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Referee Course 2023/24

Refereeing is an important role within the sport of fencing. Referees 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)

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MFA 1 TOURNAMENT

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

Event: MFA 1 Tournament

Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Location: Romeo Dallaire School, 81 CHEMIN QUAIL RIDGE, Winnipeg

Close of registration: November 29, 10pm. Late fees apply after.

Registration and tournament info here (link)

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TRACK SUIT AND CROCS ORDER FORM

Elevate your team spirit and represent the Manitoba Fencing Association with our exclusive track suit and comfy Crocs! Donning our team gear not only showcases your pride but also fosters a sense of unity within our fencing community. Orders are now open, and we encourage every member to grab their set. The deadline for orders is October 20, 2023. Let’s hit the piste in style!

ORDERS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE NEXT BATCH.

 

 

 

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

MFA membership registration for the 2023-2024 season is now open here (link).

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MFA AGM- JUNE 27

MFA Annual General Meeting 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 7pm
at the Irish Association of Manitoba – 654 Erin Street. 
Doors open at 6:30pm. Awards, snacks, and socializing after the meeting.

REGISTER HERE!

Documents:
2022 Minutes
MFA Bylaws
AGM Agenda
Board Nomination Form
Proxy Voting Form

Reports:
President & Executive Director
Treasurer
Provincial Coach

  • At all general meetings, the presence of ten (10) voting members (not including proxy votes) of the Association, as defined by these By-Laws, shall constitute Quorum.
  • Members must have held their membership at least twenty-one (21) days prior to a general meeting if they are to exercise their right to vote.

Membership can be renewed here (link). Memberships renew September 1, 2023.

 

The following Board positions are up for election:
  • President (2 year term)
  • Corporate Secretary (2 year term)
  • Vice President – Technical (2 year term)
  • Board member at large (1 year term)

 

Description of Board Positions:

President:

  • Shall act as chair of all General Meetings, and all meetings of the Board.
  • Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Association.
  • Shall be a signatory authority for all correspondence and transactions of the Association including all financial transactions.
  • During meetings of the Board the President will only vote in case of a tie.
  • The President shall represent the Association at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Fencing Federation.
  • The President shall be responsible for the employees or contractors of the Association.
  • The President shall not hold office with a fencing club, except that a club officer may be elected as President, but then must resign from the club office not more than thirty days after being elected as President. The President must be a member in good standing of the CFF.

Corporate Secretary:

  • Shall record and keep minutes of all Executive, Board and General Meetings.
  • Shall be responsible for counting and recording all votes, and the outcome there from, at all Executive, Board and General meetings.
  • Shall be a signatory authority for financial transactions.
  • Shall be responsible for ensuring a yearly review of the By-Laws.
  • Shall be responsible for ensuring yearly Corporate documents are filed with the Corporations Branch of the Government of Manitoba.

Vice-President – Technical

  • Shall establish, in conjunction with the Provincial Coach, and distribute an annual competition schedule.
  • Organize competitions and distribute and collect entry forms.
  • Tabulate and keep up-to-date records of competitive points and provincial rankings.
  • Schedule and organize coaches and officials clinics.
  • Oversee the Provincial fencing programs in cooperation with the Vice-President – Athlete Development.

Board Members-at-Large:

Duties will be determined by the MFA Executive.