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The FencingSA Board have adopted guidelines for transgender competitors at state competitions. We acknowledge the high value that sports can contribute to physical and mental wellbeing throughout a fencer’s lifetime. We are proud to promote equitable opportunities in fencing to ensure all people in South Australia, including people who identify as Transgender, Gender Diverse or Non-Binary, can participate in fencing without fear of stigmatisation or discrimination.

Click here to access the guidelines. 

Entries have opened for the Youth (Under 15) and Cadet (Under 17) National Championships, to be held in Sydney 1-5 July. 

Click here for timetable, competition and entry information. 
Standard registrations close 18 June. 

Competition is in Foil, Epée and Sabre; individual and teams. 

FencingSA will be sending a coach to work with the attending fencers, but will not be organising group accommodation or travel - fencers/parents will need to organise this themselves. 

In order for us to plan, if you intend on competing in this event but won't enter just yet, click here to send us an Expression of Interest - have a look at the timetable and please also advise if you would be available for Teams events. 

COMPETITION PRE-REQUISITE - WAIVED 

As of 2 June 2022, the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) have removed the pre-requisite for fencers to compete in a state-based event prior to National Championships. 

However, FencingSA encourages all fencers to compete in as many events as they can prior to going interstate - we encourage you to fence up an age category, or in the Open-B events. 

U9, U11, U13 and U15 events are being held on 19 June, and U15 sabre, U17/20 and Open-B events on 26 June. Entries are open via our competition event page.

FSA is running a development camp on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, at the Lights. 

More information and registrations here: https://fencingsa.org.au/event-4825624

Saturday afternoon: for fencers 14+ who have fenced/are looking to fence interstate. 

Sunday whole day: as per above... plus for fencers 10+ who want to learn more, and have a day of fun! 

Entries for the June 19 FSA U15, U13, U11, U9 Events are now open.

10:00 U13 Foil
10:30 U15 Epee
11:00 U11 Epee & U9 Foil
13:00 U15 Foil
13:30 U13 Epee & U11 Foil

Fencing South Australia Inc. - June 19 FSA U15, U13, U11, U9 Events (fencingsa.org.au)

From the competitions on 15 May 2022, Fencing SA will commence making payments to referees who give their time at state competitions. Please check the website for more information, and send us an email if you would like to be included in the pool of interested referees.

The competition calendar for 2022 has been updated - the Club Team events on 29 May are confirmed as going ahead (entries will open early/mid May), and the start times for the U11/13/15 "red" weekends have been rearranged. 

 Click here to download a copy. 

We are seeking expressions of interest from fencers looking to attend the Junior National Championships in Melbourne, 28-29 May. Registrations formally open on 16 April, but knowing ahead of time who from our community is interested will help us plan appropriate coaching/team management.  Click here to send us an email to express interest (this doesn't lock you in, we just want to hear from you!).

Congratulations Roshan and Nalin Chandran, who will be representing Australia at the Junior World Championships in Dubai early next month. 

The twins started fencing at Adelaide Hills Fencing Club in 2011, and quickly made a name for themselves with their unique style on the piste! Over the years they have represented their clubs, state and country at numerous events. 

Roshan won the Australian Cadet Epee Championships in 2019, and Nalin has collected bronze at Australian Cadet, Junior and Open Foil Championships.  

The Cadet and Junior World Championships are being held in Dubai, 2-10 April, click here for more information on the Australian team attending the event.

Click here for live results, and keep an eye on our and the AFF's social media for photos and updates! 

Calling all project managers, event enthusiasts and fencing fanatics! 

We are looking for people to join the Working Group for the organisation and running of the Australian Senior and Veteran Championships and AYC Final (Nov 25-30).

Please email expressions of interest to president@fencingsa.org.au (or speak to Andrea in person) - by 25 March. 

Participation in the Working Group will entail regular meetings in the lead up to the event, and attending at least one day of the event. 

Congratulations to Adrian "Spud" Murphy, who yesterday received Life Membership of Fencing SA. 

Adrian started fencing in 1989 at the Adelaide Amateur Fencing Club (now Adelaide Swords Club, of which he is also a Life Member), and over the years has been a competitive fencer representing South Australia on many occasions and a stalwart of the State Team.

He participated as a volunteer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in the role of Equipment Controller, and is always available to assist at the Robyn Chaplin. 

in 2012 the "Adrian Murphy Cup" was first awarded to the winners of the Junior Division in the Schools League, named in his honour for the countless hours coaching and mentoring young fencers at both ASC and at Fencing SA events,

Adrian received his Life Membership on 27 February at the 2021 Presentation Awards, and was inducted by fellow Life Member Leon Thomas (who was also Adrian's first coach). Infamous for his threat of "50 push ups", he is now also the proud owner of a tshirt with his motto!