About
The Manitoba Fencing Association (MFA) is a provincial sports organization committed to the promotion and development of the sport of fencing in Manitoba. It serves athletes, coaches, and other community members by providing training programs, organizing competitions, and fostering a community for fencing participants. The MFA operates with the larger framework of the Canadian Fencing Federation, ensuring national standards and opportunities are accessible to its members.
2024-25 Board of Directors
President: Maire Prokopowich
Vice President: Karine Duhamel
Treasurer: Yan (Liza) Zhang
Secretary: Scott Wood
VP Technical: Noah Merz Lakser
VP Athlete: Daria Jorquera Palmer
Director at Large: Joanne Struch
Club Representatives:
- Cavalier: Neil Smith
- Lightning: Seema Goel
- Rapier: Andrew Beardsall
Staff
Executive Director: Sean Rathwell
Email: fencing@sportmanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-925-5696
Provincial Coach: Ayach Bounachada
Email: fencingcoach@sportmanitoba.ca
Assistant Coach Epee: Daria Jorquera Palmer
Assistant Coach Foil: Noah Merz Lakser
Assistant Coaches Sabre: Xavier Slocombe, Zacharia Bounachada
