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Hutt Valley Fencing Club Holiday Programme January 2026

Secretary

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)
Central Fencing Open and Camp 2025

2025 Central Region Training Camp & Open Tournament – Hawke’s Bay

Secretary

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:

HVFC Fundraiser – Movie Night

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:

Expressions of Interest

Training Camp

📍 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

đź“Ť 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.

Register now:

Central Camp and Competition Sign Up

Let’s show a strong Hutt Valley presence this year — come fence, learn, compete, and have fun together in Hawke’s Bay!

Master Fencing Skills at July 2025 Mini Camp

Secretary
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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

North Island Open Championship & Veteran’s Foil 2025

hvfcadmin

Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2025 North Island Championships and Veteran’s Foil Championship.

Key Information

Date:Saturday 31st May 2025 to Sunday 1st June 2025
Venue:Upper Gym, Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Wellington
Eligibility:To fence in the open events fencers must be 13 years or older (Fencing NZ minimum age policy).
Contact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz

Payment Information

North Island and Veteran Foil Championship: $60.00 for the first event. Additional events: $30.00 for each additional event (maximum $150.00 for 4 events). Late entry fee: $50.00 for entries received after 10:00pm Friday, 23rd May.

Entries due: 10:00pm Friday, 25th May. Entries received after this date will attract a $50.00 late fee and are at discretion of the Head DT and Head Referee.

Payment can be made by direct deposit to 02-0500-0025212-00 and is due by May 23rd.
Please reference the fencer’s full name and “NIC25” and ensure that the amount paid is
accurate and includes late fees if applicable. Cheques and cash will not be accepted.

Entry Form
Gear Rental
Affiliation

Schedule

Saturday 31st of May

EventRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesStart Time
Men’s Foil8:00am8:45am9:00am
Women’s Épée9:00am9:45am10:00am
Men’s Sabre11:30am12:15pm12:30pm
Women’s Sabre12:00pm12:45pm1:00pm

Sunday 1st of June

EventRegistration opensRegistration closesStart time
Men’s Épée8:00am8:45am9:00am
Women’s Foil11:00am11:45am12:00pm
Veteran Foil9:00am9:45am10:00am

Equipment Requirements

Jacket: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Plastron: 350N or 800N (Total of 1150N)
Breeches: 350N with long socks
Chest Protector: Compulsory for Women’s Events
Masks: 350N – Foil bib and head wires required for foil
Weapons: FIE weapons for Foil & Epee, S2000 for Sabre

Weapons Check & Bouting at Upper Hutt: April Fencing Events

Secretary

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.