Commitment
There is no escaping the fact that like any other sporting endeavor, an athlete’s abilities and success are generally attributed to the effort and commitment invested.
We welcome diversity and acknowledge that every fencer is different. Whether you have aspirations of an Olympic Gold Medal, or fencing socially, the JFFS accommodates everyone. Without a doubt, the focus of the JFFS is to assist fencers/athletes achieve their goals. As a FeNZ affiliated organisation, we remain a club administering a sport. As such, we encourage excellence and success, with much of our senior coaching focus directed to athletes who are demonstrating commitment to their sport and competition. An important measure of success for the club is the number of athletes regularly competing and featuring in the New Zealand rankings and representative teams. We are very proud of our fencers and of their dedication. It has lead to both national and International successes.
Individual Sport
Fencing is a fantastic sport for developing confidence and decision making. On the piste, facing an opponent, athletes need to make split-second decisions and execute those decisions. In those moments, there is no one there to advise at that moment. Fencers in training learn how to strategise, make tactical decisions and adjust their plan accordingly.
Team Competitions
Fencing in a team event is some of the most exciting competition an athlete will take part in. Each fencer will fence multiple times in a bout, with team members, club mates and supports cheering on. The JFFS offers opportunity to represent the club, through to New Zealand Teams.
Being selected for a team is based upon current form, rather than reputation. A position on a team is determined by the individual athlete’s ranking, within that respective event’s individual competition. Other than injury or an athletes’ unavailability, no other criteria is taken into account (including national rankings).