Hawkes Bay Blades

IMPORTANT NOTICE - 2026 Central OPen & Camp

I am writing to share an update regarding our schedule for the upcoming season, namely the 2026 Central Open / Camp slated for late Sept in the Hawkes Bay.

After carefully evaluating our resources and commitments, we have made the difficult decision not to host this year and will revisit its viability in 2027

This was a tough choice, but it is necessary for a few key reasons that we are willing to share:

Commitment to Quality: Our priority is always to provide high-level, consistent coaching. This season, we are focusing our current coaching roster on internal development and maintaining the high standards you expect from us, rather than spreading our resources too thin across an additional event.

Investing in Our Future: We are dedicating this season to a major push for our junior programs and exploring new opportunities in the medium future. We want to ensure our energy is fully invested in these projects, as they will define the next chapter of our club’s growth.

Scheduling Overlap: We recognize that our proposed dates fall very close to the HVFC camp being hosted in Wellington in July. We want to ensure our community has the opportunity to attend those events without feeling stretched or needing to choose between them.

We sincerely appreciate your support in the past, and we are grateful for the community that has made our previous events so memorable.

Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you on the piste soon.

Best regards,

Baz & The HB Blades Team

Happy New Year Team

I thought Id drop out a an update as to the start dates for 2026

2026 Term 1 Start Dates

* Jan 13 - Tuesday - Fitness & Bouting - All welcome
* Jan 15 - Thursday - No Fencing
* Jan 17 - Saturday - No Fencing
* Jan 20 - Tuesday - Fencing & 1-1 Lessons
* Jan 22 - Thursday - Musketeers, Advanced Epee, Fitness, Footwork, Fencing & 1-1 Lessons
* Jan 24 - Saturday - Musketeers, The Lunge Club, Advanced Sabre, Fencing & 1-1 Lessons
* Jan 27 onwards - Fencing as normal through term 1

The Lunge Club

After last years very successful parents have-a-go we are going to try a parents only session over term 1 called “The Lunge Club”, this will be run by myself and Ollie and will be appropriately focused. (I have a standing promise of no burpees for parents) :)

Lunge club will run from 8-9 AM every Saturday and all gear will be provided, We will order additional chest guards etc as needed. I beelive the plan is for parents then to head to the Stag and get a coffee?

Anyway - we looking forward to seeting you all soon!

Regards

Baz, Ollie and the H B Blades Team

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Central Camp and Central Open Update 3 (IMPORTANT - Merch Orders close this Sunday!)

Entries are beginning to ramp up (Attendees list is updated), coaches are ready, the talks are locked in, and now we can confirm that there will be a Social BBQ on Saturday. (6-10 PM)

Now is as good a time as any to book your place.

Camp/Comp Entry Form - https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/athlete-entry-form

Camp / Comp Attendees List (Registered so far) - https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/attendees-1

Camp 1-1 Lesson Bookings - https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/camp-lessons-1-1-1

Camp/Torun Merch - Pre order only (Orders Close Sept 17) - https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/camp-tourn-merch

Referee Form - https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/coachofficials-form

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Central Open / Central Camp is now open

https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/athlete-entry-form

We also have merch :)

https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/camp-tourn-merch

Central Fencing Camp and Central Open Tourn is now open for Entries (4 Day 3-Weapon Camp Sept 29 - Oct 2)

Central Open - (Foil/Epee, Sabre and U13/U11 Sabre), Teams and the Famous weapon throwing champs (Oct 3 & 4)

Details are here: https://www.hbblades.com/2025-central-camp-open-tourn/athlete-entry-form

Good work from the team this weekend :)

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Hey folks

Its that's time again where Fencing Central in association with Hawke's Bay Blades/B C Fencing runs its yearly camp in the sunny Hawke's Bay at Havelock North High School.

Fencing Camp - Oct 8 to 10
Central Open Ranked Fencing Tournament - Oct 12 to 13
Entry Form located HERE
Billeting - Limited billeting is available (email us at [email protected] directly)

THE CAMP!

We are excited to have the following 3 coaches take the lead this year over the course of 3 days. They will be supported by other national coaches and should any coach which to attend/participate they are welcome. (Please see the form)

Foil - Judit Fliszar
Epee - Mary Black
Sabre - Daisey Hutton

We will have 2-3 presentations that build on previous years

Sport Psychologist - Wanda Douglas
External Dietician - NCubed
High Performance Sport / Training - TBC

COACH WORKSHOP (NEW)

Lead by Maître Martin Brill (Contact at: [email protected]) this will cover the following:

Opportunity for Coaches:

Coach Assessments
Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU)
Teaching Techniques to Learn the Game vs Teaching the Game to Learn Techniques
Long Term Athlete Development
Using Video Analysis
Tactics - Quick Analysis of Bouts
Speed Development
Coaching Choice Exercises

THE TOURNAMENT

As always we will be running a fully ranked tournament for Foil. Epee and Sabre and the following events are included at no additional cost

The Foil Fling
The Escalation Epee
The Sabre Toss
Lightning Team events for all weapons
Top Club Challenge!

If you have any questions please reach out to us @ [email protected] and we will get back to you .

Regards

Baz

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Its that's time again where Fencing Central in association with Hawke's Bay Blades/B C Fencing runs its yearly camp in the sunny Hawke's Bay at Havelock North High School.

Fencing Camp - Oct 8 to 10
Central Open Ranked Fencing Tournament - Oct 12 to 13
Entry Form located HERE
Billeting - Limited billeting is available (email us at [email protected] directly)


THE CAMP!

We are excited to have the following 3 coaches take the lead this year over the course of 3 days. They will be supported by other national coaches and should any coach which to attend/participate they are welcome. (Please see the form)

Foil - Judit Fliszar
Epee - Mary Black
Sabre - Daisey Hutton


We will have 2-3 presentations that build on previous years

Sport Psychologist - Wanda Douglas
External Dietician - NCubed
High Performance Sport / Training - TBC


THE TOURNAMENT

As always we will be running a fully ranked tournament for Foil. Epee and Sabre and the following events are included at no additional cost

The Foil Fling
The Escalation Epee
The Sabre Toss
Lightning Team events for all weapons
Top Club Challenge!


If you have any questions please reach out to us @ [email protected] and we will get back to you .

Merch is now open for HB Blades Fencing - Closes Aug 4th

Hawke's Bay Blades Hawks Bays only Fencing Club! - Get ready to learn new skills, increase fitness, accomplish goals, meet amazing people and have a great time along the way!

Please help me by nominating either our coaches/club - Its positive exposure and helps push the brand out there?!

AWARDS TIME || The Central Hawke's Bay Sport and Recreation Awards are only a few months away and we need you to nominate now.

https://www.sporthb.net.nz/Events/chb-sport-and-recreation-awards/2024-chb-sport-and-recreation-awards?fbclid=IwAR1uaEIvsc0i8ZOR3DZSgNg5kSEVY3Fww7Yt_e_qFwO34pnmNJcyBeVnd3U

The aim of the Central Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards is to recognise the outstanding achievements of CHB athletes, teams, clubs, coaches and officials. The awards also recognise innovation, excellence and contribution to sport and recreation in Central Hawke’s Bay from grassroots through to elite level.
Nominate today and be sure to acknowledge all of those who are doing amazing mahi in our CHB community.

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