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

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?

Fencing Central U11 & U13 #2 Competition – 2024

Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 #2 Competition 2024 on Sunday 23rd of June.

Key Information

Date:Sunday 23 June
Venue: WSC Club Rooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington
Entry fee:$20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events.
Entries due:Entries are due by Friday 21st of June. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser.
Payment MethodPlease pay to: Fencing Central 02-0500-0025212-002 and reference fencer’s name and “U1324”
Contact:president.huttvalleyfencing@gmail.com

Eligibility:

Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 10 or younger on January 1st 2024.
Under 13 is open to any fencer aged 12 or younger on January 1st 2024.

Time Table

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 23rd June

EventRegistrationStart Time
Mixed U11 Foil8:30am9:00am
Mixed U13 Foil11:30am12:0pm
Mixed U13 & U11 Epee12:30pm1:00pm
*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.

Fencing Central Championship

Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2024 Fencing Central Championships

Key Information

Date:18th to 19th May 2024
Venue:River Gym Upper Hutt College, 57 Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt
Entry fee:$40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events. Late entry fee: $20.00
Entries due:Thursday 16th May – Late entries are at the discretion of the competition
organizer and are subject to a penalty 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 “FCC24”. Fees will alternatively be accepted as cash at registration on the day.

Time Table

Saturday 18th May

EventRegistrationStart Time
Individual Foil9:00am – 9:15am9:30am
Individual Sabre12:30pm – 12:45pm1:00pm

Sunday 19th May

EventRegistrationStart Time
Individual Épée9:00am – 9:15am9:30am

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