• 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 2017 ACT State Open and Novice Fencing Championships will be held at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre on March 11-12 (Canberra Day long weekend). Please read the attached flier for details on time-table, equipment requirements, location, and registration. Please note the 'early-bird' payment option (details on the flier).  Conductive bibs have been introduced as a requirement at Open Foil for the first time this year.  Jeff Grey at JG Fencing is the sponsor of the Novice Championships  again this year- please visit the website: http://www.jgfencesport.com/

Open registration: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=24283

Novice Registration: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=24282

 

To see who has already registered:

Open Events: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/ParticipantList.aspx?E=24283

Novice Events: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/ParticipantList.aspx?E=24282

 

 

Attachments:
Download this file (State Opens 2017 Flyer.pdf)State Opens 2017 Flyer.pdf[ ]264 kB

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The ACT Fencing Presentation Day took place at the University of Canberra Sports Hub on Saturday 18th Feb The 2016 ACTFA champions across all categories were presented and recognized.  Congratulations to all our champions, For full results, please visit the 'Rankings' link in the Main Menu. Thanks to the Makin family for the fun, fantastic event.

Attachments:
Download this file (Pres_flyer.jpg)Pres_flyer.jpg[ ]194 kB

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The ACT Fencing Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 18 February 2017, starting at 2pm, at the UCAN, University of Canberra, Building 29, Sports Commons, University Drive North, Bruce, 2617.

Please send any items of General Business to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 4 February 2017.

The proposed Agenda for the AGM is:

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Minutes of the previous AGM and confirmation thereof
3. Questions and business arising from the minutes
4. Correspondence
5. Annual Report from the President
6. Auditors Report
7. Financial Report from the Treasurer
8. Reports from other Executive Committee members, as required
9. Election of Officers
·         President
·         Treasurer
·         Secretary
·         Vice President
·         General Members
10. General Business

 

Attachments:
Download this file (ACTFA AGM Minutes 27 Febuary 2016.pdf)ACTFA AGM Minutes 27 Febuary 2016.pdf[ ]80 kB

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The Masters Fencing Club in Tuggeranong has a new website: http://www.mastersfencing.club/

The club will be offering lessons and beginner courses beginning in February. A flier with details will be added shortly or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Anyone 20+  is welcome to come along - no experience necessary and basic fitness (or a desire to get to basic fitness) is all that is required

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The Lancaster Fencing Club is starting up again in 2017.  The first night back will be on Wednesday, 15 February 2017.   
 
The term dates for 2017 are:
·         Term 1:   February 15 – April 5 (8 weeks)
·         Term 2:   April 26 – June 28 (10 weeks)
·         Term 3:   July 19 – September 20 (10 weeks)
·         Term 4:   October 11 – November 8 (5 weeks)
 
Club sessions run every Wednesday from 7pm to 9 pm at the Lancaster Hall, Wesley Uniting Church Complex, Corner National Circuit and Fitzroy Street, Forrest.  Training in all weapons (foil, epee and sabre).
 
Administration:  2017 Enrolments start from 6.30pm on Feb 15th.  You need to complete:
·         Fencing Program Registration form  (attached)
·         ACTFA Affiliation is only available online: (see link in Main Menu)
 
Full club details are in the attached document: 2017 Lancaster Schedule and Fees.
 
Lancaster Club is also running a Beginner Level Fencing Course from March 1 to March 29, details can be found in the attached Beginner Level Fencing Course document.
 
For any further inquiries please contact the Program Manager on 0418 464 401 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

 

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Download this file (2017 Fencing Program Registration Form.pdf)2017 Fencing Program Registration Form.pdf[ ]311 kB
Download this file (2017 Lancaster Schedule and Fees.pdf)2017 Lancaster Schedule and Fees.pdf[ ]317 kB
Download this file (Beginner Level Fencing Course.pdf)Beginner Level Fencing Course.pdf[ ]271 kB

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2017 memberships are now available via the link in the Main Menu (right).  Payment is by credit card or Paypal only.  Full Memberships are valid until Dec 31 and Beginner memberships are valid for 3 months or until Dec31.

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ACT Fencing extends a huge vote of thanks and congratulations to everyone that contributed to the 2016 Australian Open and Veteran Fencing Championships - hosted by ACTFA and the AFF at the AIS main Arena last week.  This was the largest tournament hosted to date by ACT Fencing with over 400 individual entries followed by 68 teams. Nine nations took part. The 2016 tournament witnessed the introduction of video refereeing, live streaming and video replay. A special Thankyou to our wonderful volunteers for their effort and good humour. Well done to everyone!

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THE FENCER 

 

Opens 24 November at Palace Electric cinema, Canberra

A 2016 Golden Globe nominee and shortlisted for the Academy Awards, THE FENCER is a moving true story of fencing master Endel Nelis, who risked his life in post WWII Europe to give a group of children something to believe in.  The movie is set in post-WWII Europe,  and  is based on the true story of Endel Nelis who established a fencing school in Estonia. the trailer for the film and a full synopsis can be found on Palace Cinema's website: http://www.palacefilms.com.au/thefencer

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ACT Fencing and the AFF will be hosting the 2016 Australian Open and Veteran Fencing Championships at the AIS December 9-13. The best fencers from across Australia and from overseas will be competing in 24 competitions over the 5 days. Please read the time table below:

Day 0 – Thursday – 8th Dec
     Equipment Control will be open 16:30 – 18:30.           

Day 1 – Friday – 9th Dec
     Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.           
09:00    Australian Open Men’s Sabre
10.00    Australian Open Women’s Epee
             Australian Open Women’s Epee Teams to immediately follow Individual Event
13:00    Australian Veteran Sabre
             Australian Veteran Sabre Teams to immediately follow Individual Event
    
Day 2 –   Saturday – 10th Dec
     Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00    Australian Open Men’s Epee > 32
11:00    Australian Women’s Sabre
             Australian Open Women’s Sabre Teams to immediately follow individual event.
13:00    Australian Veteran Epee
14:00    Australian Open Men’s Sabre Teams.
        
Day 3 –  Sunday – 11th Dec
     Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00    Australian Open Men’s Epee <32
    32 – 09:00 – 09:40             Semis – 11:20 – 12:00
    16 – 09:50 – 10:30              Final – 12:10 – 12:30
    Qtrs – 10:40 – 11:00            Medallist Presentation
    Presentation of Finalists
    & 5-8 Medallists
09:40    Australian Open Women’s Foil
             Australian Open Women’s Foil Teams > 8 immediately to follow individual event
13:00    Australian Veteran Epee Teams
    
Day 4 –  Monday – 12th Dec
     Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00    Australian Men’s Foil
             Australian Open Men’s Foil Teams > 8 immediately to follow individual event
11:00    Australian Open Women’s Foil Teams < 8
13:00    Australian Open Men’s Epee Teams

Day 5 –  Tuesday – 13th Dec
     Equipment Control will open one hour before each event.
09:00    Australian Veteran Foil
             Australian Veteran Foil Teams to immediately follow individual events
13:30    Australian Open Men’s Foil Teams < 8

 

  1. ACT Veteran (40+) championships
  2. 2016 Age Championships and Veteran Sabre Championships
  3. 2016 ACT Veteran Epee Championships
  4. Volunteer Form for 2016 National Championships
  5. Southern Highlands Cup in October
  6. Important ACTFA Special General Meeting (SGM)
  7. Wagga Tournament this weekend
  8. 2016 Veteran Epee and Foil Championships
  9. ANU 2016 Annual Tournament next weekend
  10. Refereeing (Officiating) process for 2016