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Learn to Fence Holiday Programme October 2026

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We are pleased to announce a holiday programme for budding fencers over the school holidays is coming to Lower Hutt this October. It is a great chance for friends and family members to try out a new sport over the holidays or to have a bit of fun while school is out. 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.

Our last holiday programme booked out quickly so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Current fencers are also welcome. We are also encouraging school based groups who are looking to build school representative teams.

This holiday programme is suited for future fencers 7 and up. No experience required. All fencing equipment is provided for a safe and fun time.

Join us October 7 and 8 2026, 9am to 3pm at Chilton Saint James School  for an exciting and engaging programme.

Register before September 25th and it is just $90 for both days – $100 after January 7th or on the day. Save $10 off per extra family member.

Family discount: $10 per additional child e.g. $90 + $80 + $80 for 3 kids.

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 form to enrol:

Enrolment Form

Date and Times

October 7 and 8 20269am – 3pm

Key Details

  • Bring a drink bottle lunch and a snack for morning tea, bananas are highly regarded
  • Bring a towel
  • Wear track pants (not jeans or shorts)
  • Wear closed shoes (sneakers if possible)

Mary Black

July Fencing Camp

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7–9 July 2026
10:00am – 5:00pm daily

We are pleased to announce that leading New Zealand coach Mary Black will be joining us in Upper Hutt and coaching alongside our very own Russell Johnson.

Mary has developed a highly successful épée club in West Auckland, catering for fencers from age 10 through to adults. Her coaching philosophy focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where fencers can develop both technically and tactically while being challenged to achieve their best.

Mary has coached athletes from beginner level through to national podium finishes and international competition. Her recent appointments include:

  • Manager/Coach of the New Zealand U15/U17 Team (2025)
  • Épée Coach of the New Zealand U20 Team (2025 and 2026)
  • Head Épée Coach of the New Zealand U15/U17 Team (2023)

She is a registered Fencing New Zealand coach and holds the following international qualifications:

  • FIE Level 3 Épée (Budapest, 2017)
  • Moniteur (Level 3) Épée – United States Fencing Coaches Association (2024)
  • FIE Level 1 Foil (New Zealand, 2016)

Training Camp Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdslh_ZRj7g3px1LQJ3LNk9OjVJ3EdazI1wndx-4yviZD6MPw/viewform

Please note – no Sabre at the camp.

Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Programme January 2026

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All places now full!

We are pleased to announce a holiday programme 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.

Our last holiday programme booked out quickly so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Current fencers are also welcome. We are also encouraging school based groups who are looking to build school representative teams.

This holiday programme is suited for future fencers 7 and up. No experience required. All fencing equipment is provided for a safe and fun time.

Join us January 13 and 14, 2026, 9am to 12 noon at Chilton Saint James School in Lower Hutt, Wellington for an engaging program.

Register before January 7th and it is just $90 for both days – $110 after January 7th or on the day. Save $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.

Enrolment Form

Date and Times

13 and 14 January 20269am – 12 noon

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)

Master Fencing Skills at July 2025 Mini Camp

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Camp Lambertini 2025 July 01 02

Update 29/06/2025 – Places for foil are now full. There are a couple of places left for epee and sabre.

Join Hutt Valley Fencing Club July 1 and 2, 2025, 9am to 12pm at Chilton Saint James School in Lower Hutt, Wellington for an exciting mini Fencing Camp.

This camp will be run in 2 streams – one for beginners and one tailored for individuals aged 12 and above, or for those with 2 or more years experience. So if you are over 12 and looking to give fencing a go, or a fencer looking to get better, fitter and faster this is the camp for you.

Registration fee is $50. This cost covers the fees we need to pay for gym hire.

We will match the contents of the training to match the levels of the participants. We have a number of youth and cadet fencers going to fence in Australia at the Oceania Champs in July and are hoping this camp will provide a good chance for them to prepare. It will be a good chance for younger fencers to train with them and learn from them.

Tuesday July 1st

9:00 Warm-up Games

9:30 Footwork

10:00 Blade Work and Lesson – Getting out of pools with good indicators

11:00 Pool bouts, feedback and free fencing

Wednesday July 2nd

9:00 Warm-up Games

9:30 Footwork

10:00 Blade Work and Lesson – Winning DE Bouts

11:00 DE Bouts (to 10 points Round 1, to 15 points from Round 2), feedback and free fencing

Register here: https://forms.gle/RoHKsvXwiUuezXR96

Weapons Check & Bouting at Upper Hutt: April Fencing Events

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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.

Any questions pop us a question! Happy Fencing.