NSW Fencing, is pleased to collaborate with the 2026 Sydney International Fencing Camp, to offer a referee development opportunity.  This is a high quality event, with a wholistic approach, 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. The camp represents an excellent opportunity for referees and aspiring referees to undertake professional development in time for the new year.  The referee development will be led by by NSWFA referee Tom Smart, with international input from FIS National Referee, Giovanni Leccese. NSW Fencing values the collaboration with SIFC which has made this opportunity available to support and strengthen referee development in NSW.  –––––– To engage in the referee development opportunity, you will need to: be aged 12 years and over register for the the Sydney International Fencing Camp register (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 be given a certificate of competence. ––––––

Following consultation with the fencing community and legal advisors, the Association’s Constitution is being updated to align with Australian Sport Governance Standards – a key step in future-proofing and strengthening our organisation. You will have received information outlining the proposed changes. Join NSW Fencing President Dr Alessandra Wollaston for a webinar to: Explain the nature and purpose of the proposed amendments Answer your questions Discuss how these changes support our shared goals and values Your participation and feedback are vital. Together, we can ensure the revised Constitution reflects our collective vision and future direction. Please register to receive the zoom link.

Come and enjoy a state championship! This is a ranked state tournament (as per NSW Fencing Ranking policy), and is suitable for fencers who are confident competitors, and to prepare for national tournaments. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 20 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 November 2025. Late Entries will be accepted until 7:00 pm AEDT the night before the event, at twice the standard ticket price After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. As we are accepting late entries, please check the schedules early on the morning of your event in case of any changes. Changes may be to times, or may be events being combined due to low entries. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

***** IMPORTANT NOTE ***** Due to the fantastic number of registrations for this tournament, we are reluctantly imposing limits on the number of registrations per event. If we do not do this there is a risk some events may not finIsh before the venue closes for the day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 15 on 1 Jan 2025 for the U15 event. 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 November 2025. Late Entries will be accepted until 7:00 pm AEDT the night before the event, at twice the standard ticket price After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. As we are accepting late entries, please check the schedules early on the morning of your event in case of any changes. Changes may be to times, or may be events being combined due to low entries. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule: 25th October 2025: The schedule has been published to FencingTime Live: www.fencingtimelive.com?t=17240 Fencer Check-in: Check-in for each event will Open 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check-in for each event will Close 15 minutes before the scheduled start time 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. 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 AEST, Friday 24 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price.  After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule: 25th October 2025: The schedule has been published to FencingTime Live: www.fencingtimelive.com?t=17240 Fencer Check-in: Check-in for each event will Open 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check-in for each event will Close 15 minutes before the scheduled start time 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 NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. 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 AEST, Friday 24 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price.  After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule 21st October 2025: The schedule is now final and published to FencingTime Live: https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=17098. There has been a significant increase in registrations for this tournament resulting in changes to the draft schedule. Fencer Check-in: Check-in for each event will open 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check-in for each event will Close 15 minutes before the scheduled start time 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 17 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule: 21st October 2025: The schedule is now final and published to FencingTime Live: https://www.fencingtimelive.com?t=17098. There has been a significant increase in registrations for this tournament resulting in changes to the draft schedule. Fencer Check-in: Check-in for each event will open 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. Check-in for each event will Close 15 minutes before the scheduled start time 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 17 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. After the close of entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked here. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule Update: 8th October 2025: The updated schedule has been re-published to FencingTime Live: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/?t=17033 Due to additional registrations, the Novice event will be run as a mixed gender poule, then separate Direct Eliminations for the Female Novices and Male Novices. After the close of Late entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 10 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

Schedule Update: 18th October 2025: The updated schedule has been re-published to FencingTime Live: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/?t=17033 Due to additional registrations, the Novice event will be run as a mixed gender poule, then separate Direct Eliminations for the Female Novices and Male Novices. After the close of Late entries, the final schedule will be posted on Fencing Time Live and linked 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 10 October 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. Note: NSW Fencing tournaments and events are open to participants from interstate and overseas. To register your interest and confirm eligibility, please email info@nswfencing.org.au.

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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 8 August 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. 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. NB, to access tickets you need to be logged in. For fencers aged under 18, the adult contact on the account needs to be logged in to access tickets. If you have any issues please email info@nswfencing.org.au for help well in advance of the close of entries. General tournament information Introduction to competing Categories and pathways Interstate and international competitors Eligibility for this tournament: Competitors must be aged under 11 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 AEST, Friday 8 August 2025. Late entries will be available until 7.00pm AEST the night before, at twice the regular ticket price. Final schedule and live results.