A Queenslander, Laurie was Australian epee champion in 1952 and 1954. He was in the Australian team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and competed under the name Laurence Harding-Smith. He…
Read MorePrepared 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 MoreWith 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 ($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 MoreIn 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 MoreAt 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…
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