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AFC#3 Postponed
After much concerted deliberation, the AFF in consultation with FencingWA have made the difficult decision to postpone AFC#3 (Opens, Vets, Club Teams). The Delta variant central to this recent string…
Read MoreHigh Performance Commission Announcement
For more details contact: hpc@fencing.org.au
Read MoreAFC3 scheduled to proceed
The AFF and WAFA are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation across Australia. At this stage with the lead up time available to the competition AFC3 is still scheduled to proceed.…
Read MoreOperations Officer – AFF and CombatAUS
The AFF is pleased to announce a new employment opportunity in partnership with the Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS). This position solidifies the transition the AFF has been working toward…
Read MoreVale Laurie Smith
Prepared by the New South Wales Fencing Association and published here with permission. The AFF/QFA sadly reports the passing of one of Australia’s legendary fencers from the mid-20th century. Laurie Smith…
Read MorePOSTPONED: Cadet & Under 15 Nationals
With the COVID numbers increasing in NSW overnight, the AFF in consultation with NSWFA and the latest health advice have decided to defer the event. Details regarding rescheduled dates to…
Read MoreLate fees waived for Cadet/U15 National Championships
Late fees ($100) have been waived for entries to the Cadet & Under 15 National Championships to be held in Sydney, NSW from 3-7 July. Event information, registration links, and…
Read MoreRobyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament (AFC#2) will proceed
In consultation with each other, the AFF & FSA have agreed for the Robyn Chaplin Memorial (AFC#2) event to proceed as scheduled. They will continue to monitor the current outbreak…
Read MoreAFF Annual General Meeting
At the 2021 Australia Fencing Federation Annual General Meeting held via teleconference on 30 May 2021, the member states elected Seamus Robinson, Garry Webster, and Angela Bensted to the AFF…
Read MoreRobyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament (AFC#2) information
The AFF and Fencing South Australia are closely monitoring developments concerning the current COVID-19 outbreak occurring in Victoria and the restrictions associated with that outbreak. Having met this evening, the…
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 MoreSelection Policy review – public consultation
The AFF has completed a review of the existing selection policy that was introduced almost ten years ago. The AFF’s draft selection policy is now being available to the community…
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