Australian Fencing

Preparations are in full swing for the Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships to be held in Canberra in November. The AFF is assisting the ACT Fencing Association to secure funding for the tournament. Click on the image to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to make tax-deductible donations.

The AFF and ACTFA are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Hamm as Event Manager for the 2018 Commonwealth Senior and Veterans Championships (CFC18), which will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra on 23-28 November 2018.

Simon has over 30 years’ experience in the tourism and events industry, where he has worked in a wide variety of operational roles. He is currently a lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Studies at William Angliss Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

If you have time and talent to offer the tournament organisers, Simon can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A new range of merchandise for all fencers and supporters is now available through the Australian Fencing Federation online store. The new training gear has been developed to promote fencing and foster team identity among Australian Fencers and the fencing community. The range includes shorts, t-shirts, singlets, vests and jackets and is available in men’s and women’s sizes. All items can be purchased through the online store. 

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  The AFF congratulates the following fencers who have been selected to represent Australia at the
World Veterans Championships in Maribor, Slovenia (16th - 21st October 2017).

Men's Epee	Women's Epee
Bruno CHARLESWORTH 50-59 Duncan FAIRWEATHER 70-79 Simon HAMM 50-59 Volker HROVAT 70-79 Nigel NUTT 50-59 Richard PURDIE 60-69 Norbert RIEDL 70-79	Annabelle BALLARD 60-69 Allison BLOM 60-69 Isobel ELLIS 50-59 Sarah OSVATH 50-59 Jutta SCHORTMANN 50-59 Sandra SCHWARZ 60-69 Julie SEGGIE 60-69 Coraine SOPRU 70-79
Men's Foil	Women's Foil
Steve JOHNSON 50-59 Nigel NUTT 50-59 Richard PURDIE 60-69 Adam REYNOLDS 50-59 Gary SUDRAN 70-79	Jane ALLARDICE 60-69 Annabelle BALLARD 60-69 Jenny BONNEY-MILLETT 50-59 Harriet JORDAN 50-59 Sandra SCHWARZ 60-69 Coraine SOPRU 70-79
Men's Sabre	Women's Sabre
George FOSTER 50-59 Steve JOHNSON 50-59 Alex SCHERBAKOFF 60-69 Gary SUDRAN 70-79	Min Yi DU 50-59 Harriet JORDAN 50-59 Lindy PORTER 60-69 Sandra SCHWARZ 60-69 Coraine SOPRU 70-79

Last Updated 08-Oct-2017

  The AFF congratulates the following fencers who have been selected to represent Australia at the
Oceania Cadets in Noumea, New Caledonia (6th - 8th Oct 2017).

Men's Epee	Women's Epee
No one selected	Elisabeth CHUA Juanita KOSCHIER
Men's Foil	Women's Foil
Clayton FERGUSON Julian MORTIMER	Krystal JESSUP Mayuri MURALIDHARAN Giorgia SALMAS
Men's Sabre	Women's Sabre
No one selected	No one selected

Last Updated 01-Oct-2017