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Fencing 2024

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Welcome back to Hutt Valley Fencing for 2024!

Please beware that our usual classes resume this week, with the first class being this Monday the 5th of February. Please note that there has been a change to the session times.

Week Night Classes

Monday (Chilton St James)

The junior class will be running from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This is an earlier start time than last year as we would like to encourage the younger fencers to stay on after their class has concluded to do some extra free fencing.
The senior class will commence with a gentle start at 6:00 pm, incorporating self-directed warm-ups and individual lessons. If you or your child are keen on participating in private lessons, kindly coordinate directly with the coaches. The formal class will officially kick off at 7:00 pm. We are currently gauging interest in extending the duration of this class for the upcoming term.

Wednesday (Chilton St James)

Our Wednesday class will continue to run from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. This class is still targeted towards our secondary school and adult-aged fencers. These times are identical to the times that it was running last year. 

Weekend Class

Satruday (Upper Hutt College)

Our Saturday class is also resuming this week with a start time of 10:00 am until 11:30 am. This class will continue to be run at Upper Hutt College and is targeted towards our Under 13 fencers.

Registration for 2024

Please ensure that you register to fence with Hutt Valley Fencing Club for 2024. We ask that you do this each year to ensure that we have the most up-to-date contact details in case of emergency.

Please register via this link.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns before fencing resumes for 2024.

Learn to Fence Holiday Program

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Discover the art of fencing in the upcoming year through our introductory fencing class.

Join us on Friday, January 19th, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at the YMCA in Upper Hutt for an engaging session.

This class is tailored for individuals aged 7 and above.

Secure your spot for $50 by making payment before Tuesday, January 16th. From Wednesday and onwards, the fee will be $60.

Inquire about potential family discounts to make the most of this opportunity.

📅 Friday 19th January 2024 | 9.00am till 1.30pm

📌 YMCA Gym Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt 5019

💲 $50 by making payment before Tuesday, January 16th

End of Year Pot Luck Picnic

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As fencing wraps up this Saturday, September 16th, we extend an invitation for all of our club members to join us for games and a potluck picnic afterward at our usual venue, Upper Hutt College.

Our regular Saturday morning session will run from 10 am to 11:30 am, followed by a gathering at the park (weather permitting) for the potluck picnic. Even if you’re not a regular at our Saturday morning sessions, you’re more than welcome to join us for this event!

If you have any questions or queries regarding the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to seeing many of you this weekend.

Fencing Central U11 & U13 #4 Competition – 2023

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Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 #4 Competition 2023 on Sunday 5 November 2023.

Key Information

Date:Sunday 5th of November
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.
Contact:president.huttvalleyfencing@gmail.com
Entry Form
Gear Rental
Affiliation

Eligibility:

Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 10 or younger on January 1st 2023.
Under 13 is open to any fencer aged 12 or younger on January 1st 2023.

Time Table

Secondary School Novice will be one round of Pools followed by a Direct Elimination round.

Under 11 and Under 13 may be two rounds of Pools or one round of Pools followed by a Direct Elimination round, the format will be clarified to fencers during registration.

Sunday 5 November

EventRegistrationStart Time
Mixed U9 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U11 Epee9:00am9:30am
Mixed U13 Foil11:00am11:30am
Mixed U13 Epee12:00pm12:30pm
*Please note that start times of events may be delayed due to previous events.

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N
Plastron: 350N
Breeches*: 350N with long socks required for Epee
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: Max size 3 for Under 13, and Size 2 for Under 11

*Foil doesn’t require breeches for any event. Please ensure that you are wearing track pants – No shorts or bare skin will be allowed at all.

Training Resumes Monday 9th of October

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I hope you have all had a pleasant holiday break and are keen to get back into term 4 of fencing for 2023.

We will be resuming our usual training schedule from Monday the 9th of October. However, please review the venue changes as noted below.

Mondays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Our regular Monday session is moving venue. From this week onwards, our Monday class will be operating out of Chilton St James. 

Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This class will be operating as usual from the Chilton St James gym. The scheduled time remains unchanged.

Thursdays 6:30 pm 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm – 9:00pm

This class will be operating as usual from the St Bernards Gym. Our Beginner/Junior class begins at 6:30 pm and our senior class begins at 7:00 pm. However, please be aware that this is only until the 26th of October. From the 26th of October, we will no longer have access to this venue due to the gym having the floors redone. Unfortunately, this means that this class will cease operation for the remainder of the term from this date. 

Saturdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our Saturday session will be operating as normal from Upper Hutt College. Please note, like the previous terms, we aim to wrap up at 11:30 am with the floor open for more free fencing if the fencers are willing. 

Please reach out if you have any questions regarding training this term. We will endeavor to get back to you as soon as possible.