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Events
2026 May Nationals - Quebec City
2026 May Nationals - Quebec City
U13/Y12, U15/Y14, cadet, junior, senior and veterans
May 15-18, 2026
Live results
COMPETITION VENUE
Centre Sportif Marc-Simoneau
3500 Rue Cambronne,
Québec, QC G1E 7H2
EQUIPMENT CHECK at Centre Sportif Marc-Simoneau
Thursday May 14 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Friday to Monday -from 7:00 am until end of competition
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
Hôtel Ambassadeur
3401 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Québec (QC) G1E 3L4
To reserve a room, call 1-418-666-2828.
Rooms are very limited
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Québec / Beauport
730, rue d’Éverell, Québec (QC) G1C 0N2
Here is the link to receive a 10% discount off the current daily rate. https://group.hamptoninn.com/1g851u
48-hour cancellation policy
Cut-off date: April 20
Valid for stays of 2 nights or more.
Hotel PUR
395 RUE DE LA COURONNE, QUEBEC CITY, QC, G1K 7X4
Reservation link
Last Day to Book : Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Laval University Housing Services
Located on the Laval University campus, just 15 minutes from downtown Québec City, Housing Services offers you the opportunity to live in a stimulating environment close to the city’s most beautiful tourist attractions. Convenient, affordable, and safe, our on-campus housing will allow you to enjoy an unforgettable experience and take full advantage of the cultural life in Quebec City and on campus! Just five kilometers from the Quebec City Convention Center. It’s easily accessible by public transit—take the Métrobus 800 or 801. You’ll be there in less than 15 minutes!
Standard University Room (shared bathroom)
These rooms are equipped with two single beds and include all the amenities typically offered in hotels, such as bedding and towels, soap, free wireless internet access, and free local calls. Bathrooms are located nearby on the same floor.
Standard university room (shared bathroom), single occupancy: $37.75 + taxes / night
Standard university room (shared bathroom), double occupancy: $48.50 + taxes / night
Website: https://www.residences.ulaval.ca/hebergement-hotelier/chambres-en-hebergement-hotelier
For additional information or to make a reservation, please contact us by email at hebergement@sres.ulaval.ca or by phone at 418-656-5632, using event number #367051.
EVENT FEES - register here
$50 non-refundable administration fee +
$85 U13/Y12 (born 2013 to 2014)
$85 U15/Y14 (born 2011 to 2014)
$85 Cadet (born 2010 to 2013)
$85 Junior (born 2007 to 2013)
$85 Senior (born 2012 and earlier)
$100 Veteran (born 1987 and earlier) *Age group direct elimination tableaus will be run. Fee includes age group direct elimination tableaus & medals
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Regular fee deadline: Friday April 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
First late entry fee deadline (double fees): Friday April 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Final entry fee deadline (triple fees): Friday May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
NOTE: Late Registration: will only be accepted if there is no significant impact on competition resources (i.e. number of pistes and referees).
CFF MEMBERS MUST HAVE A NATIONAL CFF LICENSE NUMBER, VALIDATED BY THEIR PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION.
Register online through the membership system using the same email you used to purchase your CFF license and provincial membership.
Spectator behaviour guidelines
COACH PRE-REGISTRATION - register here
All coaches must pre-register in order to have access to the competition area on the days they are coaching. All coaches must have completed a CFF-approved Safe Sport training module, successfully completed the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions evaluation, and provide a valid background check.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Important:
- To help you plan your participation in this tournament, the events are scheduled to take place between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day; however, this schedule is not guaranteed and is subject to change depending on the actual number of registered participants.
| CANADIAN NATIONALS - 2026 - CHAMPIONNATS NATIONAUX | |||||||||||
| SCHEDULE - HORAIRE | |||||||||||
| En raison du nombre élevé d'inscriptions, certaines épreuves pourraient commencer plus tard que prévu. | |||||||||||
| Due to a large number of registrations, some events may start later than scheduled. | |||||||||||
| FRIDAY - VENDREDI | SATURDAY - SAMEDI | SUNDAY - DIMANCHE | MONDAY - LUNDI | ||||||||
| 15/05/2026 | 16/05/2026 | 17/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 | ||||||||
| 8:00 | WF / FF | JUNIOR | 8:00 | ME / EM | CADET | 8:00 | MF / FM | JUNIOR | 8:00 | WE / EF | CADET |
| 8:00 | WE / EF | SENIOR | 8:00 | MF / FM | SENIOR | 8:00 | ME / EM | SENIOR | 8:00 | WF / FF | SENIOR |
| 8:00 | ME/EM | U-13 | 8:00 | MF / FM | U-13 | 8:00 | WF / FF | VETERAN | 8:00 | MS / SM | SENIOR |
| 8:00 | MF / FM | U-15 | 8:00 | WS / SF | VETERAN | 8:00 | ME / EM | VETERAN | |||
| 11:30 | WS / SF | CADET | |||||||||
| 11:30 | WS / SF | SENIOR | 8:30 | MS / SM | VETERAN | 11:00 | WS / SF | JUNIOR | |||
| 11:30 | MS / SM | U-13 | 12:30 | WE / EF | JUNIOR | ||||||
| 12:00 | WE / EF | VETERAN | 12:30 | WF / FF | U-15 | 12:30 | WF / FF | U-13 | |||
| 13:00 | ME / EM | JUNIOR | 12:00 | WF / FF | CADET | ||||||
| 13:00 | WE / EF | U-13 | 13:00 | ME / EM | U-15 | ||||||
| 14:30 | WS / SF | U-13 | 13:00 | WE / EF | U-15 | ||||||
| 14:30 | MS / SM | CADET | 14:30 | MS / SM | U-15 | 14:00 | WS / SF | U-15 | |||
| 14:00 | MS / SM | JUNIOR | 14:30 | MF / FM | VETERAN | 14:00 | MF / FM | CADET | |||
COMPETITION FORMAT
All events (except senior and veteran): poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination.
- For senior events with a minimum of 75 entries, there will be poules with 20-30% eliminated, followed by direct elimination and super poules for the top 16, followed by direct elimination for the top 12.
- For veteran events, there will be separate age group tableaux.
- For veteran events with 5 or fewer entries, the men’s and women’s events will be combined including the tableaux.
PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTRY OF A COMPETITOR IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT
Athletes may not take part in two (2) or more events in the same day unless their participation in the initial event has concluded prior to close registration/confirmation of any subsequent event. Athletes entering multiple events on the same day do so at their own risk; no refunds shall be provided.
ENTRY CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of entry due to a medical condition: Full refund of EVENT fees, provided the CFF organizers are notified at least 24 hours prior to the event and a doctor’s certificate is submitted.
CLOTHING STANDARDS FOR CFF HOSTED COMPETITIONS
The event clothing standards can be found here: CFF Domestic Competition Equipment Standards
WAIVERS
By registering for this CFF event, I consent to the following conditions:
- I consent to the assigned event medical staff attending, diagnosing and treating an injury that occurs on the piste during competition. I agree that this information will be recorded and tracked for my events. I agree that if the assigned medical staff determine that I cannot continue to compete, I will be withdrawn from the event
- I verify that I meet the age (upper and lower year of birth) and other event criteria for all the events I have entered. I acknowledge that I will be withdrawn from events that I am ineligible to compete in.
IMPORTANT
- Only athletes, officials, coaches meeting the above requirements, and designated volunteers will be allowed to access inside the competition area.
- All coaches must be registered coaches with the CFF, have completed safe sport training, successfully completed the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions evaluation, and provide a valid background check.
2026 Nationals Armoury Workshop
There will be an armoury workshop at May Nationals in Québec. Space is limited.
Register here.
2026-2027 Canada Cup #1 & Senior National Championships - Montréal, QC
2026-2027 Canada Cup #1 & Senior National Championships
Events
U15/Y14, cadet, junior & senior
Dates
September 25-27, 2026
COMPETITION VENUE
Salle Omnisport – Complexe sportif Claude Robillard
1000 avenue Émile-Journault, Montréal, QC


