The Canadian Fencing Federation’s Canada Cup 1 2019 is set to take place at the Richmond Oval in Richmond, British Columbia this weekend, with competition commencing on Friday, September 27th, 2019 and ending Sunday, September 29th, 2019.
Over 350 fencers, aged 12 to over 70, will take part in the events this weekend along with their coaches and family members in support. Athletes will be competing in different age categories in epee, foil and sabre. The event will also include team competition in the Cadet age category. Attendance is free for spectators.
The CFF would like to welcome its sponsor, NIKE TEAM, who will have a vendor on site during this exciting weekend. The High Performance Director of the CFF, Benjamin Manano, will also be on hand to answer questions and provide details regarding the High Performance Program. The CFF would also like to thank the BCFA and its great volunteers who make this event possible.
Photos and updates from the event will be posted throughout the weekend on CFF’s Facebook page, and live results will be available through the CFF website.
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For more information, please contact Sasha P. Gardner, CFF Membership Services and Communications, memberships@fencing.ca, 613-323-5605 x 2252