Start the new year off with a bang at the first tournament of 2026, the Carleton Invitational! We look forward to seeing you in January at the 54th (ish?) Carleton Invitational!
Here is some tentative information it may change.
NEW START TIMES FOR SABRE
Because of high number of registration the sabre events start times are delayed at _least_ an hour. New start times at the earliest:
MS - 1:30
WS - 2:00
Sabre events first round will likely be a rolling start as pistes become available.
Registration
Check the site below for list of registrations. Please contact us before the weekend if there are any mistakes to ensure events start on time.
https://engarde-service.com/tournament/carletonuniversityfencingclub/car2026
- Please check the above site and verfiy teams are correct and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. about any errors BEFORE the weekend to ensure events start promptly.
- Price per team $140 if registered before 11:59pm January 6th, $400 per team afterwards. There will be no new registrations permitted on Saturday or Sunday.
Checkin
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ALL team members should check in at the registration table just inside the door to the Norm Fenn gymnasium to indicate that they are physically present and ready to fence. Events will start as soon as possible after the close of registration.
Format
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FIE team relay format
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Pools of 3 or 4 teams with all teams promoted to direct eliminations*
Venue
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The Norm Fenn Gym in the Ice House at Carleton University
- The building opens at 7am both days
Parking
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Paid Parking is available in multiple parking lots around the facility
Vendors
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There will be no vendor present at our tournament
Food
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Tim Hortons, Carleton Athletics. 8:30am - 3:00pm
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Teraanga Commons Dining Hall, 3rd floor of Teraanga Commons offers all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. 7:30am – 10:00pm.
- Various vending machines
Tournament Support
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Each club please bring 1 complete, working set of scoring equipment to help us setup all our pistes
Athletic Therapy
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Coverage will be provided from 8 am – 8pm each day
Referees
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If you are not already hired but are interested in refereeing at our tournament please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
* We reserve the right to make changes to the format to ensure the competition ends before our rental.