Youth & Veteran Canada Cup West – June 8-9, 2024

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Tournament Info

  • Date: June 8-9, 2024

  • Location: Epic Fencing Club 3309 9St SE, Calgary, AB

  • National Events: U11, U13, U15, & Veteran

    Provincial Events: U9(Y8), Cadet & Open

    Ages Categories are the participants age as of Dec 31 2023.

    National Youth Events will count towards the new national Youth Ranking

    Veteran events will count towards the Veteran World Championships rankings

    Events  are separated by gender unless there are insufficient numbers to host the event in one gender.

  • Tournament Registration Fee: $50

    Provincial Event Fee: $35 per event (U9/Y8, Cadet, Open)

    National Event Fee: $55 per event (Y10/U11, Y12/U13, Y14/U15 and Veteran)

  • Hotel

    • We recommend our partner Hotel Blackfoot for this event!
    • Cost: $152+tax for 1 or 2 Queen Beds
    • Includes internet and breakfast for up to 4 people
    • 24h cancellation policy
    • To book: Contact Jane Douglas at jdouglas@hotelblackhoot.com or 403-519-9832 or call the hotel at 403-252-2253 and ask for Reservations. Don’t forget to mention Epic Fencing to get the discount!

Day Schedule

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:45-6:45pm

Nutrition Clinic

for 8-13yo and parents

 8:30am

Open Foil

U15 Epee

U17 Sabre

 8:30am

Open Epee

U15 Foil

U11 Sabre
6:00-8:00pm

Weapon Check

 11:00am

Vet Saber

U11 Foil

 11:00am

U11 Epee

U13 Sabre
7:00-8:00pm

Nutrition Clinic

for 14+ and parents

 1:oopm

Open Sabre

U17 Epee

 1:oopm

Vet Epee

U17 Foil

U9 Sabre
3:00pm

Vet Foil

U13 Foil

U9 Epee

 3:00pm

U13 Epee

U15 Sabre

U9 Foil

Schedule by Weapon

Saturday Epee Foil Sabre
8:30am U15 Open U17
11:00am U11 Vet
1:00pm U17 Open
3:00pm U9 Vet

U13
Sunday Epee Foil Sabre
8:30am Open U15 U11
11:00am U11 U13
1:00pm Vet U17 U9
3:00pm U13 U9 U15

Nutrition Clinic – June 7th

Join us for an insightful presentation tailored specifically for fencers, led by Registered Dietitian and former Team Canada fencer Leland Guillemin.

Learn how to optimize your performance on the strip through targeted nutrition strategies. From pre- competition fueling to post-match recovery and everything in between, discover the key nutrients and meal timing techniques that can enhance your endurance, agility, and mental focus.

Gain practical tips on hydration and maintaining energy levels throughout intense training sessions and competitions. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned competitor, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your fencing game through smart nutrition choices. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and fence at your best!

When Who
June 7th 5:45-6:45pm Fencers 8-13yo & parents
June 7th 7:00-8:00pm Fencer 14+ & parents

About Leland

Leland Guillemin is a Registered Dietitian based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He currently works for Correctional Services of Canada and runs his own Nutrition Private Practice: Growth Nutrition. Leland is a Canadian Fencing National Champion and a former member of Team Canada’s Senior Epee Team. He is married and a proud father of two young boys. When he isn’t busy with his family he enjoys fencing, hockey, strength training, and cooking!