Central Under 9, Under 11 & Under 13 #4 2025

Wellington Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #3 on Sunday 23rd November 2025.

Date: Sunday 23rd of November 2025.
Venue: River Gym, Upper Hutt College, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt
Entries Due: Friday 21st November. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2025. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

Schedule: Note that later events may be delayed if previous events run longer than scheduled.

EventRegistrationStart Time
Sunday 23rd November
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U9 & U11 Epee10:30am11:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:00pm
Mixed U9 Foil1:30pm2:00pm
Mixed U13 Epee1:30pm2:00pm

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

2025 Central Region Training Camp & Open Tournament – Hawke’s Bay

We’re thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for our Hutt Valley Fencing Club members to grow their skills and enjoy a week of fencing in the stunning Hawke’s Bay!

We have a fundraising movie lined up – Kangaroo being screened at Light House Cinema Petone Tuesday 16th September – sign up here:

We also have some great giveaways that evening including a raffle for prizes such as a $200 voucher from Bluebridge. Sign up here if you are going to the camp and / or tournament as part of the HVFC team and want help with accommodation and transport:

Training Camp

📍 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym – 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130
📅 Dates: Monday, Sept 29 – Thursday, Oct 2 (inclusive)

Join a four-day intensive training camp led by a fantastic line-up of coaches, including our very own Russell and Daisy from Hutt Valley Fencing Club. This is the perfect chance to improve your technique, develop new strategies, and train alongside some of the best fencers from across the motu.

Central Open Tournament

📍 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym
📅 Dates: Saturday, Oct 4 – Sunday, Oct 5 (inclusive)

Stay on after camp and put your skills to the test in the Central Open Tournament. Events include:

  • Ranked Foil, Epee & Sabre
  • U13 Sabre

A great opportunity to gain competition experience, test yourself against new opponents, and earn ranking points. This tournament is a great opportunity for fencers to experience their first open tournament in a safe and supporting environment.

Why Join?

  • Train with top-level coaches in a supportive and motivating environment.
  • Fence alongside athletes from across the country.
  • Parents and families can enjoy all the delights of Hawke’s Bay including of course world-class food, wine, and scenery while their kids are busy in the gym.

Register now:

Let’s show a strong Hutt Valley presence this year — come fence, learn, compete, and have fun together in Hawke’s Bay!

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