The OFA is organizing the second HP and Youth Women’s Epee training camp of the season.
This camp is one of the OFA camps required to be eligible for Q4G funding at the end of the season.
This camp is a preparation for the Nationals in Saskatoon.
Venue
Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison Street
Markham, Ontario
L3R 3K5, Canada
https://vangofencing.ca/
(905) 474-2123
Schedule
Saturday May 11: 9am – 4pm
Training camp services provided
- Swiss system bouts
- Footwork session
- Medical
Note
Athletes must bring their lunch.
Registration age categories
This is a high performance training camp open to all fencers from U13 to Veteran.
Registration
https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/womenas-epee-high-hp-and-youth-training-camp/
Registration fees
- $100
Important note
This camp is one of the mandatory camps to be eligible for OFA funding at the end of the season (June 2024).
Other designated camps proposed to be eligible for OFA funding are:
- OFA camp #1 (Dec 2023)
- FCC (March 2024)
The OFA is organizing the second OFA HP and Youth Men’s Epee training camp of the season.
This camp is one of the OFA camps required to be eligible for Q4G funding at the end of the season.
Venue
Big Bear Fencing
3135 Universal Drive, Unit 9
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E6
647-333-5288
https://bigbearfencing.com/
Schedule
Sunday May 12: 9am – 4pm
Training camp services provided
- Swiss system bouts
- Footwork session
- Technical / Tactical drills
- Medical
Note
Athletes must bring their lunch.
Registration age categories
This is a high performance training camp open to all fencers from U13 to Veteran.
Registration
https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/ofa-menas-epee-hp-and-youth-training-camp/
Registration fees
- $100
Important note
This camp is one of the mandatory camps to be eligible for OFA funding at the end of the season (June 2024).
Other designated camps proposed to be eligible for OFA funding are:
- OFA camp #1 (Dec 2023)
- FCC (March 2024)
The OFA is organizing the second HP and Youth Women’s and Men’s Foil training camp of the season.
This camp is one of the OFA camps required to be eligible for Q4G funding at the end of the season.
Venue
Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison Street
Markham, Ontario
L3R 3K5, Canada
https://vangofencing.ca/
(905) 474-2123
Schedule
Sunday May 12: 9am – 4pm
Training camp services provided
- Swiss system bouts
- Footwork session
- Technical / Tactical drills
Note
Athletes must bring their lunch.
Registration age categories
This is a high performance training camp open to all fencers from U13 to Veteran.
Registration
https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/womenas-and-menas-foil-hp-and-youth-training-camp
Registration fees
- $100
Important note
This camp is one of the mandatory camps to be eligible for OFA funding at the end of the season (June 2024).
Other designated camps proposed to be eligible for OFA funding are:
- OFA camp #1 (Dec 2023)
- FCC (March 2024)
The OFA is organizing the second HP and Youth Men and Women’s Sabre training camp of the season.
This camp is one of the OFA camps required to be eligible for Q4G funding at the end of the season.
Venue
Honor Fencing Club
39 Riviera Dr Unit 7-8
Markham, ON L3R 8N4
https://www.honorfencing.com/
(416) 800-9701
Schedule
Sunday May 12: 9am – 4pm
Training camp services provided
- Swiss system bouts
- Footwork session
- Medical
Note
Athletes must bring their lunch.
Registration age categories
This is a high performance training camp open to all fencers from U13 to Veteran.
Registration
Registration fees
- $100
Important note
This camp is one of the mandatory camps to be eligible for OFA funding at the end of the season (June 2024).
Other designated camps proposed to be eligible for OFA funding are:
- OFA camp #1 (Dec 2023)
2024 National Championships (U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran, Parafencing)
Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with the Prairie Fencing Club and the Saskatchewan Fencing Association.
DATES
Friday May 17 – Monday May 20, 2024
COMPETITION VENUE
Saskatoon Field House
2020 College Dr
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 2W4
EVENT FEES
$50 non-refundable administration fee +
$85 U13 (born 2011 to 2012)
$85 U15 (born 2009 to 2011)
$85 Cadet (born 2007 to 2011)
$85 Junior (born 2004 to 2011)
$85 Senior (born 2010 and earlier)
$85 Veteran (born 1984 and earlier)
$85 Parafencing (born 2010 and earlier)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Regular fee deadline: Friday April 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday May 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday May 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST
NOTE: Late Registration: will only be accepted if there is no significant impact on competition resources (i.e. number of pistes and referees).
CFF MEMBERS MUST HAVE A NATIONAL CFF LICENSE NUMBER, VALIDATED BY THEIR PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION.
Register online through the membership system using the same email you used to purchase your CFF license and provincial membership.
COACH PRE-REGISTRATION
All coaches must pre-register in order to have access to the competition area on the days they are coaching. All coaches must have completed a CFF-approved Safe Sport training module, successfully completed the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions evaluation, and provide a valid background check.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Important:
- For planning your participation in this competition, the intention is for events to run between 8am and 7pm each day, but this is not guaranteed and is subject to change based on actual registrations.
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WF/FF | U-13 | MS/SM | CADET | MS/SM | U-13 | ||||||||||
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COMPETITION FORMAT
All events: poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination.
PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTRY OF A COMPETITOR IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT
Athletes may not take part in two (2) or more events in the same day unless their participation in the initial event has concluded prior to close registration/confirmation of any subsequent event. Athletes entering multiple events on the same day do so at their own risk; no refunds shall be provided.
ENTRY CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of entry due to a medical condition: Full refund of EVENT fees, provided the CFF organizers are notified at least 24 hours prior to the event and a doctor’s certificate is submitted.
CLOTHING STANDARDS FOR CFF HOSTED COMPETITIONS
The event clothing standards can be found here: CFF Domestic Competition Equipment Standards
WAIVERS
By registering for this CFF event, I consent to the following conditions:
- I consent to the assigned event medical staff attending, diagnosing and treating an injury that occurs on the piste during competition. I agree that this information will be recorded and tracked for my events. I agree that if the assigned medical staff determine that I cannot continue to compete, I will be withdrawn from the event
- I verify that I meet the age (upper and lower year of birth) and other event criteria for all the events I have entered. I acknowledge that I will be withdrawn from events that I am ineligible to compete in.
IMPORTANT
- Only athletes, officials, coaches meeting the above requirements, and designated volunteers will be allowed to access inside the competition area.
- All coaches must be registered coaches with the CFF, have completed safe sport training, successfully completed the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions evaluation, and provide a valid background check.
COVID PROTOCOLS
- If you have COVID symptoms DO NOT come to the venue. Your entry fee will be reimbursed.
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.