Unfortunately, on Wednesday, November 27th, we cannot use the gym due to a junior prize being given at Chilton St James.
However, they have offered their Thursday slot on the 28th of November as a substitute instead. We will be running our usual class, from 7 pm – 9 pm in place.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Central Junior Championships 2024 on April 6 and 7.
| Date: | Saturday 9th March 2024 to Sunday 10th March 2024 |
| Venue: | Main Gym, Rongotai College, Tirangi Road, Wellington |
| Entry fee: | $40.00 for one event, $50.00 for 2+ events. |
| Entries due: | Thursday 4 April 2024. Entries received after this date will attract a $20.00 late fee. |
| Contact: | tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz |
Payment can be made by direct deposit to 02-0500-0025212-002. Please reference the
competitor’s name and ‘Junior24’ and ensure the amount paid is accurate.
Payment must be made at the time of entry. Cash payments on the day may be accepted,
but ensure you have the exact change.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Junior Individual Foil | 9:00am – 9:15am | 9:30am |
| Junior Individual Sabre | 12:30pm – 12:45pm | 1:00pm |
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
| Junior Individual Épée | 9:00am – 9:15am | 9:30am |
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
Victoria University is hosting the upcoming fencing Trefoil competition that is happening the weekend of the 23rd of February. The details are as follows.
| Date: | Saturday 24th February to Sunday 25th February |
| Venue: | Main gym, Victoria University Recreation Centre, Kelburn Parade, Wellington |
| Entry fee: | $30.00 for one event, $40.00 for 2+ events. |
| Entries due: | Thursday 22nd February. Payments on the day must be in cash. |
| Contact: | Erika trefoil@pistingaround.com |
Date: 24 February 2023
Registration: 13:00:00
Start: 13:30:00
Date: 25 February 2024
Registration: 09:15:00
Start: 09:45:00
Date: 25 February 2024
Registration: 13:00:00
Start: 13:30:00
Jacket: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Plastron: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks required for Epee
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: FIE weapons for Foil & Epee, S2000 for Sabre
Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2nd Fencing Central Secondary School Novice Competition 2023 on Saturday 9th September and the 3rd Fencing Central Under 11 and Under 13 Competition 2023 on Sunday 10th September.
| Date: | Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023 |
| Venue: | WSC Clubrooms, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, Wellington – 8 Tanera Crescent Brooklyn Wellington |
| Entry fee: | $20.00 for one event, $30.00 for 2+ events. |
| Entries due: | Entries are due by Thursday 7th September. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the tournament organiser. |
| Contact: | tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz |
Secondary School Novice is open to any fencer who is in Year 7 – 13 at school with less than 24 months experience in fencing.
Under 11 is open to any fencer aged 10 or younger on January 1st 2023.
Under 13 is open to any fencer aged 12 or younger on January 1st 2023.
Secondary School Novice will be one round of Pools followed by a Direct Elimination round.
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.
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Novice Epee | 1:00pm | 1:30pm |
| Secondary School Novice Foil | 2:30pm | 3:00pm |
| Event | Registration | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed U11 Foil | 8:30am | 9:00am |
| Mixed U11 Epee | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| Mixed U13 Foil | 11:00am | 11:30am |
| Mixed U13 Epee | 12:00pm | 12:30pm |
Jacket: 350N
Plastron: 350N
Breeches*: 350N with long socks required for Epee
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: Size 5s are allowed for Secondary School, 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.
For those who have been fencing with us for a while or are new to the club, it is time to re-register with us for 2023.
Please note the changes to the fee structure for this year. All term memberships have increased by $10 this year and annual memberships have increased by $40 this year.
Just as a reminder, we have a number of changes regarding venues and times this term. Please check out the website for more details if you haven’t already.
Remember to check out where and when fencing takes place this term as session times and locations have changed.
Hutt Valley Fencing Club 