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Training starts again on Sunday the 17th of January

Ben Halliwell

Jan 8, 2021

Training starts again on Sunday the 17th of January

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Ben Halliwell

Dec 15, 2020

This is really the end of 2020...

Thanks to everyone who turned up to our mass melee, sharp cutting and BBQ end of year function. Awesome event and we all had a blast....

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Ben Halliwell

Dec 7, 2020

Goodbye 2020

Next weekend is the last training session of 2020 and frankly, we'll all be glad to welcome 2021. It's fair to say that we didn't get all...

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Aug 24, 2020

2020 SHMT Cancelled

It is with great regret that Auckland Sword and Shield are announcing that we have decided to cancel the 2020 Steve Hodgson Memorial...

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Aug 15, 2020

Auckland Sword and Shield shut down due to Covid-19

Once more, due to the Covid-19 lockdown in Auckland, Auckland Sword and Shield is shut down until we have returned to Alert Level 2. With...

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Aug 2, 2020

Congratulations to our latest graduates!

Congratulations to John, Tenzin, Xan, Dave, John G, and Josiah, all of whom passed their grading today at the end of their journey as...

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Jul 14, 2020

Showcase: Sabre Training at Auckland Sword and Shield

A brief showcase of how it looks to learn to fight with the Sabre at Auckland Sword and Shield

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Jul 10, 2020

Auckland Sword and Shield announces 2020 Steve Hodgson Memorial Tournament!

The Annual Steve Hodgson Memorial Tournament is New Zealand's largest annual HEMA event, bringing in competitors from all over New...

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Jul 5, 2020

Auckland Sword and Shield new Beginner Classes now available!

Auckland Sword and Shield are opening registrations for our second (and last, thanks Covid) beginner block for 2020. If you're interested...

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Jun 25, 2020

Auckland Sword and Shield holds it's AGM!

Last Sunday 21/06/2020, the club held its AGM. The full minutes can be viewed on our documents page, but in brief the following votes...

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Jun 21, 2020

Beginner Classes to resume at Auckland Sword and Shield!

Now that we seem to be past the worst of Covid-19 (touch wood), the committee have agreed to resume the beginner class that was put on...

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Ben Halliwell

Jun 15, 2020

Agenda for the AGM

Hi everyone, It's great to be back to hitting each other once again. With love of course, but still - whooo. This is just a reminder that...

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Ben Halliwell

Jun 6, 2020

Rescheduled - Annual General Meeting

Notice of Annual General Meeting: Our 2020 AGM will be held at 10 am on Sunday, 21 June at TNIS hall. Please note that while everyone is...

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May 29, 2020

Training to recommence at Auckland Sword and Shield!

It appears that the worst of Covid-19 is finally behind us, and the government have opened up gatherings of up to 100 people, so Auckland...

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Mar 22, 2020

Important announcement regarding COVID-19

Effective immediately, Auckland Sword and Shield is closing down all training until further notice. The committee have deliberated, and...

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Ben Halliwell

Mar 16, 2020

Time to be part of making the magic...

So the Annual General Meeting is still coming up, provided we don't have a sudden surge in membership to over 500 people. As always we'll...

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Mar 14, 2020

Reminder to pay club dues by April 5th

It's that time of the year again. Please remember to pay your club dues by the AGM on the 5th of April. If you don't, you wont be able to...

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Mar 10, 2020

Notice to all club members regarding Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Due to the increasing public concern over the spread of the Coronavirus identified as Covid-19, Auckland Sword and Shield are to adopt a...

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Feb 11, 2020

There will be no training this Thursday

Hi all, Please note that the TNIS hall is unavailable this Thursday 13 February, so there will be no training on that night. This Sunday...

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Jan 24, 2020

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Auckland Sword and Shield announces its intention to hold it's Annual General Meeting on Sunday the 5th of April at 10am. The meeting...

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