Fencing New Zealand
Fencing New Zealand (until 1997 New Zealand Amateur Fencing Association ) is the national umbrella organization for fencing in New Zealand . It was founded in late 1938 and joined the FIE in 1939 . Current President is Ian Perry, General Secretary Vicci Lamb (as of 2016). Fencing New Zealand is a member of the OFC Oceanic Continental Association .
history
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, fencing was practiced in New Zealand as a military exercise. In the 1920s, the first fencing clubs were founded in the universities of Otago and Canterbury . In 1938 the New Zealand Amateur Fencing Association was founded as an umbrella organization, and the first national championships were held a year later. Also in 1939 the organization joined the FIE. In 1960 , Brian Pickworth was the first New Zealander to take part in the Olympic Games. Several medals were won at the Commonwealth Games in the 1950s to 1960s. In 1997 the organization changed its name to Fencing New Zealand .
organization
The seat of the association is in Wellington. In addition to the President, General Secretary and Treasurer, there are also those responsible for the media and referees as well as for doping controls. Fencing New Zealand is divided into four regional associations ( Fencing North , Fencing Central , Fencing Mid-South and Fencing South ). In 2014 there were 22 fencing clubs in New Zealand.
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Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Archery, fencing, shooting and military re-enactment - Fencing ', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. August 26, 2013, accessed May 26, 2014 .
- ^ A b Fencing New Zealand, History. February 9, 2006, accessed May 29, 2014 .
- ↑ FIE Statutes, p. 49. (PDF; 238 kB) Accessed on May 26, 2014 .
- ^ Fencing New Zealand, contact. Retrieved May 26, 2014 .
- ^ Fencing New Zealand, Clubs. Retrieved May 26, 2014 .