Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE)
The FIE was founded in 1913 and is situated in Lausanne, Switzerland. The FIE is a collective governing body with members from around the globe. Along with the executive committee, the are five zone confederations and 157 national federations, and various supporting commissions and councils. The FIE defines the rules for fencing, competition standards, and equipment safety, organise global competitions, including the World Championships, World Cup, and Grand Prix, and facilitate coach and referee training. The FIE may also provide funding or material support to national bodies.
Website: fie.org
Oceania Fencing Confederation
The Oceania Fencing Confederation (OFC) is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for the promotion and development of the sport of fencing in the Oceania Zone, and is affiliated with the FIE. The OFC Zone includes New Zealand, Australia, American Samoa, Guam, Samoa, and Papau New Guinea. The four other Zones are Asia, Europe, Pan-America, and Africa.
Website: oceaniafencing.moonfruit.com
Fencing New Zealand (FeNZ)
FeNZ, in existence since 1938, is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers, and is the national federation representing New Zealand at the OFC and FIE. The executive committee consists of elected officers and the regional presidents. FENZ enforce the rules of the FIE and regulate and develop fencing in New Zealand. As such they provide coach and referee training, select national teams to partake in international competitions, run national competitions, maintain NZ rankings, make available competition equipment and more.
Website: fencing.org.nz
FeNZ Regional Bodies
To support the administration of fencing in New Zealand, the country is divided into four regions; North, Central, Mid-South, and South. Each region has a committee elected by affiliated members of the region, who work closely with the clubs in their region to facilitate and support fencing events, disseminate important information, administer and maintain the fencing assets of the region, fundraise, provide training and development opportunities for coaches, fencers, referees, and well as represent the region’s members at a national level.
