Author: Manitoba Fencing

🎉 Manitoba Youth Fencing Tournament – Event Info 🎉

📅 Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
📍 Location: Romeo Dallaire School, 81 Quail Ridge Road, Wpg
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Setup from 9:00 AM)

🗡 Events:

• U11-REC Foil, U11/13-REC Epee, U11/13-REC Sabre (Non-Provincial Team Fencers)
• U15 Foil, U15 Epee, U15 Sabre (Open to All Fencers)

🔹 What is “REC”? U11 and U13 REC (Recreational) events are designed for non-provincial team fencers, providing an entry-level competitive experience in a fun and welcoming environment! U15 events are open to all fencers, including provincial team members.

🎟 Registration Link

📩 Deadline: March 20th, 5pm. 10 late fee after.

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⏳ Tournament Schedule

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ➡ Setup & Warm-up
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ➡ U11/13-REC Foil, U15 Sabre, U11/13-REC Epee
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ➡ U15 Foil, U11/13-REC Sabre, U15 Epee
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ➡ Finals, Awards & Wrap-up

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🏅 For Athletes – Get Ready to Fence!

Join us for an exciting youth fencing tournament designed for young athletes of all skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner looking for experience or a competitive fencer sharpening your skills, this is a great opportunity to test your abilities in a fun, structured environment.

✨ Why Participate?
✔ Gain competitive experience
✔ Meet other fencers & build friendships
✔ Learn from referees and coaches
✔ Have fun in a supportive atmosphere!

👟 What to Bring:

• • Full fencing gear (mask, jacket, glove, lame if applicable)
  • Water bottle & snacks
  • A great attitude!

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🙌 Calling All Volunteers! We Need You!

This event wouldn’t be possible without amazing volunteers like you! Whether you’re a referee-in-training, a provincial team fencer, or just someone looking to help out, we could use extra hands for:

🔹 Officiating – First priority to referee course participants, then provincial fencers
🔹 Setup & Tear-Down – Help us get everything ready and packed up
🔹 Event Support – Assisting athletes, keeping things running smoothly

Time Commitment:

• Setup: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Event: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tear-down: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📢 Sign up now to volunteer here (link)

What is Game Day all about?

Game Day, presented by Qualico, is a sport showcase event where kids can come try several sports before deciding which one they’d like to play. The event features interactive stations hosted by Provincial Sport Organizations, so parents can also ask questions about available programming.

Whether it’s fencing, basketball, baseball, or tennis, kids can explore over 20 sports stations and try their next favourite one for the first time! This family-friendly and inclusive event is a fantastic way to get active and learn something new. Individuals of all levels of abilities are welcome to join in on the fun! 

• When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 
• Where: Sport Manitoba Facility, 145 Pacific Avenue 
• Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Price: Free

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAY

Refereeing is an important role within the sport of fencing; they are needed at competitions in order to ensure matches are managed by competent individuals acting with integrity, dignity, and a high level of fairness. Referees are also integral to creating a safe experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators.  Learning how to officiate can have positive impacts for an athlete’s own fencing ability as well.

More information and registration here (link)

A great article on fencing refereeing here (link)