https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/ Recent content in News & Events on Fencing Central NZ Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:40:54 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-09-01-central-open-2026/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:40:54 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-09-01-central-open-2026/ Fencing Central and Wellington Swords Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Championships on the 9th and 10th of May, to be held of Rongotai College. Date: September 19th and 20th of September 2026 Venue: FAHS Feilding High School, 1 Churcher Street, Feilding, Manawatu. Entries Due: Entries are due by Thursday 17th September. Eligibility: All competitors must be affiliated with Fencing New Zealand for 2026. Event Registration Start Time Saturday 19th September Mens Epee 8:30am 9:00am Womens Epee 9:30am 10:00am Mens Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Womens Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Sunday 20th September Mens Foil 9:00am 9:30am Womens Foil 10:30am 11:00am Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-08-15-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-3-2026/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:46:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-08-15-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-3-2026/ Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #3 on Sunday 6th September 2026. For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org,nz Date: Sunday 6th September 2026. Venue: Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington. Entries Due: Friday 4th September. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-07-27-central-secondary-schools-2026/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:43:56 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-07-27-central-secondary-schools-2026/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Secondary School Championships 2026 on August 8th and 9th. Date: Saturday 8th August to Sunday 9th August 2026. Venue: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington Entries Due: Thursday 6th August. Late entries may be accepted but late fee will apply. Eligibility: Attending secondary school (or correspondence/home). FeNZ affilliation is required. Event Registration Start Time Saturday 8 August Individual Épée 8:00am 8:30am Team Épée 10:00am [After Individuals] Individual Sabre 1:30pm 2:00pm Team Sabre 3:30pm [After Individuals] Sunday 9 August Individual Foil 9:30am 10:00am Team Foil 1:00pm [After Individuals] Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-07-25-national-secondary-schools-provisional/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:46:40 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-07-25-national-secondary-schools-provisional/ Here is the provisional schedule for the 2026 New Zealand National Secondary Schools Championships (Auckland). Date: Saturday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2026. Venue: Auckland (Location to be Provided) Entries Due: Date to be Advised Eligibility: All competitors must be attending Secondary School in New Zealand during 2026. Entry Form and Additional Information to be Provided Soon Event Registration Open Registration Close Start Time Friday 29 August Men’s Foil 1 hour before Start 30 minutes before Start 8:30am Women’s Epee TBAam (Teams will Follow D/Es) Saturday 30 August Women’s Sabre 1 hour before Start 30 minutes before Start 8:30am Men’s Épée 8:30am (Teams will Follow D/Es) Sunday 31 August Women’s Foil 1 hour before Start 30 minutes before Start 8:30am Men’s Sabre 8:30am (Teams will Follow D/Es) Additional information to be provided shortly. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-22-fencing-central-development-camp-july-2026/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:44:25 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-22-fencing-central-development-camp-july-2026/ Join us for three days of intensive training, tactical development, and competitive sparring. Improve your skills with expert coaching tailored to your weapon. Camp Details Dates: 7th – 9th July (Tuesday to Thursday) Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Weapons: Foil and Epee only Location: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington Featured Coaches Foil Coach: Russell Johnson Epee Coach: Mary Black Requirements Age/Level: Open to all ages and experience levels. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-10-nz-junior-national-championship-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:28:19 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-10-nz-junior-national-championship-2026/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2026 New Zealand Junior Championship on the 10th-12th of July, to be held at Upper Hutt College. Note that this event is only a New Zealand National event. It is not an Oceania event. Date: Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July 2026. Venue: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington Entries Due: 10:00pm Wednesday 1st July. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-05-fencing-central-junior-championships-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:13:48 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-06-05-fencing-central-junior-championships-2026/ Fencing Central and Hutt Valley Fencing Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Junior Championships on the 20th and 21st of June, to be held at Upper Hutt College Date: Saturday 20th June to Sunday 21st June 2026. Venue: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 19th June. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 19 years or younger as of 1 January 2026. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-05-30-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-2-2026/ Sat, 30 May 2026 08:55:35 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-05-30-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-2-2026/ Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #2 on Sunday 29th March 2026. For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org,nz Date: Sunday 7th June 2026. Venue: Upper Hutt College, River Gym, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 5th June. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-04-21-central-championships-2026/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:47:42 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-04-21-central-championships-2026/ Fencing Central and Wellington Swords Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Championships on the 9th and 10th of May, to be held of Rongotai College. Date: Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May 2026. Venue: Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington. Entries Due: Entries are due by Friday 8th May. 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 2026. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-04-18-central-veteran-championships-2026/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:56:13 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-04-18-central-veteran-championships-2026/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Veteran Championships 2026 on Sunday the 3rd of May. Date: Sunday 3rd of May 2026. Venue: Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington. Entries Due: Saturday the 2nd May. Eligibility: Based on age as of Jan 1st 2026, 40 years or over. Event Start Time Sunday 3rd May Foil 9:00am Epee 11:00am Sabre 1:30pm Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-03-19-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-1-2026/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:29:36 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-03-19-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-1-2026/ Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #1 on Sunday 29th March 2026. For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org,nz Date: Sunday 29th of March 2026. Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 27th March. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-03-05-trefoil-vuw-competition-2026/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:30:50 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-03-05-trefoil-vuw-competition-2026/ 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: https://forms.gle/NLVYaUNn33HDhpVM9 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-24-learn-to-referee-hvfc-monday-2nd-march/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:59:45 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-24-learn-to-referee-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-23-fencing-central-2026-nominations/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:54:19 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-23-fencing-central-2026-nominations/ Nominations are now open for members of the Fencing Central Executive positions and General Committee Member for 2026/27. Prior to our AGM on the 21st of March at 4pm (during Trefoil) please nominate for the following roles:President, Secretary, Treasurer and General Member. If the nominated individual is somebody other than yourself, naturally you must get their approval beforehand. Here is the: 2026 Committee & Executive Nominations Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-04-central-under-15-and-cadet-championships-2026/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:59:50 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2026-02-04-central-under-15-and-cadet-championships-2026/ 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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-11-22-nominations-for-2025-central-awards/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:22:34 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-11-22-nominations-for-2025-central-awards/ The 2025 Central Fencing Awards and Central Fencing SGM (Special General Meeting) are being held on Saturday 6th of December. Hutt Valley are hosting a pot luck BBQ at Wellington Bowling Club Building(Wellington Swords). Please bring a long a plate/some food to share and help us celebrate the end of the year. Timings for the day are as follows: SGM: 4pm Awards: 4:30pm Food/Fun: 5:30pm onwards If you hvae any of the Fencing Central trophies please return them to Wellington Swords or a Fencing Central Committee member before the awards. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-28-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-4-2025/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:35:04 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-28-central-under-9-under-11-under-13-4-2025/ 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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-14-central-veteran-championships-2025/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:13:20 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-14-central-veteran-championships-2025/ 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 Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-08-fencen-sgm-to-ratify-constitution/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:06:10 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-08-fencen-sgm-to-ratify-constitution/ Notice is hereby given of a Special General Meeting to be held on the 9th of November at 1pm at the club venue in Brooklyn. The single item on the agenda is the adoption of a new Constitution, which is required in order to be compatible with the new Fencing New Zealand Constitution, all of which is required in order to be compatible with upcoming changes to obligations under the relevant government legislation as applying to clubs and societies. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-07-central-epee-squad-coach-positions/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:44:20 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-07-central-epee-squad-coach-positions/ Fencing Central is calling for Expressions of Interest for*Coach*and*Assistant Coach*of the new Regional Epee Squad program. The intention of the program is to create a focused training environment for the top Central region fencers in each weapon to help further develop their competitive skills and ready them for high level national or international representation. Squad Camps are expected to be Saturday/Sunday in Wellington (Brooklyn) taking place every two months. Please Download the attached Position Description document(s) describing the positions: https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-06-fencing-central-refereeing-course-2025/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:27:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-10-06-fencing-central-refereeing-course-2025/ Fencing Central invites all interested members of our community to attend the free 2025 refereeing course on Sunday the 19th of October, running from 10am-5pm at Brooklyn, Wellington. The course will be run by FIE B level referee and National Referee Michael Claydon, with a specific focus on priority weapon refereeing. Prior refereeing experience is preferred to maximise value from this course, but is not required. The course is designed to be approachable and understandable for both developing referees and fencers who are looking to better understand fencing as well as becoming regional or national level referees. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-08-20-hawkes-bay-fencing-camp-sep-29-oct-2/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:11:28 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-08-20-hawkes-bay-fencing-camp-sep-29-oct-2/ 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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-08-08-central-u9-u11-u13-3-2025/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:25:37 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-08-08-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-07-28-central-championships-2025/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:52:56 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-07-28-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-07-08-fencing-central-gear-dispersal-application/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:41:33 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-07-08-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: https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-06-16-central-secondary-schools-championships-2025/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:49:28 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-06-16-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-17-fencing-central-junior-championships-2025/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:06:24 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-17-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-16-nz-under-15-and-cadet-championship-2025/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:14:39 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-16-nz-under-15-and-cadet-championship-2025/ 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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-16-2025-central-under-9-under-11-and-under-13-1/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:56:20 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-03-16-2025-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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-02-24-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2025/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:08:29 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-02-24-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 Event Registration Start Time Cadet Men’s Foil 8:30am 9:00am Cadet Women’s Foil 9:00am 9:30am U15 Men’s Foil 11:30am 12:00pm U15 Women’s Foil 12:00pm 12:30pm Sunday 9th March Event Registration Start Time U15 Men’s Epee 8:30am 9:00am U15 Women’s Epee 9:00am 9:30am U15 Men’s Sabre 10:00am 10:30am U15 Women’s Sabre 10:00am 10:30am Cadet Men’s Epee 11:00am 11:30am Cadet Women’s Epee 11:30am 12:00pm Cadet Men’s Sabre 1:30pm 2:00pm Cadet Women’s Sabre 2:00pm 2:30pm Registration Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-02-06-trefoil-2025/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:15:17 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-02-06-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 Meetingwill 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 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-01-23-notice-of-fencing-central-agm-2025/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:34:02 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2025-01-23-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 23rdFebruary 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. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-29-fencing-central-awards-2024/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:37:29 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-29-fencing-central-awards-2024/ Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Annual Awards 2024. At the end of every year, the Fencing Central community comes together to celebrate success both on and off the piste. We invite you to complete the nomination form below. You can make nominations for some or all award categories. For all nominations, please briefly state your reason for the nomination. While some awards are determined by competition results, there are also several awards for which you can nominate members of the Fencing Central community to acknowledge their contributions to the sport. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-23-fencing-central-veteran-championships-2024/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:25:29 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-23-fencing-central-veteran-championships-2024/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Veteran Championships 2024 on the 1st of December. Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn Entry fee: $40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Friday 29 November. Eligibility: To be eligible to compete in Veteran events in 2024, the fencer must be aged 40 years or older this year (if the fencer starts the year as 39 years old and turns 40 before 31 December 2024, this is acceptable). https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-12-fencing-central-first-aid-course-2024/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:44:02 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-12-fencing-central-first-aid-course-2024/ Fencing Central is funding a First Aid course to help ensure our community are prepared and appropriately skilled for the unlikely event of emergency. The course will be run by St John. This course is free to take part in, however, registration is limited to the first 20 applicants. Date: Saturday 7th December 2024, 8:30am – 5:00pm Venue: Wellington Swords Club, 2 Tanera Crescent Brooklyn, Wellington Registration due: by 10:00pm, Sunday 1st December 2024. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-07-central-under-11-under-13-4-2024/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:36:48 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-11-07-central-under-11-under-13-4-2024/ Fencing Central invites you to attend the fourth Under 11 and Under 13 competition on Sunday 17th November 2024. Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 Venue: Upper Hutt College Gym, Moonshine Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Friday 15th November . Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. Eligibility: Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 10 or younger on January 1st 2024. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-10-19-friendly-feilding-fencing-feast-2024/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:11:53 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-10-19-friendly-feilding-fencing-feast-2024/ Feilding Sabres Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Friendly Feilding Fencing Feast and Novice Sabre competition for 2024. Date : Saturday 16th November 2024 Venue : Feilding High School There will be a social BBQ lunch between the Novice Sabre and the Mixed Sabre events. Entries are due by Wednesday 13th November. Registration Event Registration Start Time Mixed Epee 8:00am 8:30am Secondary School Novice Mixed Sabre 9:30am 10:00am BBQ lunch  12:00pm Mixed Sabre 12:45pm 1:15pm https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-08-28-new-zealand-national-senior-veteran-championships-2024/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:02:29 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-08-28-new-zealand-national-senior-veteran-championships-2024/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 NZ National Senior and Veteran Championships. Thank you to **Wellington City Council** for sponsoring this event. Date : Saturday 26th October 2024 to Monday 28th October 2024 Venue : Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington Eligibility : To fence in the open events fencers must be 13 years or older Entries Due : 10:00pm Friday 11th October. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-08-16-central-secondary-school-novice-2-and-u11-u13-3-2024/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:02:46 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-08-16-central-secondary-school-novice-2-and-u11-u13-3-2024/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2nd Fencing Central Secondary School Novice competition on Saturday 24th August and the 3rd Under 11 and Under 13 competition on Sunday 25th August 2024. Date: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2024 Venue: WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Friday 23rd August . https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-07-20-central-secondary-school-championship-2024/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:20:09 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-07-20-central-secondary-school-championship-2024/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 Central Secondary School Championship Date: Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th July 2024 Venue : River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 51 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt Entries Due: Thursday 25th July. Late entries will be accepted but are subject to a penalty fee. Saturday 27th July Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 11am – 11:15am 11:30am Team Foil 1:00pm TBC Sunday 28th July Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 8:00am – 8:15am 8:30am Team Epee 10:00am TBC Individual Sabre 12:30pm – 12:45pm 1:00pm Team Sabre 1:30pm TBC Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-06-12-2024-central-u11-u13-competition-2/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:21:50 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-06-12-2024-central-u11-u13-competition-2/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 Competition #2 on Sunday 23 June 2024. Date: Sunday 23 June 2024 Venue: WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Friday 21 June 2024. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-05-29-letter-to-the-fencing-community/ Wed, 29 May 2024 07:10:49 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-05-29-letter-to-the-fencing-community/ The Fencing Central President and Fencing New Zealand President have written a letter to the Fencing Community regarding the upcoming hosting of the North Island Championship and Oceania Veteran Championship in Feilding. The letter can be read here. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-04-30-fencing-central-senior-championship-2024/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:10:32 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-04-30-fencing-central-senior-championship-2024/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 Fencing Central Senior Championship. Date: Saturday 18th May to Sunday 19th May 2024 Venue: River Gym Upper Hutt College, 57 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt Entries Due: Thursday 16th May. Late entries are at discretion of the competition organiser and are subject to a penalty fee. Saturday 18th May   Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:00 – 9:15am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30 – 12:45pm 1:00pm    Sunday 19th May   Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 9:00 – 9:15am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-03-24-fencing-central-junior-championship-2024/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:30:35 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-03-24-fencing-central-junior-championship-2024/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 Fencing Central Junior Championship. Date: Saturday 6th April to Sunday 7th April 2024. Venue: Main Gym, Rongotai College, Tirangi Road, Wellington(entry to the driveway is by 84, Tirangi Road). Entries Due: Thursday 4th April. Late entries are subject to the discretion of the tournament organiser and are subject to a late fee. Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 19 years or younger as of 1st January 2024. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-03-12-central-secondary-school-novice-1-and-u11-u13-1-2024/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:22:57 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-03-12-central-secondary-school-novice-1-and-u11-u13-1-2024/ Wellington South Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Secondary School Novice #1 on Saturday 23rd March 2024 and the Under 11 and Under 13 #1 on Sunday 24th March 2024. Date: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March 2024 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 Thursday 21st March. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-02-25-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2024/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:55:15 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2024-02-25-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2024/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 Fencing Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships. Date: Saturday 9th March 2024 to Sunday 10th March 2024 Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Entries due: Thursday 7th March 2024. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon. $50.00 for 2+ weapons. Saturday 9th March Event Registration Start Time U15 Individual Epee 8:30am 9:00am U15 Individual Foil 10:30am 11:30am U15 Individual Sabre 12:00pm 1:00pm Cadet Individual Sabre 1:00pm 1:30pm Sunday 10th March Event Registration Start Time Cadet Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Cadet Individual Foil 11:00am 11:45am Information Sheet Registration Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-25-fencing-central-veteran-championship-2023/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:14:50 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-25-fencing-central-veteran-championship-2023/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Fencing Central Veteran Championships on Sunday 19 November. This is a ranked competition . Date: Sunday 19 November 2023 Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn Entry fee: $40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Thursday 16 November. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-25-central-u11-u13-competition-4/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:58:05 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-25-central-u11-u13-competition-4/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 Competition #4 on Sunday 5 November 2023. Date: Sunday 5 November 2023 Venue: YMCA Gym, Somme Road, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Thursday 2nd November. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-07-friendly-feilding-fencing-feast-novice-sabre/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:37:33 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-10-07-friendly-feilding-fencing-feast-novice-sabre/ Feilding Sabres Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Friendly Feilding Fencing Feast and Novice Sabre competition. Date : Saturday 11th November 2023 Venue : Feilding High School There will be a social BBQ lunch between the Epee and Sabre events. Entries are due by Wednesday 8 November. Full Details and Registration Event Registration Start Time Mixed Epee 9:00am 9:30am Secondary School Novice Mixed Sabre 10:00am 10:30am BBQ lunch 12:00pm Mixed Sabre 1:30pm 2:00pm https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-09-01-central-u11-u13-3-and-novice-competition-2/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:26:31 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-09-01-central-u11-u13-3-and-novice-competition-2/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2nd Fencing Central Secondary School Novice Competition 2023 on Saturday 9th September and the 3rd Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 Competition 2023 on Sunday 10th September. Date: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023 Venue: WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Thursday 7th September. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-08-01-central-open-training-camp-2023/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:10:31 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-08-01-central-open-training-camp-2023/ Hawke’s Bay Blades and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Open and Training Camp 2023. Training Camp: 3 to 5 October 2023 Competition: 7 to 8 October 2023 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North The training camp will be instructed by Steve Clarke (Foil), Mary Black (Epee), and Baz Clark (Sabre) over three days. The competition will include both individual and teams events, with free entry to all teams events, plus a fun bonus event for each weapon! https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-07-10-national-secondary-school-championship-2023/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:44:53 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-07-10-national-secondary-school-championship-2023/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 National Secondary School Championship. Thank you to Wellington City Council for funding the venue hire for this event. Date: Saturday 26th August to Sunday 27th August 2023 Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 18th August. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee. Saturday 26th August   Event Registration Start Time Men’s Foil 7:45am 8:30am Women’s Epee 8:45am 9:30am Men’s Sabre 1:15pm 2:00pm Women’s Sabre 1:15pm 2:00pm Men’s Foil Teams 11:30am 12:30pm* Women’s Epee Teams 11:45am 1:00pm* Men’s Sabre Teams 3:00pm 3:30pm* Women’s Sabre Teams 3:00pm 3:30pm*    Sunday 27th August   Event Registration Start Time Men’s Epee 7:45am 8:30am Women’s Foil 8:45am 9:30am Men’s Epee Teams 11:30am 12:30pm* Women’s Foil Teams 11:45am 1:00pm* *Starting time may vary subject to completion of preceding events. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-07-02-central-secondary-school-championship-2023/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 04:27:20 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-07-02-central-secondary-school-championship-2023/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Central Secondary School Championship Date: Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th July 2023 Venue: YMCA Gym, Somme Road, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt Entries Due: Thursday 27th July. Late entries are at discretion of the competition organiser and are subject to a penalty fee. Saturday 29th July   Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 11am – 11:15am 11:30am Team Foil 1:00pm TBC    Sunday 30th July   Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 8:00am – 8:15am 8:30am Team Epee 10:00am TBC Individual Sabre 12:30pm – 12:45pm 1:00pm Team Sabre 1:30pm TBC Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-06-13-central-u11-u13-and-novice-competition/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:30:32 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-06-13-central-u11-u13-and-novice-competition/ Wellington South Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Secondary School Novice Competition 2023 on Saturday 24th June and Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 #2 Competition 2023 on Sunday 25th June. Date: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2023 Venue: WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entry fee: $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Entries due: Entries are due by Thursday 22nd June. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-05-28-fencing-central-championship-2023/ Sun, 28 May 2023 07:02:49 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-05-28-fencing-central-championship-2023/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Fencing Central Senior Championship. Date: Saturday 10th June to Sunday 11th June Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Entries Due: Thursday 8th June. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Saturday 10th June Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:00am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Sunday 11th June Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-04-28-fencing-central-junior-championship-2023/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:43:09 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-04-28-fencing-central-junior-championship-2023/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Fencing Central Junior Championship. Date: Saturday 13th May to Sunday 14th May Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Entries Due: Thursday 11th May. Entries received after this date will attract a late fee. Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 19 years or younger as of 1st January 2023. Saturday 13th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:00am – 9:15am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30pm – 13:45pm 1:00pm Sunday 14th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 9:00am – 9:15am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-04-07-fencing-central-development-program/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:38:53 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-04-07-fencing-central-development-program/ Fencing Central is pleased to be restarting its Fencing Development Programme – thank you to **Pelorus Trust** for providing the funding for this programme. This programme is targeted to fencers aged over 13 year old, with a good level of fencing skills, and aims to support and develop successful, resilient, strong-minded and confident fencers, through training, social interaction and competitions. This programme will be run by coaches Robert Gastaldo-Brac, Daniel Chan and Russell Johnson and will take place most Friday’s 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the new Wellington South Fencing Club venue 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-25-presidents-cup-2023/ Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:30:38 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-25-presidents-cup-2023/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 President’s Cup and Veteran’s Sabre Championship. Thank you to the **Pub Charity** for their generous support of this event. Date: Saturday 27th May to Sunday 28th May 2023 Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 19th May. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee. Saturday 27th May Event Registration Start Time Men’s Foil 7:45am 8:30am Women’s Epee 8:45am 9:30am Men’s Sabre 11:30am 12:15pm Women’s Sabre 12:45pm 1:30pm Veteran’s Sabre 1:15pm 2:00pm Sunday 28th May Event Registration Start Time Men’s Epee 7:45am 8:30am Women’s Foil 8:45am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-21-central-u11-u13-1-2023/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:39:27 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-21-central-u11-u13-1-2023/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 #1 Competition 2023 on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2023. Date: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2023 Venue: Riverside Gym, Upper Hutt College, Moonshine Road, Trentham Entry fee: $20.00 for one weapon, $30.00 for 2+ weapons. Entries due: Entries are due by Thursday 30th March. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-06-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2023/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:08:34 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-03-06-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2023/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Fencing Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships. Date: Saturday 18th March 2023 to Sunday 19th March 2023 Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Entries due: Thursday 16th March. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon. $50.00 for 2+ weapons. Saturday 18th March Event Registration Start Time U15 Individual Epee 8:30am 9:00am U15 Individual Foil 10:30am 11:30am U15 Individual Sabre 12:00pm 1:00pm Cadet Individual Sabre 1:00pm 1:30pm Sunday 16th March Event Registration Start Time Cadet Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Cadet Individual Foil 11:00am 11:45am Information Sheet Registration Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-02-12-notice-of-fencing-central-agm-2023/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:56:52 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-02-12-notice-of-fencing-central-agm-2023/ Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fencing Central Inc. for the financial year ending 31st December 2022 is to be held on Sunday, 19th March 2023 , in conjunction with the Fencing Central Under 15 & Cadet Championship hosted by Wellington Swords Club. Date: Sunday, 19th March 2023 Time: 12:00pm start Location: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Affiliated members of Fencing Central Inc. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-02-07-fencing-central-membership-2023/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:18:25 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2023-02-07-fencing-central-membership-2023/ The Fencing Central Committee encourages all fencers, coaches, officials, and other members of the fencing community to register as a Fencing New Zealand Member affiliated with Fencing Central for the 2023 season. Membership for the 2022 season expires on 31st December 2022. Becoming an affiliated member of Fencing New Zealand entitles you to participate in competitions, training camps, AGMs, and other events. This annual contribution is critical to the success of fencing in New Zealand. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-11-20-fencing-central-awards-2022/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:22:07 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-11-20-fencing-central-awards-2022/ Fencing Central and Hutt Valley Fencing Club would like to invite all of the members of Fencing Central to a celebration of the passing of another year of fencing. We would like to share the successes of our Fencers and supporters and all of the efforts that have taken place during the year. The celebrations will be taking place at the Day’s Bay Pavilion on the 4th of December and the proceedings will begin at 1pm. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-29-fencing-central-2022-award-nominations/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:17:40 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-29-fencing-central-2022-award-nominations/ At the end of every year, we Fencing Central comes together to celebrate success both on and off the piste at the Fencing Central Annual Award Evening. While some awards are determined by competition results, there are also several awards that you can nominate members of the Fencing Central community for to acknowledge their contributions to the sport. You can make nominations for some or all award categories. For all nominations, please briefly state your reason for the nomination. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-23-central-u9-u11-u13-4-2022/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:41:28 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-23-central-u9-u11-u13-4-2022/ UPDATE (4th November, 8:00pm): Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Fencing Central and Hutt Valley Fencing Club have had to make the decision to cancel this tournament at late notice. Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Under 9, Under 11, and Under 13 #4 Competition 2022 on Sunday 6th November at YMCA Upper Hutt. This tournament is open to any fencer aged under 9, under 11 or under 13 as at 1st January 2022. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-10-friendly-fielding-fencing-feast/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:15:59 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-10-10-friendly-fielding-fencing-feast/ FAHS Sabres Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Friendly Feilding Fencing Feast 2022 on Saturday 12th November at Feilding High School. This will include a social BBQ lunch between the Epee and Sabre events. Entries close Wednesday 9th November. Saturday 12th November Event Registration Start Time Epee 9:30am 10:00am Lunch 1:00pm Sabre 1:30pm 2:00pm Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-07-central-u11-u13-3-2022/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:17:34 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-07-central-u11-u13-3-2022/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Under 11 and Under 13 #3 Competition 2022 on Sunday 18th September at Wellington Swords Club. Sunday 18th September Event Under 11 Epee Under 13 Epee Under 11 Foil Under 13 Foil Entry fee: $20.00 for one weapon, $30.00 for 2+ weapons. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-05-central-open-training-camp-2022/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:52:17 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-05-central-open-training-camp-2022/ Hawke’s Bay Blades and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Open and Training Camp 2022. Training Camp: 6 to 7 October 2022 Competition: 8 to 9 October 2022 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North The training camp will be instructed by Steve Clarke (Foil), Daniel Chan (Epee), and Baz Clark (Sabre) over two days. The competition will include both individual and teams events, with free entry to all teams events, plus a bonus event for each weapon! https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-03-nz-u15-cadet-junior-championship-2022/ Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:24:28 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-09-03-nz-u15-cadet-junior-championship-2022/ Fencing Mid-South invites you to attend the New Zealand Under 15, Cadet (Under 17), and Junior (Under 20) Fencing Championship 2022. Date: 23 to 25 September 2022 Location: St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middlepark Road, Christchurch Entries Due: 12 September 2022 Full Details & Registration https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-08-03-wellington-invitational-wife-2022/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:34:36 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-08-03-wellington-invitational-wife-2022/ Victoria University of Wellington Swords Club invites you to attend the 2022 Wellington Invitational (WIFE) Competition. Date: Sunday 28th August 2022 Venue: Victoria Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Kelburn, Wellington Entries due: 25th August. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Sunday 28th August Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:30am 10:00am Individual Epee 12:30pm 1:00pm Individual Sabre 3:30pm 4:00pm Entry Details https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-07-04-fencing-central-junior-championship-2022/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:51:09 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-07-04-fencing-central-junior-championship-2022/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Fencing Central Junior Championship. Date: Saturday 30th July to Sunday 31st July Venue: River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 57 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt Entries Due: Thursday 28th July. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 20 years or younger as of 1st January 2022. Saturday 28th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:00am – 9:15am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30pm – 13:45pm 1:00pm Sunday 29th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 9:00am – 9:15am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-14-central-u11-u13-2-2022/ Sat, 14 May 2022 03:33:08 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-14-central-u11-u13-2-2022/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Under 11 and Under 13 #2 Competition 2022 on Sunday 12th June at Wellington Swords Club. Sunday 12th June Event Under 11 Epee Under 13 Epee Under 11 Foil Under 13 Foil Entry fee: $20.00 for one weapon, $30.00 for 2+ weapons. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-07-north-island-championship-2022/ Sat, 07 May 2022 09:31:56 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-07-north-island-championship-2022/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 North Island Championship and New Zealand Veteran’s Foil Championship 2022. Date: Saturday 25th June to Sunday 26th June Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 17th June. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee. Saturday 25th June Event Registration Start Time Men’s Foil 7:45am 8:30am Women’s Epee 8:45am – 9:00am 9:30am Men’s Sabre 11:30am – 11:45am 12:15pm Women’s Sabre 12:45pm – 1:00pm 1:30pm Veteran’s Foil 1:15pm – 1:30pm 2:00pm Sunday 26th June Event Registration Start Time Men’s Epee 7:45am – 8:00am 8:30am Women’s Foil 8:45am – 9:00am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form Entry List Live Results https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-01-fencing-central-championship-2022/ Sun, 01 May 2022 08:27:03 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-05-01-fencing-central-championship-2022/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Fencing Central Championship. Date: Saturday 28th May to Sunday 29th May Venue: River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 57 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt Entries Due: Thursday 26th May. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Saturday 28th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:00am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Sunday 29th May Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-04-25-central-secondary-school-novice-1-2022/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:12:16 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-04-25-central-secondary-school-novice-1-2022/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Fencing Central Secondary School Novice #1 Tournament. Unfortunately, the epee event has been cancelled due to unexpected circumstances, however, the foil event will still be going ahead. Eligibility: This tournament is open to any fencer who is year 7 to 13 at school with less than 24 months cumulative experience in fencing. Date: Sunday 8th May 2022 Venue: WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 6th May. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-03-26-central-secondary-school-championship-2022/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:06:17 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-03-26-central-secondary-school-championship-2022/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Fencing Central Secondary School Championship. Date: Saturday 23rd April 2022 to Monday 25th April 2022 (ANZAC weekend) Venue: YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Heretaunga Entries due: Thursday 21st April. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon. $50.00 for 2+ weapons. Team event: $10.00 per person for 1+ weapons. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-02-19-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2022/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:15:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-02-19-fencing-central-u15-cadet-championship-2022/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Fencing Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships. Date: Saturday 12th March 2022 to Sunday 13th March 2022 Venue: Main Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington Entries due: Thursday 10th March. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon. $50.00 for 2+ weapons. Saturday 12th March Event Registration Start Time U15 Individual Epee 8:30am 9:00am U15 Individual Foil 10:30am 11:30am U15 Individual Sabre 12:00pm 1:00pm Cadet Individual Sabre 1:00pm 1:30pm Sunday 13th March Event Registration Start Time Cadet Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Cadet Individual Foil 11:00am 11:45am Information Sheet Registration Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-02-10-trefoil-competition-2022/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:34:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-02-10-trefoil-competition-2022/ Victoria University of Wellington Swords Club invites you to attend the Trefoil Competition 2022. Date: Sunday 27th February 2022 Venue: Victoria Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Kelburn, Wellington Entries due: 24th February 2022 – Late entries will incur a late fee Entry fee: $30.00 for one weapon, $40.00 for 2+ weapons Sunday 27th February Event Registration Start Time Mixed Foil 9:30am 10:00am Fencing Central AGM 12:00pm Mixed Epee 1:00pm 1:30pm Mixed Sabre 3:30pm 4:00pm Entry Details https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-01-25-notice-of-fencing-central-agm-2022/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:10:55 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-01-25-notice-of-fencing-central-agm-2022/ Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fencing Central Inc. for the financial year ending 31st December 2021 is to be held on Sunday, 27th February 2022 , in conjunction with the Trefoil Competition hosted by VUWSC. Date: Sunday, 27th February 2022 Time: 12:00pm start Location: Victoria Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Wellington Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/3677504557 Affiliated members of Fencing Central Inc. for the 2021 financial year aged 18 years and over are eligible to vote on matters arising at the AGM. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-01-11-waitangi-weekend-national-open-tournament/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:19:02 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2022-01-11-waitangi-weekend-national-open-tournament/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2022 Waitangi Weekend National Open Tournament. Date: Saturday 5th February to Monday 7th February 2022 Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 28th January. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee. Saturday 5th February Event Registration opens Registration closes Start time Men’s Épée 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am Women’s Foil 10:45am 11:00am 11:30am Veteran’s Mixed Foil 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:30pm Sunday 6th February Event Registration opens Registration closes Start time Veteran’s Mixed Sabre 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am Men’s & Women’s Sabre 11:30am 11:45am 12:15pm Veteran’s Mixed Épée 2:00pm 2:15pm 2:45pm Monday 7th February Event Registration opens Registration closes Start time Men’s Foil 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am Women’s Épée 8:45am 9:00am 9:30am Information Sheet Live Results Competitor List https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-12-31-fencing-central-2022-notices/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 03:08:27 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-12-31-fencing-central-2022-notices/ The Fencing Central Committee is excited to welcome you all to the 2022 season! This is set to be a very exciting year for fencing in New Zealand, with the new COVID-19 Protection Framework helping us to run events safely, including a number of new and returning national tournaments and training camps, and the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London. As we look forward to the new season, there are a number of notices we would like to share with you. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-11-26-fencing-central-awards-2021/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:08:06 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-11-26-fencing-central-awards-2021/ The fencing year is rapidly drawing to a close and the Fencing Central team is planning a fun and sociable event to celebrate the year’s successes. The Awards Event will be in the form of a lunch at 1pm followed by an awards ceremony on Saturday, 11 December 2021 at the Butcher and Brewer, 175 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012. Due to the current restrictions in place, we need to get numbers for this event as soon as possible. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-10-17-tournament-cancellations/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 02:00:51 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-10-17-tournament-cancellations/ Due to the uncertainties presented by the current Delta outbreak, and the restrictions associated with Alert Level 2, Fencing Central has made the decision to cancel all remaining tournaments for 2021. This decision is in line with guidance provided by Fencing New Zealand relating to the running of tournaments at alert levels. This will impact the following competitions: Central Under 11 & Under 13 #4 Central Secondary School Novice #2 Friendly Foil We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause you. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-29-fencing-central-2021-award-nominations/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:51:31 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-29-fencing-central-2021-award-nominations/ At the end of every year, we Fencing Central comes together to celebrate success both on and off the piste at the Fencing Central Annual Award Evening. While some awards are determined by competition results, there is also several awards that you can nominate members of the Fencing Central community for to acknowledge their contributions to the sport. You can make nominations for some or all award categories. For all nominations, please briefly state your reason for the nomination. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-29-cancelled-new-zealand-championships-2021/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:12:42 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-29-cancelled-new-zealand-championships-2021/ Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation in Auckland, the New Zealand Fencing Championships due to take place in Auckland 23rd to 25th October has been cancelled. Fencing NZ are currently working on a calendar for 2022, with additional events to be scheduled early in the year. The Selection Criteria for international events in 2022 are also being revised to take into account the limited National events in 2021 and the inability to travel to overseas competitions. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-09-postponed-central-open-2021-spring-training-camp/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:41:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-09-09-postponed-central-open-2021-spring-training-camp/ Due to the uncertainties presented by the current Delta outbreak, and the restrictions associated with Alert Level 2, Fencing Central and Hawke’s Bay Blades have made the decision to postpone the Central Open Tournament and Spring Training Camp that were scheduled for October 2021. We are currently investigating options for holding these events later in the year when we can all safely gather for a great week of fencing, and will announce details as they become available. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-07-13-wellington-invitational-2021/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:07:59 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-07-13-wellington-invitational-2021/ Victoria University of Wellington Swords Club invites you to attend the Wellington Invitational Competition 2021. Date: Saturday 14th August and Sunday 15th August 2021 Venue: Victoria Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Kelburn, Wellington Entries due: Thursday, 11th August 2021 – Late entries will incur a late fee Entry fee: $30.00 for one weapon, $40.00 for 2+ weapons Saturday 14th August Event Registration Start Time Individual Epee 12:30pm 1:00pm Individual Sabre 3:00pm 3:30pm Sunday 15th August Event Registration Start Time Individual Foil 9:30am 10:00am Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-07-13-fencing-central-junior-championship-2021/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:56:34 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-07-13-fencing-central-junior-championship-2021/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Junior Championship 2021. Date: Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2021 Venue: YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Heretaunga Entries due: Thursday, 29th July 2021 – Late entries will incur a late fee Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon, $50.00 for 2+ weapons Eligibility: Fencers must be aged under 20 years old as at 1st January 2021 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-13-national-foil-sabre-team-championship/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:59:05 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-13-national-foil-sabre-team-championship/ Fencing Central and Fencing New Zealand invite you to attend the 2021 New Zealand National Foil and Sabre Team Championships. Date: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2021 Venue: Wellington Swords Club, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 9th July Entry Fee: $40.00 for one event, $50.00 for two events Saturday 17th July Event Registration Start Time Team Sabre 3:00pm 3:30pm Sunday 18th July Event Registration Start Time Team Foil 9:00am 9:30am If four or less teams enter, the tournament will be run as a pool. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-10-north-island-championship-and-veterans-foil/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:19:41 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-10-north-island-championship-and-veterans-foil/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 New Zealand North Island and Veteran’s Foil Championships. Date: Saturday 7th August to Sunday 8th August Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: Friday 9th July – Late entries close Friday 30th July Sunday 7th August Event Registration opens Registration closes Start time Men’s Foil 8:15am 8:30am 9:00am Women’s Epee 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am Men’s & Women’s Sabre 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm Veteran’s Foil 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm Sunday 8th August Event Registration opens Registration closes Start time Men’s Epee 8:15am 8:30am 9:00am Women’s Foil 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am Official Information Sheet Entry Form Entry List https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-05-fencing-central-secondary-school-teams-championship-2021/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:06:57 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-06-05-fencing-central-secondary-school-teams-championship-2021/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 Fencing Central Secondary School Teams Championship. Date: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2021 Venue: Wellington Swords Club, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entries due: Thursday, 17th June 2021 – Late entries will incur a late fee Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon, $50.00 for 2+ weapons Saturday 19th June Event Registration Start time Team Epee 12:30pm 1:00pm Team Sabre 2:00pm 2:30pm Sunday 20th June Event Registration Start time Team Foil 9:00am 9:30am Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-21-presidents-cup-2021/ Thu, 20 May 2021 20:04:30 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-21-presidents-cup-2021/ Fencing Mid South and Fencing New Zealand invite you to attend the 2021 Presidents Cup & Veteran Sabre. Date: Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th July 2021 Venue: Sporting Edge, 4 Matipo Street, Riccarton, Christchurch Entries due: Friday 18th June 2021 – Late entries will incur a $50.00 fee Entry fee: $60.00 per event Full Details & Entry https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-19-fencing-central-secondary-school-championships-2021/ Wed, 19 May 2021 07:54:30 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-19-fencing-central-secondary-school-championships-2021/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 Fencing Central Secondary School Individuals Championship. Date: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2021 Venue: Rongotai College Main Hall, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington Entries due: Thursday, 10th June 2021 – Late entries will incur a late fee Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon, $50.00 for 2+ weapons Saturday 12th June Event Registration Start time Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Individual Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Sunday 13th June Event Registration Start time Individual Foil 9:00am 9:30am Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-18-central-secondary-school-novice-1-2021/ Tue, 18 May 2021 09:49:46 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-18-central-secondary-school-novice-1-2021/ Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 Central Secondary School Novice #1 Competition. To be eligible to compete, you must be in years 7 to 13 at school and has less than a total of 24 months experience in fencing. Date: Sunday, 30th May 2021 Venue: Wellington Swords Club, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington Entries due: Friday, 28th May 2021 – Late entries will incur a $10. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-04-fencing-central-championship-2021/ Tue, 04 May 2021 08:43:09 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-05-04-fencing-central-championship-2021/ Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 Fencing Central Senior Championship. Date: 22nd and 23rd May 2021 Venue: River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 57 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt Entries due: Thursday 20th May – Late entries will incur a $20.00 fee Entry fee: $40.00 for one weapon, $50.00 for 2+ weapons Saturday 22nd May Event Registration Start time Mixed Individual Epee 9:00am 9:30am Mixed Individual Sabre 12:30pm 1:00pm Sunday 23rd May Event Registration Start time Mixed Individual Foil 9:00am 9:30am Official Information Sheet Entry Form https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-04-22-central-championships-postponed/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:08:58 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-04-22-central-championships-postponed/ The Fencing Central Senior Championship 2021 scheduled for 8th and 9th May has been postponed due to challenges with venue availability. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and look forward to running this competition at a later date during the year. If you have any questions, please contact tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-22-national-under-15-and-cadet-championships-2021/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:09:00 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-22-national-under-15-and-cadet-championships-2021/ Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2021 New Zealand National Under 15 and Cadet Championships. Date: Saturday 24th April to Monday 26th April Venue: Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington Entries Due: 10:00pm Saturday 10th April. Entries received after this time will incur a $50.00 late fee. Entry Fee: $60.00 for one event. $30.00 for each additional event. A competition dinner will be held on the evening of Saturday 24thApril at Thai Tara Restaurant. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-16-central-under-11-under-13-1-2021/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:54:00 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-16-central-under-11-under-13-1-2021/ Wellington South Fencing Club and Fencing Central invites you to attend the 2021 Fencing Central Under 11 & Under 13 #1 Competition on Sunday 11th April at Wellington Swords Club. Sunday 11th April Event Under 11 Epee Under 13 Epee Under 11 Foil Under 13 Foil Entry fee: $20.00 for one weapon, $30. https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-14-fencing-central-agm-2020/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:53:00 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-03-14-fencing-central-agm-2020/ The Fencing Central Annual General Meeting for the year ended 31 December 2020 was held on Sunday, 14th March 2021 at Rongotai College. A Management Committee for 2021 was elected, and we would like to thank the following people for volunteering to help grow and develop Fencing Central:  Nicole Martin President Brett Holland Secretary Stephen Peterson Treasurer Catherine Wright General Executive Grace Xue General Executive Hayden Andersen General Executive Jules Congalton General Executive Lisa Tattle General Executive Nathan Newton General Executive Vicci Lamb General Executive Jackson Little Youth Representative Meeting Minutes https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-02-01-2021-fencing-central-affiliations/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:56:00 +0000 https://fencingcentral.org.nz/news/2021-02-01-2021-fencing-central-affiliations/ The Fencing Central committee encourages all fencers, coaches, officials and other members of the fencing community to register as a Fencing New Zealand member affiliated with Fencing Central for the 2021 season. Becoming an affiliated member of Fencing NZ entitles you to participate in competitions, training camps, AGMs, and other events. Your annual contribution is essential to the success of fencing in Central and in New Zealand, providing funding for: