ACT Fencing News
2020 Canberra Day Tournament (ACTFA State Open and Novice Championships)
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The 2020 ACTFA State Open and Novice Epee, Foil and Sabre Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8 at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre (299 Soward Way, Greenway ACT). 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.
Register online at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=37485
Fencer lists will be published on ACTFA.org.au as entries are received.
Committee Vacancies
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There are three positions vacant on the ACTFA committee. Being a member of an association board/committee looks good on your CV. You will gain experience in leadership, teamwork, policy design, making decisions, and other skills depending on the role.
Do you have skills, knowledge or ideas that could help develop the sport?
Are you interested in being part of the decision-making group that shapes the direction of fencing in the ACT?
Do you know someone who you think would be great on the committee?
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
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The modern sport of Fencing offers something a little different. It is a sport that will challenge you in many ways, why not try something new for 2020. It is suitable for people of all ages, and is totally safe and fun.
Come along and give it a go.
Our 2020 Beginner course is starting on Wednesday, 26 February
You must be over 18
Your Coach will be Garry Webster
Starting at 7pm to 8pm
At the Kaleen Primary School gymnasium
19 Ashburton Circuit, Kaleen ACT 2617
The cost is $90 per person for the 6 week course, all equipment will be provided
Please register your interest at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Details are also in attached flyer.
ACTFA 2020 AGM and 2019 Presenations
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The ACTFA AGM will be held on Saturday 8th February 2019 at the Tuggeranong Community Centre
245 Cowlishaw Street Greenway at 1pm.
Attached is the meeting agenda and reports for the meeting.
The AGM will be followed at 2:00 pm by the presentation of awards for 2019.
Flyers for both events are attached.
We are looking for photos from the 2019 so if you have some good shots email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2019 ACT Veteran Championships
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The 2019 ACT Veteran Championships will be held at Masters Fencing Club at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre over three Friday nights in November. 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.
U15 Foil Championships
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The ACT U15 Foil Championships were held at Engarde on Monday night. 11 fencers competed, a great turnout. Congratulations to our medalists:
Mens
Gold - Louis Bick
Silver - Liam Jandi
Bronze - Rohan Wilson
Womens
Gold - Isabella Mun
Silver - Sophie Webb
Bronze - Ash West
Big thank you to referees Gary, Shaun and Gordon. Carl for DT and parents and club members who helped during the event.
U15 Epee is scheduled for Monday 26 August register now. https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35313
U15 Sabre Championships
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The ACTFA U15 Sabre Championships were held at Engarde on Monday night. Congratulations to Ben Crowley (Gold), Alex McKay (Silver) and and Jaden Gibbon(Bronze) on your medals.
The U15 State Foil Championships will be held at Engarde on Monday 19th August.
The U15 State Epee Championships has been moved to Monday 26th August due to the Mackillop Hall being used for school musical.
Enter the Foil and Epee at register now. https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35313
Details of the events are in the attached flier.
Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
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‘Learn to Fence’
Maison Escrime Fencing Club is welcoming beginners.
Registration is now open for the Term 3 Beginner course starting on Wednesday, 7 August 2019 to
11 September June 2019.
You can register your interest at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Details are also in attached flyer.
ACT U20 State Championships 21 July 2019 ANU Sports Hall
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This Sunday 21 July, the ANU will be hosting the ACT U20 Championships, the events will be epee at 8:30, foil at 10:30 and sabre at 12:30. Registration for each event will close 15 minutes beforehand. Details including registration are at the link below.