Event Information

May 18, 2019 - May 21, 2019 Registration from February 28, 2019 to May 10, 2019

2019 CFF National Championships – U15, Cadet, Junior, University, Senior, Veterans (40+), Senior Team

Organized by the Canadian Fencing Federation, in partnership with the Quebec Fencing Federation and the Estoc Fencing Club of Quebec.

Please note that an updated schedule has been posted below.

Seeding has been posted and can be found here: http://www.fencing.ca/results/2019_nationals_quebec/

DATES

Friday, May 17th – Monday, May 20th, 2019 (four days)

 COMPETITION VENUE

Québec City Convention Centre
1000, boul. René-Lévesque Est
Québec (Québec) G1R 5T8
www.convention.qc.ca/en/

 ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton Quebec City

Special CFF group rates are offered as follows:

  • Downtown City View & Parliament View
    $173 per night, CAD / single or double occupancy, plus taxes
  • Old-Quebec River View
    $173.00 per night, CAD / single or double occupancy, plus taxes
  • Executive Floors
    *Includes the access to the Executive Lounge, breakfast, snacks and beverages and cash bar services
    $234.00 per night, CAD / single occupancy, plus taxes
    $254.00 per night, CAD / double occupancy, plus taxes

For triple or quadruple occupancy, $25 per person will be added to the room rate. (Not applicable for child under 17 years sharing an adult room).

These rates are valid two (2) days before and two (2) days after the competition, based on availability

Book Online: https://bit.ly/2Gndenx

Reservation booking deadline: April 15, 2019

EVENT FEES

$50 administration fee +
$60 U15
$60 Cadet
$60 Junior
$60 Senior
$60 University
$60 Veterans
$20 per person Senior Team

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration closes Friday, April 26th, 2019, 11:59PM EST. April 27th to May 3rd double fees apply, May 4th to May 10th triple fees apply plus $200.

SCHEDULE

Please note that the schedule is not final and may be subject to change. We encourage you to check the schedule regularly.

 

Wheelchair Fencing Schedule

SEEDING

Seeding has been posted, please consult the seeding here: http://www.fencing.ca/results/2019_nationals_quebec/

REFEREES

*Exact start times along with the entries and seeding will be posted the week of April 29th following the close of registration.

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.

CFF MEMBERS MUST HOLD A NATIONAL CFF LICENCE NUMBER, VALIDATED BY THEIR PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION. ONLY ATHLETES WHO ARE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF CANADA ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

EVENT FORMAT

The event format can be found here: http://events.fencing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CFF-Canada-Cup-Tournament-Format-EN-Final.pdf

Senior Team Event:

  • The fee to participate in the senior team event is $20 per person
  • Team size will be 3-4 people depending on registration numbers
  • Teams can be formed by submitting a team roster at the event in advance of the team competition, or by simply registering individually, with teams populated using the Senior Individual rankings.
  • Team seeding will be based on the combined individual results from the Senior events
  • Format will be determined based on number of entries
  • Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams with additional prizing awarded to the top team.
  • Participation is strongly encouraged as the team event is a priority within the CFF High Performance Program and may be made mandatory in the future for HP Program athletes.

CLOTHING STANDARDS FOR CFF HOSTED COMPETITIONS

The event clothing standards can be found here:CFF Domestic Competition Equipment Standards

CFF 2019 AWARDS & RECOGNITION GALA

On Saturday, May 18th, the Canadian Fencing Federation will host the 2019 Awards & Recognition Gala at the Hilton Quebec, Palais Room.

This special event is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating Canadians who have made a significant impact, nationally and internationally, to the sport of fencing.

Cocktail Reception: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm
Dress Code: No dress code in effect.
Tickets: $30.00 and can be purchased through the following link: 2019 Gala Tickets/Billets