CSB - David Elder - President Fencing New Zealand

From the 12th to 19th of July many of the best young sword fencers from around the world
will be competing in Christchurch New Zealand in the Commonwealth Cadet (U-17) and
Junior (U-20) Fencing Championships.
Over three hundred and fifty top representative athletes from thirteen countries from
around the globe will be here in New Zealand fighting to become the next
Commonwealth Champion.
All three Olympic disciplines: Foil, Epee and Sabre, will be contested in gender specific
competition, with the finals of the Individual Junior (U20) Events scheduled to air on SKY.
This will be the biggest Fencing Event ever to be held in New Zealand and will be held at
the Christchurch Netball Centre, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Wigram,
Christchurch 8025.