Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Program January 2025

We are pleased to announce a 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.

Our last holiday program 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 program 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 15 and 16, 2025, 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 $80 for both days – $90 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.

Date and Times

15 and 16 January 20259am – 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)

Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Program October 2024

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 Under 15 & Cadet Championship 2023

Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2023 Fencing Central Under 15 and Cadet Championships.

Key Information and Links

Date18 March 2022 to 19 March 2022
VenueMain Hall, Rongotai College, 170 Coutts Street, Wellington
Entries DueThursday 16 March 2023 – Late entries are at discretion of the
competition organiser and are subject to a penalty fee.
Contacttournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Timetable

Saturday 18th of March

EventRegistrationStart Time
Under 15 Individual Epee8:30am – 8:45am9:00am
Under 15 Individual Foil10:30am – 11:00am11:30am
Under 15 Individual Sabre12:00pm – 12:30pm1:00pm
Cadet Individual Sabre1:00pm – 1:15pm1:30pm

Sunday 19th of March

EventRegistrationStart Time
Cadet Individual Epee9:00am – 9:15am9:30am
Cadet Individual Foil11:00am – 11:30am11:45am

Fees

One Weapon: $40.00
2+ Weapons: $50.00
Late entry fee: $20.00

Payment can be made by direct deposit to 02-0500-0025212-002. Please reference the competitor’s name and ‘Cadet23’ and ensure the amount paid is accurate.

Payment must be made at the time of entry. Cash payments on the day will not be accepted.

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: Jacket & Plastron 1150N total
Plastron: Jacket & Plastron 1150N total
Breeches: 350N
Masks: 350N
Weapons: FIE / S2000

Central Open & Training Camp 2022

Hawke’s Bay Blades and Fencing Central invite you to attend the Fencing Central Open and Training Camp 2022.

Training Camp: 6 to 7 October 2022
Competition: 8 to 9 October 2022
Venue: Havelock North High School Gym, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North

The training camp will be instructed by Steve Clarke (Foil), Daniel Chan (Epee), and Baz Clark (Sabre) over two days.

An offsite social BBQ will be hosted on Saturday evening following the day’s events for everyone to come together and enjoy some good kai.

If you have any questions about the events, please contact hbfencingclub@gmail.com

Timetable

Saturday 8th of October

EventRegistrationStart Time
Mixed Foil7:45am8:30am
Foil Teams11:00am11:30am
Mixed Sabre12:30pm1:00pm
Sabre Teams2:30pm3:00pm
Offsite BBQ6:00pm

Sunday 9th of October

EventRegistrationStart Time
Mixed Epee8:00am8:30am
Teams Epee12:00pm12:30pm
Closing2:15pm

Gear Requirements

JACKET & PLASTRON: Combined 1150N (350N jacket, 800N Plastron)
BREECHES: 350N
MASK: 350N
GLOVE: Sabre 800N / Foil & Epee 350N
WEAPONS: Sabre S200 / Foil & Epee FIE

National U15/U17/U20 Championship 2022

The National U15/U17/U20 Championship 2022 has had its details announced and are taking place very shortly. If you are interested in competing in this competition, please express your interest to your coach as soon as possible. 

This is an age group event. Eligibility is based on your age as of the 1st of January 2022. Additionally, entrants in the U20 category must be aged 13 or over on the day of the event. Details of the competition are as follows:

Details

WHEN: Fri 23 Sep 2022 16:00 — Sun 25 Sep 2022 18:00

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday 12th September at 8pm.

WHERE: St Thomas of Canterbury

COMPETITION LINK: CLICK HERE

COST: $65 per event

Gear Requirements

JACKET & PLASTRON: Combined 1150N (350N jacket, 800N Plastron)

BREECHES: 350N

MASK: 350N

GLOVE: Sabre 800N / Foil & Epee 350N

WEAPONS: Sabre S200 / Foil & Epee FIE

Please fill out the gear requirement form here if you require any gear for this competition. 

If you have any questions or queries regarding this competition, please let us know. If you are interested, please express your interest to your coach as soon as possible. 

Timetable

As of Sunday, 4th of September

Friday 23.09.22

TimeEvent
3.30pmVenue Open
4.30pmU20 Mens Foil
17.00pmU20 Womens Epee
Estimated finish TBC
(tentatively 2100)

Saturday 24.09.22

TimeEvent
7.30amVenue Open
8.30amU15 & U17 Mixed Sabre
8.30amU15 Men’s Foil
9.00amU15 Men’s Epee
TBC (late morning)U15 Womens Epee
TBC (late morning)U17 Mens Epee
TBC (Mid afternoon)U20 Womens Foil
TBC (Mid afternoon)U20 Mixed Sabre
Estimated finish TBC
(tentatively 1800)

Sunday 25.09.22

TimeEvent
7.30amVenue Open
8.30amU15 Women’s Foil
8.30amU20 Mens Epee
TBC (late morning)U17 Womens Epee
TBC (late morning)U17 Mens Foil
TBC (Mid afternoon)U17 Womens Foil
Estimated finish TBC
(tentatively 1730)