The national level competitions at the top of the Train to Train stage of the fencing Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model provide the stepping stone for athletes who wish to compete internationally. These events provide a higher level of competition with a greater diversity of athletes from across Canada and beyond. These competitions build on the club, provincial and regional level of events that are the focus at the earlier LTAD stages. They are a selection step for some to higher level opportunities and a developmental step for others as they strive to improve their competitive skills as measured with the domestic ranking. These national level competitions provide an opportunity to showcase the sport of fencing in Canada at the beautiful Richmond Olympic Oval.
