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Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Program January 2025

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We are pleased to announce a holiday program for beginner fencers over the school holidays. It is a great chance for friends and family members to try out a new sport over the holidays. At the end of the second session there will be a mini tournament and participants can try out electric fencing, just like at the Olympics.

Our last holiday program booked out quickly so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Current fencers are also welcome. We are also encouraging school based groups who are looking to build school representative teams.

This holiday program is suited for future fencers 7 and up. No experience required. All fencing equipment is provided for a safe and fun time.

Join us January 15 and 16, 2025, 9am to 12 noon at Chilton Saint James School in Lower Hutt, Wellington for an engaging program.

Register before January 7th and it is just $80 for both days – $90 after January 7th or on the day. Save $10 off per extra family member.

This is a great chance for kids who don’t enjoy team sports to give something new a go. Fencing is a wonderful way to improve fitness, build resilience and make new friends.

Please fill out this form to enroll.

Date and Times

15 and 16 January 20259am – 12 noon

Key Details

  • Bring a drink bottle and a snack for morning tea
  • Bring a towel
  • Wear track pants (not jeans or shorts)
  • Wear closed shoes (sneakers if possible)

Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Program October 2024

Secretary

Due to strong demand, there is now a wait list for the Holiday Program.

We are pleased to announce an up coming holiday program for beginner fencers over the school holidays. It is a great chance for friends and family members to try out a new sport over the holidays. At the end of the second session there will be a mini tournament and participants can try out electric fencing, just like at the Olympics.

This holiday program is suited for future fencers 7 and up. No experience required. All fencing equipment is provided for a safe and fun time.

It will be held October 2nd and 3rd, 9am to 12pm at Upper Hutt College, Moonshine Road Upper Hutt.

The program is $90 for both days. Save $10 for early registrations and $10 off per extra family member.

This is a great chance for kids who don’t enjoy team sports to give something new a go. Fencing is a wonderful way to improve fitness, build resilience and make new friends.

Please fill out this form to enroll.

Date and Times

2nd and 3rd October9am – 12pm

Location

Key Details

  • Bring a drink bottle and a snack for morning tea
  • Bring a towel
  • Wear track pants (not jeans or shorts)
  • Wear closed shoes (sneakers if possible)

Fencing Central Camp & Central Open Ranked Tournament (Hawkes Bay)

Secretary

This October, Fencing Central in association with Hawke’s Bay Blades/B C Fencing runs its yearly camp in the sunny Hawke’s Bay at Havelock North High School.

  • Fencing Camp – Oct 8 to 10
  • Central Open Ranked Fencing Tournament – Oct  12 to 13
  • Entry Form is located HERE

THE CAMP!

The training camp has the following 3 amazing coaches take the lead this year over the course of 3 days – including our very own Daisy Hutton! They will be supported by other national coaches and should any coach which to attend/participate they are welcome. (Please see the form)

  • Foil – Judit Fliszar
  • Epee – Mary Black 
  • Sabre – Daisey Hutton

There will be 2-3 presentations that build on previous years 

  • Sport Psychologist – Wanda Douglas
  • External Dietician – NCubed 
  • High Performance Sport / Training – TBC

THE TOURNAMENT 

Following the camp there will be running a fully ranked tournament for Foil, Epee and Sabre and the following events are included at no additional cost

  • The Foil Fling
  • The Escalation Epee
  • The Sabre Toss
  • Lightning Team events for all weapons
  • Top Club Challenge!

If you have any questions please reach out to @ hbfencingclub@gmail.com; or one of the coaches at HVFC.

Will there be special guests?