The premier Veterans tournament in North America
May 25-26, 2024
Markham (Toronto)
REGISTRATION
https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/7bcd6589-c4ce-4fc5-834d-a0abf9c47af9
- All weapons, individual and team
- Master at Arms (three weapons) Champion Awards
- Age groups fenced and medals awarded
- Cash Prizes and much more.
Age eligibility: Fencers must be 40 years old or older in 2024.
GALA DINNER AND DANCE
Honouring Fencers; MAY 26th SUNDAY 7:30 pm
Monte Carlo Inn (Downtown Markham) event hotel.
FORMAT:
All fencers must fence combined event. Once the combined event is complete all fencers will fence age group events, 50+, 60+, and 70+ seeded into
DE’s according to combined placement.
Age group medals will be awarded.
80+ Medals awarded when numbers warrant.
If there are less than two fencers in an age group, fencers may fence in the next age group down.
TEAM EVENT:
Women’s Teams must have 135 years aggregate age.
Men’s Teams must have 150 years aggregate age.
Format; relay 27 hits
Substitutes must keep aggregate age..
Teams may be formed at the Venue.
Team entries may be restricted to eight teams per event.
Canadian Fencers receive National Ranking points.
Canadian Fencers must have Valid CFF licence.
US Fencers must have Valid USFA membership.
All foreign fencers must have Valid National Federation membership, or FIE licence.
ENTRY FEES
Entry fees are detailed on the Registration and Waiver document
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
https://downtownmarkham.montecarloinns.com/?_ga=2.73580434.1631407642.1570574565-
This will re-direct you to the booking site where you enter the Group code and pin code below
under “special accounts”.
Group Code is 540677 and Pin Code is 202405
Cut-off date April 24, 2024
EQUIPMENT:
FIE Equipment is NOT required. 350N clothing accepted.
Name and Country patch NOT required.
All gear MUST be in good condition.
Gloves, masks and lames will be checked.
No equipment vendor will be at the Venue.
EVENTS SCHEDULE:
***** Check-in times will be confirmed after registration closes and numbers are confirmed *****
Saturday, May 25th
Vet Combined Women’s Foil (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Men’s Epee (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Women’s Saber (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Women’s Team Foil (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Women’s Team Saber (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Men’s Team Epee (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Sunday, May 26th
Vet Combined Men’s Foil (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Women’s (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Men’s Sabre (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Men’s Team Foil (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Women’s Team Epee (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Vet Combined Men’s Team Saber (Check-in time to be confirmed)
Registration opens on February 02, 2024
Registration closes on May 15, 2024
Registrations May 16 to May 20 DOUBLE FEES
PLEASE FILL AND SIGN “Registration form and Waiver” AND RETURN BY EMAIL TO:VETERANFENCER.GW@GMAIL.COM
Registrations will not be valid unless registration forms are filled and remitted by May 15, 202
PAYMENT; Canadian Fencers by Interac E-transfer to veteranfencer.gw@gmail.com
US fencers by PayPal to veteranfencer.gw@gmail.com
To register at the Venue DOUBLE FEES (cash only) additional $ 25.00 Admin Charge.
This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Fencing Federation, Ontario Fencing Association and is endorsed by the Veterans Committee of the Canadian Fencing Federation and Veterans Committee of the United States Fencing Association.
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. 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
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 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
- 8:30 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
- 1:30 p.m. Senior Men’s Sabre
- 1:30 p.m. Junior Women’s Sabre
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.