ACT Fencing News
2015 Australian and Oceania Championship at the AIS
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ACT Fencing hosted the National Open and Veteran Championships and the Oceania Championships last week. Hundreds of fencers from across Australia and the Oceania Fencing zone competed in over 30 individual and team competitions. Congratulations to the ACT medalists and fencers that competed and a huge thankyou to the many ACT and interstate volunteers and referees that took part.
ACT MOZZIES - BIG WEEKEND AHEAD!
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First ACTFA Schools tournament
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ACT Fencing hosted the first-ever Schools Tournament at Lyneham High School on Sunday October 18. It was good to see so many school-age fencers participating across all 3 weapons. Thankyou to ACTFA President, Cerri Murphy for organising the event, and to all the people that helped on the day. Congratulations to Mackillop College in Tuggeranong who finished the day with the most points.
Important news on Leon Paul Epee blades
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The ACT Fencing Association has followed the lead of the AFF and banned the use of Leon Paul FIE Epee Blades (as described in the July 3 FIE Letter, below) at State tournaments, effective immediately (as this is a safety issue). The blades are already banned at FIE and AFF events. Fencers will note that Leon Paul has removed its FIE Epee blades from its online catalogue. The ban does not extend to epee blades which are manufactured by BF but sold by Leon Paul. Other blades sold by Leon Paul are not affected.
 32682-2015-07-03-lettre-urgente-5-15-3l.pdf | [ ] | 194 kB |
National Summer training Camp at the AIS
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Each year, the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) holds a number of camps in Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport, covering all three weapons. The next camp is being held from 17-21 December, and provides the opportunity for ACT fencers to train and develop alongside the best fencers in Australia, including members of the Australian Fencing Team and Australian Fencing Squad.
Six ACT fencers have already been invited to the camp, and ACTFA is seeking nominations from a similar number of experienced fencers who are willing to work hard for four days to take full advantage of this excellent opportunity. The ideal participant would be at least 14 years old, and already have some experience in fencing at the State or National level – however we are willing to consider anyone who is genuinely interested. While participation at the camp usually costs over $300, ACTFA is able to provide a number of subsidised places in exchange for the equipment that we provide to the camp. The final cost per ACTFA fencer will depend on the number of fencers attending and the equipment provided, but is likely to be between $100-$150 (this excludes any food and accommodation/travel costs, which will be borne by the fencer).
Interested fencers should contact Chris Sadler (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by Friday 23 October. The ACTFA Committee will then consider the list of names, and pass the final list of nominations to the AFF. Please note that nominations will not be automatically accepted by either ACTFA or the AFF, and may depend on the relative experience of nominees and the number of nominations received.
Be part of the Nationals Championships: be a volunteer.
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ACT Fencing hosts the best fencing tournament in the southern hemisphere! Please join the team and become a volunteer - for a morning or afternoon, a whole day or even a few days. You get a t shirt and you get fed. It's easy and enjoyable, and can't work without people giving some time. Please fill out the volunteer form (below) and hand it in at club or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| 2015 National Championships Volunteer Form DRAFT.pdf | [ ] | 75 kB |
2015 Age Championships 10-11 October
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The 2015 ACT Fencing Age Championships (U15, U17, U20, U23 and Veterans) took place on October 10-11 at the Tugerranong Archery Centre (TAC). This is the first time ever that ACT Fencing has hosted this type of weekend. A total of 16 competitions took place. Congratulations to all the medalists and a very special thank you to all the people that made the weekend both a success and an enjoyable weekend.
| Age Groups 2015 Flyer.pdf | [ ] | 229 kB |
National and Oceania Championships in Canberra
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ACT Fencing will host the Oceania and Australian Open Championships, and the Australian Veteran Championships at the AIS Main Arena 27 November - 1 December. Registations will open shortly. Please read the time table below. For ongoing updates please visit the event facebook page:
- # The venue will NOT be open to fencers on Thursday 26th November.
- # DAY 1 – Friday 27th - Due to restrictions on the Venue, the venue will be setup on Friday morning. Access to the floor of the venue will be restricted until midday. Access to the Equipment Check room, Toilets, high seating, and concourse will be open.
Day 1 – Friday – 27th Nov
Equipment Control:
8:00 – 9:30 Open Men’s Sabre Only.
9:30 – 11:00 Open Men’s Sabre and Open Women’s Epee Only
11:00 – Preference to Open Women’s Epee, but open for all.
10:00 Australian and Oceania Open Men’s Sabre
11:30 Australian and Oceania Open Women’s Epee
14:00* Australian Veteran Sabre
Australian Veteran Sabre Teams to immediately follow Individual event.
Day 2 – Saturday – 28th Nov
Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00 Australian and Oceania Open Men’s Epee > 32
11:00 Australian and Oceania Open Women’s Sabre
Oceania Open Women’s Sabre Teams to immediately follow individual event.
Australian Open Women’s Sabre Teams to immediately follow Oceania team event.
12:30 Oceania Open Men’s Sabre Teams
Australian Open Men’s Sabre Teams to immediately follow Oceania team event.
13:30 Oceania Open Women’s Epee Teams
Australian Open Women’s Epee Teams to immediately follow Oceania team event.
Day 3 – Sunday – 29th Nov
Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00 Australian and Oceania Open Men’s Epee <32
| 32 – 09:00 – 09:40 16 – 09:50 – 10:30 Qtrs – 10:40 – 11:00 Presentation of Finalists & 5-8 Medallists |
Semis – 11:20 – 12:00 Final – 12:10 – 12:30 Medallist Presentation |
09:40 Australian and Oceania Open Women’s Foil
Oceania Open Women’s Foil Teams to immediately follow individual event
Australian Open Women’s Foil Teams > 8 immediately to follow Oceania team event
12:00 Australian Veteran Epee
Australian Veteran Epee Teams to immediately follow Individual event.
Day 4 – Monday – 30th Nov
Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00 Australian and Oceania Open Men’s Foil
Oceania Open Men’s Foil Teams to immediately follow individual event
Australian Open Men’s Foil Teams > 8 immediately to follow Oceania team event
11:00 Australian Open Women’s Foil Teams < 8
13:00 Oceania Open Men’s Epee Teams
Australian Open Men’s Epee Teams immediately to follow Oceania team event
Day 5 – Tuesday – 1st Dec
Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00 Australian Veteran Foil
Australian Veteran Foil Teams to immediately follow Individual event.
13:30 Australian Open Men’s Foil Teams < 8
* indicates that the event will start at the time, unless there are fencers on the roll
call that are in the Open event for the same weapon, in which case the event will
start when all entered fencers have finished in the Open.
Inaugural ACT Schools Tournament 2015
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Please find attached details for the upcoming Inaugural ACT Schools Tournament for 2015 which will be held on Sunday 18th October.
Please note these events are individual, for anyone attending school (primary, secondary or college).
| School comp 2015 flyer.pdf | [ ] | 240 kB |