Fencing for 2025 starts February 3rd – we look forward to seeing you all there!
The first competitions for 2025 are:
22-23 February – Trefoil (Open) at Victoria University.
8-9 March – Central U15/17s, Wellington.
23 March – U9/11/13 #1 (Novice 1), Brooklyn.
5 – 6 April – Central Junior Championship, Wellington.
18 – 21 April – National Under 15 and Cadet Championship, Wellington
We strongly recommend our High School fencers enter the Trefoil competition as preparation for National Under 15s and Cadet (U17) being held in Wellington this year. We can provide gear. If you want more information feel free to speak with one of the coaches.
Registration
Please register for Hutt Valley Fencing Club here: https://huttvalleyfencing.org/club-registration/
We need to make sure we have up to date contact information, especially emergency contact information just in case so please do register.
*Affiliation: All fencers must affiliate. This is done directly to Fencing NZ www.fencing.org.nz, choose Fencing Central and the relevant category. Please register as Hutt Valley Fencing Club. Fencers who attend multiple clubs are not required to list Hutt Valley Fencing Club as their primary club.
This includes all children, school, club and recreational/non-competition fencers who can register as ‘Recreational’ and is free. Membership can be upgraded if fencers want to enter competitions or participate in training camps.
Training Schedule
Monday
Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt
Bambinas: 6pm – 6:40pm
Juniors: 6pm – 7:30pm (pistes are available till 9pm for free fencing depending on fencers age and stamina).
Seniors: 7pm – 9pm
Wednesday
Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt
Seniors: 7pm – 9pm
All welcome to join for bouting
Saturday
Upper Hutt College
Bambinas: 10am – 10:40am
Juniors: 10am – 11:30am
Individual Lessons – by arrangement with the coach.
Term Dates
Term One
First Class – Monday 3rd February
Last Class – Saturday 12th April
No classes on Wednesday 12th Fed at Chilton
Term Two
First Class – Monday 28th April
Last Class – Saturday 28th June
Term Three
First Class – Monday 14th July
Last Class – Saturday 20th September
Term Four
First Class – Monday 6th October
Last Class – Saturday 6th December
Equipment
If you are looking for gear for 2025 we recommend Mainland Fencing – https://www.mlfencing.com/ – they are located in Horokiwi, Lower Hutt. There is cheaper gear available from sites like Aliexpress, however getting sizes correct can be difficult and the quality does vary a great deal.
For 2025 there is a change to the rules – for foil only – Chest Protectors must now have a soft covering. This is to stop problems with points sliding off target. These covers are made in New Zealand and can be purchased here: https://qpsport.com/collections/fencing
Japan Trip
Pre Covid Hutt Valley Fencing Club used to run annual trips to Australia for a Koala’s competition. This is no longer being held so we are looking at taking a group to Japan in October for a regional competition, run in our Treasurers home province of Akita. Akita is in the north of Japan and is famous for its natural beauty. This tournament will be a nice introduction for our younger fencers to competing overseas and allows their parents to enjoy a less travelled part of Japan at the same time. We are planning to run a short training camp after the competition. Please speak to one of the coaches if you are interested in attending so we can gauge numbers.
Around the Motu
April 21-25th Piwakawaka Fencing host Christchurch International Fencing Camp.
Led by world class athlete and coach Peter Somfai for what is going to be one hell of a camp!!
Peter earned an Olympic bronze medal, and four World Championship medals representing Hungary, and as coach of the Hungarian Senior Women’s Epee team between 2022 and 2024 he has also seen some incredible results.
Peter will be joined by several guest experts in their fields relating to health, well-being and phycology, helping deliver the most value to you possible.
July 7-10 Piwakawaka 2025 Womens Camp – Christchurch
With the camp being right before the Australian u15 & u17s, this will be the perfect lead in for anyone attending. We will make sure to balance between getting in some training and not pushing yourselves too hard before we all jet off to Australia.
Our goal with this camp is to provide an opportunity for our amazing ladies to come together, build a strong community, and have everyone walking away feeling confident and ready to take on the world!! With a programme designed specifically in mind of the needs of female athletes, we will have along guest coaches, specialists who focus on women’s health and issues in women’s sport, as well as a number of social opportunities for the girls to get to know each other thrive build and grow their community together
Speak to one of the coaches or email Piwakawakafencing@gmail.com for more information.
October 22 – 28 – Central Fencing Open and Camp – Hawkes Bay
Held in the holidays between Term 3 and Term 4 the Central Fencing Open and Camp is an amazing opportunity for Hutt Valley Fencers to enjoy some top level training while visiting the beautiful Hawkes Bay region. HVFC usually send a couple of coaches so there are some friendly faces along with a whole bunch of new friends to be made. Most of the parents who have been have enjoyed the chance to relax amongst some of the best wineries in New Zealand while their children enjoy the fencing.
Camp – Oct 22-25 (Inclusive) Tournament – Oct 27-28.
All the best for 2025!
