Sydney Para Fencing

31/05/2026

🤺 Interested in Para Fencing? Join us for an Access Discussion with QFA Inclusion Coach Imogen Rice!

Whether you're curious about getting started in para fencing, want to learn about the different ways to get involved, or are interested in competitions, classification, and athlete pathways, this discussion is for you.

Imogen will be joined by a small panel to share their experiences and answer your questions about para fencing participation and opportunities.

📅 Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: Referee Room, Nissan Arena

Can't make it in person? A Zoom link will be provided soon so you can join online.

If you have any questions, please email secretary@qfa.org.au.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping make fencing more accessible for everyone!

30/05/2026

Saturdays at Sydney Para Fencing

29/05/2026

10 years of opening doors to sport 💛⚽

Our 2026 Sport Access Foundation Grants are NOW OPEN for young Australians with disability aged 7–17, helping cover costs such as equipment, uniforms, travel, and competition fees.

For more information, head to the link – https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au/our-news/sport-access-foundation-celebrates-10-years-with-2026-grants-now-open

Apply now! - https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au/what-we-do/2026-grants

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Adaptive Fencing
It is real fencing – fast, tactical, competitive and emotional
It is accessible – athletes of different abilities can participate meaningfully

Adaptive fencing makes the strategy, speed and excitement of fencing accessible to more athletes through modified formats such as Wheelchair Para fencing and fencing for blind or vision impaired participants

Adaptive fencing is
Competitive
Inclusive
Innovative
Empowering
Fun and exciting to watch

What is Wheelchair fencing?
Paralympic Games wheelchair fencing is a fast, highly tactical combat sport, where athletes fence from specially secured wheelchairs attached to a metal frame
The sport keeps all the core elements of traditional fencing
Attack and defence
Timing
Deception
Tactics
Blade control
Explosive reactions

Wheelchair Para fencing is its own elite discipline, with unique tactical demands.

What is Blind Fencing?
Blind fencing is an adaptive form of fencing deigned for athletes who are blind or vision impaired. It modifies parts of traditional fencing so athletes can compete safely, while still using the core elements of the sport.
Timing, Reactions, Tactics, Blade control and attack and defence
Instead of relying mainly on sight, blind fencing places much greater emphasis on
Touch
Sound
Spatial awareness
Rhythm
Tactile sensitivity and guiding