Canadian Fencing Federation Signs on to Abuse-Free Sport March 31, 2023
The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, the new independent program to prevent and… Read More
Author Archives: CFF
Community Update
March 23, 2023 To our fencing community. We were made aware yesterday of a letter sent to the Honourable… Read More
2023 National Championships Registration
Registration is now open for the 2023 National Championships in Longueuil. Regular fee deadline is Friday April 14th at 11:59 PM EDT. Additional information… Read More
2023 National Championships Preliminary Schedule
2023 Nationals Preliminary Schedule… Read More
2023 Junior and Cadet World Championships – Team Announcement
Team Announcement 2023 Jr_Cdt World Championships… Read More
CFF Statement Regarding Russia and Belarus Participation in International Competition
Dear Members, Earlier today, member nations of the FIE voted to allow athletes, coaches and officials from Russia and Belarus to return to… Read More
Community update – follow-up
Tuesday February 28, 2023 As a follow-up to our Community Update issued on February 24, we wish to express our significant… Read More
Community Update
Friday Feb. 24th 2023 In light of recent concerns about maltreatment in sport, including a blog post published February 21, 2023… Read More
2023 Junior and Cadet Pan American Championships Team
Final Team Announcement for the 2023 Jr_Cdt Pan Am Championships… Read More
Marc-André Leblanc:Team Leader for the 2023 Junior/Cadet Pan-American Championships
The Canadian Fencing Federation is pleased to announce that Marc-André Leblanc has been selected to serve as the Team Leader for the Junior/Cadet… Read More
2023 Cadet/Junior Pan-American Championships Team Leader
The Canadian Fencing Federation is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person to serve as a Team leader for the 2023 Cadet/Junior Pan American Championships… Read More
Canada Cup #2 Kingston – Live Results
Live Results… Read More
Canada Cup # 2 – Important Information
1) Athletes, please download your membership card as you will be scanning this to check in at the competition. To download your membership card, complete… Read More
Canada Cup #2 Registrations
Registrations as of January 22, 2023 … Read More
New non-combativity rule
The non-combativity rule was recently amended by the FIE and will be enforced at the January Canada Cup. Unwillingness to fight (Non-combativity) P-yellow… Read More
Canada Cup #2 Hotels
Recommended Hotels Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront 1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 5H7 (613) 549-8100 $199 per night… Read More
Canada Cup #2 – 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… Read More
Canada Cup #2 (Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veteran)
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… Read More
Applications for Competitions Committee Chair
The CFF requires a chairperson for the Competitions Committee. A description of the committee can be found at https://fencing.ca/cff-program-committees-2015-16/. If you are interested in… Read More
Rising Stars of Canadian Parafencing – Trinity Lowthian and Amber Briar shine at the IWAS U23 World Championships in Sao Paulo
The Canadian Parafencing Team was in Sao Paulo from October 19 to 20 to compete at the IWAS U23 WorldChampionships. Two young fencers… Read More
Canada Cup #1 – Live Results
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/A97D1B61994747C7A2312C5E7F1D99A4… Read More
Canada Cup #1 – Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events… Read More
High Performance and Membership Services Coordinator Job Posting
The Canadian Fencing Federation is seeking applications for a High Performance and Membership Services Coordinator. Application deadline is September 22, 2022. Read More
Call for applicants for national team program coaches
The Canadian Fencing Federation is seeking applications for the following positions: National Team Head Coach: Women’s Foil Next Generation Coach: Women’s Foil… Read More
October Canada Cup – preliminary schedule of events
Important: The preliminary schedule only shows events by day. Times will only be confirmed after close of registration when there… Read More
2022/2023 HPP Selection Booklet
The 2022/2023 HPP Selection Booklet is now available. Read More
National Competition Schedule
The CFF is currently finalizing the national competition schedule for 2022-2023. The first competition of the season will be in Vancouver from October 21-23, 2022. Read More
CFF Committee Chair Applications
The CFF requires chairpersons for the following two committees: Gender Equity Committee and Officials Committee. Descriptions of the committees can be found at https://fencing.ca/cff-program-committees-2015-16/. Read More
Competition Development Coaching Workshop
Dates: Aug. 6-7 (on-line), Aug. 13, 14, 20 & 21 (in person) Who is it for? For coaches who work with competitive fencers in… Read More
Head to Head: Introduction to Coaching with Barbara Daniel
Coaches and Fencing – your coaching pathway awaits! Description: Get started as a fencing coach and continue on a challenging but rewarding pathway to support fencer… Read More
2022 SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM
Congratulations to the following athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2022 Senior World Championships in Cairo from July 15-23. Women’s Epee… Read More
Employment Opportunity – Fencing NB Executive Director
http://fencing.ca/employment-opportunities/ … Read More
Igor Gantsevich – Our New High Performance Director
The CFF is pleased to announce that after a competitive selection process, Igor Gantsevich has been named as our new High Performance Director. Please join… Read More
Request for Commonweath Championships Coach(es)
Canada will be sending athletes in the cadet, junior, senior and veteran age groups to the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London, England. The… Read More
2022 Pan-American Championships Results
Canada finished with a total of 11 medals at the 2022 Pan-American Championships in Asunción Paraguay. Also, with our results in the team events, all… Read More
2022 Senior Pan-American Championships Team
Congratulations to the following athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2022 Senior Pan-American Championships in Asunción Paraguay from June 3 – 8. Read More
Another medal for World #3 Ranked Eleanor Harvey!
Eleanor Harvey won her third medal of 2021-2022, finishing 2nd to Olympic champion Lee Keifer of the USA at the Grand Prix in Incheon Korea. Read More
2022 National Championships Live Results
https://www.fencing.ca/results/2022_nationals_toronto/index.htm… Read More
2022 National Championships Entry Lists
https://fencing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022-Nationals-Entries-Final.xlsx… Read More
Head to Head: Conversation with Olympians
The CFF’s Gender Equity Committee is presenting a series of session over the coming months. Join us May 14th at 12 pm (Central Time) on… Read More
National Championships Equipment Control
Equipment check for the national championships will available at the competition venue Thursday May 19 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm for those with events on Friday. Read More
2022 National Championships Schedule of Events
https://fencing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022-Nationals-Schedule.pdf… Read More
Blade length requirement for U13 events at Nationals
After consultation with key stakeholders, and with regards to this event being the first national U13 in a long time, exemptions will be granted this… Read More
2022 National Championships – U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veterans (40+)
2022 National Championships – U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Veterans (40+) Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with the University… Read More
Jessica Guo is Canada’s first two time world fencing champion!
Dubai-UAE Canadian Olympian Jessica Guo made history again, becoming Canada’s first-ever consecutive World Champion fencer. She made winning look easy yesterday at the cadet (under… Read More
Referee Availability for the 2022 National Championships
The CFF will hold the 2022 Nationals on the upcoming May long weekend (May 20-23). The Nationals will be held in Toronto. If you are… Read More
2022 National Championships
Save the dates! The 2022 National Championships will be in Toronto from May 20-23 with events for U13, U15, cadet, junior, senior and veterans. More… Read More
2022 Cadet and Junior World Championships Team
Congratulations to our team that will be representing Canada at the Cadet/Junior World Championships in Dubai. Women’s épée / épée féminine Emma Ning – cadet, junior, team/équipe Grace Hu… Read More
Cadet/Junior Pan-American championships
Congratulations to our team that will be representing Canada at the Cadet/Junior Pan-American championships in Lima, Peru. Women’s épée … Read More
Canada to pass on FISU 2022 summer university games
https://usports.ca/en/news/2022/02/3781816585/canada-to-pass-on-fisu-2022-summer-university-games… Read More
IOC EB recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials
https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-eb-recommends-no-participation-of-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials… Read More
Patrice Duclos Named CFF Parafencing Program Leader
The CFF is pleased to announce the selection of Patrice Duclos as the new Parafencing Program Leader. Patrice was the coach for the Beijing Paralympics… Read More
Lynn Seguin Named CFF Epee Weapon Leader
The CFF is pleased to announce the selection of Lynn Seguin as the new Epee Weapon Leader. Lynn will be working with Executive Director David… Read More
Vincent Brazeau Named CFF Sabre Weapon Leader
The CFF is pleased to announce the selection of Vincent Brazeau as the new Sabre National Team Weapon Leader. Vincent will be working with Executive… Read More
National Championships Live Results
https://www.fencing.ca/results/2021_nationals_montreal/ … Read More
IMPORTANT INFO FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PARTICIPANTS
For everyone’s health and safety: Only accredited athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers may enter the competition area You may enter the competition area no earlier… Read More
Registration for the 2021 National Championships is now open!
Registration for the 2021 National Championships is now open until November 19. Don’t miss out! 2021 National Championships – Cadet, Junior, Senior,… Read More
National Parafencing Program Leader
National Parafencing Program Leader The CFF is seeking applications for a National Parafencing Program Leader. Applications to be received by November 10, 2021. Details… Read More
National Team Weapon Leaders: Epee & Sabre
The Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) is seeking applications for two National Team Weapon Leaders, one each for épée and sabre. Applications to be received by November… Read More
2021 National Championships
The 2021 National Championships will take place from December 3-5 in Montreal at the Centre Claude Robillard. This year we are only holding events for… Read More
Referees needed for Nationals
The CFF needs referees who are available for the 2021 National Championships in Montreal from December 3-5. All referees must have completed safe sport training,… Read More
November HP Competitions Postponed
The HP competitions that the CFF planned to organize in November as per the 2021/2022 Selection Booklet have been postponed. Dates and locations will be… Read More
High Performance & Membership Services Coordinator
The Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) is looking for a motivated and energetic person to fill the new position of High Performance & Membership Services Coordinator. Read More
High Performance Training Camps
Registration for the October High Performance Training Camps is now open! http://fencing.ca/high-performance-competitions-and-camps/… Read More
UPDATE: High Performance Program Camps
The CFF will be holding HP camps for all weapons the weekend of October 23-24. As per the Selection Booklet that was published on Friday,… Read More
Revised 2021/2022 HP Selection Booklet (Cadet/Junior/Senior)
The revised 2021/2022 Selection Booklet (Cadet/Junior/Senior) is now available. NOTE: Schedules for HP camps for each weapon are being finalized for the weekend of Oct… Read More
2021-2022 Cadet/Junior/Senior Selection Booklet
To all High Performance Athletes and Coaches. Be advised that we are revising the 2021-2022 Cadet/Junior/Senior Selection booklet. The October NAC will be included in… Read More
Nominations Requested for FIE Commissions and Councils
The CFF is seeking members interested in being nominated for the FIE commissions and councils. Deadline is September 15th. NOMINATION FORM FOR… Read More
2021-2022 Cadet/Junior/Senior Selection Booklet Now Available
http://fencing.ca/wp-content/uploads/CFF-booklet-ENG-Aug-21.pdf… Read More
Best Ever Results for Canadian Women’s Foil Athletes in Tokyo
Tokyo 2020 – Fencing on CBC
CBC streaming schedule… Read More
Fencing – Olympic Schedule & Results
Tokyo Olympics Schedule and Results … Read More
Canadian Paralympic Fencing Team Announcement
Four wheelchair fencers are preparing to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with Matthieu Hébert (Beauharnois, QC), Pierre Mainville (St-Colomban, QC), Ruth Sylvie Morel… Read More
High Performance Programme News
The High Performance Program registration will be open on July 1st 2021. While waiting for the selection booklet to be published (mid-July), please note… Read More
New Coach Development Model and Coach Pathways
The CFF Coaching Development Committee has published a new Coach Development Model and pathways for Community Instructor, Instructor-Beginner, Competition-Introduction and… Read More
Olympic Team Fundraising Campaign
Did you know that it will cost the CFF a total of approximately $9,000 to send a training partner to the pre-Olympic training camp in… Read More
Tokyo Olympic Fencing Team
Nine fencers en garde for Team Canada at Tokyo 2020… Read More
New Gender Equity Coordinator
The CFF is pleased to announce that Daria Jorquera Palmer has been hired as our first Gender Equity Coordinator. Daria comes to this position with… Read More
Jessica Guo – World Champion!!
Jessica Guo is the new cadet women’s foil world champion. The 15 year old Toronto resident went undefeated to win the gold medal today in… Read More
Social Media Coordinator – One year contract position
The CFF is seeking applications for a one year Social Media Coordinator contract position. Read More
New Safe Sport Policy Manual
The CFF Board of Directors has approved a new Safe Sport Policy Manual. The policies found in this manual will replace a number of… Read More
Job Opportunity – SFA Executive Director
Executive Director Job Posting … Read More
CFF Gender Equity Coordinator – One Year Contract Position
The CFF is seeking applications for a one year Gender Equity Coordinator contract position. Read More
Call for Nominations to the new CFF Gender Equity Committee
One of the initiatives arising from the recent action planning sessions facilitated by Canadian Women and Sport was the requirement for the CFF to have… Read More
2021-22 Paralympic Sport Development Fund
Sport organizations and clubs across Canada are encouraged to apply for the 2021-22 Paralympic Sport Development Fund, as the Canadian Paralympic Committee officially opened the… Read More
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Sport Relief Funding
In September 2020, Canadian Tire launched the Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund in response to the significant impact COVID-19 has had on community sports and recreation. Read More
Online Parafencing Coaching Seminar
IWAS Wheelchair fencing with the partnership of RFÖ Rollstuhlfechten Österreich is offering an online seminar that will take place from 26 to 28 February… Read More
Independent Safe Sport Official
The CFF is pleased to announce the selection of Brian Ward as our Independent Safe Sport Official. Brian is an independent third party who will… Read More
Parafencing in Saskatchewan
Check out this story in Abilities magazine about parafencing in Saskatchewan! https://www.abilities.ca/abilities-magazine/en-guarde-a-mind-game-for-the-cerebral-athlete/ … Read More
The 2021 CADP and Prohibited List are Now in Effect
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) reminds the Canadian sport community that two updated documents, the 2021 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and the… Read More
HPP Meeting Videos
If you missed the most recent Zoom meetings regarding the HPP booklet, HP hits and the PUSH app, you will find the videos here:… Read More
2021-2022 Athlete Assistant Program (APP) Criteria
Athlete Assistant Program (APP) Criteria for 2021-2022 … Read More
“The Great Champions Among Us”
The Confederación Panamericana de Esgrima is starting a new international interactive project called “The Great Champions Among Us”. This new innovative project will begin on December 20,… Read More
2020/2021 SELECTION BOOKLET (CADET/JUNIOR/SENIOR)
The 2020/2021 Cadet/Junior/Senior Selection Booklet is now available at http://fencing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020-21-CFF-HPP-booklet-Eng.pdf A virtual information meeting will be organized on Saturday, December 12 at 1pm to explain… Read More
CFF Pop-up shop – open until December 6!!
The CFF and Primetime Custom are currently working to prepare our new online store. In order for our members to be able to purchase some… Read More
David Howes to stay on as Executive Director
The board of directors is pleased to announce that upon completion of his interim contract, David Howes has accepted a permanent position as the Executive… Read More
Head Coach Job Opening – New Brunswick
The Damocles Fencing Club in Fredericton, New Brunswick is seeking applications for the position of Head Coach. Job Post – Head Coach… Read More
FREE Retaining Girls in Sport Webinar
Coaches and club owners, this FREE Retaining Girls In Sport & Physical Activity webinar by Canadian Women in Sport is coming up next Wednesday,… Read More
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Selected Athletes, 2020-2021 Season
A list of all of our selected athletes can be found at http://fencing.ca/aap-selected-athletes/ Congratulations!… Read More
Parafencing Committee is Recruiting Members
The CFF’s Parafencing Committee, under the leadership of chair Lynn Seguin, is recruiting additional members to help achieve its mandate. In particular, members are needed who… Read More