1000 Islands Youth Fencing Challenge

This tournament is hosted in cooperation with the Kingston Fencing Club and Leeds and The Thousand Islands Recreation Department. This is the first fencing tournament to be held in the majestic 1000 Islands near the town of Gananoque. The Kingston Fencing Club has a proven track record of running very organized tournaments. While it has been a couple of years since we last hosted a tournament we're back! Do read the info sheet posted on the OFA website for more details and payment requirements. All fencers require a valid CFF/USFA Comp License. An OFA recreational license is good for the Y12 & Y10 events. This tournament will be run in accordance with FIE and CFF rules and regulations subject to the interpretations of the Directoire Technique. All fencers are subject to Article t.15 of the FIE Rules and Regulations. Full Electric sabre fencing attire is required which complies with current CFF regulations (min 350NW). All foil fencers are required to have a conductive foil bib. Cadet Results will be submitted to the OFA/CFF for inclusion in domestic rankings. For Y12 and Y10 events maximum size four blades must be used Accommodations: PLEASE NOTE There are many hotels in the Gananoque, Brockville and surrounding areas. Do be aware that it is Homecoming Weekend at Queen's University in Kingston and rooms get snapped up very quickly as far as Gananoque and further east. For a more relaxed stay do consider the island resort called Hideout On Howe Resort 356 Driscoll Rd, Howe Island, Gananoque. https://hideoutonhowe.com/ 613.453.9928 There are a number of hotel chains in Gananoque including Ramada Inn Comfort Inn Quality Inn Holiday Inn Express Howard Johnsons and others Events Schedule: Saturday, October 20th 09.00 Men's Foil Cadet (U17) 09.00 Women's Foil Cadet (U17) 10.30 Mixed Foil Y10 10.30Mixed Foil Y12 12.00 Men's Foil Y14 12.00 Women's Foil Y14 13.00 Men's Saber Cadet (U17) 13.00 Women's Saber Cadet (U17) 14.00 Mixed Saber Y10 14.00 Mixed Saber Y12 15.00 Men's Saber Y14 15.00 Women's Saber Y14 Sunday, October 21st 09.00 Men's Epee Cadet (U17) 09.00 Women's Epee Cadet (U17) 10.30 Mixed Epee Y10 10.30 Mixed Epee Y12 12.00 Women's Epee Y14 12.00 Men's Epee Y14 Preregistration opens on 09/18/2018. Preregistration closes on 10/15/2018.