Hosted by the Brock Varsity Fencing team and the Niagara Swords Fencing Club Sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association and the Canadian Fencing Federation.

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.

Seeding and Ranking

Events will be seeded using the CFF Domestic Ranking.

All events will be included in the Canadian National domestic ranking and select events will be included in the Ontario Fencing Association selection ranking. Events with less than six (6) participants may be merged with events of the opposite gender.

Memberships and Licenses

All Canadian participants are required to have a valid CFF License.

You may purchase or renew your memberships here: https://fencing.ca/purchase-a-cff-licence/

USFA members will be required to show proof of current USFA membership at check in.

Registration Fees

Prior to November 9, 2024 11:59pm:

Administration fee (non-refundable):$25.00

Event fee: $65.00

Fees are Double after November 9, 2024.

On-site registration will be considered on a case-by-case basis, at $300 per event.

Age Categories

(calculated based on December 31st, 2024)

Please refer to the CFF Age Categories (http://fencing.ca/competition-age-categories/) specifications.

Senior (13+) – YOB 2011 or earlier

Junior (12-19) – YOB 2012 – 2005

Cadet (12-16) – YOB 2012 – 2008

U15 (12-14) – YOB 2012 – 2010

Veteran (39+) – YOB 1985 or earlier

Clothing Standards

This competition will be following the CFF recommended Clothing and Equipment standards for domestic competitions.

Equipment checks will occur onsite each day of the event.

All fencers are REQUIRED to wear fencing pants. Female foil fencers are required to wear a padded chest protector.

Formats

All Events: One round of poules, Percentage elimination after poules at organizers discretion. Direct elimination to final, no match for 3rd.

Veteran Events: One round of poules, Direct elimination to final, no match for 3rd. NO separate events or medals by age.

Format Notes:

1. Any event with over 64 participants will have a maximum cut of 25%
2. Events with less than 6 will be mixed.
3. Event age restrictions defined as of December 31 of the Current Season (2024)

Current Fencing Age Qualification = Current Season – Year of Birth

(Example: 2024 – 2011 = 13 years old)

Participation in Multiple Events

Fencers are NOT permitted to fence in more than one event at the same time. 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 Cancellation

Prior to November 9th, Full refund of EVENT fees. From November 10th, Cancellation of entry due to a medical condition only: Full refund of EVENT fees, provided the organizers are notified at least 48 hours prior to the event and a doctor’s certificate is submitted. Administration fees will not be refunded.

This event is sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association.

Senior Recreational Guidelines
o Never registered on the CFF HPP.
o Never fenced any DIV 1 / NAC
o Never fenced Cadet / Junior NAC (post 2020)
o Never fenced any Junior or Senior World Cups (post 2015)
o Never fenced any European Cadet Circuit
o Never selected on any Cadet / Junior / Senior National Team

Veterans is open to any classification. Veterans results will be submitted to the CFF for domestic rankings. There will be a 50+ tableau.

Door prizes for Veterans.

Entry Fees: if pre-registered by Wednesday Nov. 27

$50 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).

All fencers are subject to Article t.20 of the FIE Rules and Regulations. No CFF ranking points will be earned at this tournament, except for Veterans.

Under 15 may be mixed dependent upon numbers.

Masks and other equipment will be checked on the piste. Conductive bibs are required for foil. Regular fencing attire required. You can wear track/sweat pants, but no lycra.

Fencers may compete in multiple events, but may be asked to withdraw from an event should a conflict arise (no refunds for conflicts).

LOCATION:

The tournament will be held at Newmarket High School, 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, only 25 km north of Toronto. Follow the signs to New Roads Theatre as the buildings are attached.

For further information please contact Michael McDonnell, mcdonnell_m@hotmail.com.