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The Australian Fencing Federation is very pleased to announce the adoption of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) and the updating of a host of other AFF Sport Policies (together, “AFF…

Dear Athletes, Thank you to each of you who took part in the 2024 Athlete Survey. Your participation is invaluable and the insights gained from your feedback will be instrumental…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is excited to announce a referee seminar will be held for referees, athletes, and coaches on the eve of the 2024 Australian Youth and Cadet…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is pleased to welcome Jutta Schortmann to the AFF Board. Jutta was elected Director during the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 26 May 2024. Jutta…

Attention all experienced Tour Managers with a passion for fencing and travel! We are currently seeking dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join our team of Tour Managers. As the…

The AFF wishes to congratulate Evelyn Halls on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List. Evelyn has…

Recently the AFF, released new coach development and accrediation pathways for Australian Fencing Coaches. As part of the new program, coaches must sign an agreement which outlines requirements and conditions…

After broad consultation, the AFF’s High Performance Commission, who is responsible for Coach development and management, is pleased to announce significant improvements in the following areas: Child Protection Coach Development, and the…

The AFF is pleased to announce that, thanks to work performed by the High Performance Commission and the National Competition Commission, the AFF will finally be moving to mirror the…

Paul Glasson has stepped down from the role of Chair of the High Performance Commission (HPC) and HPC committee member. Since joining the board more than 2 years ago, Paul…

Nominations are now open for fencers who wish to be selected to participate in the 2023 Asian Veterans Championships, to be held in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE from 6 to 9…

The Tahitian Fencing Federation (Fédération Tahitienne d’Escrime) and the Oceania Fencing Confederation (OFC) invite fencers from Oceania to participate in the Oceania Cadet Fencing Championships which will be held from…

After careful consideration involving consultation with the Athletes Commission, National Coaches and equipment suppliers, a mask drawing has been approved for use by Australian fencers. Painted masks for national teams…

We would like to welcome Jake Ross to the AFF team. Jake joins the AFF as our new Operations Manager / HPC Adminstrator. With an extensive background in sports administration,…

Entries are open to all AFF members who are in good standing with the federation. Full information for this tournament is available at https://www.fencing.org.nz/news/285-oceania-and-nz-junior-u20-championships-and-camp. Any fencers wishing to attend the…

The Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is very pleased to announce the election of Mr. Davide Wheeler as the new President of the AFF following the recent AGM. With over 10…

The High Performance Commission (HPC) of the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) is excited to announce that we will be receiving a Performance Pathways Strategic Grant from the Australian Institute of…