The raffle prizes for the Fencing Central fundraiser were drawn tonight, and four lucky people have won some fantastic prizes. Congratulations to all winners, you will be contacted directly to arrange receiving your prizes.

1st: Anastasia (no. 380) – 2 tickets to the RNZB Romeo & Juliet

2nd: Griffin (no. 001) – 2 tickets to the RNZB Romeo & Juliet

3rd: Christina (no. 580) – Photography session with Ross de Rouffignac

4th: Franziska (no. 781) – 1 term of free fencing at participating FenCen clubs

Registrations are now open for the Australian Junior (U20) Championship in Melbourne (21-24 September). This competition has both individual and teams events. Make sure to discuss this with your coaches if you are interested in attending.

• Details for the championships can be found here.
• Registrations can be found on the Australian fencing website.

Information for the 2018 Ultimate Fencing Camp held in Melbourne in early January is now available. This training camp is for elite and developing foil and epee fencers, providing a great launch-pad for a competitive year, and is run by world class Italian coach Prof. Enrico di Ciolo.

If you are interested in getting involved in this camp, make sure to discuss your plans with Robert. Full details can be found here: UFC7 2018 Information Notice.

Vicci Lamb from Wellington Swords Club is traveling over to attend the coaching course, and has offered to take on a team manager role for any under 18 fencers. If you want to be part of this supervised group, contact Vicci at bishop.lamb@paradise.net.nz.

The Wellington Open Invitational (WIFE) competition hosted by VUWSC is fast approaching! Details have just been announced, and can be found at http://pistingaround.com/events.php?event=10, along with the entry form. If you are not sure about competing, make sure to talk to your coach at training this week.

• Date: 20th August (All three weapons)
• Entries due: 16th August
• Venue: Mackie Gym, Karori

The national Secondary School champs are fast approaching, hosted in Wellington from 8th to 10th September. Registrations are now open for individual and teams events.

You must be in school year 9 to 13 to be eligible to compete, and composite school teams are not permitted.

Full details can be found on this information document: NZSS Info and timetable