Canada Cup #2 (Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran) - January 2023

Canada Cup #2 (Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran)

Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with the Royal Military College of Canada Fencing Team.

DATES
Friday January 27 – Sunday January 29, 2023

COMPETITION VENUE
Kingston Military Community Sport Centre
11 Navy Way,
Kingston, ON K7K 7B4

Recommended Hotels

Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront
1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 5H7
(613) 549-8100
$199 per night
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before December 26th 2022
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge 
7 Earl Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 0A4 
(613) 544-4888 
$189 per night
All Studio Suites are comprised of one (1) King Size Bed + one (1) pull-out sofa bed (queen-sized). Pull-Out Sofa bed can made up by our housekeeping department prior to check-in upon request.
A Two-Night Minimum Booking Policy is in place in order to qualify for a group discount 
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before 4:00 EST Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Book Direct: 613-544-4888.  Ask for the Canada Cup Fencing Room Block.
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Comfort Inn Hwy 401
55 Warne Crescent, Kingston, ON, K7K 6Z5
(613) 546-9500
$124 per night
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before December 26th 2022
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CB73J6

EVENT FEES
$50 administration fee +
$75 Cadet (born 2006 to 2010)
$75 Junior (born 2003 to 2010)
$75 Senior (born 2010 and earlier)
$75 Veteran (born 1982 and earlier)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Regular fee deadline: Friday December 16, 2022 at 11:59PM EST
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday January 6, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday January 20, 2023 at 11:59PM EST

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 and provide a valid background check.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Important: 

• 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 SME, SWE, SMS and SWS: poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination.

SME, SWE, SMS and SWS: poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination to top 16, 2 super poules of 8, top 12 promoted to 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, pre-registered coaches, 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, 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 masks must be worn at all times, covering the mouth and nose, except by athletes when they are on piste.
• It is highly recommended that all participants complete a rapid test prior to coming to the competition.
• Physical distancing is to be maintained whenever possible.