ACT Fencing News
2019 ACT Veteran Championships
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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.
 2019 Vet Foil Epee Sabre flyer.pdf | [ ] | 230 kB |
U15 Foil Championships
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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
U15 Sabre Championships
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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.
| U15 -2.pdf | [ ] | 141 kB |
Learn to fence at Maison Escrime Fencing Club
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‘Learn to Fence’
Maison Escrime Fencing Club is welcoming beginners.
Registration is now open for the Term 3 Beginner course starting on Wednesday, 7 August 2019 to
11 September June 2019.
You can 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.
| Maison Fencing Club_Learn to fence flyer_Term 3.pdf | [ ] | 285 kB |
ACT U20 State Championships 21 July 2019 ANU Sports Hall
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This Sunday 21 July, the ANU will be hosting the ACT U20 Championships, the events will be epee at 8:30, foil at 10:30 and sabre at 12:30. Registration for each event will close 15 minutes beforehand. Details including registration are at the link below.
ACT U15 State Championships July-August 2019
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Were you under 15 on 1 January 2019, would you like to be the ACT U15 Champion or just have fun going in a tournament. Good news, Engarde at MacKillop College Wanniassa will be hosting the ACT under 15 Championships over 3 Monday nights 29 July (Sabre), 5 August (Epee) and 19 August (Foil). All clubs are encouraged to attend. See details in attached flier. Register online (there is a charge to cover referees etc.). Roll call will be at 7:00pm, however get there at 6:30pm at the latest to warm up and gear up.
| U15 .pdf | [ ] | 146 kB |
Level 1 Coaching Course
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ACTFA.inc will host a level 1 coaching course that the UC and ANU on the weekend of 27 & 28 July 2019. Brumbies meeting room Building 29 University of Canberra (Saturday) and ANU Sports Hall Building 19, ANU campus (Sunday). Please read the attached flier for more details, including timetable, registration options and cost. If you have further questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| Coach lvl1 course flyer.pdf | [ ] | 82 kB |
Equipment Officer Opportunity - paid role
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The ACT Fencing Association is seeking expressions of interest from a suitable person to take on the role of equipment officer. The person fulfilling this role will be reimbursed $1500 per year to cover costs
associated with the role. The role is expected over a year to average out at around 1 hr per week. The tasks that would be expected of the equipment officer are listed below.
If you or someone you know is interested send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Just say in one paragraph why you would be suitable for the role.
Emails must be received by 9:00am on Monday 27 May 2019.
If you have any questions please call Neil Kinsella (ACTFA Treasurer on 0466450980).
The decision on who is selected for the role will be made by the ACTFA Committee.
Role: Equipment Officer
Manage ACTFA inventory of fencing equipment.
Tasks include;
- Maintain an inventory and track the location of equipment.
- Undertake annual stocktake.
- Be a central point of contact on equipment issues.
- Co-ordinate the loan of equipment to clubs.
- Arrange for equipment repairs and maintenance – cost of repairs will be met by ACTFA.
- Co-ordinate the loan of ACTFA equipment to The Australian Fencing Federation camps held at the AIS.
The role would require access to a vehicle and my be suitable for someone who is not in full time employment.
The equipment officer does not need to be an ACTFA fencer and is open to anyone who has the required skills and time. As an example a relative or friend may be interested in putting in an expression of interest.
2019 - ACTFA Life Member - Garry Webster
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Garry was awarded Life Membership in 2019.
Garry has been integral to all aspects of fencing, from grass roots to AFF representation and across a number of clubs. He has taken on significant roles, including ACTFA President and Secretary and is currently an AFF Director. He is a level 0 coach and also referees at state and club events. He is involved with community outreach helping at the CAP Expo and the opening of the Archery Centre.
