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

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 2008 to 2012)
$85 Junior (born 2005 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.

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.