Posted: 02/11/2020

Fencing Central end-of-year BBQ

To celebrate all of the hard work and success we have seen across Fencing Central in 2020, despite the many challenges faced along the way, we would like to invite you all to attend a casual end-of-year BBQ.

BYO drinks, and please bring a plate for the BBQ.

Date: Saturday 12 December, 4:00pm

Location: Upper Hutt

 

Please contact Nicole Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

 

Posted: 19/11/2020

Advanced Notice of Fencing Central Training Camp

Fencing Central are running a Senior and Beginner Training Camp from Tuesday 5th of January until Thursday 8th of January (4 days) at the YMCA in Upper Hutt.
 
 
Senior sessions:
For fencers who are competing regularly and are willing to work hard and smart in a fun, can do environment. Equally if your coach supports you and you are unsure if you are up to it; talk to Coach, we  will take the coaches recommendation. Catering for foil and epee and with the strong interest in Sabre, we run sabre sessions if possible too. A number of our fencers and coaches have been overseas at international events and training camps, come and see what they have learnt and want to pass on.
 
Beginner sessions:
For people wanting to learn to fence, who can then move into the regional clubs. So if you know friends who are interested do pass on the information.
 
 
More details, including registration, will be released as these become available.
 

Posted: 12/02/2020

2020 Fencing Central Affiliations

 

Please ensure that you renew your affiliation to Fencing Central for the 2020 season before 31st March 2020 to ensure that you are eligible to compete at tournaments, attend training camps, and receive a national ranking.

To renew your affiliation, please go to https://dev.fencing.org.nz and select the appropriate membership type:

Fencing Central associate

Membership for non-fencers who want to be members and support our organisation.

$30.00 per year

Competitive under 18 and tertiary student

Membership for fencers under 18 and tertiary students who want to enter competitions or go to training camps.

$65.00 per year

Competitive over 18

Membership for fencers over 18 and not enrolled in tertiary courses who want to enter competitions or go to training camps.

$85.00 per year


This contribution is essential to the success of fencing in New Zealand and the Central region, by funding the development and provision of fencing, training and competitions, the availability of equipment, and support roles such as committees and commissions, referees, coaches.

Please note that for the 2021 season, Fencing Central will be updating its affiliations to align with the other regions in New Zealand. This means that your affiliation will run from 1st January to 31st December from 2021 onward, rather than the current 1st April to 31st March.

If you have any questions about the affiliation process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance.

 

 

 

Affiliations:

To support the success of Fencing Central and Fencing NZ, all fencers and associates are asked to please affiliate with their relevant region. The affiliation form can be found at https://dev.fencing.org.nz/

 

Health & Safety Officer:

The Committee currently has a vacancy for a Health & Safety Officer. This is a new position to coordinate with the FeNZ Health & Safety Team and hold oversight for Health & Safety in the Central region. If you are interested in volunteering for this position, or have any questions about what this will entail, please contact us at secretary@fencingcentral.org.nz