Important information about the competitions scheduled for 2020 from the Fencing Confederation of Asia:

Covid-19 Update 21^st April 2020

The Government’s announcement yesterday to move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 was a positive step in New Zealand’s journey to deal with the global Covid-19 pandemic.

With today’s announcement from the New Zealand Government that New Zealand is now at Covid-19 alert level 2, the Board of Fencing New Zealand has made the decision to suspend fencing classes and competitions.

Covid-19 Update 18^th March 2020

The Board of Fencing New Zealand is monitoring the fast-moving Covid-19 situation daily and it will continue to publish these advisory notices as required.

Covid-19 Update 12^th March 2020 – Oceania Under 20’s and Handshaking Rule Temporarily Suspended

The Fencing New Zealand Board continues to monitor the global and local Covid-19 situation and has formed a sub-committee to specifically focus on the issue.

Fencing New Zealand is monitoring the global Coronavirus situation and working closely with the FIE and Asian Fencing Confederation (AFC).

As we know the Asian Cadet and Juniors has been postponed and it is very likely the Senior Championships, due to be held in South Korea next month, will also be postponed.

The first national competition of 2020 - the NZ U15 and Cadet Championships will take place 25th to 27th April in Wellington.

The following Officials have been appointed to the World Cadet and Junior Championships 2020, Salt Lake City:

FIE appointed Referee: Anna Kamynina (Foil, Epee)

Fencing New Zealand Coaches: Kyle Macdonald, Rory Ogg