• 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 2018 Veteran Championships will be held at Masters Fencing Club at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre over three Friday nights in October.  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. 

Attachments:
Download this file (2018 Veteran Foil Epee Sabre flyer.pdf)2018 Veteran Foil Epee Sabre flyer.pdf[ ]730 kB

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Due to insufficient numbers, the 2018 Novice Sabre Championships have been cancelled.   The Novice Foil and Novice Epee championships are still going ahead as mixed events (men and women compete in the same comp). 

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When:             29th and 30th September 2018

Where:            The Riverina Anglican College, Farrer Rd Wagga Wagga                                                       

Registrations close 15min before posted start times

Start Times:       Saturday:                                                     Sunday:
                              9:15am:    Open Foil                                     9.00am:  Novice Sabre
                              11.00am:  Novice Epee                                10.30am: U/14 Foil
                              12:30pm:  U/12 Foil                                     12.30am: Open Epee
                              13:30pm:  Open Sabre                                 13.30pm: Novice Foil

Cost:                Entry Fee $25 for the first event ($15 for each other event). Pre-registration will receive a $5 discount on each event. Pre-registration closes 21st September.

Entrants must be registered with  their State Association.                     

There will be some equipment available for hire (let us know in plenty of time) Tracksuit pants may be worn in novice events. Electric bib for foil is not required.

Contact :         Julian on 0409 227 955 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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The 2018 ACTFA.inc Novice Championships will be held at Mackillop College (Wanniassa) on Sunday 23 September. Please read the attached information flier for details on location, timetable, entry fees and how to register.  An explanation of what is  "novice" can be found on the ACTFA.inc ranking documents. 

Update! The sabre competition has been cancelled.  The foil and epee championships are still going ahead, and entries are still be accepted for foil and epee.

Attachments:
Download this file (2018 Novice Championships.pdf)2018 Novice Championships.pdf[ ]513 kB

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ACTA.inc is hosting another Performance Improvement Day on Saturday September 1 at Mackillop College Wanniassa.  The training day will be led by NSW Coach Simon Capon.  Please read the attached flier for information including registration details, venue and times.  Coaches please note: attendence  at this course attracts  coaching reaccreditation points. please note the new start time of 9.30am

Attachments:
Download this file (3nd Training Day 2018 flyer.pdf)3nd Training Day 2018 flyer.pdf[ ]156 kB

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Registration is now open for  the level 1 coaching course to be held on Saturday 25 August.  Please read the attached flier for details on payment and content.  If you have further questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Attachments:
Download this file (Draft Coach course flyer.pdf)Draft Coach course flyer.pdf[ ]141 kB

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The Penrith Academy of Fencing invites all affiliated fencers to register and compete in the annual Bill Gal Tournament this coming weekend 7th and 8th July. Please read the attached info flier below for  information on the tournament.

Attachments:
Download this file (penrith tournament.pdf)penrith tournament.pdf[ ]124 kB

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CFC18 is coming to Canberra, in November and we want to make it the best Commonwealth Fencing Championships ever.  That means making sure our overseas and interstate visitors experience the best Canberra has to offer. 

Your donation can help. 

If you would like to make a donation, click here, these donations are tax deductible under Australian law.

 

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Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be no performance improvement day before AFC2, but plans are in progress to hold one before AFC3. Please check this website or the ACTFA Inc. Facebook page  for further updates.

  1. 2018 ACTFA Inc. U13 and U11 Championships - postponed
  2. 2018 AFF High Performance Winter Camp
  3. 2018 Volunteering Awards - please vote.
  4. U13 and U11 Tournament
  5. 2018 AFF Senior and Intermediate School Championships
  6. 2018 AFF Senior and Intermediate School Chamionships
  7. Canberra Fencing League
  8. 2018 U13 and u11 Foil Epee and Sabre Championships
  9. Level 0 coaching course
  10. Performance Improvement Day