team Coach and Current Canadian Women’s Epee National Team Coach, Coach for 25+ years with students won Olympic Silver medal, Junior World Championship Gold Medal.
Taeyang Song
Former Korean national team member, international coaching experience in Korea, USA and Canada with focus on young athlete development.
Grace Hu
Former Canada Junior Team member, Current NCAA Division I team captain, won 2024 Ivy league Team Champion and NCAA All-American honor, top 8 of world junior championship, Champion of Pan-American Junior and Cadet Championships, Medalist of NAC Division I, Junior and Cadet events.
Camp Description
9:30-12:00 Warm-up Games (outdoor), Footwork Drills, Pair drills, Electric Bouting
1:30-4:00 Seminar, Structured Electric Bouting, Fitness training
Camp Requirements
In addition to regular fencing equipment (mask, jacket, glove, knickers/track pants), participants will be expected to bring 3-4 working electric weapons & body wires, indoor court shoes and running shoes for outdoor trail. Please bring your own lunch or money for restaurants, which are about a 5-minute walk away.
Accommodation
Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
1250 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1J3
1-877-4746835; reservations@cptdv.com; www.torontodonvalleyhotel.com
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Peter Ho at peter.ho@torontofencing.com or visit our website at www.torontofencing.com.
Categories /Format
Sr Team
Categories / Format
FES – Sr – OCC Format
University Closed Event – Spectators welcome
Categories / Format
U9-U11-U13-U15 – Cdt (U17)
Categories / Format
U15 Selection – Closed
