OUR TEAM

Building our Community of Passionate Fencers

MARY BLACK

Founder. Coach

Mary is an FIE accedited Level 3 Epee Coach, and has been involved with fencing since 1991 - representing New Zealand many times including a World Championships, and Commonwealth Championships in senior age group and veterans. She loves seeing new fencers develop confidence and tactics in the sport!

She continues to learn, and has competed coaching courses in Hungary, USA and Australia. As a fencer, she competes regularly in Australia, often on the podium for veteran epee.

Mary is committed to encouraging and supporting fencers grow in the sport and in the fencing community.

DAVID ELDER

Coach

Dave represented New Zealand from 1978 - 1997, competing on the World Cup A Grade Epee circuit.

He was awarded an Olympic Solidarity Coaching Certificate in 1981, and is currently the President of Fencing North.

Dave brings his vast experience to the club - sharing tricky tactics and a real understanding of the game.

TONY LUMB

Coach

Tony started as a veteran-aged fencer, working to represent NZ at the Commonwealth Championships in 2022. He has 20 years of experience coaching target shooting in the UK from beginners up to international level along with experience of administration of the sport at national level.

Tony has achieved level 2 OFMA Coaching qualifications.

His aim is to assist all levels of athletes to achieve their full potential