Athletes’ Commission – Nominations Open

12 Nov 2020

The AFF is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2021-2024 Athletes’ Commission. The Athletes’ Commission is the peak athlete representative body of the AFF. The Athletes’ Commission…

How Australian fencing left its mark at Sydney 2000

21 Sep 2020

The Australian public went wild in the pre-dawn hours of September 24th, 1993, when the IOC announced Sydney had won the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games. It was…

Vale Alwyn Wardle

16 Sep 2020

Prepared by the New South Wales Fencing Association and published here with permission. We are saddened to report the passing of Alwyn Wardle, a much respected figure in NSW and…

National fencing to remain on hold

14 Sep 2020

Calendar It is with heavy hearts the AFF Board has decided to vacate the remaining 2020 national tournament and camp schedule. With increased uncertainty around state border closures and associated…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group

26 Jun 2020

Earlier this year the AFF announced a new initiative aimed at increasing participation by Women in Fencing. Upon reflection, the AFF has decided to expand the purview of the working…

Vale Tom Cross, Olympian

13 Jun 2020

Australian Fencing notes the passing of Tom Cross who represented Australia in the foil team event at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Tom was raised in Sydney where he developed…