Posted: 11/01/2021

OFC Virtual Coaching Course

The OFC are running a ten session online training course beginning in February aiming at coach development for beginner, club and regional level coaches.
This series focuses on coaches wanting to transition from group coaching to individual lessons.
 
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest for Fencing Central coaches who want to take part in this course. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
 
 
 

Posted: 11/01/2021

OFC Online Refereeing Course (Webinar Series)

FeNZ has asked for a call of nominations for participants from each region to take part in this online training course provided by the OFC.
This course takes place over seven weeks and is aimed towards referees from beginner/club level to regional tournament level, focusing on Epee and Foil refereeing.
 
It is free of charge and the first of many formal online training courses that are being developed.
This course will start in February 2021 and each session is roughly one hour long plus question time.
 
At this stage we don't have confirmation of how many participants New Zealand can provide but we are looking for expressions of interest from clubs across Fencing Central.
 
If you have any further questions, or to make an expression of interest, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

Posted: 14/12/2020

  

 

Fencing Central presents our 2021 Introduction to Fencing Holiday Program

Join us for an introductory class into the Olympic sport of Fencing these holidays! This class will be running on Tuesday, 5th January 2021. You require no previous experience or knowledge of fencing to participate in this introductory course. Our experienced coaches will take you through all of the fundamentals, and will provide all of the equipment that you will need.

Please wear long pants, covered shoes, and bring lunch and a drink bottle.

Who: Suitable for ages 7+
When: Tuesday, 5th January, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Where: YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Heretaunga
Cost: $60.00 per person

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click here to register now!

 

Posted: 01/12/2020

Fencing Central High Performance Camp - January 2021

This is a four day training camp to help you prepare for the start of the 2021 fencing season and beyond. Hosted by coaches Robert Gastaldo-Brac, Daniel Chan and Russell Johnson, other coaches to be confirmed.
 
The camp is aimed at fencers who are entering tournaments, or have fenced for 3 plus years, who have coach support to be physically and technically capable to fence and train at the High level we expect of Fencers. We are catering for foil, epee, and sabre (if sufficient interest is received) in this camp. Out of province fencers are especially welcome.
 
Date: Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th January 2021
Venue: YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Heretaunga
Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm each day
 
Please email Robert or Nicole if you require billeting and we will do our best to help.
Robert: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nicole: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
You will need:
  - Your full fencing gear
  - Enough food for the day and a drink bottle
  - Your training logs/books/digital diaries.

Payment preferably before the day. This will be taken to be parental support (if under 18) when paid. Payments to Fencing Central reference your Full Name and TC0121 to account number: 02-0500-0025212-002

If you have any questions, please contact Robert Gastaldo-Brac at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and reference TC0121 in the email header.

Posted: 12/02/2020

2020 Fencing Central Affiliations

 

Please ensure that you renew your affiliation to Fencing Central for the 2020 season before 31st March 2020 to ensure that you are eligible to compete at tournaments, attend training camps, and receive a national ranking.

To renew your affiliation, please go to https://dev.fencing.org.nz and select the appropriate membership type:

Fencing Central associate

Membership for non-fencers who want to be members and support our organisation.

$30.00 per year

Competitive under 18 and tertiary student

Membership for fencers under 18 and tertiary students who want to enter competitions or go to training camps.

$65.00 per year

Competitive over 18

Membership for fencers over 18 and not enrolled in tertiary courses who want to enter competitions or go to training camps.

$85.00 per year


This contribution is essential to the success of fencing in New Zealand and the Central region, by funding the development and provision of fencing, training and competitions, the availability of equipment, and support roles such as committees and commissions, referees, coaches.

Please note that for the 2021 season, Fencing Central will be updating its affiliations to align with the other regions in New Zealand. This means that your affiliation will run from 1st January to 31st December from 2021 onward, rather than the current 1st April to 31st March.

If you have any questions about the affiliation process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance.

 

  

Affiliations:

To support the success of Fencing Central and Fencing NZ, all fencers and associates are asked to please affiliate with their relevant region. The affiliation form can be found at https://dev.fencing.org.nz/

 

Health & Safety Officer:

The Committee currently has a vacancy for a Health & Safety Officer. This is a new position to coordinate with the FeNZ Health & Safety Team and hold oversight for Health & Safety in the Central region. If you are interested in volunteering for this position, or have any questions about what this will entail, please contact us at secretary@fencingcentral.org.nz