Posts by Angela Bensted
New foil coach position
The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of National Foil Coach. The position will be based in Sydney, with extensive travel to other states…
Read MoreRegistration Open for the 2022 Australian Youth Circuit (AYC) 3
The AFF is excited to announce registrations are open for the 2022 Australian Youth Circuit (AYC) 3 to be held in Melbourne, VIC 13 – 14 August. Full information can…
Read MoreRegistration Open for the 2022 Australian Senior Schools Championships
The AFF is excited to announce registrations are open for the 2022 Australian Senior Schools Championships to be held in Sydney, NSW 23-24 July. Full information can be found here.
Read MoreDuncan Fairweather awarded life membership
In recognition and appreciation of his outstanding contribution to Australian fencing, Member States voted unanimously to grant Mr Duncan Fairweather life membership of the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) at its…
Read MoreResults wrap Junior Championships
May 27, 2022 – May 29, 2022 Melbourne, Victoria Junior Men’s Epee Gold – CHANDRAN Roshan, SA – Adelaide Swords Club Incorporated Silver – OHRT Jacob, VIC – Victorian Fencing Academy Bronze…
Read MoreCall for nominations to AFF Board
Two vacancies on the Board of the Australian Fencing Federation Ltd (AFF) are now open to nominations from the community. Member States will vote to fill the positions at a…
Read MoreSelection and Rankings Policies updates
The AFF Selection Policy and Rankings Policies have been amended and Member States notified as required under the AFF Constitution. The primary changes to the Selection Policy (effective 15th July…
Read MoreRegistrations are open for the Australian Youth (U15) and Cadet Championships
The AFF is excited to announce registrations are open for the 2022 Australian Australian Youth (U15) and Cadet Championships to be held in Sydney, NSW 1 – 5 July. Full…
Read MoreDISABILITY SPORTS CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCED
The AFF is pleased to join Disability Sports Australia to announce a successful application through the NSW Office of Sport’s Centre of Excellence round one grant fund for a new…
Read MoreResults wrap AFC2 Robyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament
April 30, 2022 – May 2, 2022 Brisbane, Queensland Senior Women’s Epee Gold – Katherine WANG, NSW – UTS Fencing Club Silver – Nawal ONEIL, NSW – Fencing Academy of NSW Bronze…
Read MoreVaccination mandate for national events lifted
In response to recent changes to health regulations across Australian jurisdictions, the Australian Fencing Federation is removing the requirement to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of registering for…
Read MoreImportant Dates for Veterans – Updated
Commonwealth Nominations now open Fencers can nominate to attend the Veteran Commonwealth Championships HERE. A list of fencers that have already nominated can be found HERE. 2022 Veteran Commonwealths Championships:…
Read MoreRegistrations are open for AYC#2
The AFF is excited to announce registrations are open for the second tournament on the Australian Youth Circuit (AYC#2) to be held in Canberra, ACT 7 – 8 May. Full…
Read MoreRegistrations are open for the 2022 Robyn Chaplin (AFC#2)
The AFF is excited to announce registrations are open for the Robyn Chaplin Tournament being held from the 30 April – 2 May. Full information can be found here. REQUIREMENTS…
Read MoreIn support of Ukraine
The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is appalled and saddened by the recent military aggression by Russia against Ukraine, with the attendant civilian deaths and widespread suffering by the Ukraine population.…
Read More2022 Pride in Sport National Survey
This year the AFF is participating in the Pride in Sport Index (PSI) National Survey. This is a survey that allows us to assess and benchmark our progress in the…
Read MoreCadet and U15 Championships Update
The AFF has determined due to the small number of registrations, the cadet women’s sabre AND the U15 girls sabre events have been cancelled.
Read MoreSenior and Veteran Championship Tournament Updates
There are a number of updates for the upcoming Open and Veteran Championships in Melbourne, 11 – 15 December. COVID Safety Measures The COVID Safety Measures have been amended to…
Read MoreRegistration Late Fees Waived for Cadet and U15 Championships
Late registration fees for the Cadet and U15 Championships have been waived. This means that any registrations submitted after the close of ordinary registrations at midnight tonight will not incur…
Read More2022 National Competition Calendar
With the return to fencing around Australia, the AFF is pleased to announce the 2022 National Competition Calendar. Along with the AFC, National Championships in every category, the 2022 calendar…
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