The Gauteng Fencing Association (GFA) is the governing body for the sport of Fencing in Gauteng. To participate in provincial competitions, club members need to belong to the GFA, and to fence in national competitions, club members need to belong to the FFSA as well as the GFA.

 

The FFSA - Fencing Federation of South Africa - regulates the sport of fencing for all of South Africa, according to it's Constitution. It also liaises with all relevant sporting bodies nationally and internationally, being SASCOC (SA Sports Confederation & Olympic Committee), DSAC (Department of Sports, Arts & Culture), DRSA (Department of Sport & Recreation) and the FIE, the International Fencing Federation - Federation Internationale d'Escrime. 

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Although only Cadet (U17), Junior (U20), Seniors & Veterans are recognised internationally, through the many competitions, it is the FFSA's and GFA's responsibility to help grow the sport of fencing for all ages in South Africa. Competitions are thus organised for men and women, boys and girls in these age categories;

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Pupii U11

Benjamin U13

Minim U15

Cadet U17

Junior U20

Senior (20+)

Veterans (40+)

Disabled

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Where possible, the clubs provide tuition in all 3 fencing weapon types, being

EPEE
FOIL
SABRE

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Each weapon has it's own sword weight, length and guard differences, protective clothing differences and target areas, and the 3 weapon types have their own set of rules as to how hits / points are recorded.

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This is a copy of the GFA's NPO -  Non-Profit Organisation - certificate. Any donations or sponsorships that companies make are therefore tax deductible.

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