Posts by Angela Bensted
Inaugural Australian Youth Circuit
The AFF is excited to launch the inaugural Australian Youth Circuit (AYC) seasons in 2022. The AYC events will give U15 fencers the opportunity to enjoy national level and large…
Read MoreNational Open and Veteran Championships Registration Deadline Extended
With the recent opening of State borders, the AFF has decided to extend the deadline for ordinary registration to allow members more time to register. Ordinary registrations for the National…
Read MoreFencing is back! Registrations are open for National Tournaments.
The AFF is excited to announce that registrations are now open for both the following Tournaments: National Senior and Veteran Championships Date: 11 – 15 December Location: Melbourne Click HERE…
Read MoreCOVID Safety Measures for AFF Tournaments
Dear Members, As we return to fencing the AFF needs to ensure the safety of participants and others attending sanctioned competitions. The AFF advises that as a condition of entry,…
Read MoreAIS Education Scholarship
After a successful pilot in 2020, the AIS Athlete Education Scholarship program has been expanded to include all categorised athletes with a total of $200,000 available to support athletes with…
Read MoreEOI Open for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Last year the AFF announced a new initiative aimed at increasing participation by Women in Fencing. Upon reflection, the AFF decided to expand the purview of the working group to…
Read MoreInternational representation update
The AFF has amended its Selection Policy and Rankings Policy to give effect to a revamped National Squad and High Performance Program, which aim to develop a strong, robust and…
Read MoreNational fencing calendar update
While the current health crisis and associated travel restrictions continue to impact the national fencing calendar, the AFF is cautiously optimistic we can gather as a community and resume competition…
Read MoreAustralian fencer awarded AOC Order of Merit
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has awarded the Order of Merit posthumously to Olympic fencer James Wolfensohn at its Annual General Meeting held in Sydney this weekend. Sir James David…
Read MoreCalling for nominations to join the AFF Board
Are you looking for a role in community service? Do you have a skillset or expertise you can share with Australian Fencing? There are three AFF Board vacancies arising at…
Read MoreAustralian fencers vying for Olympic berth announced
The following athletes have been selected to compete at the Asian Zone Olympic Qualifying event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 25-26 April 2021. These athletes are those who both qualified under…
Read MoreUpdate on international competition
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) and Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) have made announcements regarding international competition. The correspondence can be read below and is summarised here. 2021 Cadet and…
Read MoreAustralian fencers at the Tokyo Olympic Games
Disruption to the international competition calendar caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the nomination of Australian fencers to the Australian Olympic Team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,…
Read MoreNew Anti-Doping Policy adopted by Australian Fencing
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revised the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code). The revised Code will come into force on 1 January 2021. The AFF is required to adopt…
Read MoreAthletes’ Commission for 2020-2024 announced
The Australian Fencing Federation congratulates the following athletes who have been elected to the Athletes’ Commission for the period 2020-2024: Lisa Blyth Alexander English Edward (Ned) Fitzgerald Isaac Hayes Kristian…
Read More2021 national competition schedule announced
As the nation continues to adjust to travel and socialisation restrictions implemented in response to COVID-19, the Australian Fencing Federation is cautiously optimistic about recommencing national tournaments in 2021. Member…
Read MoreAthletes Commission voting
About the Athletes Commission The Athletes Commission is comprised of up to five members with at least one male and one female. The AFF Athletes Commission is represented on the…
Read MoreHow Australian fencing left its mark at Sydney 2000
The Australian public went wild in the pre-dawn hours of September 24th, 1993, when the IOC announced Sydney had won the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games. It was…
Read MoreVale Alwyn Wardle
Prepared by the New South Wales Fencing Association and published here with permission. We are saddened to report the passing of Alwyn Wardle, a much respected figure in NSW and…
Read MoreNational fencing to remain on hold
Calendar It is with heavy hearts the AFF Board has decided to vacate the remaining 2020 national tournament and camp schedule. With increased uncertainty around state border closures and associated…
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