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Celebrating women in fencing with a new initiative
The AFF has a proud history of being an inclusive sport where men and women enjoy equal access to training, competition, officiating and management at all levels. International Women’s Day…
Read MoreNew national uniform
It’s time. After four years of faithful service by our cheerful yellow uniform, a new national team tracksuit is now available for all representative fencers. The AFF has partnered with…
Read MoreVying for Tokyo
With the Tokyo Olympic Games fast approaching, it’s time to review the progress of Australian fencers hoping to qualify. The Olympic qualification process for fencing is complicated, dictated by rules…
Read MoreBrisvegas accommodation for AFC1
Accommodation might be available at the venue for DH McKenzie AFC1, depending on demand from the fencing community. Clayfield College can offer the school’s boarding facilities if there is enough…
Read MoreNovel Coronavirus risk minimisation
With the 2020 national circuit about to commence with Junior National Championships in Melbourne from 14-16 February, the AFF is addressing health risks arising from the recent outbreak of Novel…
Read MoreUnder 23 High Performance Program open for nominations
Athletes who fall within the under 23 age category are invited to nominate for the Under 23 High Performance Program (HPP). Registrations are open from 15 January to 22 January…
Read MoreFee changes
The AFF has reviewed its fee structure and provides the following summary of changes for the information of members. While the fee structure remains largely unchanged for 2020, there have…
Read MoreAnnual coaching accreditation process updated
The AFF has undertaken a review of its annual coaching accreditation renewal process. Coaching renewal is a yearly requirement for all coaches who wish to maintain their accreditation. The AFF…
Read MoreMember protection and discipline policies overhauled
Australian Fencing’s member protection and disciplinary procedures have been streamlined and simplified with a suite of new policies developed by the AFF Board and adopted at its most recent meeting.…
Read MoreAustralian men’s foilists show promise in Japan
The Australian men’s foil team has edged closer to the FIE top 16 after a solid performance at the Takamado Trophy in Tokyo, Japan, this weekend. Seeded 17th at the…
Read MoreAustralia represented at parafencing world cup
Perth teenager Thomas Rogers had his first taste of international competition this weekend at the IWAS wheelchair fencing world cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The 14-year-old trains with coach and…
Read MoreUnder 23 Asian Championships – Recap
Our Aussie contingent has returned home after competing in Bangkok, Thailand at the 2019 Under 23 Asian Championships. Alex Brown (men’s sabre, 4V1D) and Sean Andrews (3V3D) fenced well in…
Read MoreEtihad – fencing equipment restrictions
The AFF has been advised that Athletes travelling on Etihad flights are required to submit the following documents for application of weapon or ammunition carriage. Athletes are reminded that it…
Read MoreInvitation to come and have a chat
The AFF is holding a town hall style meeting in association with the 2019 Open and Veteran Championships in Canberra. All people interested in Australian fencing are invited to attend.…
Read MoreNew Australian FIE referees
The AFF was represented by Frances Chow (NSW, sabre), Robert Di Pasquale (VIC, epee), and Victoria Mentor (VIC, foil) at the FIE referee accreditation opportunity in Bangkok, Thailand during the…
Read MoreEOI: Athlete Representative on the Board of Oceania Fencing Confederation
The Oceania Fencing Confederation is calling for nominations for an Athlete Representative Director. Embedded below is a Position Description. An Athlete Representative will be appointed by the Board as a…
Read MoreHappy 70th Birthday to the AFF
Founded in 1949, the Australian Fencing Federation celebrates its 70th birthday this year. With lots going on, the AFF would like to invite those members of the community attending the…
Read MoreVeterans taste victory at World Championships in Cairo
Australian veterans claimed one gold, two silver and a bronze medal at the World Veteran Fencing Championships in Cairo, Egypt this week, finishing in ninth place on the medal table…
Read MoreAFF Officiating Director earns a berth at Tokyo Olympic Games
AFF Referee Director, Italian Emanuele Bucca, has been appointed to the officiating team for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. This appointment is a great honour for referees and…
Read MoreHPP camps in full swing
The High Performance Program launched its 2019-2020 season with three weapon-specific camps recently. Sydney played host to 38 foilists and 30 sabreurs, with High Performance Program, Talented Fencer Program and…
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