Management Committee
The Fencing Central Management Committee is elected at the annual general meeting, typically held in February. The Committee consists of three executive officers, and up to seven general executive members. The responsibilities of the Management Committee are described in the Fencing Central Constitution.
The 2025/2026 Committee and Executives are:
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| [Currently Vacant] | President | president@fencingcentral.org.nz |
| Rebecca Witteman | Secretary | secretary@fencingcentral.org.nz |
| Robert Clement | Treasurer | treasurer@fencingcentral.org.nz |
| Liam James | General Committee Member | |
| Nathan McKnight | General Committee Member | |
| Nicole Martin | General Committee Member | |
| Russell Johnson | General Committee Member | |
| Una Johnson | General Committee Member | |
| Stephen Peterson | General Committee Member |
Patron – Roger Hayman
Roger was born, bred and brained in Wellington. He graduated with an LL.B. from Victoria University in 1972 and was admitted to the Bar in 1973. That same year he joined the long-established Wellington legal practice of Luckie Hain (then called Luckie Hain Kennard & Sclater). Roger has fenced for a number of fencing clubs in Wellington including VUWSC, Wellington Swords Club, and Toa Rangatira.
Support Crew
In addition to the Management Committee, Fencing Central is supported by a team of volunteers, who ensure the smooth running of fencing activities in the region.
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Nicole Martin | Head tournament organiser | tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz |
| Jonathan Couper-Smartt | Webmaster | webmaster@fencingcentral.org.nz |
| Liam James | Health & safety coordinator | |
| Liam James | Referee development | |
| Russell Johnson | Coach development | |
| Nathan McKnight | Grants Officer |