Learn to Ref, HVFC Monday 2nd March

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!

Central U9, U11 & U13 #3 2025

Wellington Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #3 on Sunday 24th August 2025.

Date: Sunday 24th August 2025.
Venue: Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington.
Entries Due: Friday 22 August. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Eligibility: Based on age as of Jan 1st 2025, U9 aged 8 or younger that date, U11 aged 10 or younger, U13 aged 12 or younger.

EventRegistration Start Time
Sunday 24th August
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:00pm
Mixed U9 Foil12:30pm1:00pm
Mixed U9 & U11 Épée10:30am11:00am
Mixed U13 Épée1:00pm1:30pm

Note: Later events may be delayed due to previous events.

Central Championships 2025

Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2025 Central Championships on the 16th and 17th of August.

Date: Saturday 16 August to Sunday 17 August 2025.
Venue: Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington.
Entries Due: Thursday 14 August. 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 2025.

EventRegistration Start Time
Saturday 16th August
Men’s Foil8:30am9:00am
Women’s Foil10:00am10:30am
Sunday 17 August
Men’s Épée8:30am9:00am
Women’s Épée9:30am10:00am
Men’s & Women’s Sabre12:30pm1:00pm

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.

Fencing Central Gear Dispersal Application

Fencing Central is dispersing a portion of its surplus scoring equipment to support club development. To do this, Fencing Central is asking interested club’s currently affiliated with Fencing Central to show their interest in receiving some of this equipment.

Successful Clubs will receive, free of charge, one set of surplus equipment containing:

  • 1 SG Scoring box
  • 2 Favero Spools
  • 2 Groundwires

Clubs applying for this equipment must be:

  • Currently affiliated to Fencing Central, as well as Fencing New Zealand
  • Currently meeting all requirements to be an affiliated club
  • Currently present and active within the region of Fencing Central

Clubs can only apply for one set of equipment.

Applications are to be made out to the Fencing Central Secretary, Rebecca Witteman, at secretary@fencingcentral.org.nz . Applications will then be considered by the Fencing Central Committee and clubs will be informed of the allocations.

Applications must be made on or before 30th July 2025.

Central Secondary Schools Championships 2025

Hutt Valley Fencing Club Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2025 Central Secondary Schools Championships.

Date: Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2025.
Venue: River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 51 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt.
Entries Due: Thursday 24 July. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Eligibility: All competitors must be registered for Year 7 through Year 13 in New Zealand in 2025.

EventRegistration Start Time
Saturday 26th July
Individual Foil11:30am12:00pm
Team Foil1:00pmTBC
Sunday 27 July
Individual Épée8:00am8:30am
Team Épée10:00amTBC
Individual Sabre12:30am1:00pm
Team Sabre1:30pmTBC

Fencing Central Junior Championships 2025

Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2025 Central Junior Championships.

Date: Saturday 5 April to Sunday 6 April 2025.
Venue: Main Gym, Rongotai College, Tirangi Road, Wellington (entry to the driveway is by 84, Tirangi Road).
Entries Due: Thursday 3 April. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 19 years or younger as of 1 January 2025.

EventRegistration Start Time
Saturday 5 April
Men’s Foil9:30am10:00am
Women’s Foil10:30am11:00am
Sunday 6 April
Men’s Epee8:30am9:00am
Women’s Sabre9:30am10:00am
Women’s Epee11:30am12:00pm
Men’s Sabre12:00pm12:30pm

2025 Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #1

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

Date: Sunday 23 March 2025
Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn
Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events.
Entries due: Entries are due by Friday 21 March

Eligibility

  • Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 8 or younger on January 1st 2025.
  • Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 10 or younger on January 1st 2025.
  • Under 13 is open to any fencer aged 12 or younger on January 1st 2025.
Sunday 23 March
EventRegistrationStart Time
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:00pm*
Mixed U9 Foil12:30pm1:00pm*
Mixed U9 and U11 Epee10:30am11:00am*
Mixed U13 Epee1:00pm1:30pm

*Start time may be delayed due to previous events.

Fencing Central U15 & Cadet Championship 2025

Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships 2025.

Date: Saturday 8th March to Sunday 9th March 2025
Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington
Entries due: Thursday 6th March 2025. Entries received after this date will attract a late entry fee.
Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon. $50.00 for 2+ weapons.

Saturday 8th March
EventRegistration Start Time
Cadet Men’s Foil8:30am9:00am
Cadet Women’s Foil9:00am9:30am
U15 Men’s Foil11:30am12:00pm
U15 Women’s Foil12:00pm12:30pm
Sunday 9th March
EventRegistration Start Time
U15 Men’s Epee8:30am9:00am
U15 Women’s Epee9:00am9:30am
U15 Men’s Sabre10:00am10:30am
U15 Women’s Sabre10:00am10:30am
Cadet Men’s Epee11:00am11:30am
Cadet Women’s Epee11:30am12:00pm
Cadet Men’s Sabre1:30pm2:00pm
Cadet Women’s Sabre2:00pm2:30pm

Trefoil 2025

Victoria University of Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend Trefoil 2025 from 22nd to 23rd February 2025. Trefoil is a ranked competition for 2025.

Please note the Fencing Central Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 23rd February between the Epee and Sabre events at Trefoil.

Date: Saturday 22nd February to Sunday 23rd February 2025
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Wellington
Entries due: Thursday 20th February 2025

Saturday 22nd February
EventRegistrationStart Time
Individual Epee9:15 – 9:30am9:45am
Sunday 23rd February 11:30 – 11:45am
Individual Foil9:15 – 9:30am9:45am
Fencing Central AGM12:00pm
Individual Sabre1:00 – 1:15pm1:30pm

Notice of Fencing Central AGM 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fencing Central Inc. for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, is to be held on Sunday 23rd February 2025 in conjunction with the Trefoil Competition hosted by VUWSC.

Date: Sunday, 23rd February 2025
Time: 12:00pm start
Location: Victoria University of Wellington Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Wellington

Affiliated members of Fencing Central Inc for 2024 financial year, aged 18 years and over, are eligible to vote on matters arising at the AGM. Nominations for the management committee and notices of motions have closed. No notices of motions were received.

Please find below links to the key documents for the 2025 AGM, including the agenda, the Annual Report (including the President’s report and Secretary’s report) and the Treasurer’s report.

Election of new committee members
A total of one nomination was received for each of the positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Seven nominations were received for the positions of General Executive member (there may be up to seven General Executive members on the Central Committee). Please note that this means that there will be no voting for the committee members for 2025 as all positions are uncontested. This means a proxy voting form will not be circulated.

A video link will be made available for those attending the AGM via Video conferencing. For any questions, please contact secretary@fencingcentral.org.nz