Women in fencing

08 Mar 2019
women in fencing

An elegant pursuit A sport involving one-on-one combat with a weapon might not be the obvious choice for competitive girls. Sabre traces its roots to military training and the mastery…

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Supplements – know what’s in them

08 Mar 2019
supplements

Some athletes turn to dietary supplements to gain a performance edge. But some of these supplements could include prohibited substances such as Higenamine, Hormone and Metabolic Modulators, and SARMS. The…

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Juniors benefit from international referee

19 Feb 2019

Australian junior fencers have benefited from an FIE-qualified international referee at their national championship for the first time, with Hao Chih (Howard) Huang travelling from Chinese Taipei for the 2019…

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New medals and award policy

14 Feb 2019

With the adoption of a new logo for Australian Fencing, the Board has taken the opportunity to review the design of medals awarded at national competitions. The new medals, pictured…

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Non-combativity rule changes

07 Feb 2019
Unwillingness to fight

The following changes were introduced by the FIE at its 2018 congress and came into effect on 1 January 2019. Unwillingness to fight When, during a bout, there is one…

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Junior National Championships notice

04 Feb 2019
Junior Nationals 2018 Melbourne

Fencers and supporters attending Junior National Championships in Melbourne are reminded of the AFF’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, which applies to all AFF activities. Click here to view > Drug and Alcohol…

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