Trefoil Competition Details

Format

Open

This is an individual competition with a round of pools followed by a direct elimination.

Venue

Main gym, Victoria University Recreation Centre, Kelburn Parade, Wellington

Gear Requirements

Whites are to be a minimum of 350N with 800N plastron. Blades are to be FIE, or S2000 or higher in the case of sabre blades. Clear visors will not be accepted and lame bibs are required for foil. For more information, check www.fencing.org.nz under Information/Presidents Corner, Gear Requirements.

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Schedule

Epee

Date:  21 March 2026
Registration: 10:15:00
Start: 10:45:00

Foil

Date:  21 March 2026
Registration: 13:00:00
Start: 13:30:00

Sabre

Date:  22 March 2026
Registration: 09:15:00
Start: 09:45:00

Each event will be held at the time indicated, or the completion of the previous event, which ever is the later.

Prize Giving
The prize giving will be held at the completion of each event.

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Entry

Fees
$30.00 for one weapon
$40.00 for two or more weapons

Fencers can register but do not need to pay until the day. Payments on the day must be in cash.

Please aim to register by Thursday 19th March.
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Contact Details

Organiser
VUWSC

Contact
Jake
vuwfencing@gmail.com

Central Under 9, Under 11 & Under 13 #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.

Key Information

Date:Sunday 24th August 2025.
Venue:Wellington Bowling Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brookyln, Wellington.
Entry fee:$20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. Late entry fee: at organiser’s discretion
Entries due:Friday 22 August. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Contact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Payment can be made by direct deposit to Fencing Central 02-0500-0025212-002. Please reference the fencer’s name and “U1325”. Fees will alternatively be accepted as cash at registration on the day.

Time Table

Sunday 24th August

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.

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N (Total of 700N)
Plastron:350N (Total of 700N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks for epee, Track Pants for foil
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: Size 0 for under 9, Size 0 – 2 for under 11, size 2 – 3 for under 13

Central Championships 2025

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

Key Information

Date:Saturday 16 August to Sunday 17 August 2025.
Venue:Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington.
Entry fee:$40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events. Late entry fee: at organisers discretion
Entries due:Thursday 14 August. Late entries will be accepted but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Contact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Payment can be made by direct deposit to Fencing Central 02-0500-0025212-00. Please reference the fencer’s name and “C15C25”. Fees will alternatively be accepted as cash at registration on the day.

Time Table

Saturday 16th August

EventRegistrationStart Time
Men’s Foil8:30am9:00am
Women’s Foil10:00am10:30am

Sunday 17 August

EventRegistrationStart Time
Men’s Epee8:30am9:00am
Women’s Epee9:30am10:00am
Men’s & Women’s Sabre12:00pm12:30pm

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Plastron: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: FIE weapons for Foil & Epee, S2000 for Sabre

Central Secondary Schools Championships 2025

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

Key Information

Date:Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2025.
Venue:River Gym, Upper Hutt College, 51 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt.
Entry fee:$40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events.
$10 per person per team
Late entry fee: at organisers discretion
Entries due:Thursday 24 July. Late entries will be accepted, but fencers may need to pay a late entry fee.
Contact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Payment can be made by direct deposit to Fencing Central 02-0500-0025212-00. Please reference the fencer’s name and “CSS25”. Fees will alternatively be accepted as cash at registration on the day.

Time Table

Saturday 26th July

EventRegistrationStart Time
Individual Foil11:30am12:00pm
Team Foil1:00pmTBC

Sunday 27th July

EventRegistrationStart Time
Individual Épée8:00am8:30am
Team Épée10:00amTBC
Individual Sabre12:30pm1:00pm
Team Sabre1:30pmTBC

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Plastron: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: FIE weapons for Foil & Epee, S2000 for Sabre

North Island Open Championship & Veteran’s Foil 2025

Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2025 North Island Championships and Veteran’s Foil Championship.

Key Information

Date:Saturday 31st May 2025 to Sunday 1st June 2025
Venue:Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington
Eligibility:To fence in the open events fencers must be 13 years or older (Fencing NZ minimum age policy).
Contact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Payment Information

North Island and Veteran Foil Championship: $60.00 for the first event. Additional events: $30.00 for each additional event (maximum $150.00 for 4 events). Late entry fee: $50.00 for entries received after 10:00pm Friday, 23rd May.

Entries due: 10:00pm Friday, 25th May. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee and are at discretion of the Head DT and Head Referee.

Payment can be made by direct deposit to 02-0500-0025212-00 and is due by May 23rd.
Please reference the fencer’s full name and “NIC25” and ensure that the amount paid is
accurate and includes late fees if applicable. Cheques and cash will not be accepted.

Schedule

Saturday 31st of May

EventRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesStart Time
Men’s Foil8:00am8:45am9:00am
Women’s Épée9:00am9:45am10:00am
Men’s Sabre11:30am12:15pm12:30pm
Women’s Sabre12:00pm12:45pm1:00pm

Sunday 1st of June

EventRegistration opensRegistration closesStart time
Men’s Épée8:00am8:45am9:00am
Women’s Foil11:00am11:45am12:00pm
Veteran Foil9:00am9:45am10:00am

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Plastron: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks
Chest Protector: Compulsory for Women’s Events
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: FIE weapons for Foil & Epee, S2000 for Sabre