• 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.

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The Penrith Academy of Fenicng invites all affiliated fencers to  their annual Three Weapon Team Competition, to be held on Sunday 23rd July. It is a regional competition requiring a team of three fencers - male or female - one in each weapon, foil, epee and sabre. 

Registration is from 8.45am and the entry fee is $35 per team. Canteen will be available on day.

If you have any questions or if you can advise PAF in advance of your interest in attending, please let them know by return email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Thanks to Maison Escrime Fencing club in Spence for hosting a fun social team comp on the last Wendesday of school term. the mixed teams (Foil and Epee) brought together fencers from all levels from National champions to beginners. 

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The 2017 ACTFA Schools tournament was held at Mackillop College, Wanniassa, on Sunday 25 July.  Congratulations to all the participants, and thankyou to the volunteers on the day.   Results from the day are below:

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Ever wanted to lean the noble sport of fencing, the Lancaster Fencing Club is offering beginner classes starting on Wednesday, 9 August from 7pm.  These classes are suitable for ages 13 years and up.  Come along to Lancaster hall, Wesley Uniting Church, on the corner of National Circuit and Fitzroy Street, Forrest.  Details are in the document below. 
 
For more information contact Garry Webster on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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ACTFA will be hosting the 2017 ACT Schools Fencing tournament at St Mary Mackillop College Wanniassa on Sunday 25 June. Details of the format, equipment requirements, cost, and timetable can be found in the attached information flyer.  For further details email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ACT Fencing is seeking nominations from fencers and members of the community to fill a vacant position of ordinary committee member on the ACTFA committee. The ACTFA committee meets approximately once a month (usually in Tuggeranong) to discuss current issues and proposals, as well as conduction some business via committee emails. ACTFA welcomes nominations from anyone that wishes to add their viewpoint to discussions. ACT Fencing thanks the outgoing committee member Letitia Abela for her years of invaluable contribution to the sport at club and state level.

Nominations are requested before the next committee meeting on Friday June 23 via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Congratulations to ACTFA fencer and State Secretary, Garry Webster, who was elected by the state delegates as a national director on the Board of the Australian Fencing Federation last weekend in Melbourne. Garry joins Jeremy Shelley as the second member of the national board. ACTFA thanks both Garry and Jeremy for their ongoing contributions to supporting and developing our sport at club, state and national level. Board members (back row L-R) V. Elias, J. Shelley (ACT), F. Walsh, C. Nonis. (front row L-R) A. Bensted, E. Halls (President), G. Webster (ACT). 

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ACTFA is calling for nominations from interested members of the fencing community to fill the position of State Coaching Director, which will become vacant from July onwards. This role is mainly administrative and involves assisting coach to complete their coaching accreditation and liaising with the national coaching director on behalf of the coaches. To find out more email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The state coaching director is entitled to a small honorarium from the AFF. This is an important role for fencing in the ACT - without it there can be no coaching long-term, so please consider applying.

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The 2017 Australian Fencing Federation AGM will take place in Melbourne on Saturday 20 May. ACT Fencing is proud to endorse the nomination of Garry Webster for a position as Director on the AFF Executive at this meeting.  Garry is the current ACTFA secretary and is a past-president of our Association.  The ACTFA wishes Garry all the best in Melbourne. 

  1. Cancellation of U11 Sabre, U15 Epee U15 Sabre, and U17 Epee
  2. 2018 Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships, Canberra
  3. CAP Expo
  4. 2017 State Open and Novice Championships (Canberra Day tournament)
  5. Presentation Day - 2016 Champions
  6. ACTFA U17, U15, U13 and U11 Championships
  7. Can I hold your drink bottle?
  8. 2017 ACT State Open and Novice Fencing Championships
  9. Presentation Day
  10. 2017 ACT Fencing AGM