• 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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For the 2019 ACT State Championships the following changes have been made to events:

Unchanged:

  • Open Womens Epee
  • Open Mens Epee
  • Open Mens Sabre
  • Open Mens Foil

Changed:

  • JG U17 Womens Foil and JG U17 Mens Foil will be combined into a mixed competition with registration closing at 11:15am Saturday.
  • Open Womens Sabre will be combined into the Open Mens Sabre for a mixed competition with registration closing at 2:00pm Saturday.
  • Open Womens Foil has low numbers and may be combined with Open Mens Foil.  Registration times are unchanged.

Notices:

  • JG U17 Mens Epee has low numbers but at this time will still be run.  Registration time unchanged.
  • JG U17 Mens Sabre has very low numbers but at this time will still be run.  Registration time unchanged.

Canceled:

  • JG U17 Womens Epee has been cancelled due to no registrations.  Late registrations will be combined into the Mens event.
  • JG U17 Womens Sabre has been cancelled due to no registrations.  Late registrations will be combined into the Mens event.

 

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The 2019 ACTFA State Open and U17 Epee, Foil and Sabre Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 9 and 10 at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre.  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 (State Opens 2019 Flyer.pdf)State Opens 2019 Flyer.pdf[ ]391 kB

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The ACTFA AGM will be held on 9th February 2019 at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre

137 Reed Street Greenway at 1pm. 

Attached is the meeting agenda and reports for the meeting.

The AGM will be followed by the presentation of awards for 2018. 

Flyers for both events are attached..

Attachments:
Download this file (ACTFA 2019 AGM flier.pdf)ACTFA 2019 AGM flier.pdf[ ]131 kB
Download this file (ACTFA AGM Agenda 09Febuary2019.pdf)ACTFA AGM Agenda 09Febuary2019.pdf[ ]113 kB
Download this file (ACTFA AGM Minutes 10 Febuary 2018.pdf)ACTFA AGM Minutes 10 Febuary 2018.pdf[ ]209 kB
Download this file (ACTFA Presentations for 2018.pdf)ACTFA Presentations for 2018.pdf[ ]1865 kB
Download this file (ACTFA President Report 2017.pdf)ACTFA President Report 2017.pdf[ ]136 kB
Download this file (Appendix to Presidents report 2017.pdf)Appendix to Presidents report 2017.pdf[ ]119 kB
Download this file (constitution changes.pdf)constitution changes.pdf[ ]119 kB

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The final ACT Fencing rankings list for the 2018 fencing year is now available.

 

 

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The ACTFA 2018 Veteran Sabre Championships took place at Masters Fencing Club last Friday. congratulations to Cameron Smith on his Gold Medal, and to all the medallists. Well done to all the participants and thanks to Carl again for his DT work over the last 3 Fridays. It's been a smooth and enjoyable series.

Attachments:
Download this file (group.jpg)group.jpg[ ]71 kB

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The 2018 School Championship that was scheduled to be held Saturday Oct 19 has been cancelled.

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ACT Fencing is hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Fencing Championships (Open and Veterans) Hundreds of fencers and teams from over 12 Commonwealth nations will come to Canberra for the event, which will be the biggest in ACT Fencing history. To make the event a success  we are calling on local fencers to  take part as volunteers. Please read the attached  volunteer form.  If you can offer an hour or more of your time please fill out the form - either online via the link in the pdf version on the ACTFA.inc website news item, or print out the form and return it to an ACTFA committee member, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please share this information will your fellow club fencers. 

Attachments:
Download this file (CFC18 - Volunteer Form.v3.pdf)CFC18 - Volunteer Form.v3.pdf[ ]806 kB

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ACTFA.inc will host a level 1 coaching course that the ANU on  the weekend of 27 &28 October at the new Sports Hall at the ANU. Please read the attached flier for more details, including timetable,  registration options and cost.  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 (Level 1 Coach course flyer.pdf)Level 1 Coach course flyer.pdf[ ]156 kB

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 ANU Fencing Club is hosting a Performance Improvement Day in the lead up to the 2018 Nationals  and Commonwealth Fencing Championships on Sunday 28th October in the new Sports Hall.  Please read the attached flier below for more information. 

Attachments:
Download this file (4th Training Day 2018 flyer (1).pdf)4th Training Day 2018 flyer (1).pdf[ ]228 kB
  1. 2018 ACT school competition
  2. 2018 State Novice Foil and Epee Championships
  3. 2018 Veteran Championships
  4. Cancellation of the Novice Sabre Championships this weekend
  5. 2018 Riverina Championships
  6. ACTFA.inc Novice Championships
  7. Training Day
  8. Level 1 Coaching Course on 25 August
  9. Bill Gal Tournament in Penrith
  10. CFC18 Donations