SR / Team
Event Summary
The Ontario Fencing Association (OFA) is delighted to announce its March Break Camp in partnership with the Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy in Milan, Italy. This camp will provide a unique opportunity for fencers to train and compete alongside athletes from around the globe, including those from France and other parts of Europe who will join this special week-long event.
The camp will run from March 9 to March 13, 2026, followed by a weekend of competitions on March 14-15, 2026. Training will be led by internationally renowned maestros in English, and each participant will receive one private lesson (with additional lessons available for purchase).
About Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy
Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy is one of Europe’s premier fencing institutions. Founded by Olympic and World Champions Enrico Garozzo, Erika Kirpu, Daniele Garozzo, and Alicia Volpi, the academy boasts a diverse team of international coaches and elite athletes from across the globe. Athletes at the academy train in all three weapons and represent countries from the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The academy was honored with Italy’s prestigious Golden Shield award in 2024 for being one of the top fencing clubs in the nation.
Camp Details
Dates
Camp: March 9-13, 2026
Competitions: March 14-15, 2026
Location
Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy, Via Procaccini 6A, Milan, Italy
Camp Schedule
Training sessions will take place in the afternoons and evenings, leaving mornings free for tourism and cultural activities. Athletes will have the chance to train with Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy’s athletes and other international guests.
Cost
• Camp Fee: €380 / $560 CAD
• Competition Fee: €40 / $60 CAD
• Admin fee: $75 CAD
• Total = $695 CAD
Accommodation
Participants can choose from the following accommodation options:
• B&B Hotel Milano Cenisio-Garibaldi
Address: Via Messina, 38, 20154 Milano, Italy
• Airbnb Options: Contact us for recommendations near the venue.
The academy is conveniently located near public transportation (Cenisio Metro Line and Tram 12 or 10), making it easy to access from anywhere in Milan.
Tourism Opportunities
Optional cultural activities will be organized in collaboration with Zani Viaggio, Milan’s leading travel agency. These activities include:
• Guided tours of the historic Duomo Cathedral
• A visit to Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”
• Shopping excursions in Milan’s famous Fashion District
These activities are not included in the camp fee and will be payable directly to Zani Viaggio.
Registration and Contact Information
Registration Link: Coming soon…
Age category
U9-Senior
For further inquiries:
• Italy: Darren Marks – darrenmarks@futurechampionsacademy.com
• Ontario: Benjamin Manano – Tech_coordinator@fencingontario.ca
For more information about Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy:
• Website: Future Champions Academy
• Piccolo Teatro Future Champions Academy
The OFA is pleased to welcome you to the third tournament of the 2024/2025 season at Durham College in Oshawa on March 29 and 30, 2025.
The youth categories (U9 to U15 and Veteran) 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
Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre
21 Avenue of Champion, Oshawa, ON, L1G 8G3
Vendor
Event Fees
$50 Administration Fee
$50 Youth 9 (Born between 2016 and 2019)
$50 Youth 11 (Born between 2014 and 2017)
$50 Youth 13 (Born between 2012 and 2015)
$50 Youth 15 (Born between 2010 and 2013)
$55 Veteran (Per Age category 40+; 50+; 60+; 70+ and gender)
Registration
Coming soon. Registrations close on Sunday, March 23, at 11:59pm.
Dates and schedule
Event summary
The OFA Circuit Youth #3 is the third event of the season.
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.
The results will count in the OFA rankings.
Veteran Competition format
Seeding into pools of 6 or 7 will be based first upon CFF rankings and OFA rankings.
OFA rankings will be used for athletes not registered with the CFF 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 two rounds 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 5 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.
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
U9 / U11 / U13 / U15 / Junior
U11 / U15 / Cadet / SR
All ages
U9 / U11 / U13 / U15 / Para
Cadet / Junior / SR / Vet