• 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 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. 

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Due to lack of entries, the ACTFA state U11 Sabre, U15 Sabre, U15 Epee, and U17 Epee have been cancelled on this weekend. Please share this information with your fellow fencers.

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Breaking News – Keep the dates 23 to 28 November 2018 free – ‘the winner is Canberra

Canberra will be front and centre in the Commonwealth Fencing world as we play host to the 2018 Senior and Veterans Commonwealth Fencing Championships.  This is a significant event on the international fencing calendar; the Championships will run from 23 to 28 November 2018 and will be hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Competitions will be held in all three fencing weapons (foil, epee and sabre) for men and women, across both individual and team events.
The joint announcement by Cerri Murphy (ACTFA President), Evelyn Halls (AFF President), and Helen Smith (CFF President), has set us the challenge, as we prepare to host over 800, mainly overseas, visitors to Canberra in a spectacular display of fencing.  Local talent will be on display. Be part of it, sharpen up your training, dust off your volunteer shirt, and bring your friends and family along to watch.
We will be posing regular updates, so keep an eye out for more updates on CFC18.

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ACT Fencing took part in the Connect and Participate expo at the Old Depot Markets on the 25th March - handing out information and presenting fencing demonstrations.. Thanks to everyone who helped at the CAP Expo: Tom, Carl, Thommy, Oliver, Richard, Leisa, Ashley, Bron, Matt, Isaiah, Tim, Ben, Hans, Garry, Neil, Ashy and Susan. These events are important to showcase fencing to the public and make connections with other organisations.

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ACT Fencing hosted the 2017 State Championships on the Canberra Day Long weekend at the Tuggeranong Multi sport centre. Local fencers were joined by competitors from across regional NSW and Sydney. Full results can be found in the Main Menu (right) . Congratulation to all the medal winners and 'welcome' to all the new fencers in the novice category. Thankyou to all the helpers that made the weekend run so smoothly and enjoyable.

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Congratulations to the ACT Fencing Champions in the 2016 Rankings. Full results of the rankings and all the competitions can be found in the Main Menu (right).  The Champions were recognized in the annual Presentation Day at The Canberra University Sports Hub.  Thankyou to everyone that contributed to the success of the event, especially Di, Carl and Cerri.

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ACT Fencing will be hosting the 2017 U17, U15, U13, U11 State Championships at St Mary Mackillop College (Wanniassa campus) on the weekend of 8-9 April. Please read the attached information fliers below very carefully for details on equipment requirements, timetable, entry fees, early bird options and registration instructions. If you can help over the weekend with canteen, set-up, and pack-up please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To register for U17 and U15 competitions:

  https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=24850

To register for U13 and U11 competitions:

 https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=24837

 

Attachments:
Download this file (Tri state flier.pdf)Tri state flier.pdf[ ]208 kB
Download this file (U17 and U15 Championships 2017.pdf)U17 and U15 Championships 2017.pdf[ ]79 kB

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In a bid to help identify and support ACT Fencers at competitions we now have drink bottles. The premise is if you need support at a competition you can ask someone to hold your drink bottle or if you want to offer support you can ask to hold their drink bottle. We have been trialing this at a few events with great success. All competing ACTFA fencers will receive a free drink bottle at the ACT State Championships to encourage this initiative.

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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

 

 

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Download this file (State Opens 2017 Flyer.pdf)State Opens 2017 Flyer.pdf[ ]264 kB
  1. Presentation Day
  2. 2017 ACT Fencing AGM
  3. Fencing for adults 20+
  4. Lancaster Fencing Club news
  5. 2017 membership - registrations
  6. 2016 National Championships - a huge success
  7. THE FENCER - movie at Palace Electric Cinema
  8. 2016 Australian Open and Veteran Fencing Championships at the AIS in December
  9. ACT Veteran (40+) championships
  10. 2016 Age Championships and Veteran Sabre Championships