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MFA 1 TOURNAMENT

Join us for our first open tournament of the year. Have fun with friends on and off the piste!

Event: MFA 1 OPEN

Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 2024

Location: Romeo Dallaire School, 81 Chemin Quail, Winnipeg

Close of registration: Thursday, December 5, 10pm. $10 late fees applies after.

Registration and tournament info here (link)

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NCCP Planning a Practice – Online Class

Planning a Practice – NCCP Fencing Workshop
Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Learn how to structure and deliver effective practice sessions that align with NCCP standards. This course covers setting clear objectives, designing engaging drills, integrating teaching strategies, and ensuring athlete safety. Perfect for coaches looking to elevate their practice planning skills and create a positive, productive training environment.

Interactive Sessions
Be ready to participate and contribute to the discussions!

Workshop Documents
  • The Planning a Practice Workbook (attached pdf)
For best results, review the workbook and familiarize yourself with it before the workshop. Have note-taking tools ready for use during the session.

Pre-Workshop Task
If you don’t already have an NCCP #, create an account in the CAC Locker:
Create Account in The Locker

To Register
Email fencing@sportmanitoba.ca
Documents:
Planning a Practice (English pdf)
Planif guide Manitoba (French pdf)
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SHARKS AND MINNOWS – YOUTH TOURNAMENT

Dive into the Action with Sharks and Minnows! 🦈🐟

Join us for a fun-filled youth fencing tournament at Romeo Dallaire School in Winnipeg! Whether you’re a “shark” or a “minnow,” this tournament is designed for youth of all levels to enjoy the thrill of competition in a supportive environment. Events are divided by age groups (U11, U13, U15) and may be combined by age or gender to ensure everyone gets in on the fun!

When: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Where: Romeo Dallaire School, 81 Chemin Quail Ridge, Winnipeg
Fee: $15 registration, plus $5 per event. Pizza add on $2.50/slice.

Registration Details:

  • Registration here (link); deadline to register is November 22nd at 10 PM ($10 late fee applies after).
  • Full or 10-week competitive membership is required to participate (membership registration link here).

Schedule:

  • 9:30 AM: Check in
  • 10:00 AM: Start for all events

Get ready for a day of excitement, teamwork, and friendly rivalry—sign up and bring your best game!

Snacks:

There will be a canteen on site with some popular ‘grab and go’ snacks such as granola bars, protein bars, fruit, Gatorade, and others.  The canteen will be CASH ONLY, so be sure to have some cash on hand for snacks during the tournament.

As part of the canteen, we will be offering pizza for sale mid-day. We will have a variety of popular toppings to choose from and will be selling by the slice.

New: 

Show your sport with fencing merchandise. We will have water bottles, drawstring backpacks, and stickers available for purchase at the tournament!

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Coaching Course 2024

Registration and Information here (link)

Weapon: Epee, Foil, Sabre
Season:  2024- 2025 Season
Register by November 15, 2025

Fencing, whether pursued as a competitive sport or a recreational activity, quickly ignites a lasting passion in those who try it. The Manitoba Fencing Association (MFA) is excited to offer a comprehensive training course designed to equip coaches with the skills to effectively teach beginners. This course will focus on helping new fencers develop a solid foundation, ensuring they experience the joy and excitement of fencing from their very first lesson.