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Fees and Charges
The AFF is a not-for-profit organisation. Like any organisation, the AFF incurs expenses in order to operate. A small fraction of the AFF's costs are funded by the Federal Government (usually through the Australian Sports Commission). For specific initiatives, the AFF receives a small amount of reimbursement from the FIE through the Oceania Fencing Confederation. However, the greatest proportion of the AFF's operations are funded by affiliated States, and through them, the fencing community. The table below shows the various fees and charges set by the AFF, either in General Meetings, or by the Executive. All figures below include GST unless otherwise noted.
Fees and Charges (2013)
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
Set by |
Paid to |
Notes |
|
AFF Competition Entry |
$75 |
Individual Event Entry - Open / Veterans |
AFF GM |
AFF |
|
|
$120 |
Individual Event Entry - Under-15 / Cadet / Junior
|
AFF GM |
AFF |
Contains an Officiating levy of $45 |
|
|
$75 |
Individual Event Entry - Under-15 / Cadet / Junior (third weapon in each age category) |
AFF GM |
AFF |
|
|
|
$20 |
Add-on for Veterans for second event (no charge for third event). |
AFF GM |
AFF |
|
|
|
$150 |
Team Event Entry - State Teams / Club Teams |
AFF GM |
AFF |
|
|
|
$150 |
Late Entry Fee - Under-15 / Cadet / Junior / Open |
AFF GM |
AFF |
AFF will only accept payment at the AFF event through the DT (no late entry fees are charged for Veterans events). Note that for Under-15s, Cadets and Juniors, Officiating levy ($45) will be added to late entry fee. |
|
|
Capitation |
$58 |
Competitive Senior Capitation |
AFF GM |
AFF |
Payable from State Affiliation fee paid by athlete |
|
$32 |
Competitive Junior Capitation |
AFF GM |
AFF |
Payable from State Affiliation fee paid by athlete |
|
|
$47 |
Coach Capitation |
AFF GM |
AFF |
Payable from State Affiliation fee paid by coach |
|
|
Affiliation |
$650 |
Affiliation of State Association to AFF |
AFF GM |
AFF |
Payable by State to the AFF |
|
AFT Camp Fee (per day) |
$60 |
Non-AFT Athlete invited by National Coach |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
Late (i.e. not on Portal) nomination will attract a $80 Fee. Note also that there is a per-camp (i.e. not a per day) cost for camps. |
|
$60 |
Non-AFT Athlete invited by Host State |
State |
State |
States may vary this fee up or down; late (i.e. not on Portal) nomination will attract a $80 Fee. Note also that there is a per-camp (i.e. not a per day) cost for camps. |
|
|
$0 |
AFT Athlete |
AFF Exec |
N/A | This only applies to selected camps. | |
|
FIE Licence |
$60 |
FIE Licence for current season (Oct-Sep) |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
FIE Licence year varies from AFF year |
|
EFC Registration |
$20 |
European Fencing Confederation registration for the current season (Oct-Sep) |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
EFC Registration year varies from AFF year |
|
Officials Registration |
$25 |
Registration on establishment or renewal of Official (i.e. referee)status |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
|
|
Coach Assessment / Registration
|
$25 |
Registration on establishment or renewal of coach status |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
|
|
$385 |
Level 2 Practical and Written Assessment |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
|
|
|
$385 |
Level 3 Practical Assessment |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
|
|
|
Nomination Deposit |
$500 |
Deposit required as part of nomination for International event; offset against actual costs |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
Athlete cannot be accepted for nomination / selection without fee |
|
Camp Nomination |
$70 |
Per day deposit for overseas camps |
AFF Exec |
AFF |
Athlete cannot be accepted for nomination / selection without fee |
Note that information for bank account and remittance address details can be found on this web site (Document and Policies / All Documents and Policies / Address and Bank Details).
International Competitions and Trips
Over and above the above costs, the AFF will organise representative tours and trips. Each athlete is expected to pay for their own airfares, accommodation, meals, incidental expenses, entry fees, fencing equipment, personal coaching, levies by organisers, and any other associated costs. In addition, each athlete will be expected to contribute a share of any costs incurred by Australian team officials, including any referee(s) that we are required to provide (please also see here), as well as the tour manager(s) and coach(es). The AFF tries to minimise costs to its athletes, and so tries to make arrangements as far in advance as possible and practical. Athletes should note that the nomination deposit is offset against actual tour costs, and an invoice will be provided for the shortfall between the actual tour cost and the deposit amount.
As a benchmark, athletes should expect to budget for the following approximate levels of costs:
- World Championships (usually Europe): $5,000 - $6,000
- Asian Championships: $3,500 - $4,500
- Oceania Championships: $2,500 - $3,500
- Commonwealth Championships: as above, depending on location
FIE Fines - Competitions
For World Cups and other FIE Competitions, a number of fines may be levied by the FIE, and in all cases these are passed on by the AFF to individuals. Athletes should make themselves aware of these fines, which can start at 500 Euros in value. They include:
- Where a number of fencers entered into an event would create a situation where a fine would be imposed for having insufficient referees, fencers selected over and above the number allowed for by the FIE without incurring a fine, will each pay an equal share of the total fine (or provide a suitably qualified referee). For example, if there is a requirement to provide a referee for 5-8 entries for a World Cup, then the cost of the referee must be shared equally for the athletes selected in the 5th to 8th positions.
- Where a fencer enters an event, and fails to compete (without a medical certificate).
- Where a fencer submits a late entry, that entry is accepted, and a late entry fee is levied.