Members

Founded in 1949, the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is made up of member states from around Australia, currently:

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales,  Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

Management

The work of the AFF is managed by a Board of Directors, comprising five elected directors, the Athletes Director and up to two appointed directors.

Mission

As the national governing body for the sport of fencing in Australia, the AFF:

  • provides leadership and support to its member States/Territories in the promotion and development of the sport through national consistency and congruence in plans and programs
  • develops and implements national programs focussed on high performance, competition, coaching and officiating;
  • represents the interests of its members to government, other sporting organisations and the FIE.

Vision

That Australian society will recognise fencing as an exciting, accessible and challenging sport providing suitable opportunities for participation at all levels - recreational, competitive and elite.

Organisational Goals

The AFF has set the following organisational goals in order to meet its Mission:

  • foster, promote and control the sport of Fencing in Australia;
  • provide adequate opportunities for participation in Fencing by all members of the community;
  • achieve a high and consistent standard of coaching and officiating;
  • promote Australia internationally as a successful nation in Fencing;
  • increase the awareness of the sport among the general public, business community, the media and government;
  • provide efficient and effective administration ofthe sport;
  • maintain the long-term financial viability of the AFF.

Registrations

Australian Fencing Federation Ltd ACN 161 544 752 is a public company limited by guarantee incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Clth). It is also registered with an Australian Business Number 90 209 501 432

Constitution
Strategic Plan

Annual Reports

Vincent Elias

President and Chair

Jackie Ellis

Company Secretary

Garry Webster

Vice President

Paul Glasson

Director
Chair – High Performance Commission

Edward (Ned) Fitzgerald

Athletes Director

Angela Bensted

Director

Kaye Mahoney

Director
Chair – Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

Davide Wheeler

Director
Chair of the National Competition Committee