Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with the Ontario Fencing Association.

(U13/Y12, U15/Y14, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran)

DATES
Friday May 16 – Monday May 19, 2025

COMPETITION VENUE
Canada Games Park
2021 Canada Games Way,
Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6

RECOMMENDED HOTEL

Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites
3530 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6

Two Queen Bed or 1 Bedroom Suites
$239.00 Single/Quad per night
Taxes:  17.52% HST (CAD) – subject to change without notice

TO BOOK: Call Reservations Department at 905-984-8484 and identify you are with the group code CD3576 or use the online booking link below. Individual reservation must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance deposit.

Booking Online: Book your group rate for 2025 Canadian Fencing Federation Championships – May 15-19 2025

Book by April 25

EVENT FEES
$50 non-refundable administration fee +
$85 U13/Y12 (born 2012 to 2013)
$85 U15/Y14 (born 2010 to 2012)
$85 Cadet (born 2009 to 2012)
$85 Junior (born 2006 to 2012)
$85 Senior (born 2011 and earlier)
$85 Veteran (born 1985 and earlier) *Age group direct elimination tableaus will be run. Fencers must register for both the veteran event and optional age group event ($15 per age group event)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Regular fee deadline: Friday April 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday May 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday May 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT

Register here!

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.

MAY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2025

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

16/05/2025

17/05/2025

18/05/2025

19/05/2025

MS / SM

CADET

ME / EM

CADET

WS / SF

CADET

MF / FM

CADET

WF / FF

JUNIOR

WF / FF

CADET

MF / FM

JUNIOR

WE / EF

CADET

ME / EM

JUNIOR

MS / SM

JUNIOR

WE / EF

JUNIOR

WS / SF

JUNIOR

WS / SF

SENIOR

MF / FM

SENIOR

ME / EM

SENIOR

MS / SM

SENIOR

WS / SF

U-13

WE / EF

SENIOR

ME / EM

U-13

WF / FF

SENIOR

MF / FM

U-15

MF / FM

U-13

MS / SM

U-15

MS / SM

U-13

WE / EF

U-15

WE / EF

U-13

WF / FF

U-15

WF / FF

U-13

ME / EM

VETERAN

WS / SF

U-15

MF / FM

VETERAN

ME / EM

U-15

WE / EF

VETERAN

WS / SF

VETERAN

WF / FF

VETERAN

MS / SM

VETERAN

COMPETITION FORMAT
All events (except senior and veteran): poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination.

• For senior events with a minimum of 75 entries, there will be poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination and super poules for the top 16, followed by direct elimination for the top 12.
• For veteran events, there will be separate age group tableaux following completion of the open event. Fencers wanting to participate in their age group tableau must register for both their veteran event and the optional age group event.

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 OFA is pleased to welcome you, in partnership with Niagara Swords Fencing Club, to the 2024 Ontario Youth & Wheelchair Provincial Championships in Thorold, Ontario.

The OFA is pleased to welcome you, in partnership with Niagara Swords Fencing Club, to the 2025 Ontario Provincial Championships in Thorold, Ontario.

Dates

Saturday, June 7, 2025 & Sunday, June 8, 2025

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 2008 – 2011)
• Junior (-20) (born 2005 – 2011)
• Senior (13+) (born 2011 and earlier)
• Veteran (40+) (born 1985 and earlier)

Registration

Register now: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/6b5bc7eb-83e3-4a80-886a-8e13e5dc8a1e
Registration closes Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 11:59pm.
Late fees will be applied after this date.

Fees

$50 Administration Fee +
$75 Per Event Fee
+$10 for the age category D.E (Veteran only)
Late registration fees (after June 1 st): $180 per event

Schedule

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.

Medals will be awarded to the top four spots of the event.

There is no fencing for third place.

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.

Veteran events
One round of pool with all participants promoted.

The Veteran direct elimination competition will be open and by age category and 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
• 40+ (age 40-49)
• 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/

Vendor

There will not be a vendor at this event.

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.

In collaboration with the City of Numazu, the Ontario Fencing Association (OFA) is thrilled to invite Ontario U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17 fencers, along with their families, to an international training camp in Numazu, near Mount Fuji!

Organized by the City of Numazu and the Numazu Fencing Club, this exceptional event offers young athletes the chance to:
• Train and compete internationally
• Meet top Japanese fencers
• Discover new cultures and create unforgettable memories

SPECIAL OFFER – ACT FAST!

The first 9 athletes to register will receive FREE hotel and meals for the entire stay!

Program Schedule

• July 9: Arrival in Japan
• July 10: Half-day training camp
• July 11: Half-day training camp
• July 12–13: Tournament Days
• July 14: Free day for sightseeing
• July 15: Departure

Competition Details

Compete against top Japanese athletes in a national-level competition.

Age Categories

• U10: Born 2016–2017
• U12: Born 2014–2015
• U14: Born 2012–2013
• U17: Born 2009–2012 (Sabre only)

Venue & Hotel

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Numazu
More info: Hotel Website

OFA Coaching Staff

• Elliott Rae (Vango Fencing Club)
• Possible additional coaches depending on registrations

Travel

• OFA will coordinate group flights for athletes, staff, and families.
• Valid passports are required.

Registration Steps

1. Confirm participation by emailing Benjamin Mañano at tech_coordinator@fencingontario.ca.
2. Pay admin fees https://ontariofencingassociation.wufoo.com/forms/m1myunnh19e3sgy/

Note: Each athlete must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Estimated Costs

• Admin fee: $250
• Flight: ~$3,000
• Hotel (6 nights, full board): ~$200/day

REMINDER: First 9 athletes to register will have their hotel and meals completely covered!

Travel to Japan
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/japan

Numazu Fencing
https://www.facebook.com/fencingcitynumazu/
https://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Tokyo_2020_Host_Towns.html##numazu