Fencing Central and Hutt Valley Fencing Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Junior Championships on the 20th and 21st of June, to be held at Upper Hutt College. With New Zealand Juniors being held in Upper Hutt in early July this is a great opportunity to get used to fencing at the same venue – a wonderful opportunity for everyone!
Date: Saturday 20th June to Sunday 21st June 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.
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.
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
Event
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
Start time
Women’s Foil
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
Men’s Sabre
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
Women’s Foil Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
1:30pm
Men’s Sabre Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
2:00pm
New Zealand Junior Champs 2026 Timetable Day Two Saturday 11th July
Event
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
Start time
Men’s Épée
8:00am
8:30am
9:00am
Women’s Sabre
9:00am
9:30am
10:00pm
Men’s Épée Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
12:30pm
Women’s Sabre Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
12:30pm
New Zealand Junior Champs 2026 Timetable Day Three Sunday 12th July
Event
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
Start time
Women’s Épée
8:00am
8:30am
9:00am
Men’s Foil
9:30am
10:00am
10:30pm
Women’s Épée Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
1:30pm
Men’s Foil Teams
Teams to be finalised after individual semi-finals
1:30pm
Above times may change, please refer to offical information sheet for latest information.
Join Hutt Valley Fencing Club – First Session 2 February, 6pm
Looking for a sport that builds confidence, focus, and fitness – while also being genuinely fun and welcoming? The Hutt Valley Fencing Club is kicking off its 2026 season on Monday 2 February at 6pm at Chilton St James, Lower Hutt, and new members of all ages are warmly invited.
Upper Hutt sessions start Saturday 7th February at 10am at Upper Hutt College. New fencers are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
Whether you are completely new to fencing or returning after a break, this first session is the perfect time to step onto the piste and see what makes fencing such a special sport.
A Sport That Builds More Than Fitness
Fencing is often described as “physical chess”. It develops:
Balance, speed, and coordination
Focus and decision-making under pressure
Respect, discipline, and self-confidence
For young people in particular, fencing teaches resilience- how to handle both winning and losing, how to stay calm under stress, and how to keep improving through effort and practice.
For adults, it offers a unique mix of mental challenge and physical workout, without the heavy impact of many other sports.
A Club That Welcomes Everyone
Hutt Valley Fencing Club has built its reputation on being:
Friendly and inclusive
Well organised and safe
Supportive of beginners and experienced fencers alike
You do not need to have fenced before, and you do not need any special equipment to get started. The club provides everything you need for your first sessions, including protective gear and swords.
Families are welcome, and many parents tell us that fencing is one of the few sports where children and adults can train side-by-side and enjoy it together.
Quality Coaching and Clear Pathways
Our coaching team brings decades of experience in developing fencers from their very first lesson through to national and international competition. More importantly, we believe in helping every fencer, whether competitive or recreational, become the best version of themselves.
You can fence simply for enjoyment and fitness, or, if you choose, follow clear pathways into competitions, school events, and regional and national tournaments.
First Session Details
Date: Monday 2 February Time: 6:00 pm Venue: Chilton St James, Lower Hutt
Date: Saturday 7 February Time: 10:00 am Venue: Upper Hutt College, Upper Hutt
Wear comfortable sports clothing and sneakers. Everything else will be provided.
We’re thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for our Hutt Valley Fencing Club members to grow their skills and enjoy a week of fencing in the stunning Hawke’s Bay!
We have a fundraising movie lined up – Kangaroo being screened at Light House Cinema Petone Tuesday 16th September – sign up here:
We also have some great giveaways that evening including a raffle for prizes such as a $200 voucher from Bluebridge. Sign up here if you are going to the camp and / or tournament as part of the HVFC team and want help with accommodation and transport:
📍 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym – 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130 📅 Dates: Monday, Sept 29 – Thursday, Oct 2 (inclusive)
Join a four-day intensive training camp led by a fantastic line-up of coaches, including our very own Russell and Daisy from Hutt Valley Fencing Club. This is the perfect chance to improve your technique, develop new strategies, and train alongside some of the best fencers from across the motu.
Central Open Tournament
📍 Venue: Havelock North High School Gym 📅 Dates: Saturday, Oct 4 – Sunday, Oct 5 (inclusive)
Stay on after camp and put your skills to the test in the Central Open Tournament. Events include:
Ranked Foil, Epee & Sabre
U13 Sabre
A great opportunity to gain competition experience, test yourself against new opponents, and earn ranking points. This tournament is a great opportunity for fencers to experience their first open tournament in a safe and supporting environment.
Why Join?
Train with top-level coaches in a supportive and motivating environment.
Fence alongside athletes from across the country.
Parents and families can enjoy all the delights of Hawke’s Bay including of course world-class food, wine, and scenery while their kids are busy in the gym.
Hutt Valley Fencing Club invites fencers looking for some bouting this holidays to join at 1-5 pm on the 15 – 16th April at Upper Hutt College, Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt.
Fencers from other clubs and out of town are welcome.
There will also be Weapons Check available for NZU15 and Cadet Championship happening that weekend. 1 – 4:30pm.
Koha.
This is separate from the Holiday Programme running on the same days in the mornings. Remember to sign up if you haven’t already.
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