W Dawn Memorial 2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 SEASON - JOIN US at THE W DAWN MEMORIAL

Let’s make this non-ranking event a  FUN & FRIENDLY ICEBREAKER OCCASION!.

Depending on entry numbers in the different events we will use formats to try to maximise the amount of fencing for everyone,

The DT will decide about the format(s) when numbers of entries for each weapon are clearer, and if possible, will communicate to fencers before the day.

The objective for the day is to have fun!

Eligibility

You should  be over 13 years old on the day of competition…. BUT… we will consider entries from those 11 and older with 1 year or more of Fencing experience..., entry only by agreement between a coach and the DT.

Please contact DT Fiona Campbell  to ask at Fencingnorth.hot@gmail.com 

FENCERS UNDER 14 YEARS OLD MUST ALWAYS BE WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

ENTRY CONDITIONS

By registering for this event, you agree to the following conditions; 

- I am entering the competition at my own risk and agree to abide by the rules of fencing as set out by the FIE, Fencing New Zealand and any directions given by the organisers relating to the running of the tournament (for fencers UNDER 18 a parent or guardian must endorse the registration agreement)

- I agree to abide by the FeNZ Fencers Code of Conduct and Health & Safety Policy and agree to withdraw from the competition if I am feeling unwell on the day.  (see Resources on FeNZ website.

Affiliation/Membership

Usually to compete in any regional competitions you must be affiliated with Fencing New Zealand as a full competitive member. For this FIRST competition of the year only we will accept fencers with Recreational or Associate membership, but you MUST be affiliated in some way.

If you’re sure you’ll be entering other tournaments this year please affiliate as Full Competitive Fencer now as upgrading causes administrative headaches at FeNZ.

FeNZ affiliation fees are additional to the competition entry. 

You can affiliate to Fencing New Zealand via the Sporty Portal      HERE

Any questions re your FeNZ affiliation for this tournament should be directed to Fencing North Head of Tournaments

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to view the FeNZ affiliation number issued to you via Sporty at the moment, but as DT I can access this number via the FeNZ admin portal .

Please see our competition entry agreement  HERE

Please click REGISTER (above) to enter the competition .

Standard registration now available until Thursday February 12th at 23.55h. 
$30.00 plus booking and cc fees

Late entry is $50.00 plus booking and cc fees. Late entries are subject to availability and at the discretion of the DT.  Last entry Friday 13th at 20.00.

‘Out of Town’ Entries

This applies to any fencer from the FENCING NORTH REGION who does not live in Auckland.
Our North Out Of Towners get a free standard registration. Please contact the DT for a discount code. 

Gear Checking 

Clothing and weapons/wires must be working and in good repair, but there is no formal gear check before this competition. There will be an element of self-refereeing throughout the competition.

Below is a link to equipment standards published on the Fencing New Zealand Website.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=84faefd4-1a78-4df2-bf42-997a6ac80421

COMPETITION TIMETABLE - DRAFT 

TIMING shown is a ROUGH GUIDE ONLY & SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Will depend on entries.

We will send you notifications of start times for each event when competitor numbers become clear.

MORNING EVENTS - Please arrive early (7.30am) to help with setup.
 
Women’s Epee & Men’s Sabre or Mixed Sabre       8 - 8.15am registration       [ 9.00 start ] ??

 Men’s Foil        8.30 - 8.45 registration.        [9.30 start] ??

MIDDAY/AFTERNOON EVENTS     **** MAY START EARLIER  ****                                                

Men’s Epee        11.15- 11.30 registration.        [12.00start] ??         
Women’s Foil.    11.15- 11.30 registration.       [12.00 start] ??                

FINAL START & REGISTRATION TIMES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FRIDAY EVENING  WHEN ENTRIES ARE KNOWN.