A region of Fencing New Zealand
Official Fencing Central announcements and information regarding competitions, tournaments, and championships hosted both locally and in other regions.
Entries for Trefoil Competition 2026 are now open for Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of March.
Trefoil is a ranked event in 2026.
You must be FENZ registered (via “Sporty”) as a competitive fencer for this year.
To enter the competition and view the competition information, please use the following Google Forms link:
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Saturday 21st February | ||
| Cadet Mens Foil | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Cadet Womens Foil | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| Under 15 Mens Foil | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Under 15 Womens Foil | 12:00pm | 12:30pm |
| Sunday 22nd February | ||
| Under 15 Mens Epee | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Under 15 Womens Epee | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| Under 15 Mens Sabre | 10:00am | 10:30am |
| Under 15 Womens Sabre | 10:00am | 10:30am |
| Cadet (U17) Mens Epee | 11:00am | 11:30am |
| Cadet (U17) Womens Epee | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Cadet (U17) Mens Sabre | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Cadet (U17) Womens Sabre | 2:00pm | 2:30pm |
Clothing: Combined 1150N from Jacket and Plastron.
Weapons: S2000 for Sabre, FIE-stamped for Epee and Foil.
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Sunday 9th November | ||
| Mixed U11 Foil | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Mixed U9 & U11 Epee | 10:30am | 11:00am |
| Mixed U13 Foil | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Mixed U9 Foil | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Mixed U13 Epee | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Mixed U13 Sabre | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
Equipment: Fencers may wear 350N equipment. See Entry Form for details.
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.
| Event | Start Time |
| Sunday 9th November | |
| Foil | 11:00am |
| Epee | 12:00pm |
| Sabre | 2:30pm |
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.
The 2025 Central Fencing Camp is a 4-Day fencing camp for all three weapons, held in Havelock North from Monday September 29th through to Thursday October 2nd.
The camp is intended for fencers from Year 7+ upwards, and adult students are equally welcomed.
The Entry Form below is combined with the Central Open Competition which will take place on the immediately following weekend Saturday October 4th and Sunday October 5th.
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Sunday 24th August | ||
| Mixed U11 Foil | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Mixed U13 Foil | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Mixed U9 Foil | 12:30pm | 1:00pm |
| Mixed U9 & U11 Épée | 10:30am | 11:00am |
| Mixed U13 Épée | 1:00pm | 1:30pm |
Note: Later events may be delayed due to previous events.
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Saturday 16th August | ||
| Men’s Foil | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Women’s Foil | 10:00am | 10:30am |
| Sunday 17 August | ||
| Men’s Épée | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Women’s Épée | 9:30am | 10:00am |
| Men’s & Women’s Sabre | 12:30pm | 1:00pm |
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.
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Saturday 26th July | ||
| Individual Foil | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Team Foil | 1:00pm | TBC |
| Sunday 27 July | ||
| Individual Épée | 8:00am | 8:30am |
| Team Épée | 10:00am | TBC |
| Individual Sabre | 12:30am | 1:00pm |
| Team Sabre | 1:30pm | TBC |
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Saturday 5 April | ||
| Men’s Foil | 9:30am | 10:00am |
| Women’s Foil | 10:30am | 11:00am |
| Sunday 6 April | ||
| Men’s Epee | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Women’s Sabre | 9:30am | 10:00am |
| Women’s Epee | 11:30am | 12:00pm |
| Men’s Sabre | 12:00pm | 12:30pm |
Fencing Central and Fencing New Zealand invite you to attend the National Under 15 and Cadet (Under 17) Championships from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Date: Saturday Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April 2025
Venue: Tindall Gym, Wellington High School, 249 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Entries Due: Friday 11 April 2025. Late entries after this date are at the discretion of the DT and Tournament Organisers and will incur a $50 late fee.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Friday 18 April | ||
| U15 Men’s Foil | 7:45am | 8:30am |
| U15 Women’s Epee | 8:00am | 8:45am |
| Cadet Men’s Sabre | 8:30am | 9:15am |
| Cadet Women’s Sabre | 8:30am | 9:15am |
| Cadet Women’s Foil | 10:30am | 11:15am |
| Cadet Men’s Sabre Teams | 11:15am | 12:00pm* |
| Cadet Women’s Sabre Teams | 11:15am | 12:00pm* |
| U15 Men’s Foil Teams | 12:15pm | 1:00pm* |
| U15 Women’s Epee Teams | 12:45pm | 1:30pm* |
| Cadet Women’s Foil Teams | 2:15pm | 3:00pm* |
| Saturday 19 April | ||
| U15 Men’s Epee | 7:45am | 8:30am |
| U15 Women’s Foil | 8:00am | 8:45am |
| Cadet Men’s Foil | 8:30am | 9:15am |
| U15 Men’s Sabre | 9:45am | 10:30am |
| U15 Women’s Sabre | 9:45am | 10:30am |
| Cadet Women’s Epee | 10:15am | 11:00am |
| U15 Men’s Epee Teams | 11:45am | 12:30pm* |
| U15 Women’s Foil Teams | 11:45am | 12:30pm* |
| U15 Men’s Sabre Teams | 12:15pm | 1:00pm* |
| U15 Women’s Sabre Teams | 12:15pm | 1:00pm* |
| Cadet Men’s Foil Teams | 12:45pm | 1:30pm* |
| Sunday 20 April | ||
| Cadet Men’s Epee | 7:45am | 8:30am |
| Cadet Womens Epee Teams | 9:45am | 10:30am |
| Cadet Mens Epee Teams | 10:45am | 11:30am |
*Start time of team event dependent on timing of individual event.