News
New mask requirements – 2018/19 FIE season
Fencers who are considering entering international events are reminded that the new mask fastening requirements introduced by the FIE apply from the start of the 2018/19 FIE season (September 2018).…
Read MoreAFF implements new approach to referee management
The AFF is pleased to announce a new approach to managing the appointment of Australian referees at national tournaments. The new system will be implemented for the first time at…
Read More2018-19 Cadet and Junior HPP – nominations now open
The AFF is pleased to advise that nominations are now open for the 2018/19 High Performance Program in the Cadet (U/17) and Junior (U/20) age categories. The High Performance Program…
Read MoreSuccess for Project 5000 Grant Program applicants
Funding and in-kind support is now rolling out under the AFF Project 5000 grant program, with Melbourne’s Ruyton Girls School receiving a $5000 contribution to establish a school fencing program…
Read MoreNominations open for 2018 Asian Veterans Championships
Nominations are now open for fencers who wish to be selected to participate in the 4th Asian Veterans Championships, to be held in Wakayama, Japan from 1 to 4 September…
Read MoreAustralian Men’s Foil Team receives ASC funding
The AFF is delighted to announce that we have obtained funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) to assist the senior men’s foil team in their preparation for the 2018…
Read More2018 Australian Schools Championships
The AFF, together with NSWFA, is pleased to announce that the 2018 Australian Schools Championships will be held in Sydney later this year. The Championships will be held over two…
Read More2017 World Veterans Fencing Championships
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…
Read MoreChanges to FIE Equipment Rules – application to AFC events
In late 2017, the FIE introduced new requirements in relation to masks and chest protectors (foil only). Changes to mask requirements The new requirements apply to the fastening systems for…
Read MoreAppointment of AFF Operations Manager
The AFF is delighted to announce the appointment of Caitlin Taylor as AFF Operations Manager, following a recruitment process which attracted applications from a number of internal and external candidates.…
Read MoreCommonwealth Fencing Championships – sponsor or donate
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…
Read More2018 Commonwealth Senior & Veteran Fencing Championships – team selection
The AFF is pleased to provide information about the selection process for the Australian team to compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships (CFC18), to be held…
Read MoreRecent changes to FIE rules
At the FIE’s recent Annual Congress in Dubai, a number of changes were made to the FIE Rules. Fencers and referees should be aware of the following significant changes: *…
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