• 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 Sabre Championships will be hosted by Engarde at Mackillop Fencing Club on Monday 14 November at 6:45pm.  Mackillop College Gym MacKinnon St Wanniassa (Padua Campus).

Depending on numbers the event will be run as a mixed gender/mixed age event with medals awards in age and gender categories (U15, U17, U20)

Register on the night, cost is $20, however you are entitled to 1 free comp entry per year which may cover your entry fee.  All fencers must be affiliated with ACTFA or their State Association.

If you intend to fence please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we have an indication of numbers.

Fencers must have their own gear. Track suit pants are acceptable.

Timetable

6:45pm Arrive, confirm rego and warm up

7:00pm fencing starts

9:00 event concludes

Any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Fencers

This year the ACTFA Age Foil Championships will be hosted by Engarde at Mackillop Fencing Club on Monday 7 November at 6:45pm.  Mackillop College Gym MacKinnon St Wanniassa (Padua Campus).

Depending on numbers the event will be run as a mixed gender/mixed age event with medals awards in age and gender categories (U15, U17, U20)

Register on the night, cost is $20, however you are entitled to 1 free comp entry per year which may cover your entry fee.  All fencers must be registered with ACTFA or their State Association.

If you intend to fence please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we have an indication of numbers.

Fencers must have their own gear, Conductive bibs not required. Track suit pants are acceptable.

Timetable

6:45pm Arrive, confirm rego and warm up

7:00pm fencing starts

9:00 event concludes

 

 
 
The ACT Age SABRE Championship will be held the following week Monday 14 November 6:45PM also at MacKillop.
 
Any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Level 1 Coaching Course
 
ACTFA will be running a Level 1 coaching course in November.  This course is aimed at club based coaches who are interested in obtaining a formal coaching qualification.  It will equip participants with the ability to run small group lessons as well as give one on one coaching.
 
The course will be a combination of theory and practical sessions - it will be based on foil but if there is enough interest sabre and epee components can follow.
 
In order to qualify as a Level 1 coach participants must successfully complete the course and then complete 36 hours of coaching practice some of which must be under the supervision of an existing Level 1 or above coach.  Advice on this aspect will be provided on the day.
 
There will be a nominal fee for the course.  If payment is an issue please contact Mark on the email address below.
 
Details are:
 
Date: Saturday 12 November 2022
 
Venue: TBC
 
Fees:  $50 for ACTFA Members / $100 for non members
 
Please register asap with Mark Booth at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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 Epee Age Championships.pdf)ACT Epee Age Championships.pdf[ ]590 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
  1. Maison Fencing Club - Beginners Course April 2022
  2. ACTFA Committee 2022
  3. 2022 AGM
  4. ACT State Championships 2022 rescheduled to July 16,17 2022.
  5. ACTFA 2022 AGM
  6. Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
  7. Canberra Fencing League
  8. Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
  9. 2021 ACT State Championship Results
  10. 2021 Canberra Day Tournament (ACTFA State Open, Novice and Veteran Championships)