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Read MoreFencers 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). Fencers can purchase a new (compliant) mask or can arrange to have their existing mask retrofitted – however, retrofitting can only be carried out by…
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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 the Robyn Chaplin Tournament (AFC#2) in Adelaide in June. We have appointed Mr Emanuele Bucca from the Italian Fencing Federation as the Referee Director. Emanuale…
Read MoreThe 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 (HPP) comprises the Australian Fencing Team (AFT) and the Australian Fencing Squad (AFS). The 2018/19 cycle runs from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.…
Read MoreThe AFF congratulates the following fencers who have been selected to represent Australia at the 2018 World Cadet Championships in Verona, Italy (1st – 8th Apr 2018). Men’s Epee Women’s Epee OliverAGNEW BronwenBONDFIELD ChristinaBUI Men’s Foil Women’s Foil PhilDOUGLAS AndreaBARRATT (NEE. CHAPLIN) Men’s Sabre Women’s Sabre PhillipAITCHISON No one selected Team Manager: Chris…
Read MoreFunding 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 and club. Ruyton will use the funding to purchase 10 sets of uniforms and equipment, with additional funding provided by the school and parents for…
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