2026 Sun River Honey Provincial Championships

Date

April 18th & 19th, 2026

Location

Lord Asquith School – 305 Eagle Ave

NOTE: The School is a nut free facility. Please refrain from bringing in any nuts and peanuts into the school 

*** Note that some event times have changed from previous tournaments. Also note that the first event is starting earlier than previous tournaments to avoid conflicting with the later sessions. Some events have also been moved around, so please check before registering.  ***

Above times are for close of registration. Fencers not present at close of registration will be withdrawn. Fencing will commence about 15 to 30 minutes after close of registration

Online Registration

Online Registration is now available! Click here to register for your events

Tournament Format & Procedures

 For the full document that lists the Event Format and Procedures, you can click here

Age Restrictions

Masters – 1995 and earlier
Open – 2013 and earlier
Junior – 2006 and later
Cadet – 2009 and later
U15 – 2011 and later
U13 – 2013 and later
U10 – 2016 and later

Fees

There is a $37.50 registration fee, or a $27.50 registration fee if registration is completed by the Early Bird Deadline.

U10/U13 events are $20.00 each, or $10.00 before the early bird deadline. U15 events are $25.00 each, or $15.00 before early bird. Cadet, Junior, Open & Masters events are $40.00 each, or $30.00 before the early bird deadline.

Fencers competing in the Open and Wheelchair events in a weapon may compete in the Wheelchair event for free and may register for that event when checking in for the Open at the venue on the day of the event.

Prices subject to PST if you are 18 years of age or older. Early Bird Registration Deadline is Tuesday, February 24th  at 10pm. Registration closes Sunday, March 1st  at 10pm.

Rules and Regulations

Fencers may enter more than one event on each day, but they may be required to withdraw from an event if their entry will impede the progress of the competition. Fencers must remain in the event in progress.

All Fencers, with the exception of U10 & U13 must have a valid CFF license and Regular SFA memberships. U10 & U13 categories must have at least a SFA Recreational membership, but require an SFA regular membership & CFF License if they compete in older categories

U10/U13 Events

For all U10/U13 events we will be seperated by age for this competition. If there is at least 3 U10s’ and 3 U13s’ they will be separated into two events. Then for each of those events if there is at least 3 girls and 3 boys they will be separated once more. 

Mini-Epee will be using foils. 

Equipment Standards

Clothing

For all age categories (U10, U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, and Masters):

Mask: Fencing masks must be fitted with a strap. Masks without strap will be rejected. In foil the conductive bib is mandatory (except for U10/13); retrofits are allowed but they must adhere to FIE specifications. Visor masks are not permitted. Leon Paul Comfort-Fit masks without supporting tang must include factory supplied retaining clip or certified retro-fit.

Jacket: Fencing jacket must overlap the pants by 10 cm as according to FIE rules.

Pants: Fencing pants required. Socks must meet lower edge of pants as according to FIE rules.

Plastron: Plastron mandatory as per FIE rules.

Chest Protector: Mandatory for women as per FIE rules. U13 or lower mandatory for both genders. For foil, chest protectors must be padded for U15 and up.

Blades

For all age categories (U10, U13, U15, Cadet, Junior, Senior, and Veterans):

Use of non-FIE blades is allowable.

For age categories:

U10 – size 2 blades or smaller required, except in Sabre (no special rules).

U13 and up – no special rules regarding the maximum blade length.

For Mini-Epee events foils will be used.

Armourer

Armourer will be checking:

• gloves to ensure no holes or tears exist
• masks for conformity to above rules and punch test if required
• body wires and mask clips for conductivity

Provincial Tournament Sponsors:

The SFA would like to thank the following for their financial support for our Provincial Tournament:

Sask Lotteries, Sun River Honey,  Sask Energy, Sask Tel, Village of Kinley, G3 Saskatoon West, Victory Majors