• 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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All ACTFA members are invited to join our next Skype committee meeting on June 8th at 7pm.
Topics currently identified for discussion:

  • resuming activities under the AIS framework
  • the remaining ACT Championships
  • 2020 ACT trophies

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to the Skype group and/or suggest an item to be discussed.

Cerri Murphy

President, ACTFA

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ACT Fencers Convid-19 update.  The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) President held a teleconference with all state presidents last week.  At this teleconference AFF confirmed that all fencing activities, including clubs, competitions and training camps were suspended until further notice.  AFF review the situation in July to assess whether fencing can be restarted later in 2020. 
 
ACTFA supports the AFF position.  The ACTFA committee has decided that fees for 2020 will not be refunded, however will be credited against 2021 fees on a pro-rata basis depending on when fencing resumes in 2020.  The amount of the credit will depend on whether AFF provides ACTFA any fee relief for fixed costs such as insurance.  Where an individual fencer has financial difficulties due to the current crisis a refund will be considered in 2020 on a case by case basis.  Approaches should be made to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance.

The AFF position can be found at https://www.ausfencing.org/calendar-changes-fees-suspended-and-new-online-resources/

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 The 2020 ACTFA State Open and Novice Epee, Foil and Sabre Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8 at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre (299 Soward Way, Greenway ACT).  Please read the attached info flier for dates and times, dress requirements, venue location and how to register.  Please also note the early bird payment option.  ACTFA fencers are eligible for one free Championship entry per year.  All fencers must be registered with their State Association.

Register online at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=37485

Fencer lists will be published on ACTFA.org.au as entries are received.

Attachments:
Download this file (Fencer Lists.pdf)Fencer Lists.pdf[ ]30 kB
Download this file (State Opens 2020.pdf)State Opens 2020.pdf[ ]164 kB

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There are three positions vacant on the ACTFA committee. Being a member of an association board/committee looks good on your CV. You will gain experience in leadership, teamwork, policy design, making decisions, and other skills depending on the role.

Do you have skills, knowledge or ideas that could help develop the sport?

Are you interested in being part of the decision-making group that shapes the direction of fencing in the ACT?

Do you know someone who you think would be great on the committee?

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

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The modern sport of Fencing offers something a little different.  It is a sport that will challenge you in many ways, why not try something new for 2020.  It is suitable for people of all ages, and is totally safe and fun.

Come along and give it a go.

Our 2020 Beginner course is starting on Wednesday, 26 February

You must be over 18

Your Coach will be Garry Webster

Starting at 7pm to 8pm

At the Kaleen Primary School gymnasium
19 Ashburton Circuit, Kaleen ACT 2617

The cost is $90 per person for the 6 week course, all equipment will be provided

Please register your interest at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Details are also in attached flyer.

Attachments:
Download this file (Maison learn to fence 2020.pdf)Maison learn to fence 2020.pdf[ ]157 kB

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The ACTFA AGM will be held on Saturday 8th February 2019 at the Tuggeranong Community Centre 

245 Cowlishaw Street Greenway at 1pm. 

Attached is the meeting agenda and reports for the meeting.

The AGM will be followed at 2:00 pm by the presentation of awards for 2019. 

Flyers for both events are attached.

We are looking for photos from the 2019 so if you have some good shots email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Attachments:
Download this file (AGM 2020 Final Agenda.pdf)AGM 2020 Final Agenda.pdf[ ]37 kB
Download this file (Annual General Meeting Flyer.pdf)Annual General Meeting Flyer.pdf[ ]68 kB
Download this file (Presentations Flyer.pdf)Presentations Flyer.pdf[ ]5383 kB

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The 2019 ACT Veteran Championships will be held at Masters Fencing Club at the Tuggeranong Archery Centre over three Friday nights in November.  Please read the attached info flier for dates and times, dress requirements, venue location and how to register.  Please also note the early bird payment option.  ACTFA fencers are eligible for one free Championship entry per year.

Attachments:
Download this file (2019 Vet Foil Epee Sabre flyer.pdf)2019 Vet Foil Epee Sabre flyer.pdf[ ]230 kB

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The ACT U15 Foil Championships were held at Engarde on Monday night. 11 fencers competed, a great turnout. Congratulations to our medalists:
Mens
Gold - Louis Bick
Silver - Liam Jandi
Bronze - Rohan Wilson
Womens
Gold - Isabella Mun
Silver - Sophie Webb
Bronze - Ash West


Big thank you to referees Gary, Shaun and Gordon. Carl for DT and parents and club members who helped during the event.

U15 Epee is scheduled for Monday 26 August register now.  https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35313

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The ACTFA U15 Sabre Championships were held at Engarde on Monday night. Congratulations to Ben Crowley (Gold), Alex McKay (Silver) and and Jaden Gibbon(Bronze) on your medals.

The U15 State Foil Championships will be held at Engarde on Monday 19th August.

The U15 State Epee Championships has been moved to Monday 26th August due to the Mackillop Hall being used for school musical.

Enter the Foil and Epee at register now.  https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35313

Details of the events are in the attached flier.

 

Attachments:
Download this file (U15 -2.pdf)U15 -2.pdf[ ]141 kB
  1. Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
  2. ACT U20 State Championships 21 July 2019 ANU Sports Hall
  3. ACT U15 State Championships July-August 2019
  4. Level 1 Coaching Course
  5. Equipment Officer Opportunity - paid role
  6. 2019 - ACTFA Life Member - Garry Webster
  7. ACTFA AGM Feb 2019
  8. 2019 ACT State Championships a big success
  9. 2019 ACT State Championships - Event Status Update
  10. 2019 Canberra Day Tournament (ACTFA State Open and U17 Championships)