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2025/2026 OFA Youth and Cadet Circuit #1
Registration closes Sunday September 28th
Quick reminder for those interested in participating. Registration for the upcoming youth/cadet event closes on Sunday September 28.
Here is the event information as well as registration page: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/29cd1ec6-2b33-4af5-b79a-eac5d26c4e92
A competitive membership is required in order to compete.
You can get your membership at: https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
Posted: 2025-09-24
Tournament Information
Hi members,
A new season of competitive fencing is starting up now and we want to make sure you know what to expect if you’re thinking of attending tournaments this year.
You need a license to participate in tournaments
https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
This is for insurance and score tracking purposes. There are youth competitive, adult competitive, and recreational. The recreational only works for 4 senior tournaments, all other tournaments require the competitive level.
Our club code is XEL.
Tournament categorizations
Tournaments are separated by:
- Gender
- Age
- Weapon
As detailed here: https://fencing.ca/competition-age-categories/
Lower level tournaments sometimes have different equipment standards. Some youth categories require smaller blade sizes (blade size 5 is the standard adult blade length).
Tournament schedule
https://fencingontario.ca/competitions-clinics/schedules/
These tournament schedule for the season is posted here and it details which tournaments are for which age bracket:
Costs
The cost varies by tournament, but are typically in the range of 70-150$ per event.
Registration deadlines are often a week or two before the event itself.
The general flow of a tournament itself is as follows:
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Check in at the tournament to confirm you are physically present before the posted start time.
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Have your equipment checked at the armoury desk.
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Report to your assigned strip for the first round group stage. All fencers will be placed in groups of 5-7 known as pools and fence everyone in their pool to 5pts. The pool stage typically takes 1.5hrs to complete
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Results from the pool stage are used to rank fencers into a direct elimination tableau.
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Elimination rounds are fenced to 10 or 15pts depending on the age category. Winners advance to the next elimination round; losers are eliminated and no longer fence. Each elimination round takes about 10-15 mins to complete
Posted: 2025-09-04
Fall board meeting
Monday Sept 8 at 7:00PM
The Board of Directors are holding the fall meeting in the ante-chamber for the gym.
Posted: 2025-09-03
Competitive meeting
Monday Sept 8 at 8:15PM
Registration deadlines for first competitions (Regular Fees).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Ontario Shield | September 7th |
| Waterloo Open | September 9th |
OFA and CFF memberships required to compete.
Posted: 2025-09-03
Unexpected cancellation notification procedures
We were asked how a last minute cancellation of a fencing night is handled.
Primary notification method: E-mail
We will do our best to have a notification sent by e-mail to all registered members by 6:00PM/18:00.
Secondary methods
We will also post a notification to the following as soon as possible:
- Discord: In the
#announcementschannel. - Website: On the front page and in the News section.
OFA memberships
Do you need an OFA Club Membership?
Visit the Ontario Fencing Association website at: https://fencingontario.ca/about-the-ofa/membership-information/
Why should I get a membership?
- Supports Fencing as a sport in Ontario.
- Insurance
Posted: 2024-09-08