January 2025 National Development Camp Information
Venue: Macleans College Gymnasium
Date : 18 – 21 January
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Daily Registration: Sign in daily. Doors open 9.10am
What to Bring
- Fencing gear including Fencing whites (jacket, breeches, glove, mask, fencing socks and shoes, chest protector, lame (as applicable) etc)
- At least 2 working weapons, body wires & mask wires/lames (as applicable)
- Clothing for both fencing and physical activities. (Includes sports / fencing shoes)
- Towel
- Skipping rope
- Medical kit (band aids, painkillers, strapping tape, any other things you might need)
- Prescription medicines (as required)
2 large drink bottles with water/sports supplements. There are limited water fountains in the area for top-ups
- Food : Snacks and lunch. You will need food that gives you energy. There are no shops close by.
- Training diary / notebook + pen
- Showers are available
Note: A small amount of fencing clothing may be available to hire for $10 per day.
To ensure fencing gear fits it is recommended you bring your own. Fencers will not be allowed to fence in shorts for safety reasons.
Timeliness
It is expected that fencers arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled 9.30 start time, sign in and are ready to start promptly. This includes dressed in sportswear, taped up (if required), with full drink bottles on arrival. There is no need to warm-up, that’s part of the daily programme.
Timetable*
*Subject to change
Macleans College
The college is located on Macleans Road, reached via BUCKLANDS BEACH ROAD leading from the main highway PAKURANGA ROAD.
Car-parking and Gym Location
Turn right at the roundabout into Macleans Road, drive past sports courts. There is limited parking in the Staff Car Park at ENTRANCE 2 (marked in RED) due to building work, so some attendees will need to park on Macleans Road. Pedestrian only access is via the path downhill to the Gym complex.
Camp Dinner
Our group dinner will now be held at Despensa in Howick following Saturday’s programme. Note showers are available at Macleans College.
Despensa has something for all budgets with prices ranging from $10 - $45. It is an 8 to 10-minute drive from Macleans College, right at the beginning of Howick’s main street on the corner of Picton and Wellington streets. Parents welcome.
· Venue: Despensa
· Saturday 18th January, 5pm
· Sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KJu3wLkYSnSMYjuaS_-mR8bVFxDqpgdyk4-b7f-T0mo/edit#gid=0
· Sample menu: : Despensa Menu
· Location: 21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, NZ
· Google maps: //www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Despensa/@-36.8933235,174.9276541,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6d0d4b08fc5d3bbf:0x6d2c9e676bd53e4a!8m2!3d-36.8933278!4d174.930229!16s%2Fg%2F11vl4wl8n2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D">Despensa - Google Maps
· Sign-up now
Any queries about the camp please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Fencing New Zealand National Development Officer