Draft times shown. Final schedule published closer to the day.
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NQFA Invitational Competition

NQFA Townsville Invitational Fencing Competition 2026

Bragging rights, settled with a blade

  • Saturday 7 November 2026
  • Townsville Stadium
  • Registration from 8:00 am, fencing starts 9:00 am

Know someone who'd love to fence? Share the comp so they can enter. Free entry. Bring your own fencing uniform. The Club will supply masks, gloves, weapons and body cords.

Entries close Friday 6 November 2026, 4:00 pm AEST

Registration: all fencers must register one hour before the start Register in person at the desk. Registration opens at 8:00 am on the day you compete, and fencing starts at 9:00 am.
Key dates

Mark your calendar

All dates move together if the competition date changes.

  • Entries close Friday 6 November 2026, 4:00 pm AEST
  • Draft schedule released A few days before the competition TBC
  • Final schedule published Closer to the competition day TBC
  • Competition day Saturday 7 November 2026 Registration from 8:00 am. Fencing starts 9:00 am.
Who can enter

Open to club and school fencers

NQFA Townsville Invitational Fencing Competition 2026 is for NQFA club fencers and students from two Townsville schools.

  • NQFA club fencers

    Current NQFA members, juniors, seniors and veterans.

  • The Cathedral School

    Students who fence at or through The Cathedral School.

  • Townsville Grammar School

    Students who fence at or through Townsville Grammar School.

Fencing with another club? Choose "Other club" in the form and the organisers will confirm your entry.

  • Foil 12 & under — Boys
  • Foil 12 & under — Girls
  • Epee 12 & under — Mixed
  • Epee 14 & under — Boys
  • Epee 14 & under — Girls
  • Epee 18 & under — Boys
  • Epee 18 & under — Girls
  • Epee Open — Men
  • Epee Open — Women
  • Epee Veterans 41+
Schedule

Who is fencing, and when

Pick your weapon, age group and gender to see just your event. Times are a guide and may change on the day.

Draft times Saturday 7 November 2026
  • Time to come Foil 12 & under — Boys foil
  • Time to come Foil 12 & under — Girls foil
  • Time to come Epee 12 & under — Mixed epee
  • Time to come Epee 14 & under — Boys epee
  • Time to come Epee 14 & under — Girls epee
  • Time to come Epee 18 & under — Boys epee
  • Time to come Epee 18 & under — Girls epee
  • Time to come Epee Open — Men epee
  • Time to come Epee Open — Women epee
  • Time to come Epee Veterans 41+ epee

Times are a guide and may change on the day. All fencers must register one hour before the start time. Registration opens at 8:00 am and fencing starts at 9:00 am.

Entries

Who has entered

Only fencers who ticked the public list box are shown.

We show first name, surname initial and club only. We never show date of birth or gender. Counts include fencers who chose not to be listed.
Entry

Free entry

There is no entry fee. Entry to this competition is free.

Late entries are not accepted after entries close (Friday 6 November 2026, 4:00 pm AEST).

Venue

Getting there

Townsville Stadium
40–48 Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale QLD 4814
  • Parking at the venue.
  • Spectators welcome (TBC).
  • Bring water and a snack. Food on site TBC.
Important

Before you come

Register one hour before the start

All fencers must register at the desk one hour before the start time. Registration opens at 8:00 am on the day you compete and fencing starts at 9:00 am.

Bring your own uniform

Each competitor must have their own fencing uniform. You do not need your own equipment. The Club will supply masks, gloves, weapons and body cords for competitors to use on the day.

Gear checked on the day

Equipment is checked before your first bout.

Times can change

Times are a guide. Watch the banner at the top of this page on the day for updates.

Enter now

Enter the NQFA Townsville Invitational Fencing Competition 2026

Entries close Friday 6 November 2026, 4:00 pm AEST. One form per fencer.

Registration: all fencers must register one hour before the start Register in person at the desk. Registration opens at 8:00 am on the day you compete, and fencing starts at 9:00 am.

No equipment? No problem. You only need your own fencing uniform. The Club will supply masks, gloves, weapons and body cords for you to use on the day.

Entries have closed.

Know someone who'd love to fence? Share the comp so they can enter. Free entry. Bring your own fencing uniform. The Club will supply masks, gloves, weapons and body cords.

Acknowledgement of Country

NQFA acknowledges the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we train and compete. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Wording TBC.