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Mary Black

July Fencing Camp

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7–9 July 2026
10:00am – 5:00pm daily

We are pleased to announce that leading New Zealand coach Mary Black will be joining us in Upper Hutt and coaching alongside our very own Russell Johnson.

Mary has developed a highly successful épée club in West Auckland, catering for fencers from age 10 through to adults. Her coaching philosophy focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where fencers can develop both technically and tactically while being challenged to achieve their best.

Mary has coached athletes from beginner level through to national podium finishes and international competition. Her recent appointments include:

  • Manager/Coach of the New Zealand U15/U17 Team (2025)
  • Épée Coach of the New Zealand U20 Team (2025 and 2026)
  • Head Épée Coach of the New Zealand U15/U17 Team (2023)

She is a registered Fencing New Zealand coach and holds the following international qualifications:

  • FIE Level 3 Épée (Budapest, 2017)
  • Moniteur (Level 3) Épée – United States Fencing Coaches Association (2024)
  • FIE Level 1 Foil (New Zealand, 2016)

Training Camp Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdslh_ZRj7g3px1LQJ3LNk9OjVJ3EdazI1wndx-4yviZD6MPw/viewform

Please note – no Sabre at the camp.

New Zealand Junior National Championship 2026

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Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2026 New Zealand Junior Championship on the 10th and 12th of June, to be held at Upper Hutt College. This is a great opportunity to fence at a national competition in our own backyard.

For any questions or concerns, please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Affiliations
Please note that all competitors must be affiliated members of Fencing New Zealand or if you are an overseas competitor, you must be affiliated to your national body. Go to fencing.org.nz/membership to affiliate with your relevant region. Affiliations of all competitors will be checked at time of entry.

Date: Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July 2026
Venue: Upper Hutt College, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018
Entries Due: Friday 19th June. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: All competitors must be aged 19 years or younger as of 1 January 2026.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

Schedule: Note that later events may be delayed if previous events run longer than scheduled. We strongly advise that return flights are booked after 7:00pm on the day of fencing or day after.

We cannot guarantee the finish time of any events or days.

New Zealand Junior Champs 2026 Timetable Day One Friday 10th July

EventRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesStart time
Women’s Foil10:00am10:30am11:00am
Men’s Sabre11:00am11:30am12:00pm
Women’s Foil TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals1:30pm
Men’s Sabre TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals2:00pm

New Zealand Junior Champs 2026 Timetable Day Two Saturday 11th July

EventRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesStart time
Men’s Épée 8:00am8:30am9:00am
Women’s Sabre9:00am9:30am10:00pm
Men’s Épée TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals12:30pm
Women’s Sabre TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals12:30pm

New Zealand Junior Champs 2026 Timetable Day Three Sunday 12th July

EventRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesStart time
Women’s Épée 8:00am8:30am9:00am
Men’s Foil9:30am10:00am10:30pm
Women’s Épée TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals1:30pm
Men’s Foil TeamsTeams to be finalised after individual semi-finals1:30pm

Above times may change, please refer to offical information sheet for latest information.

Central Under 9 & Under 11 & Under 13 #2 2026

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Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #2 on Sunday, 29th March 2026.

For any questions or concerns, please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Date: Sunday, 7th of June 2026.
Venue: Upper Hutt College, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018
Entries Due: Friday 5th June. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: Based on age as of January 1st 2026. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

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

Sunday 7th June

EventRegistrationStart Time
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

Central Under 9 & Under 11 & Under 13 #1 2026

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Fencing Central invites you to attend the Fencing Central Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 #1 on Sunday, 29th March 2026.

For any questions or concerns please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Date: Sunday 29th of March 2026.
Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington
Entries Due: Friday 27th March. Late entries accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Eligibility: Based on age at January 1st 2026. See Entry Form.
Fees & Payment: See Entry Form.

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

Sunday 9th November

EventRegistrationStart Time
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

Trefoil Competition Details

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Format

Open

This is an individual competition with a round of pools followed by a direct elimination.

Venue

Main gym, Victoria University Recreation Centre, Kelburn Parade, Wellington

Gear Requirements

Whites are to be a minimum of 350N with 800N plastron. Blades are to be FIE, or S2000 or higher in the case of sabre blades. Clear visors will not be accepted and lame bibs are required for foil. For more information, check www.fencing.org.nz under Information/Presidents Corner, Gear Requirements.

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Schedule

Epee

Date:  21 March 2026
Registration: 10:15:00
Start: 10:45:00

Foil

Date:  21 March 2026
Registration: 13:00:00
Start: 13:30:00

Sabre

Date:  22 March 2026
Registration: 09:15:00
Start: 09:45:00

Each event will be held at the time indicated, or the completion of the previous event, which ever is the later.

Prize Giving
The prize giving will be held at the completion of each event.

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Entry

Fees
$30.00 for one weapon
$40.00 for two or more weapons

Fencers can register but do not need to pay until the day. Payments on the day must be in cash.

Please aim to register by Thursday 19th March.
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Contact Details

Organiser
VUWSC

Contact
Jake
vuwfencing@gmail.com