If you are wanting to learn fencing and live in or near Rangiora we now have classes for you. We have a beginner class for all ages for 8 weeks at $120 starting 16th August and ending 18th October with no classes over the school holidays 4th and 11th October. Have a go on the 16th and if you don't want to continue with the classes there will be no charge. Come along to the St John the Baptist Church Hall 351 High Street, Rangiora 6.30pm for an hour. For administration questions please contact the administrator, Karen Johnston via email [email protected] or phone 027 249 2939. For questions regarding fencing and coaching please contact Chris Nokes phone 027 629 1996 email [email protected]
An Open teams event suitable for high school fencers and above. Register as an individual. Teams will be organised on the day to ensure a competitive event. Register here.
We have the High School Teams Challenge for 3 consecutive Friday nights in August. Come along for one or all three. Arrive at 6.30pm, we'll put you in a team and then be ready to fence at 7pm.
Our ever popular school holiday programme is running this July school holidays - 12-14th July. Give fencing a go and keep warm this July school holidays. This programme is aimed primarily at those new to fencing or those who are currently taking lessons but are not competitive fencers.
For children aged 7 years and over & high school students. Bring a friend or brother and sister along with you to try fencing. All equipment will be provided. Please wear light track suit pants, a light long sleeve top, sports shoes and bring a named water bottle and morning tea. Games, fitness, drills & skills and lots of fencing. Spaces are limited so register now. Minimum number required for the sessions to go ahead. Book one or more sessions or the whole 3 half days. Programme 12-14 July 9am - noon for primary school aged fencers 12-14 July 1-4pm for high school aged fencers Cost: $30 per half day session. $75 for three morning sessions. One off equipment hire $15. If you have any questions please email Karen at [email protected] or phone 027 249 2939 Register here Thank you to the 35 competitors and their families that came to the Fencing Institute on Sunday 19 June. We had lots of fun and we could see that you did too. It was especially exciting for those of you who fenced for the first time in a competition. Full results are on our webpage here.
Games of the Future is an event for beginner and experienced fencers High School aged and under to honour our Olympic Stars of Tomorrow and Today. Register on our Events page here
Give fencing a go and be a pirate in the summer break. Steve Wilbury from Nelson and French trained coach Kate Brill from Christchurch will teach you how to fence. It is being held in the Kainga Manaaki Hall, Holy Trinity Church, 27 Dorset Street, Richmond. For children aged 10 years and over & high school students. Parents and adults welcome :) Bring a friend or brother and sister along with you to try fencing. All equipment will be provided. Please wear light track suit pants, a light long sleeve top, sports shoes and bring a named water bottle and either morning or afternoon tea. Games, fitness, drills & skills and lots of fencing. Spaces are limited so register now. Minimum number required for the sessions to go ahead. Book one or more sessions or the whole 6 half days. Programme 11-13th January 9am-12pm 11-13th January 1pm-4pm Cost: $30 per half day session. $75 for three morning or three afternoon sessions. One off equipment hire $15. A Vaccine Pass is required for entry for those aged over 12 years and 3 months. Michaela is our Nelson organiser. Contact her at at [email protected] Contact Steve our coach ph 0221 099 749 Register here Give fencing a go and be a pirate in the summer break. This programme is aimed primarily at those new to fencing or those who are currently taking lessons but are not competitive fencers.
For children aged 7 years and over & high school students. Parents and adults welcome :) Bring a friend or brother and sister along with you to try fencing. All equipment will be provided. Please wear light track suit pants, a light long sleeve top, sports shoes and bring a named water bottle and morning tea. Games, fitness, drills & skills and lots of fencing. Spaces are limited so register now. Minimum number required for the sessions to go ahead. Book one or more sessions or the whole 3 half days. Programme 5-7th January 9am - noon Cost: $30 per half day session. $75 for three morning sessions. One off equipment hire $15. A Vaccine Pass is required for entry for those aged over 12 years and 3 months. If you have any questions please email Karen at [email protected] or phone 027 249 2939 Experienced and novice high school fencers, come down to the Fencing Institute on Friday 19 November and 3 December. We've added in 2 more events before the end of the year. Novices will fence in a separate teams event. 7-9pm $5.
Hope to see as many as possible of our members at our AGM either in person or on zoom. The papers and zoom link can be find on our website here.
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