Fencing can now operate with no requirements for physical distancing and no restrictions on gathering numbers.

Fencing NZ and the Regions are run by a group of volunteers that work hard in the background to ensure fencing operates at all levels and fencers are able to compete both in NZ and internationally. 

Sport NZ have issued their latest guidelines following the move to allow gatherings of up to 100 from today at 12pm.

Guidance on Fencing activities under Covid-19 Alert Level 2

Sport NZ Covid-19 Alert Level 2 guidelines allow for sports, including contact sports, to resume if they are compliant with public health measures. This means that sports can only resume where good contact tracing is possible and hygiene measures,

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.