• 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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WADA has released a list of prohibited substances for 2018. Fencers should read the attachment below:

https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/the-prohibited-list

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The 2017 State Championships in U20 and 23 categories  plus Veteran sabre Championships will be held at the ANU Sports Hall on Sunday October 8 and is open to all affiliated fencers.

Please read the attached flier for details of costs, equipment requirements and timetable. 

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Download this file (U20 and U23 and Vet Sabre Champs.pdf)U20 and U23 and Vet Sabre Champs.pdf[ ]522 kB

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ACTFA fencers are invited to to compete in the 2017 Riverina Championships, Wagga, on 23-24 September.  Please see the attached flier (below) for details of times, venue, payment options (including early bird discount)

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The ANU Fencing Club hosted their 2017 Annual Tournament and Intervarsity Challenge at the ANU venue on 19-20 August.  All weapons were represented for both Novice and Open categories.  Congratulations to all the medallists and participants. Thankyou to all the organisers and volunteers. 

 

 

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Download this file (ANU annual.pdf)ANU annual.pdf[ ]477 kB

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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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Download this file (Lancaster Beginner Level Fencing Course - Term 3.pdf)Lancaster Beginner Level Fencing Course - Term 3.pdf[ ]272 kB

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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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  1. Call for nominations - ACTFA committee
  2. AFF AGM and election of National Directors
  3. State Coaching Director
  4. Australian Fencing Federation AGM
  5. Cancellation of U11 Sabre, U15 Epee U15 Sabre, and U17 Epee
  6. 2018 Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships, Canberra
  7. CAP Expo
  8. 2017 State Open and Novice Championships (Canberra Day tournament)
  9. Presentation Day - 2016 Champions
  10. ACTFA U17, U15, U13 and U11 Championships