We have a couple of competitions that we are hosting in the next couple of weeks. U13, U11 and U9 In House Competition

We will be hosting a small competition at St Bernards on Saturday the 9th of April at 9.30am. We would like to encourage as many of our U13, U11 and U9 fencers to attend as possible. We are looking to wrap up the competition around 12.30pm – 1.00pm.

Could you please let us know if your children would like to participate in this event? Central Secondary School Championships 2022

We are also hosting the Central Secondary School Championships this year. I have included the details below for this competition.

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.

For full details, please visit our website: https://fencingcentral.org.nz/central-secondary-school-championship-2022/

Please contact tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz if you have any questions.

I will also be sending out a form for those who need to rent gear in the next week or so. Volunteers

We would also like to know if you are able to help out with either of these competitions that are upcoming. I have included some roles that we will need help with.

Saturday 9th of April – U13, U11 & U9

• Referees & Scorekeepers

Central Secondary Schools Championships 2022

• Referees 
• Assistance with set up (Saturday morning ~8.15am but we will update you closer to the time)
• Assistance with pack down (Monday after the conclusion of the Sabre ~1.00pm)
• Volunteers to help run the cafe
• First Aiders