• The ACT Fencing Association Inc. (ACTFA) is the representative body for the sport of Fencing in the ACT.  We are affiliated with the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) and through the AFF, the Federation Internationale d'Escrime (FIE).

  • ACTFA supports local fencing though providing equipment for clubs to hire, running state competitions, providing local rankings, training and accrediting officials, organising promotional events and media coverage and more.

  • Within the ACT and surrounding areas there are a number of ACTFA affiliated Fencing Clubs providing beginner, intermediate and advanced training and competitions.  Individual fencers are also affiliated with ACTFA, usually through their club membership or they may join ACTFA directly.  ACTFA affiliation permits local fencers to compete nationally and, with additional requirements, internationally through the AFF to the international fencing body, the FIE.

ACT Fencing News

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Fencers

This year the ACTFA Age Championships will be hosted by clubs during their usual club nights.

Maison has agree to a Veterans' event on the 4 October and the U/15, U17 and U20 Junior events on 18 October. So keep these dates free.

A Veteran's event will be held on Tuesday night 4 October, details in attached flier.

7.00pm Tuesday 4 October - ACT Veterans Epee

7.00pm Tuesday 18 October – ACT Epee Age Championships

·         U/15

·         U/17 Cadet

·         U20 Junior

Details on how to register will be released shortly, cost will be $20 per fencer, plus admin fee.

Dates for ACT age Foil and Sabre events will be provided shortly.


Registration will be through onpoint on at https://onpoint.ausfencing.org
Login to onpoint, cick on Events, available and click enter competition at the green button on the right.


Note: The Veteran events are not ACT Vet Championships, that was held at the ACT open, however medals and ranking point will be of offer.

Attachments:
Download this file (ACT Veterans Epee Competition.pdf)ACT Veterans Epee Competition.pdf[ ]586 kB

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Coaches and ACT Fencers
 
ACTFA will be running a coaches seminar where Lucy Joske will be presenting some of her observations from her visits to clubs earlier in the year.
 
All coaches, those interested in coaching and committee members are encouraged to attend.
 
Date:  18th August 2022
 
Time:  7 - 9pm
 
Venue: The Silver Room, Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce
 
Cost: Free
 
Could you please pass this invitation to those who may be interested in attending.
 
Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can confirm numbers.
 
Thanks
 
Mark Booth - ACTFA Coaching Director

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Results for this weekend's ACT State Championships can be found on the FencingTime Live website at

https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=6609

Results are published as they happen during the day.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT the Tuggeranong Archery Centre FROM 6:00pm Friday 15th July FOR SETUP.

Early bird and normal entries for the ACT Championships are now closed. Entries from today will incur a late fee.

Due to insufficient entries the Women's Open Sabre and Women's Veteran Sabre will not proceed

Reminder Jeff Grey will be at TAC on Saturday 16 July for equipment needs, Contact Jeff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The 2022 ACTFA State Open, Novice and Veteran Epee, Foil and Sabre Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday July 16 and 17 at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre (299 Soward Way, Greenway ACT). This event was rescheduled from March.

Please read the attached info flier for dates and times, dress requirements, venue location and how to register.  Please also note the early bird payment option.  ACTFA fencers are eligible for one free Championship entry per year.  All fencers must be registered with their State Association.

ACT Fencers register through the new Onpoint membership system at:

https://onpoint.ausfencing.org/member/competitions/my-competitions/available click on the green button on the right and select "Enter Competition"

Non ACT Fencers 

Register online at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=46409

Fencer lists will be published on ACTFA.org.au (here) as entries are received.

Attachments:
Download this file (ACT State Opens 2022.pdf)ACT State Opens 2022.pdf[ ]233 kB
Download this file (Fencer Lists.pdf)Fencer Lists.pdf[ ]36 kB

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Volunteers Needed - ACT fencing community
 
ACT fencing is hosting The Intermediate School Championships (yr 7,8,9) at the Tuggeranong archery centre June 17, 18 & 19 Friday (setup), Saturday and Sunday. This is a big event for the ACT and need volunteers for setup, event running and pack up. The list of jobs is below, if you can volunteer that would be great. Either email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or turn up on the day.
 
We would like to see at least 3 volunteers from each club in the ACT.
 
Friday 6pm -10pm Equipment control and setup
Saturday 8am and 10am equipment control
Saturday AM and PM DT runner and general volunteers
Sunday 8am and 10am equipment control
Sunday AM and PM DT runner and general volunteers
Sunday 4pm pack up.
 
Junior fencers are welcome to help, you will be taught how to do equipment control and other jobs. Great opportunity to see how a tournament is run.
 
A flier for volunteering is attached.
 
Tuggeranong Archery Centre Address 299 Soward Way, Greenway ACT 2900
Attachments:
Download this file (Fencer Lists.pdf)Fencer Lists.pdf[ ]30 kB
Download this file (Volunteers Needed.pdf)Volunteers Needed.pdf[ ]140 kB

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ACT Fencers aged 10-15. The ACT will be hosting the next round of the 2022 Australian Youth Circuit (AYC2) in Canberra on 7-8 May at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre. Registrations close 23 April 2022, see link below.
 
This is a great opportunity to fence a competition with interstate fencers in your age group.
 
There are equipment requirements so after you register ACTFA will contact you to make sure your have all the equipment you need. Any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Attachments:
Download this file (AYC2 Poster.pdf)AYC2 Poster.pdf[ ]1029 kB

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Maison Fencing Club will be conducting a beginner fencing course;
 
When: Tuesday 26 April 2022 to Tuesday 31 May 2022 (6 weeks)
Where: Weston Creek Community Centre, Parkinson Street Weston (Next to Cooleman Court)
Time: Starting at 7pm to 8pm
Cost: The course cost is $90 per (Plus $55 ACTFA membership)
 
All equipment will be provided
Accredited Coach: Garry Webster
Participants must be 16 years or older
Please register your interest at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Attachments:
Download this file (2022 Maison Fencing Club_ Learn to Fence_April.pdf)2022 Maison Fencing Club_ Learn to Fence_April.pdf[ ]242 kB

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The ACTFA Committee had its first meeting on Sunday 27 March 2022.

Our Office Bearers for 2022 are:

Cerri Murphy - President

Mark Booth - Vice-President

Cath Syme - Secretary

Neil Kinsella - Treasurer

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The 2022 ACTFA AGM will be held over Zoom at 4:00pm Monday 14 March.
 
I would really encourage everyone to attend as 2022 holds the prospect of being a big year compared to the last two. I would also encourage new people to consider joining the committee.
 
The link for the meeting is
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86452730855
 
Meeting ID: 864 5273 0855
 
Everyone welcome to join the meeting, however you need to be financial member of ACTFA to vote at the AGM.
 
Draft Agenda is:
Reports - president, treasurer, secretary
election of committee members 3 poistions open
AFF events to be held in Canberra over 2022
ACTFA events to be held in 2022
Other Business
 
Updates and reminders will be posted here and at actfa.org.au during the week.
 
Neil Kinsella
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  1. ACT State Championships 2022 rescheduled to July 16,17 2022.
  2. ACTFA 2022 AGM
  3. Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
  4. Canberra Fencing League
  5. Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
  6. 2021 ACT State Championship Results
  7. 2021 Canberra Day Tournament (ACTFA State Open, Novice and Veteran Championships)
  8. Masters - Beginners Course - March 2021
  9. ACTFA 2021 AGM
  10. ACT 2020 All Ages Championships