2024 National Championships - Saskatoon

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 Fieldhouse
2020 College Dr
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 2W4

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Sandman Signature Saskatoon South
2815 Lorne Avenue
$144 per night
Book by April 12th
https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113165?&groupID=4068147

Sandman Saskatoon Hotel
310 Circle Drive W
Book by April 2nd
https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113074?groupID=4096676#/guestsandrooms

Saskatoon Inn Airport
2002 Airport Drive
$159 per night
https://www.saskatooninn.com/

Comfort Suites Saskatoon
203 Bill Hunter Ave
$134 per night
https://www.choicehotels.com/saskatchewan/saskatoon/comfort-suites-hotels/cn962?mc=llrscncn&pmf=canada

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 EDT
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday May 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday May 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT

Registration now open 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 veterans): 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.

Can/Am Veterans Cup 2024

The premier Veterans tournament in North America

Can/Am Veterans Cup 2024
May 25-26
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.

Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario, Canada

Gala Dinner and Dance Honouring Fencers

May 26 Sunday 7:30 pm

Monte Carlo Inn (Downtown Markham)

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

Most of all great fencing and camaraderie
Support and be part of Veterans fencing.
Participate

More info: veteranfencer.gw@gmail.com

Youth & Veteran Cup (West)

June 8-9, 2024

U11, U13, U15 and veteran (+ U17 and open provincial events)

Epic Fencing Club 3309 9St SE, Calgary, AB

https://www.epicfencing.ca/youthvetcupwest/