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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?

Fencing 2024

hvfcadmin

Welcome back to Hutt Valley Fencing for 2024!

Please beware that our usual classes resume this week, with the first class being this Monday the 5th of February. Please note that there has been a change to the session times.

Week Night Classes

Monday (Chilton St James)

The junior class will be running from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This is an earlier start time than last year as we would like to encourage the younger fencers to stay on after their class has concluded to do some extra free fencing.
The senior class will commence with a gentle start at 6:00 pm, incorporating self-directed warm-ups and individual lessons. If you or your child are keen on participating in private lessons, kindly coordinate directly with the coaches. The formal class will officially kick off at 7:00 pm. We are currently gauging interest in extending the duration of this class for the upcoming term.

Wednesday (Chilton St James)

Our Wednesday class will continue to run from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. This class is still targeted towards our secondary school and adult-aged fencers. These times are identical to the times that it was running last year. 

Weekend Class

Satruday (Upper Hutt College)

Our Saturday class is also resuming this week with a start time of 10:00 am until 11:30 am. This class will continue to be run at Upper Hutt College and is targeted towards our Under 13 fencers.

Registration for 2024

Please ensure that you register to fence with Hutt Valley Fencing Club for 2024. We ask that you do this each year to ensure that we have the most up-to-date contact details in case of emergency.

Please register via this link.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns before fencing resumes for 2024.

Learn to Fence Holiday Program

hvfcadmin

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

hvfcadmin

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.