ACT Fencing Association Inc

In October 2009 Susan Lemar and Garry Webster, representing ACTFA met with Mary Porter AM MLA (Labour member for Ginninderra) to talk about the sport of fencing in the ACT. A wide range of topics were discussed, in particular  the constrain that a lack of venues has on the growth of our sport. Mary is not stranger to Fencing, she generously gave her time and attended an ACT Tournament a few years back. As a follow-on from these discussions, we have exciting developments in 2010 and beyond. ACTFA continues to progress the proposal for a permanent facility as part of the Lyneham Sports Centre redevelopment. Plus was have been asked to contribute to discussions with the ACT Sports and Recreations, along with other sports, to develop a policy to enable access for Sports to School Facilities. As you can see the issue of venues is getting wide attention.

The ANU Fencing Club will host the first ANU fencing competition for 2010 on Sunday 21 February at 10.00am in the New Sports Hall.  This Epee comp will be worth points in the ACT Ranking system. Non-ANU fencers need to be affiliated to ACTFA to participate, but all skill-levels are welcome.

Swordplay Fencing will hold it's first training session for 2010 on Thursday, February 18 at the Canberra College Gym, Woden from 8pm - 10pm.  The club will move to the Woden Basketball courts on Thursday March 18, where fencing will begin at 7pm.    You must be a member of ACTFA to fence at Swordplay.  To become a member, please fill in the Online Membership Form in the Main Menu.  You will also need to fill in a Club membership form (see below) and pay your membership fees on  your first training day.  The first Beginner course will begin on March 18 in the Basketball courts venue, a flier for the course will be posted shortly. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.

the AFF is seeking feedback on the proposed High Performance Plan.  Please read the attached document and direct yoru feedback to the ACTFA Committee by 20 Feb. by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Engarde fencers are invited to start training again on February 8 at the Isabella Campus.  Get there a little before 7 to fill out membership forms etc. The form can be downloaded from the Club link in the Main Menu to the left.Please bring a drink bottle.

Week 4 of the final Beginner Course from last year will also start on Feb 8.  The next  Beginner course will start Monday March15.

CDDC  Fencing Classes start Saturday 6^th Feb 2010 term 1 finishes 10^th April 2010.

The age group in the classes ranges from about 9 years of age to adults.

Fencing Equipment is provided. 

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Juniors Fencers, 2:45pm to 3:45pm Seniors, Saturdays.  For more information, ring

0402 298 711  or contact CDDC via the Main Menu  (see ACT Fencing Clubs)

ACT Fencing is pleased to announce the 2010 Canberra Tournament will be held at the Southern Cross Stadium, Tuggeranong on Saturday March 6  and Sunday March 7. This year all 3 weapons (Foil/Epee/Sabre) will be on the program for the first time.

To register for a competition, please fill out the Online Nomination Form in the Main Menu to the left, or you can do it in person on the day of the competition. (Full entry of $30 will be payable on teh day).

For details of the tournament please read the attached Flier/Info sheet at the end of this  news item. Please note the 'early-bird payment option' (ends 28 February). All levels of fencing are welcome to take part. You must be a member of ACTFA (or your State Association) to enter a competition.

There will be gift vouchers, courtesy of JEFF GREY FENCING for first and second placings in the Novice Foil competitions. JG Fencing will also have a stall at the tournament so this is a good opportunity for fencers to come and purchase or look at fencing equipment.  Contact Jeff on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to order gear.

The Australian Fencing Federation in conjunction with Fencing Victoria would like to announce the  D.H. McKenzie Tournament for 2010 will be held from the 16th - 18th April 2010.  The venue for  the tournament is the  new Victorian State Fencing Centre.

Details of event dates and times, venue directions, and accommodation details can be found  in the attached flyer below.  You must be affiliated to the Australian Fencing Federation through ACTFA to be eligible to participate. Please see the AFF website for equipment requirements for AFF tournaments

With this being the first National event to be hosted in the new Victorian State Fencing Centre, it promises to be a big event.