There are many competitive opportunities for Chevaliers Fencers.
Chevaliers fencing club endeavours to provide all necessary fencing equipment for club fencers who wish to fence in any of the competitions listed below. It is always great to see many of our fencers (new and experienced) at club and state competitions.
Chevaliers Club Foil League
Held on the 3rd Friday of every month, the chevaliers foil league is an ideal opportunity for
beginners and club fencers to introduce themselves to the rigours of competition in a relaxed
and informal manor. This competition is designed as both a stepping stone to state level competitions
and an opportunity to hone competition skills on a monthly basis.
The annual champion of this competition receives 6 months free fencing at chevaliers fencing club.
Time 6pm roll call
Cost $10
Chevaliers Club Epee League
Held on the 2nd Friday of every month, the chevaliers Epee league is an ideal opportunity for beginners
to introduce club fencers to the weapon of epee. This competition is designed as both a stepping stone to
state level competitions and an opportunity to hone competition skills on a monthly basis.
The annual champion of this competition receives 3 months free fencing at chevaliers fencing club.
Time 6pm roll call
Cost $10
The results for previous rounds are available.
Jnr
Queensland Individual Schools Championships
This competition has been developed to introduce school children to the environment of competitive
fencing. The manor in which this is done is relaxed and each child's effort is rewarded regardless
of placing. This is to help the students maintain the skills they have achieved while they focus
on developing an understanding of competition process and game play. Parents are encouraged to
stay and support their children.
Held at the end of each school term the competition is ideal for the students that have just finished their Learn to fence program and would like to test their skills against fencers from other schools.
A high standard of competition is maintained and after the 4th round each year both the schools and individual students are awarded trophies to commemorate their success.
All QLD school students are eligible to participate and fencers are divided by age and level of skill.
The entry details and results from previous rounds are available.
Queensland High School Teams Competition
This competition is an electric fencing event (all weapons) that introduces students to the formalities of
fencing competition. Run by the QAFA it is a fun way for students to represent their school in a team format.
The competition is run over 6 weeks in term 2 and as well as providing a Winning school each year it is a
preparatory event for the National Schools Championships.
All QLD schools are eligible to participate and need only field a team of 3 fencers. Teams compete in year categories are divided into A B or C grade. If the competitors do not have sufficient electric equipment then equipment is available on the day.
Queensland Age Championships
The QAFA provides an excellent series of fencing competitions and each year host junior
and cadet state championships just prior to the National junior and cadet championships.
These competitions are electric events (all weapons) that are run to establish a State Age champion each year and to prepare junior athletes for national competition.
Senior
QAFA Novice
This competition is a non electric event (foil) that allows fencers of up to 18 months experience to
compete against other novice level fencers and develop an understanding of the requirements of competition.
QAFA B Grade Competition
This is an electric event (foil) that restricts competitors according to their standard of competition and
allows new competition fencers to develop their competitive skills.
QAFA Club Team Competition
This is a once a year team competition (foil)that allows each fencing club to field its best team and compete
in an environment of friendly rivalry. The 2006 competition winners were Chevaliers Fencing Club.
QAFA Open Competition
This is an open electric event (all weapons) that determines the state champion for the current year and provides
an exciting competition environment in which fencers can test their skills against other competitive fencers.
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