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The AIS HP Coach Development Team have launched a new initiative, the AIS ASPIRE Coach Program, which is now open for applications. This Program is a 3-day initiative designed to…

A contingent of 21 athletes, three coaches, a Tour Manager and the AFF High Performance Manager have finished an encouraging campaign in Bali, Indonesia, at the 2025 Senior Asian Fencing…

Georgie Barratt, Domenic Yates, Sam Blade, and Robert Ciccarelli from the Athlete’s Commission are currently seeking feedback on proposed updates to the Ranking Policy. These changes have not yet been…

The AFF is pleased to announce the election of Jutta Schortmann, Kristian Radford, and Michael Nelson as Directors, and welcome them to the AFF Board. Both Jutta and Kristian have…

Following the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) AGM, the AFF would like to thank Garry Webster for his outstanding contribution as an AFF Board Member for 12 years. On retiring at…

The AFF is pleased to support an opportunity from the Oceania Fencing Confederation and the FIE for individuals to be supported in completing the IOC Safeguarding Certificate. This is an…

The AFF will be holding a final briefing for our Strategic Plan and High Performance Strategy on Sunday 27 April at 4pm AEST/ 3:30pm SA/ 2pm WA.  Join our President…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Avery Holderness-Roddam as the National Participation Manager, made possible by funding from the Australian Sports Commission. Holderness-Roddam will…

The Australian Fencing Federation is very excited to announce that two of our National Assistant Coaches – Tais Rochel and Alex Andre, have been accepted into the Australian Institute of…

The AFF is proud to announce the establishment of a Referees Commission. The Referees Commission will be responsible for the management and appointment of referees for National Competitions, the development…

The Australian Fencing Federation would like to thank Buxton Wheelers Hill for their sponsorship of our Australian Youth Circuit Final in Melbourne. The sponsorship of this competition supports our younger…

The Australian Fencing Federation is pleased to launch our Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028. This plan was developed closely with our member States and represents our aspirations to create…

The AFF is seeking expressions of interest for the 2025 World University Games being held in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany from 16 – 27 July. This is an HPC…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Auty as President, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Mr. Davide Wheeler, who has stepped down…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Weiss to the newly created position of High Performance Manager. The position will lead the National High…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is delighted to announce two key vacancies within our dynamic and growing organisation. We are seeking highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our team…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is excited to announce the formation of its newest Athletes Commission, voted upon in December 2024, which aims to enhance the voice and representation of…