Central Championships 2026

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Fencing Central and Wellington Swords Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Championships on the 9th and 10th of May, to be held of Rongotai College.

Date: Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May 2026.
Venue: Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington.
Entries Due: Entries are due by Friday 8th May. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Eligibility: All competitors must be affiliated with Fencing New Zealand for 2026.

EventRegistration Start Time
Saturday 9th May
Men’s Foil9:00am9:30am
Women’s Foil10:30am11:00am
Sunday 10th May
Men’s Épée8:30am9:00am
Women’s Épée9:30am10:00am
Men’s & Women’s Sabre12:30pm1:00pm
Entry Form

Note: Fencers are able to enter both the Épée and Sabre events. If there is an overlap in their events, organisers will attempt to facilitate fencers being able to do both. If that it is not possible due to the Épée event running long, fencers will receive a refund on their second weapon entry.

Central Veteran Championships – 2026

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Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Veteran Championships 2026 on Sunday the 3rd of May.

Date: Sunday 3rd of May 2026.
Venue: Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington.
Entries Due: Saturday the 2nd May.
Eligibility: Based on age as of Jan 1st 2026, 40 years or over.

EventStart Time
Sunday 3rd May
Foil9:00am
Epee11:00am
Sabre1:30pm
Entry Form

Note: All events mixed unless entries permit separate events. All fencers must be affiliated with Fencing NZ.

Central Under 9 & Under 11 & Under 13 #1 2026

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Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #1 on Sunday 29th March 2026.

For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org,nz 

Date: Sunday 29th of March 2026.
Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington
Entries Due: Friday 27th March. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

Schedule: Note that later events may be delayed if previous events run longer than scheduled.

EventRegistration Start Time
Sunday 9th November
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U9 & U11 Epee10:30am 11:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:00pm
Mixed U9 Foil1:30pm2:00pm
Mixed U13 Epee1:30pm2:00pm
Entry Form

Equipment: Fencers may wear 350N equipment. Breeches and long socks required for Epee. See Entry Form for details.

Learn to Ref, HVFC Monday 2nd March

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Learn to Referee with Daniel Ko! – Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt

Join Hutt Valley Fencing Club on Monday, 2nd March, at Chilton Saint James, Lower Hett, from 6pm, as they offer an opportunity to learn refereeing techniques with FIE Certified Level B referee, Daniel Ko!

Whether you’re a parent looking to get involved or a fencer wanting to give back to your club, this is a great chance to deepen your understanding of fencing and help practice sessions run smoothly.

No prior experience is necessary – Daniel will guide you through the process and make sure you’re comfortable with the basics. And who knows, you might just discover a new passion!

All are welcome, so mark your calendars for Monday, 2nd March, at 6pm, and come ready to learn!

Fencing Central 2026 Nominations

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Nominations are now open for members of the Fencing Central Executive positions and General Committee Member for 2026/27.

Prior to our AGM on the 21st of March at 4pm (during Trefoil) please nominate for the following roles: President, Secretary, Treasurer and General Member. If the nominated individual is somebody other than yourself, naturally you must get their approval beforehand.

Here is the: 2026 Committee & Executive Nominations Form

Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships – 2026

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Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships 2026 running on the 21st and 22nd of February.

Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of February 2026.
Venue: Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington.
Entries Due: Wednesday 18th of February. Late entries will incur an additional fee.
Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

Schedule: Note that later events may be delayed if previous events run longer than scheduled.

EventRegistration Start Time
Saturday 21st February
Cadet Mens Foil8:30am9:00am
Cadet Womens Foil9:00am9:30am
Under 15 Mens Foil11:30am12:00pm
Under 15 Womens Foil12:00pm12:30pm
Sunday 22nd February
Under 15 Mens Epee8:30am9:00am
Under 15 Womens Epee9:00am9:30am
Under 15 Mens Sabre10:00am10:30am
Under 15 Womens Sabre10:00am10:30am
Cadet (U17) Mens Epee 11:00am11:30am
Cadet (U17) Womens Epee11:30am12:00pm
Cadet (U17) Mens Sabre1:30pm2:00pm
Cadet (U17) Womens Sabre2:00pm2:30pm

Entry Form

Clothing: Combined 1150N from Jacket and Plastron.
Weapons: S2000 for Sabre, FIE-stamped for Epee and Foil.

2025 Central Awards and SGM

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The 2025 Central Fencing Awards and Central Fencing SGM (Special General Meeting) are being held on Saturday 6th of December.

Hutt Valley are hosting a pot luck BBQ at Wellington Bowling Club Building (Wellington Swords). Please bring a long a plate/some food to share and help us celebrate the end of the year.

Timings for the day are as follows:

  • SGM: 4pm
  • Awards: 4:30pm
  • Food/Fun: 5:30pm onwards

If you hvae any of the Fencing Central trophies please return them to Wellington Swords or a Fencing Central Committee member before the awards.

Finally, don’t forget to nominate for awards, the link is here:

Nomination Form

Central Under 9 & Under 11 & Under 13 #4 2025

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Fencing Central and Wellington Swords Club invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #1 on Sunday 23rd November 2025.

NOTE THE CHANGE of VENUE to UPPER HUTT!

For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org,nz 

Date: Sunday 23rd of November 2025.
Venue: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Entries Due: Friday 21st November. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2025. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

Schedule: Note that later events may be delayed if previous events run longer than scheduled.

EventRegistration Start Time
Sunday 9th November
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U9 & U11 Epee10:30am 11:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:00pm
Mixed U9 Foil1:30pm2:00pm
Mixed U13 Epee1:30pm2:00pm
Mixed U13 Sabre1:30pm2:00pm
Entry Form

Equipment: Fencers may wear 350N equipment. See Entry Form for details.

Central Veteran Championships – 2025

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Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Veteran Championships 2025 on the 9th of November

Date: Sunday 9th of November 2025.
Venue: Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington.
Entries Due: Saturday the 8th November.
Eligibility: Based on age as of Jan 1st 2025, 40 years or over.

EventStart Time
Sunday 9th November
Foil11:00am
Epee12:00pm
Sabre2:30pm
Entry Form

Note: All events mixed unless entries permit separate events. All fencers must be affiliated with Fencing NZ.

Note: Delayed start for Foil, now starting at 11:00am.

Note: The Central Fencing Special General Meeting will take place at 1pm or shortly afterwards.