The 2023 Canada Winter Games are going to be held in Prince Edward Island (PEI) on February 18 – March 5, 2023. The Games will bring together 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches, across 20 different sports, for the largest multi-sport event in the country, including Fencing! The Games are an event for the top Alberta […]
COVID-19 Fencing Update
The AFA thanks all clubs and members for their patience and cooperation as we navigate the changing climate of the COVID-19 pandemic. May 27th, 2021 Update The announcement yesterday has provided a new pathway for reopening of the province. I have included some highlights below but please refer to the Stronger Public Health Measures on […]
2020 AFA AGM- November 15
2020 AGM Announced Please accept the following as a formal invitation to the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Alberta Fencing Association (AFA). The 2020 AFA AGM will be held Virtually over ZOOM on November 15th, 2020 at 10:00am. November 24, 2019 Alberta Fencing AGM Minutes Please RSVP Please confirm your attendance by November […]
Welcome to Another Fencing Season
Registration for the 2020/2021 Season is now open. To get your membership, please click here. To see what benefits your membership brings, please visit the Athlete and Fitness Resources Page. Although COVID-19 has thrown us a bit of a curve ball heading into the season, we have plenty of exciting changes that will be implemented […]
Secretariat “How to Run a Tournament” Clinics
How to Run a Tournament Clinic Conducted by: Brad Goldie The Introductory Tournament Organizing clinics are broken down into three sections with each section being 1-2 hours long. The clinics will be held online with several opportunities on Part 1: July 22, 25 or August 5, 8 Part 2 & 3: July 26, 29 or […]
Athlete Development Grant Applications 2020 Now Open
*Due to the COVID-19 situation, the following tournaments will not be counted as part of the Grants: Edmonton Open, Alberta Fencing Provincial Championships **A current review is being completed of the available grants, this may very well be the last year of the Athlete Development Grants as they currently stand. They will see a significant […]
Alberta Fencing Suspends All Future Events and Programs Until Further Notice
In the past few weeks, the world has seen the suspension of many events and gatherings as governing bodies and organizations work to stay ahead of this COVID-19 threat. The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has suspended all competitions and events; it has been recommended that practices also be suspended for the health and safety of all stakeholders. This […]
Alberta Winter Games 2020 Fencing Zone Teams
Congratulations and good luck to all athletes chosen to represent the sport of Fencing at the Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie! Zone 1 Foil Sadie Van Dyke Korben Johnson Epee Erin Woods Niklas Lehr Sabre Reese Weening Hudson Ma Zone 2 Foil Robin Wang Xander Watt Epee Gresa Jasari Samuel Vickers Sabre Brooke Manchak Alexander […]
Edmonton Referee Clinic Dates
Regional Referee Clinic The referee theory evaluations will be held Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, starting at 8:00am and expected to go until 5:00pm. Written tests will be available immediately following the clinic for those who desire to take it. Please make sure that you have adequately prepared by going through the Rule […]
