Alberta Fencing Association

The AFA is hosting a Referee Seminar and CFF Certification Exam alongside the 2026 Gladiators Cup, led by Maestro Mark Stasinos Master Instructor, US Fencing Referee Trainer, and Head Referee of the NCAA Championships.

Seminar: Friday, June 12, 2026 5:30 PM
Exam: Saturday, June 13, 2026 — time TBD
Location: Epic Fencing Club, 3309 9 St SE, Calgary, AB

Seminar: Free!
Exam Fee: $100 (CFF certification system)

🤺 Schedule 🤺
Friday, June 12, at 5:30 PM: Referee Seminar with Maestro Mark Stasinos
➡️ Two-plus hours of instruction covering rules application, refereeing mechanics, priority/right-of-way, and tournament management.

Saturday, June 13, Time TBD: CFF Certification Exam
➡️ Written and Q&A components administered through the official CFF system. Time will be confirmed and posted closer to the event.

Saturday & Sunday, June 13–14
➡️ Optional refereeing opportunities at the Gladiators Cup tournament for hands-on experience and informal feedback.

❓ Who Should Attend ❓
➡️ New referees looking to certify through the CFF system
➡️ Experienced referees wanting to sharpen skills and prepare for higher-level events
➡️ Coaches who want to understand officiating from the inside
➡️ Athletes looking for a deeper grasp of the rules they fence under

Sign up by filling out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/XkkasBCxZ4aN3c8C6

🔵 Gladiators Cup 2026 🔵
Hosted by EPIC Fencing Club

There's only a week left to register for this year's Gladiators Cup before fees increase! Don't wait!

📆 Dates: June 13-14
📍 Location: Epic Fencing Club, Calgary
🤺 Events: Team (U13 & Open) and Individual (U13, U17, Open) Events

👥 Mixed team events and gender-separated individual events (unless fewer than 5 participants of one gender).

🔗 Register here: https://2mev.com/ #!/events/2026-gladiator-cup-individual-team-foil-epee

Regular Entry Fee Deadline: June 5 @ 11:59PM MST
Registration Closes: June 11 @ 11:59PM MST

💵 Fees
Team Events: $120 per team (3-4 people)
Individual Events: $55 per event

⚔️ BEAT THE LATE FEE BOSS ⚔️

Regular registration for Alberta Provincial Championships 2026 closes TONIGHT. ⏰

Miss it and you'll be paying the late fee penalty to enter. Don't let your wallet take the damage.

🎮 Choose your weapon → Épée. Sabre. Foil.
📍 Leduc Recreation Centre
📅 May 2 & 3

🔗 Register now (link in bio)

YEG

The 2026 Gladiators cup has been moved to June 13-14

We are excited to see you all come out for another exciting gladiators cup!

The Alberta Provincial Championships are back this May, and registration is now open! We are looking forward to seeing athletes from across the province show off their skills 🙌

Hosted by Sergei's Sabre Club, Nova Fencing and Pentathlon Club, and Wild Rose Fencing Club
📅 May 2-3, 2026
📍Leduc Recreation Centre
4330 Black Gold Dr, Leduc, AB

🤺 Register now at https://2mev.com/ #!/events/2026-provincials

ℹ️ REGISTRATION AND FEES ℹ️
Tournament Entry Fee - $70 (prior to April 22nd, 2026)
Tournament Entry Fee - $140 (from April 22nd, 2026 to April 28th, 2026)
Event Fee - $35
Event Fee for U13 and U11 - $5

Registration closes on April 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM.

👕 T-SHIRTS 👕
Alberta Provincial 2026 T-Shirts are available through the registration process for
PRE-ORDER (pick up at the tournament).
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, and 2XL

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
Regular registration for the Leslie Palmai Cup ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm!
Late registration with double fees will begin tomorrow and end on March 19th. Don't miss out! EPIC Fencing Club

Register now at https://2mev.com/ #!/events/2026-leslie-palmai-cup-ab-cup-3

The first registration deadline for Canada Cup #3 is TOMORROW at 4pm MT/ 6pm ET! Fees will double after the deadline, so don't wait any longer ⌛ Register now at https://fencing.ca/event/2025-2026-canada-cup-3-cadet-junior-national-championships/

📅 DATES
February 20-22, 2026

🤺 COMPETITION VENUE
7 CHIEFS SPORTSPLEX & CHIEF JIM STARLIGHT CENTRE
19 Bullhead Road,
Tsuut’ina Nation, AB, T3T 0A6

ℹ️ EVENT FEES
$50 non-refundable administration fee +
$85 Y12/U13 (born 2013 to 2014)
$85 Y14/U15 (born 2011 to 2014)
$85 Cadet (born 2009 to 2013)
$85 Junior (born 2006 to 2013)

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Alberta's second tournament of 2026 hosted by Ares Fencing Club!!!

Registration deadline is January 8th

There's still spots open for the Team Event

Excited to see you all there!

✨ Happy New Year! ✨
As we step into the new year, we wish you all a happy, healthy, and successful year ahead! 🥂⚔️ Thank you for being part of the Alberta fencing community. We look forward to another incredible year of fencing together!🤺

Happy Holidays from the Alberta Fencing Association! 🌟⚔️
We wish you all a joyful season filled with rest, celebration, and good cheer. Thank you for being part of our fencing community! ❄️