Gold Coast Fencing Academy

10/09/2026

Commencing from AFC #1 in Melbourne on Sept 11 - 13 2026, the AFF will adopt the updated P-Card rules brought into effect by the FIE for the upcoming 26/27 season.

Per these rules, there is no longer a P-Yellow card.

Instead, a minute with no touch will result in both fencers being first penalised with a P-Red.

The next minute without a touch will proceed to a P-Black card with the current AFF conventions applied, i.e. if one fencer leads then the other will be eliminated, and if the scores are level then the fencer with the lower seeding going into the competition will be eliminated.

09/09/2026

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29/08/2026

21/08/2026

🤺 QFA #1 — Registrations Open! 🤺

Mark your calendars, fencers — QFA #1 is happening on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Early bird registration is still open, so get in quick!

Full competition schedule and event details are available on JustFence.
🟢 Early Bird Registration — closes 11:59pm (Brisbane Time), 25 August 2026
🔴 Final Registration Deadline — 12:00pm (midday, Brisbane Time), 4 September 2026. Registrations will NOT be accepted after this time.

Full competition schedule and event details are availab on JustFence.

Competition-related enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

18/08/2026

Save the date! Tourney alert - 14 November 2026, Gold Coast Australia. Under 13s and Under 17s 😇

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our GCFA fencers for a great turnout and winning silver and bronze in the Novice Epee juniors 2026!

Well done!

06/08/2026

📣 AFF has announced key National Competition Policy updates for the 2026/27 season.

Highlights include:
⚔️ New Under 13 national competitions
🏆 New Youth championship competitions
👨‍🏫 Coach competition accreditation requirements
🛡️ Updated equipment and safety standards
📍 Updated residency and representation rules

These changes are designed to strengthen athlete development, improve safety and support a consistent national competition experience.

🔗 Full details: https://www.ausfencing.org/media-release-key-changes-to-the-aff-national-competition-policies-for-2026-27-season/

01/08/2026

At the QFA end of the year dinner celebration!

01/08/2026

Sad day!