Come and enjoy a friendly introductory tournament! This is an un-ranked tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who are new to competing. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged 13 years and over on the date of the tournament. Please bring photo ID for age verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing Club/school/novice/B grade or State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEST, Friday 25 April 2025. Late entries are not accepted. Final schedule and live results.

Come and enjoy a state tournament! This is a ranked state tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who have some tournament experience, or are ready for a higher level of competition than they've experienced at club/school/novice/B grade level. This tournament is the qualifying event for the 2025 Australian Intermediate Schools Championships, so you must compete in it in order to be eligible to enter the national event. Any fencer may enter this tournament, however if you are a fencer at a school with a fencing program, your school will usually enter you to the tournament, so please check with your school as to their procedure to avoid duplicate entries and charges. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be in school years 7–9 in 2025. Please bring school ID for verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing Club/school/novice/B grade or State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEST, Thursday 1 May for fencers entering directly (eg, fencers who are not entered by their schools). Late entries are not accepted.  Final schedule and live results are here.

The board of directors invites all NSW coaches to the inaugural NSW Fencing Forum: Dialogue for Development! Be part of the conversation shaping the future of fencing in NSW! This full-day workshop is your chance to connect with fellow coaches, strengthen club collaboration, and refine programs that grow participation—especially among underrepresented groups. Together, we’ll consolidate progress, exchange ideas, and drive the sport forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to co-create an even stronger and thriving fencing community. Register now and be part of the change! Open to all coaches of all levels and backgrounds in NSW If you’re travelling from outside Sydney and are looking for financial support, please contact us directly. Please arrive at 09.30am with welcome coffee and registration for a 10.00am start. The day concludes by 4.30pm, closing with optional Happy Hour drinks. Through open discussion held in a circle, and focused small-group breakouts, we’ll work with our facilitator Richard Duncan on consolidating fencing in NSW after the reorganisation, setting ambitious and inclusive goals for the fencing community, and discussing the organisation's future direction. About our facilitator Richard Duncan: Richard has a 30-year track record working across five continents, assisting the management and leadership teams of organisations, sports and industry bodies, as well as governments, to overcome challenging problems using creative techniques and strategic planning methodologies to deliver often unexpected results. His style is relaxed, open and fun and he believes that this offers the best learning environment. His curiosity and constant drive to push for new ideas and solutions is deliberately challenging and designed to bring out the best in those he works with. Richard has held senior management and board positions for a variety of local and international companies and has a keen reputation as a highly engaging and effective presenter. We highly value your input and look forward to meeting with you for a productive and inspiring exchange.

Come and enjoy a state tournament! This is a ranked state tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who have some tournament experience, or are ready for a higher level of competition than they've experienced at club/school/novice/B grade level. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 13 on 1 Jan 2025. Please bring photo ID for age verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 28 February 2025. Late entries are not accepted. Final schedule and live results here.

Come and enjoy a friendly introductory tournament! This is an un-ranked tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who are new to competing. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 13 on 1 Jan 2025. Please bring photo ID for age verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing Club/school/novice/B grade or State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 28 February 2025. Late entries are not accepted. Final schedule and live results here.

Come and enjoy a state tournament! This is a ranked state tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who have some tournament experience, or are ready for a higher level of competition than they've experienced at club/school/novice/B grade level. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 13 on 1 Jan 2025. Please bring photo ID for age verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 14 February 2025. Late entries are not accepted. After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here: https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=14686  

Come and enjoy a friendly introductory tournament! This is an un-ranked tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who are new to competing. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 13 on 1 Jan 2025. Please bring photo ID for age verification at DT. No refunds will be given for fencers incorrectly entered. NSW Fencing Club/school/novice/B grade or State membership is required to enter this tournament.  Correct equipment is essential for safety. Please note the equipment standards. Equipment will be checked for compliance by the referees at this tournament. Fencers without compliant equipment will not be permitted to fence and no refund will be given. Entries close 11.59pm AEDT, Friday 14 February 2025. Late entries are not accepted. After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here.

Join this webinar, conducted in Mandarin, for fencers and parents/caregivers to help you understand the landscape of competing, the format of comps, equipment needed, rules, etiquette etc. Please register to be sent the Zoom link.

This webinar for club coaches and admins will cover: policies membership categories tournament categories and eligibility club affiliation club-hosted tournaments Q&A Please register to be sent the Zoom link.

Join this webinar for fencers and parents/caregivers to help you understand the landscape of competing, the format of comps, equipment needed, rules, etiquette etc. Please register to be sent the Zoom link.

NSW Fencing, authorised by the AFF, is pleased to endorse the 2025 Sydney International Fencing Camp – coach development stream, as the NSW Level 1 coaching course.  This is a high quality event, with a wholistic approach to coaching and to coach development, led by Maestro Enrico Di Ciolo (Italian Olympic Coach) and Maestra Virginia Di Franco. The camp is convened by Bill Ronald OAM, OLY, and hosted by Sydney University Sport. With a wholistic approach to coaching and to coach development, the camp represents an excellent opportunity for coaches, and aspiring coaches, to purse a Level 1 qualification in time to undertake their coaching activities in the new year.  Candidates for the qualification will undertake the coach development stream of the camp, then be assessed for competence at the end of the camp by designated assessors. Successful candidates will be awarded a Level 1 coaching qualification, which is recognised by the AFF.  In order to be eligible to pursue the Level 1 qualification, candidates must register for, and attend, the coach development stream of the camp, and also register with NSW Fencing for assessment. NSW Fencing values the collaboration with SIFC and AFF which has made this opportunity available to support and strengthen coach development in NSW.  –––––– To purse the Level 1 coaching qualification, you will need to: be aged 16 years and over register for the coach development stream of the Sydney International Fencing Camp buy a ticket (below) to be assessed for competence at the end of the camp attend all sessions of the Camp (attendance will be taken) be assessed by designated assessors at the camp If you are assessed as competent at the end of the Camp, you will then need to: undertake Sport Integrity Australia’s, Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction, online course and, email your badge of completion to secretary@nswfencing.org.au Once you have provided this, you will be issued with your Level 1 coaching qualification. You can then pursue national accreditation if you wish. ––––––

Come and mark the end of a big year with this fun and social teams event! Italian Relay – create your team with one foilist, one epeeist, and one sabreur. Mixed ages, mixed genders. As long as you were aged at least 13 on 1 Jan 2024 you can enter! This event is for all levels, from novice to experienced competitors, as a chance to get together and have a fun tournament. Entry includes membership for the purpose of fencing in this comp, so if you haven't competed in a while, or would like to compete for the first time, come and play! No additional membership required. So put your team together and come along and enjoy! Afterwards we'll go for a swim and some food! Prizes for the winning team, as well as for: Best team name Best and fairest  Loudest scream  Best referee Best socks Entries close 11.59pm AEST, Saturday 7 December 2024 Please note the equipment standards for this tournament. The event will be published on Fencing Time Live after close of entries.