ACT Fencing News
Presentation Day
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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.
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2017 ACT Fencing AGM
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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
 ACTFA AGM Minutes 27 Febuary 2016.pdf | [ ] | 80 kB |
Fencing for adults 20+
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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
Lancaster Fencing Club news
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| 2017 Fencing Program Registration Form.pdf | [ ] | 311 kB |
| 2017 Lancaster Schedule and Fees.pdf | [ ] | 317 kB |
| Beginner Level Fencing Course.pdf | [ ] | 271 kB |
2017 membership - registrations
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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.
2016 National Championships - a huge success
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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!
THE FENCER - movie at Palace Electric Cinema
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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
2016 Australian Open and Veteran Fencing Championships at the AIS in December
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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
ACT Veteran (40+) championships
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The ACTFA Veteran (40+) Foil championships will take place at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre on Friday at 7pm. Entries are still being accepted via the online registration facility and can be done at the venue, but please note: no cash will be accepted at the venue. See the attachment for the registration link.
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