2026 Brock Open Event Details
Hosted by the Brock Varsity Fencing team and the Niagara Swords Fencing Club
Sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association and the Canadian Fencing Federation
This competition will be run in accordance with the current FIE Regulations.
The DT and competition host retain the right to apply or modify these regulations.
More details are available at www.brockfencingopen.com
**Please note: Maximums indicated for events are based on previous years’ actual numbers. We included these to ensure no single event becomes too large to fit in the daily schedule.
We will review these numbers as registrations come in and adjust where possible, while keeping the schedule feasible for the best competition experience possible.
Dates
November 21-22, 2026
Venue
Brock University, Walker Complex, Ian Beddis Gymnasium
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1
Doors open at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday
Events
Senior (Ages 13+) – YOB 2013 or earlier
Junior (Ages 13-19) – YOB 2007 – 2013
Cadet (Ages 13-16) – YOB 2010 – 2013
Under 15 (Y14) (Ages 11-14) – YOB 2012 – 2015
Veteran (Ages 39+) – YOB 1987 or earlier
Schedule
View the full schedule at https://brockfencingopen.com/2026-brock-open-schedule/
Registration
Register online via AskFred.
Fees and Deadlines
$45 Administrative Fee + HST
Regular fee (until November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm): $65 per event + HST
Late fee (November 14-17, 2026): $130 per event + HST
Last Minute fee (November 18-20, 2026): $195 per event + HST
Late and Last-Minute registrations will be accepted only at the organizers’ discretion between Saturday, November 14, 2026 and Friday, November 20, 2026.
Formats
All Events: One round of poules. Percentage elimination after poules at organizers’ discretion. Direct elimination to final. No match for 3rd.
Veteran events will have no separate age-based events or medals.
Format Notes:
- Any event with over 64 participants will have a minimum cut of 20%
- Events with fewer than 6 participants will be mixed gender.
- Event age restrictions are defined as of December 31 of the Current Season (2026)
Current Fencing Age Qualification = Current Season – Year of Birth
(Example: 2026 – 2013 = 13 years old)
Seeding
Events will be seeded using the CFF Domestic Ranking posted as of November 13, 2026.
Participation in Multiple Events
Fencers are NOT permitted to fence in more than one event at the same time. Athletes may not take part in two (2) or more events in the same day unless their participation in the initial event has concluded prior to close registration/confirmation of any subsequent event. Should a conflict occur, athletes will forfeit the unstarted event. Athletes entering multiple events on the same day do so at their own risk; no refunds shall be provided.
Refunds
No administrative fees will be refunded at any time.
We will refund event fees in full if you request a refund by 11:59 pm on November 14, 2026.
We will refund half of the event fees if you request a refund between November 14 and November 17, 2026.
We will not refund any fees if you request a refund after November 19, 2026.
License
All participants are required to have an active Competitive CFF/OFA Fencing License or an equivalent license from the participant’s home federation. All Canadian fencers must hold a Canadian license.
You may purchase/renew your license in real time through the Canadian Fencing Federation or the Ontario Fencing Association. AskFred updates licenses every 24 hours. Please purchase your license at least 48 hours before the registration deadline to ensure acceptance without additional fees.
All international participants must present documentation confirming an active membership with their home federation or a current, active FIE license.
Equipment Requirements
Refer to the CFF domestic competition equipment standards.
Vendor
IMEX will attend as the vendor.
Food
The Hungry Badger is available in the venue, and other food options are available within walking distance.
Parking
FREE PARKING is available on site over the weekend.
The closest lots are Lot D (day parking) and Lot P (max 4 hours).
Results
Results for all events will be published live at www.fencingtimelive.com
General
The OFA supports and encourages all athletes who want to get involved in Ontario’s fencing community in a supportive, safe environment. Spectators, parents, coaches, or individuals with an inappropriate and/or disrespectful attitude toward an official, tournament organizer, or staff member will be excluded from the competition.
NOTE: Spectator space in the gymnasium is very limited, and spectators shall not interfere with the competition areas. Spectators may be asked to move to leave the competition area at the discretion of the officials and competition hosts to ensure safety for all participants and efficiency of the competition.
This competition is sanctioned by the Ontario Fencing Association
IMPORTANT for US or International Fencers: Fencers holding a valid USFA or International licence are eligible to register and attend this event. However, system limitations prevent you from registering without manual intervention. To register, please contact us directly at coach@fencingniagara.com, and we can handle your registration.