• 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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the 2015 Final rankings across all categories can now be found in the Main Menu (right). congratulations to all the Champions and to all that participated this year. The Champions and Runners-up will be awarded trophies at presentation Day in February. 

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Engarde Fencing Club hosted a Summer fencing camp at the Wanniassa venue (Mackillop College hall) on Fri-Sat 15th 16th January.  The camp was lead by head Coach Thompson Quan Wing, and assistant coaches Shaun Thomson and Tom Makin. As part of the camp,  a beginner course was included for the 'fencing parents' to give them a taste of the sport - hopefully they will continue during the year. Fencers from other local clubs: Lancaster, ANU, CDDC and CFS joined Engarde fencers in the camp.

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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.

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Some of ACT fencing's best 'mini' fencers - U13s and U11s - the ACT MOZZIES - are heading to Sydney this weekend to fence in the Friendship Cup and Koala Mini Challenge. Accompanied by their tireless coaches, Tommy, Hans and Gordon, they will be fencing in all three weapons at what promises to be an international event with many participating fencers from overseas. Representing the ACT in all three weapons,  ACT Fencing can be very proud of the Mozzies and we wish them all the best on the weekend.
 

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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.

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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.

 

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Download this file (32682-2015-07-03-lettre-urgente-5-15-3l.pdf)32682-2015-07-03-lettre-urgente-5-15-3l.pdf[ ]194 kB

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  1. National and Oceania Championships in Canberra
  2. Inaugural ACT Schools Tournament 2015
  3. 2015 ACT Fencing Age-Championship
  4. Fencing Mob 2015
  5. Fencing Mob 2015
  6. Club Annual tournaments 2015
  7. Fencing tournament in Wagga in September
  8. Foil Masterclass series
  9. Club Annual Tournaments coming up
  10. 2015 Australian Cadet and U15 National Championships