2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 National Championships - U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran (40+)

Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with le club d’escrime Olympia Longueuil.

Regular fee deadline: Friday April 14, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT

DATES

Friday May 19 – Monday May 22, 2022

COMPETITION VENUE

Centre sportive cégep Édouard-Montpetit
260, rue De Gentilly Est
Longueuil, Québec
J4H 4A4

ACCOMMODATIONS

EVENT FEES

$50 administration fee +
$75 U13 (born 2010 to 2012)
$75 U15 (born 2008 to 2010)
$75 Cadet (born 2006 to 2010)
$75 Junior (born 2003 to 2010)
$75 Senior (born 2009 and earlier)
$75 Veterans (born 1982 and later)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Regular fee deadline: Friday April 14, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday May 5, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday May 12, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT

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.

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 and provide a valid background check.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

The preliminary schedule only shows events by day. Times will only be confirmed after close of registration when there is accurate information on participation numbers for this competition.

Please note that the order of events in the list does NOT indicate time of day OR the order in which events start. No assumptions should be made for travel plans based on this list.

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 U13, U15 & Veteran: poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination. U13, U15 & Veteran - no elimination after poules

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 48 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, pre-registered coaches, and designated volunteers will be allowed to access the competition area.
• All coaches must be registered coaches with the CFF, have completed safe sport training, 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.
• It is highly recommended that all participants complete a rapid test prior to coming to the competition.
• All participants must leave the venue immediately once finished their event.
• Physical distancing is to be maintained whenever possible.
• There will be limited access for spectators.