Alberta Fencing Association

AFA Summer Camps 2019

May 16, 2019 By Executive Director

The Alberta Fencing Association would like to announce an exciting new Summer Camp model that will be implemented for 2019! Instead of what was … [...] about AFA Summer Camps 2019

Canada’s Top Fencers Compete in their First Olympics Qualifying Event

April 30, 2019 By Executive Director

Canada’s top sabre athletes competed in the FIE Grand Prix event in Seoul, Korea this past weekend. The event is the first Olympic qualifying event … [...] about Canada’s Top Fencers Compete in their First Olympics Qualifying Event

2023 Canada Winter Games

April 18, 2019 By Executive Director

GOOD NEWS FOR FENCING! It’s now official! The Canada Games Council has announced that Fencing will be included in the 2023 Canada Winter Games in … [...] about 2023 Canada Winter Games

Associate Membership

$30

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Participate in non-sanctioned events
Participate in club practices, classes, or camps
For coaches, officials, volunteers, family members and any other AFA supporters
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Competitive Membership

$65

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Entry to all competitions in Canada & USA
Compete in Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) sanctioned tournaments
Registered with the CFF & included in CFF domestic rankings
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Eligibility for funding for coaching & referee development.
Entry to international competitions (may need additional FIE License for some levels)
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Fencing is like chess, but with puncture wounds.
Unknown Author
Hold your sword as if you were holding a bird in your hand: not too lightly to prevent his escape and not too tightly to prevent him choking.
Justin LafaugerI, 1826
Fencing Enthusiast
Fencing is a game of subtlety, and bluff can be met with counter-bluff.
Charles L. de Beaumont
British Fencer, 1902-1972
Fencing is as much a mind game as a physical test. Even though you face one another through the mesh in the mask, your confrontation with opponents is eyeball to eyeball, with all the mental pressure this entails.
Terrence Kingston
Author
The essence of fencing is to give, but by no means to receive.
Moliere
French Playright