2014 Commonwealth Veteran Championships

The Canadian Fencing Federation veteran's committee would like to invite expressions of interest in attending the 2014 Commonwealth Veteran's Championships being held November 16-19th, 2014… Read More

Pierre Mainville Wins Bronze in Sabre at Montreal Grand Prix

Montreal, May 4 – Pierre Mainville won bronze in Men’s Sabre Sunday at the Wheelchair Fencing Montreal Grand Prix, part of the 31st Défi sportif… Read More

Attention cadet / junior fencers

The junior cadet national team booklet will be posted soon. Please be advised that there will be selection events for next year's Canadian cadet and… Read More

2014 CANADIAN FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS – Registrations May 1, 2013

Registratons as of 20:00h May 1st, 2014.  This list is not live to the registration server.    U15 ME Riley Norman AB   RDFC Maxime… Read More

CFF 2014 Awards & Celebration Gala

On Saturday, May 17th, the Canadian Fencing Federation will host the 2014 Awards & Celebration Gala at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. This… Read More

Reminder – Deadline to Register for Canadian Fencing Championships is May 2, 2014

The deadline to register for the 2014 Canadian Fencing Championships scheduled to take place May 16-18, 2014 in Toronto is quickly approaching!  Register by this… Read More

Call for Nominations

The CFF is seeking nominations for the following awards which will be presented at the CFF 2014 Awards & Celebration Gala, scheduled to take place… Read More

Canada Completes a Successful Junior/Cadet Fencing World Championships

The future looks bright for Canadian fencing following the results of the 2014 Junior/Cadet World Championships which took place April 3-12, 2014 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Read More

Canadian Sabreurs Just Off Podium

Montreal, April 10, 2014 – Canadian sabreurs Farès Arfa, Pascal Lambert and Shaul Gordon finished just off the podium in the team competition at the Junior/Cadet World Championships,… Read More

Another Dazzling Day for Fencer Dylan French

Montreal, April 8, 2014 – British Columbia’s Dylan French once again impressed with a fifth place finish in the Junior Epee category at the Junior/Cadet Fencing… Read More

Eleanor Harvey – Silver Medallist at Fencing Junior World Championships

Montreal, April 7, 2014 – Canadian foilist Eleanor Harvey earned a place on the second step on the podium, Monday at the Fencing Junior World… Read More

Dylan French: Cadet Worlds Bronze Medallist

Montreal, April 5, 2014 – British Columbian epeeist Dylan French proudly stepped up to the third step of the podium Saturday at the Cadet World Championships in Plodiv, Bulgaria. “Dylan had a… Read More

Junior World Championships 2014

The CFF is pleased to annouce that the following athletes have qualified for the 2014 Junior/Cadet World Championships, scheduled to take place April 3-13, 2014… Read More

Men’s Foil Team Finishes Top 8 in German World Cup

The Canadian Men’s Foil Team had their highest finish in ten years with an 8th place finish in the Team World Cup event this past… Read More

Canadian Fencers Alanna Goldie and Shaul Gordon Win Bronze at the 2014 NCAA Fencing Championships

Three of Canada’s top junior fencers qualified for the 2014 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championships, which took place March 20-23, 2014 at Ohio State… Read More

Vancouver Grand Prix Live Streaming

The Vancouver Grand Prix will be streaming live today, Sunday March 23, at the following link:  http://www.sportscanada.tv/fencingcanada/    … Read More

Registration is Now Open for the 2014 Canadian Fencing Championships

The CFF is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2014 Canadian Fencing Championships and Canada Cup, scheduled to take place at… Read More

2014 Victor Gantsevich Fencing Grand Prix – Part of the Battle and Blades Super Weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval

RICHMOND, B.C. – This weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval, fans will have the unique opportunity to watch the world’s athletes from three different sports… Read More

Vancouver Grand Prix

Please note that extra spots may be available to participate in the Vancouver Grand Prix. There is no guarantee at this point how many spots,… Read More

Canadians win three of six team titles

Montreal, February 28, 2014 – Three of the six Canadian teams in action at the Junior and Cadet Pan Am Championships took home top honours… Read More

Canadian trio Alanna Goldie, Leonora Mackinnon and Farès Arfa golden in Guatemala

Montréal, February 26, 2014 – Canadian fencers came away with three Pan-American titles in the junior individual events at the Junior and Cadet Pan-American Championships,… Read More

Gold medals for Verret, French, li and Wang

Montreal, February 24, 2014 – Four Canadian fencers walked away with gold medals while two other claimed bronze, Saturday and Sunday, at the Junior and… Read More

JUNIOR PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014

~~The CFF is pleased to announce that the following athletes have qualified for the 2014 Junior/Cadet Pan Am Championships, scheduled to take place February 22… Read More

CALL FOR TEAM MANAGER 2014 Cadet/Junior Pan Am Championships

The Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) is seeking a Team Manager for the 2014 Junior/Cadet Pan Am Championships. The event will be held in Guatemala City,… Read More

Canada Cup Vancouver Medallists

Following are the medallists in each category from the Canada Cup staged this past weekend in Vancouver, BC.  Thanks to the BCFA and the Organizers… Read More

2013 Vancouver Canada Cup – Results

Results for the 2013 Canada Cup have been posted. Please remain patient as out Internet access is limited at the venue. 2013 Vancouver Canada… Read More

Live Streaming of the Vancouver Canada Cup

The Canada Cup will be streamed live this weekend at the following link:   http://www.sportscanada.tv/… Read More

Format Change for Cadet/Junior Events at Vancouver Canada Cup

Due to the recent format change to be tested at the Cadet and Junior World Championships in April 2014 (as approved at the FIE Congress… Read More

Canada Cup – Vancouver – Winter Nationals Cdt/Jr/University Entries

# first_name last_name YOB cadet junior university U15 Senior veterans U13 1 BENJAMIN ATTAL 1997 CMF JMF           2 Cole Anderson… Read More

Fencer Maximilien Van Haaster selected to CIBC Team Next

The Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) is pleased to announce that Maximilien Van Haaster has been selected to represent the sport of Fencing on CIBC Team… Read More

Gabriela Mayer Elected to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Executive Committee

The International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation staged its Annual General Assembly recently during the IWAS World Games and elected a new Chair and Executive… Read More

Two-time Fencing Olympian Sandra Sassine Retires after 27 years

After competing in fencing for 27 years, sabre fencer and Olympian Sandra Sassine has decided to officially announce her retirement from competition.  A two-time Olympian,… Read More

Canadians Win Five medals at the North American Cup in Cleveland

It was another successful weekend for Canada’s fencers who travelled to Cleveland Ohio for the USFA’s North American Cup (NAC), which took place from November… Read More

Fencer Marc-Antoine Blais Bélanger Wins Gold at the Junior World Cup in El Salvador

It was a great start of the season for epée fencer and Quebec native Marc-Antoine Blais-Bélanger.   As the only Canadian who travelled to the FIE… Read More

Announcement – High Performance

The 2013-2014 senior HPP booklet has now been posted on the CFF website along with carding criteria for the 2014-2015 season. Read More

Top Canadian Fencers to participate in World Combat Games

Ottawa, October 23, 2013 – The world’s best fencers will participate in the 2013 World Combat Games in St. Petersburg, Russia and Canada has qualified… Read More

October Canada Cup Results

Following are the medalists in each category from the Canada Cup staged this past weekend in Sherbrooke, Quebec.  Thanks to the FEQ and the Organizers… Read More

2013 Canada Cup/Nationals Tournament Format

The CFF Competitions Committee after review and consultation has adopted a new competition format based in LTAD (DTLA) principles and rooted in FIE competition formats… Read More

Canadians Earn Six medals at the North American Cup in Milwaukee

Canadian fencers had a successful weekend at the North American Cup (NAC) in Milwaukee with 10 athletes finishing top 8, and 6 of the 8… Read More

2013-2014 HP CARDING – UPDATED

A change has occurred to the ranking of the official list of athletes who have been approved by Sport Canada for the next carding cycle… Read More

Making Headway in Sport – Concussion eLearning Module

FREE for a limited time! Designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes, this multi-sport module… Read More

Canadian Fencing has Two New Internationally Certified Referees

The CFF is pleased to announce that Michael Ivankovic from Kitchener, Ontario and David Webster from Calgary, Alberta have successfully completed their requirements to be… Read More

Canadian Igor Gantsevich Named to the Executive Committee of the Pan American Fencing Association of Fencing Clubs

Former National Team Athlete Igor Gantsevich was recently invited and travelled to Guatemala to take part in the inaugural meeting to establish the Pan American… Read More

Announcement – High Performance Program Invitations

Dear Fencing Community – The CFF Weapon Leaders will be sending out the invitations to the High Performance Program (HPP) following the Canada Cup scheduled… Read More

Senior Selection Tournaments

Attention all senior fencers. The senior team booklet is in the process of being completed.   In the interim be aware that the Sherbrooke Canada Cup,… Read More

2013-2014 HP Carding

The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce the official list of athletes who have been approved by Sport Canada for the next carding cycle… Read More

Sherraine Schalm Announces her Retirement from Competitive Fencing after 26 Years

Epee fencer Sherraine Schalm announced this week that she is retiring from competitive fencing.    A true veteran, Schalm competed in her fourth consecutive Olympic Games… Read More

World Veterans Fencing Championships 2013, Varna, Bulgaria

The Veterans Division of the Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce the Team representing Canada at the World Championships. Epee Men 50+ Kerry Anderson,… Read More

Job Opportunity Provincial Fencing Coach – New Brunswick

Fencing-Escrime NB is seeking an energetic, qualified fencing coach with a strong interest in and capability to develop annual and long term training and competition… Read More

CANADA GAMES – DUELS FOR THE GOLD MEDALS TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH 2013

CANADA GAMES – SHERBROOKE – Fencing Canada and Canada Games invite you to the gold medal duels. The twelve battles to obtain the gold medal… Read More

Men’s Canadian foil fencers finish 15th

Montréal, August 12, 2013 – The men’s Canadian foil fencing team came away with a 15th place classification at the World Championships presented in Budapest,… Read More

Disappointing day for Canadian épéeists

Montréal, August 11, 2013 – The Canadian épéeists had a tough day, Sunday, at the Fencing World Championships presented in Budapest, Hungary. Both the men… Read More

Best ever performance by women’s foil fencers

Montréal, August 10, 2013 – The Canadian women’s foil fencing team put together their best ever performance in World Championship history, Saturday, after finishing 7th… Read More

No Canadians advance in today’s first round of the final 64

Montréal, August 9, 2013 (Sportcom) – Sabreurs Sandra Sassine and Marissa Ponich along with foil fencer Anthony Prymack were in action in the final 64,… Read More

Vincent Pelletier and Joanna Guy Finish top 16

Montréal, August 8, 2013 – Épéeist Vincent Pelletier came within a hair of classifying in the top 10, Thursday, at the Fencing World Championships presented… Read More

A Hasty Exit For Pierre Mainville

Montreal, August 7, 2013 (Sportcom) – Pierre Mainville had a tough day Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary, at the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships. Competing in the… Read More

Canadian Fencers Halted in the Round of 64

Montreal, August 7, 2013 (Sportcom) – Three Canadian fencers who qualified for the main draw at the Fencing World Championships saw their tournament come to… Read More

Big day for Canada at Fencing World Championships

Montréal, August 6, 2013 – The Canadian fencers had a good day, Tuesday, at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. A total of six Canadians,… Read More

Seven Fencers Advance following the first day of competition at the Senior World Fencing Championships

(August 5, 2013) In the first day of competition at the Senior World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, men’s Saber athletes, Joseph Polossifakis and Philippe Beaudry… Read More

Canada Games Sherbrooke Webcast

Canada Games 2013 are taking place in Sherbrooke from August 2nd to the 17th. Canada Games are a major multi-sport event and a milestone in… Read More

Athletes Announced for 2013 Senior World Fencing Championships

The CFF is pleased to announce that the following athletes will represent Canada at the 2013 Senior World Championships, scheduled to take place August 5-12,… Read More

CFF Seeks Committee Chairs

The CFF is seeking nominations for Committee Chairs for the following Program Committees: 1. Coaching Education and Certification Committee Mandate: The Coaching… Read More

Canadian sabreurs finish in 2nd place

Montréal, June 21, 2013 – The Canadian men’s sabre team were hoping for a different outcome on the last day of the Pan-American Fencing Championships. Read More

2013 Summer Universiade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2013 Summer Universiade 16 fencers to represent Canada in Kazan June… Read More

Two more medals for Canada

Montréal, June 20, 2013 – The Canadian contingent at the Pan-American Fencing Championships added two more medals, Thursday, in Cartagena, Colombia. In the women’s team… Read More

“We can compete with the world’s best”

Montréal, June 20, 2013 – Canada’s top foil fencers put together a terrific performance, Wednesday, at the Pan-American Fencing Championships presented in Cartagena, Colombia, walking… Read More

Beaudry Wins Bronze, Peros and Polossifakis Make Quarter Finals

Montreal, June 19, 2013 (Sportcom) – Three of four Canadian saber athetes accessed the quarter finals at the Pan-American Fencing Championships held in Cartagena, Columbia. Read More

Bronze for Maximilien Van Haaster

Montreal, June 18, 2013 (Sportcom) – Canadian foil specialist Maximilien Van Haaster donned a bronze medal on the podium Monday night, at the Pan-American Fencing… Read More

Boisvert-Simard and Goldie Step Up to the Podium

Montreal, June 17, 2013 – Quebec Épéeist Hugues Boisvert-Simard stepped onto the podium for a silver medal, while Alberta’s Alanna Goldie snapped up a bronze,… Read More

2013 Senior Pan Am Championships

The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce the final team members who are representing Canada at the 2013 Pan Am Championships, June 15-21, 2013,… Read More

Polossifakis 11th in Warsaw

Montréal, May 19, 2013 (Courtesy of Sportcom) – Sabre athlete Joseph Polossifakis had an outstanding performance Sunday in Poland. The Quebec native made it to… Read More

“An Exceptional Day” – Fencer Vincent Pelletier makes the Quarter-finals at the Berne Grand Prix

Montréal, May 12, 2013 (Courtesy of Sportcom) – Quebec Epee athlete Vincent Pelletier made the quarter-finals Sunday at the Grand Prix in Berne, Switzerland, by… Read More

2013 Summer Universiade Games Call for Applications – Team Manager/Coach

The Canadian Fencing Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Team Manager/Assistant Coach, Canadian Fencing Team at the 2013 Summer Universiade Games scheduled to… Read More

2013 Summer Universiade Games Call for Applications – Head Coach

The Canadian Fencing Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Head Coach, Canadian Fencing Team at the 2013 Summer Universiade Games scheduled to take… Read More

Pierre Mainville Earns Bronze in Épée

Montreal, April 27, 2013 (Sportcom) – In his first competition since the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Pierre Mainville surprised even himself Saturday, at the Wheelchair… Read More

“My best competition ever” – Joseph Polossifakis

Montréal, April 27, 2013 (Sportcom) – Sabre athlete Joseph Polossifakis was the only Canadian to qualify for the round of 64 at the Athens World… Read More

Canada Earns Seven top 16 Results at the Cadet & Junior World Championships

The Cadet and Junior World Championships have come to an end and the Canadian Team is now on its way home. Canada sent over a… Read More

Canada’s Women’s Foil Team Finishes 4th at the 2013 Fencing Junior World Championships

(Porec, Croatia) Canada had its best finish ever in women’s team foil at the 2013 Junior World Championships, finishing just off the podium in 4th… Read More

Shaul Gordon finishes 6th in Men’s Saber at the Junior World Championships

Shaul Gordon from Vancouver had an outstanding second day in men’s saber, finishing 6th out of 105 competitors. Gordon defeated Stefano Ivan Lucchetti (ARG) 15-7… Read More

Fencing Cadet World Championships Wrap up with a top 16 Finish for Dylan French

BC native Dylan French from Club Dynamo finished 13th in men’s epee at the 2013 Cadet World Championships in Porec, Croatia which wrapped up today. Read More

2013 Junior & Cadet World Championships

The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce the final team members who will represent Canada at the 2013 Junior & Cadet World Championships, April… Read More

Nine Canadian Fencers Advance to the Next Round at the Vancouver Men’s Epee Grand Prix

After day one of competition, nine Canadian fencers advance to the direct elimination round at the Vancouver Men’s Epee Grand Prix. A full listing of… Read More

Vancouver Grand Prix Men’s Epee – spots available

Dear Athletes, We anticipate having a number of spots available to be filled by Canadian athletes to complete the poules for the Vancouver Men’s Epee… Read More

Canadian Fencers Eleanor Harvey and Alanna Goldie Finish Top of the Podium in Junior World Cup

It was another historic day for Canadian fencing with women’s foil fencers finishing 1-2 at the Junior World Cup event this past weekend in Belgrade,… Read More

Monica Peterson Joins CFF as High Performance Program Coordinator

The CFF is pleased to announce that Monica Peterson has joined the CFF in the role of High Performance Program Coordinator following the resignation of… Read More

Vancouver International Grand Prix 2013 Cdn Athletes Registered

Update – Mise à jour : 27-02-2013 # HPP CFF Licence Name~Nom 1 Carded-Brevet C06-0559 BOISVERT-SIMARD, Hugues 2 Carded-Brevet C06-0315 PELLETIER, Vincent 3 Carded-Brevet… Read More

2013 Summer Universiade SELECTION CRITERIA

The 2013 Summer Universiade represents an integral part of Fencing Canada’s international competition developmental program. This competitive event is targeted towards athletes in the latter… Read More

Canadian Fencers Finish on Top in Junior/Cadet Pan American Championships in Puerto Rico

With a total of 15 medals ( 3 gold, 4 silver, 8 bronze) in individual competition and 5 medals in team competition (2 gold, 2… Read More

Day 6 (Feb. 11) – Canada Wins 2 more medals to wrap up Team Competition at the Junior/Cadet Pan Am Championships

In the second day of team competition and the last day of the tournament, Canadians won two more medals to bring the total to 15… Read More

Day 5 (Feb. 10) – Canada Wins 3 medals in Team Competition

In the first day of team competition, Canadians won medals in each event staged Sunday to bring the total medal tally to 18. Read More

Day 4 (Feb. 9) – Canada Wraps up Individual Competition with 3 More Medals

In the final day of individual competition, Canadians won 3 more medals to bring the total tally to 15 medals so far – 3 gold,… Read More

Day 3 (Feb. 8) Canada Wins Two More Medals at Pan American Junior/Cadet Championships

Canada added gold and bronze to its medal tally Friday at the Pan American Junior/Cadet Championships in Puerto Rico. Canadians reached the… Read More

Day 2 (Feb. 7) – Canadian Women Sweep the Podium in Junior Foil

Canadians dominated the second day of competition at the Pan American Junior/Cadet Championships in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Canadians won a total of… Read More

Day 1 (Feb. 6) – Pan American Junior/Cadet Championships in Puerto Rico

The first day of competition at the Pan American Junior/Cadet Championships in Ponte, Puerto Rico kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies followed by Cadet Championships… Read More

Canadian fencers Shaul Gordon and Fares Arfa reach the podium at the junior saber world cup in Phoenix

It was another great weekend for Canadian fencers in Junior World Cup competition with Shaul Gordon winning silver and Arfa Fares earning bronze at the… Read More

Results from Canada Cup Kingston!

Live results are available here: Results We apologize for the delay in posting the results. We encountered internet access problems and some… Read More

RMR: Rick and Fencing

TUNE INTO THE ‘RICK MERCER REPORT’ TO SEE CANADIAN FENCERS IN ACTION!

Tune into the Rick Mercer Report on CBC on Tuesday, January 29th at 8:00 p.m. to see Rick Mercer take on Olympian Sandra Sassine in… Read More

HEIDECKER WINS BRONZE AT THE NORTH AMERICAN CUP IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

A number of Canadians were among the 2,600 participants taking part in the North American Cup event held this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Most… Read More

Team Canada 2013 Junior & Cadet Pan American Championships – Updated

The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce the final team members who will represent Canada at the 2013 Junior & Cadet Pan American Championships,… Read More