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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.

No Fencing Tonight 21st of September 2023

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Apologies but we have just been notified that training tonight has to be cancelled.

This is due to St Bernard’s hosting a mass tonight. Please accept my sincerest apologies regarding this sudden change to our usual training session. 

Please be aware that due to the amount training that has been missed these last couple of weeks that we will be hosting some catch up sessions in the first week of the school holidays. These sessions will run from our normal times, 7pm – 9pm on Monday and 6.30pm – 9pm on Thursday at St Bernard’s.

We at Hutt Valley Fencing Club wish you all the best and hope you have a pleasant evening.