Foil, Epee, Sabre

U11, U13, U15, Cadet

The Royal Military College of Canada and the Paladins Fencing Program are pleased to invite varsity athletes, military delegations, and community fencing clubs to participate in the 55th Annual RMC Team Fencing Invitational.

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Location

Field House, Kingston Military Community Sports Centre (KMCSC)
11 Navy Way
Kingston, ON K7K 7B4

Directions

Take Hwy 401 to the Division St exit (#617). Follow Division St south toward downtown Kingston, then turn left onto Hwy 2 East over the LaSalle Causeway. Turn right onto Navy Way toward the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre (KMCSC) / Field House.

Schedule

Date	Event	Close of Registration
Saturday, Nov 14	Universal Team Épée* (Cap: 48 teams)	8:00 AM
Saturday, Nov 14	Women’s Team Foil (Cap: 32 teams)	8:00 AM
Saturday, Nov 14	Universal Team Sabre* (Cap: 48 teams)	12:00 PM
Sunday, Nov 15	Universal Team Foil* (Cap: 48 teams)	8:00 AM
Sunday, Nov 15	Women’s Team Épée (Cap: 32 teams)	8:00 AM
Sunday, Nov 15	Women’s Team Sabre (Cap: 32 teams)	12:00 PM

Note: Times indicate the close of registration. Pools will commence within 30 minutes following the close of registration. Equipment control opens at 7:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Universal categories replace traditional Men’s events and are open to fencers of all gender identities, including traditional Men’s rosters, mixed-gender teams, and non-binary athletes. Women’s events are designated for cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary or transgender athletes who choose to compete in the women’s category for meaningful competition, provided they have not initiated testosterone hormone replacement therapy.

Registration & Fees

• Entry Fees:
  • $200 CAD per team for OUA university teams.
  • $240 CAD per team for club and all other teams.
• Payment: Payable at check-in by cash or cheque made payable to “RMC Fencing.”
• Pre-registration Window: Opens October 8, 2026, and closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026. No refunds.
• How to Register: Registration is by email only. Please submit team registrations to steven.moore-vountas@rmc-cmr.ca with the following details:
  1. Team name
  2. Event category / weapon
  3. Fencer roster (minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 fencers per team)
  4. Valid CFF membership number for each fencer
  5. Year of birth (YOB) for each fencer (minimum age: 12; YOB 2014 or earlier)

Questions about registration can be sent to steven.moore-vountas@rmc-cmr.ca.

Tournament Format

• 100% Promotion: Pools of 3–4 teams followed by a full Direct Elimination tableau. No teams will be eliminated after pools.
• Bout Structure: Standard FIE relay format to 45 hits. Third-place matches will be fenced in all categories.
• Overall Trophy: The RMC Cup will be awarded to the institution or club accumulating the highest combined placement across all six events.

General & Technical Regulations

• A valid 2026–2027 CFF / OFA competitive licence or international equivalent is required to participate.
• This tournament will run in accordance with current Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) / FIE rules and regulations, subject to local adaptations approved by the Directoire Technique (DT).
• Equipment Control: Masks will be inspected at equipment control prior to each event. Weapons, body cords, mask wires, and lamés will be checked on-piste. A full fencing uniform, sous-plastron, and applicable chest protection, with a soft overlay for foil where required, are mandatory. Sabre fencers must wear a conductive manchette or glove.
• Club Equipment Mandate: Each North American club or institution entering two or more teams must supply at least one fully operational scoring apparatus, including a digital scoring box, two floor reels, floor lines, and an extension cord.
• All participants, coaches, and spectators must adhere to the OFA Codes of Conduct.
• First Aid: A certified athletic therapist will be on-site throughout the weekend. Athletes requiring taping must bring their own tape and medical supplies.

Accommodations

Preferred group rates are available at the host hotels:

• Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront: $189 per night. Call 613-549-8400 ext. 2660 and use code RFR or group name RMC Fencing. Booking cutoff: October 22, 2026.
• Comfort Inn 401: $139 per night. Book directly online. Booking cutoff: October 29, 2026.

Foil, Epee, Sabre

U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran

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.

More details are available at www.brockfencingopen.com.

Please note: Maximums indicated for events are based on previous years’ actual numbers. We included these to ensure no single event becomes too large to fit into the daily schedule.

We will review these numbers as registrations come in and adjust them where possible, while keeping the schedule feasible to provide the best competition experience possible.

Venue

Brock University, Walker Complex, Ian Beddis Gymnasium
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1

Doors open at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

Events

• Senior (ages 13+) – YOB 2013 or earlier
• Junior (ages 13–19) – YOB 2007–2013
• Cadet (ages 13–16) – YOB 2010–2013
• Under 15 (Y14) (ages 11–14) – YOB 2012–2015
• Veteran (ages 39+) – YOB 1987 or earlier

Schedule

View the full schedule at 2026 Brock Open Schedule.

Fees and Deadlines

• $45 administrative fee + HST
• Regular fee (until November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM): $65 per event + HST
• Late fee (November 14–17, 2026, at 11:59 PM): $130 per event + HST
• Last-minute fee (November 18–20 at 11:59 PM): $195 per event + HST

Late and last-minute registrations will be accepted only at the organizers’ discretion beginning Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Formats

All Events: One round of poules. Percentage elimination after poules at the organizers’ discretion. Direct elimination to final. No match for third place.

For Veteran events, there will be no separate events or age-based medals.

Format Notes:

1. Any event with over 64 participants will have a minimum cut of 20%.
2. Events with fewer than six participants will be mixed gender.
3. Event age restrictions are defined as of December 31 of the current season (2026).

Current Fencing Age Qualification = Current Season – Year of Birth

Example: 2026 – 2013 = 13 years old

Seeding

Events will be seeded using the CFF Domestic Ranking.

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 or more events on the same day unless their participation in the initial event has concluded prior to the close of registration or confirmation for any subsequent event. Should a conflict occur, athletes will forfeit the unstarted event. Athletes entering multiple events on the same day do so at their own risk; no refunds shall be provided.

Refunds

No administrative fees will be refunded at any time.

We will refund event fees in full if you request a refund by 11:59 PM on November 14, 2026.

We will refund half of the event fees if the request is made between November 14 and November 17, 2026.

No fees will be refunded if the request is made after November 19, 2026.

Licence

All participants are required to have an active Competitive CFF/OFA Fencing Licence or an equivalent licence from the participant’s home federation. All Canadian fencers must hold a Canadian licence.

You may purchase or renew your licence in real time through the Canadian Fencing Federation or the Ontario Fencing Association. AskFRED updates licences every 24 hours. Please purchase your licence at least 48 hours before the registration deadline to ensure acceptance without additional fees.

All international participants must present documentation confirming an active membership with their home federation or a current, active FIE licence.

Equipment Requirements

Refer to the CFF domestic competition equipment standards.

Vendor

IMEX will attend as the vendor at this event.

Food

The Hungry Badger is available in the venue, and other food options are available within walking distance.

Parking

Free parking is available on-site over the weekend. The closest lots are Lot D (day parking) and Lot P (maximum four hours).

Results

Results for all events will be published live at www.fencingtimelive.com.

General

The OFA supports and encourages all athletes who want to get involved in the fencing community in Ontario in a supportive, safe environment.

Spectators, parents, coaches, or individuals with an inappropriate and/or disrespectful attitude toward an official, tournament organizer, or staff member will be excluded from the competition.

Please note that spectator space in the gymnasium is very limited, and no spectators shall interfere with the competition areas. Spectators may be asked to move or leave the competition area at the discretion of the officials and competition hosts to ensure the safety of all participants and the efficiency of the competition.

This competition is sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association.

Important for US or International Fencers

Fencers holding a valid USFA or international licence are eligible to register for and attend this event. However, system limitations prevent you from registering without manual intervention on our end.

If you’d like to register, please contact us directly at coach@fencingniagara.com, and we can handle your registration.

Refund Policy

Refund requests are handled at the discretion of the tournament organizer. Contact the organizer directly for refund inquiries.

Foil, Epee, Sabre

U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior

Circuit: Senior Recreational & Veterans Circuit

Location:
Magna Centre
800 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON

Sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association.

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Registration & Fees

$60 per event if pre-registered by Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

Late Registration: Add $10 per event.

Payment: Cash only, payable at the venue.

Pre-registration must include:

• Name
• Weapon(s)
• CFF Number
• Club Affiliation

Pre-register on AskFRED

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Schedule

Saturday, November 28	Registration Closes
Women’s Foil (WF) & Veterans Epee (VE)	9:00 AM
Men’s Epee (ME)	12:00 PM
Veterans Foil (VF)	12:30 PM
Men’s Foil (MF)	2:30 PM
Women’s Epee (WE)	4:00 PM

Sunday, November 29	Registration Closes
Women’s Sabre (WS) & U15 Epee (U15E)	9:00 AM
Men’s Sabre (MS)	10:30 AM
U15 Sabre (U15S)	11:30 AM
Veterans Sabre (VS)	12:00 PM

All times listed are registration closing times. Fencers should arrive prior to their scheduled event.

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Senior Recreational Eligibility

Eligibility requirements apply on a per-weapon basis:

• C classification and under.
• Must not have been selected to any Cadet, Junior, or Senior National Team within the last four years.
• Must not have been registered in the CFF High Performance Program (HPP) within the last four years.
• Must not have competed in any Junior or Senior World Cup event since 2022.

The above eligibility requirements do not apply to U15 events.

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Veterans Events

• Open to fencers of any classification.
• Results will be submitted to the CFF for inclusion in domestic rankings.
• Separate 50+ and 60+ tableaux will be offered.
• Veterans events may be combined depending on registration numbers.

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Membership Requirements

All participants must hold a valid OFA Recreation or Competitive Membership.
Veterans participants must also hold a valid CFF Membership.
Memberships will not be available for purchase at the venue.

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Tournament Information

• This competition will be run in accordance with current FIE Regulations.
• The Directoire Technique (DT) and Tournament Organizing Committee reserve the right to apply or modify competition regulations as required.
• In accordance with Article t.20 of the FIE Rules and Regulations, fencers arm, equip, clothe themselves, and fence at their own responsibility and risk.
• Equipment standards will follow current CFF Domestic Equipment and Competition Standards.
• All competitors must wear regulation fencing attire, including fencing pants and socks.
• No CFF ranking points will be awarded except in Veterans events.
• U15 and Veterans events may be combined depending on registration numbers.
• Fencers may enter multiple events; however, competitors may be required to withdraw from an event if schedule conflicts arise. No refunds will be issued for scheduling conflicts.

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Contact Information

Michael McDonnell
mcdonnell_m@hotmail.com
www.newmarketfencingclub.com

The Ontario Fencing Association is pleased to welcome athletes to the second Youth and Cadet Circuit event of the 2026/2027 season.

Venue

Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre
21 Avenue of Champions
Oshawa, ON L1G 8G3

Venue Note: This tournament will use the double gymnasium. The double gym is located in the same building as the usual competition gym. Upon entering the building, proceed to the back left rather than straight ahead.

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Eligibility & Licensing

All participants must hold an active Competitive CFF/OFA Fencing Licence or an equivalent licence from their home federation.

Canadian fencers are expected to hold a valid Canadian licence. International participants must provide proof of active membership with their home federation or a current FIE licence.

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Registration

Registration closes on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Register now

Refund Policy

If a participant withdraws from the competition prior to the registration deadline, both the administration fee and event fee will be refunded.

Once the registration deadline has passed, only the event fee will be refunded.

Once the tournament has started (8:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2026), no refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

This policy will be strictly enforced.

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Entry Fees

• $50 Administration Fee
• $70 U13 (Born 2014-2017)
• $70 U15 (Born 2012-2015)
• $70 Cadet (Born 2010-2013)

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Schedule

All times listed are registration closing times. Fencing will begin approximately 10-20 minutes later.

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time	Event
8:00 AM	Cadet Men’s Epee
8:00 AM	U15 Men’s Foil
8:00 AM	Cadet Women’s Foil
10:30 AM	U13 Men’s Epee
11:00 AM	Cadet Men’s Sabre
1:30 PM	U13 Women’s Foil
1:30 PM	U15 Women’s Epee
4:00 PM	U15 Women’s Sabre
4:00 PM	U13 Men’s Sabre

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Time	Event
8:00 AM	Cadet Men’s Foil
8:00 AM	U13 Women’s Epee
8:00 AM	U15 Women’s Foil
10:30 AM	Cadet Women’s Sabre
10:30 AM	U15 Men’s Sabre
1:00 PM	U15 Men’s Epee
1:00 PM	Cadet Women’s Epee
1:00 PM	U13 Men’s Foil
3:30 PM	U13 Women’s Sabre

Important: Fencers are not permitted to fence in more than one event occurring at the same time. In the event of a schedule conflict, the athlete will forfeit the second event.

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Competition Format

U13 & U15 Events

• Events with more than six competitors will be separated by gender.
• One round of pools with 100% promotion.
• Pool results determine direct elimination seeding.
• Pool bouts are fenced to 5 touches.
• Direct elimination bouts are fenced to 15 touches.
• OFA rankings will be used for seeding.

For U15 events, direct eliminations will be split into Division 1 and Division 2. The number of athletes in each division will be determined based on entries and announced on the morning of competition.

Results will count toward OFA rankings.

Cadet Events

• Seeding based primarily on HPP rankings and OFA rankings.
• One round of pools with all participants promoted.
• Events over 64 competitors may have a cut if required for scheduling purposes.
• Direct elimination seeding follows FIE regulations.
• Events may be combined when fewer than six athletes are registered in one gender.
• Medals will be awarded to the top four finishers.
• No third-place match will be fenced.

Results will count toward OFA rankings.

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Equipment Standards

All equipment must comply with current CFF Domestic Competition Equipment Standards.

Blade Requirements

• U9: Size 0-2 blades required for Foil and Epee. Plastic sabres provided by organizers.
• U11: Size 0-2 blades required.
• U13: No maximum blade length restrictions.
• U15: No maximum blade length restrictions.

Equipment Vendor

IMEX Sport will be onsite during the tournament.

Foil, Epee, Sabre

U11, U13, U15, Cadet

Foil, Epee, Sabre

U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran