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Head Coach
Head Coach
Sheldon Ogilvie
Sheldon is the founder and head coach of Pīwakawaka Fencing. He is a coach who specializes in developing women in fencing, building and creating a strong positive community, and helping every fencer achieve their version of success in the sport.
He has a passion for high level international fencing, as well as developing grassroots through the community.
As a fencer, Sheldon is the only New Zealander to represent NZL at the Youth Olympic Games, he has attended 3 World Championships, and represented NZL at the Commonwealth Championships.
As a coach he has established a growing club with over 200 members, as well as coached at three World Championships, and two Commonwealth Championships helping secure three silver medals and two bronze for NZL.
Qualifications and certifications:
FeNZ accredited coach
Global Fencing Masters Level 2
Oceania Fencing Federation Level 1
Child safety and protection Sport NZ
Olympic Solidarity fund 2017
Assistant Head Coach
Assistant Head Coach
Tamsyn Campbell
BSpC OFCL1 GFML2
Tamsyn started fencing in high school and quickly jumped right into fencing competitively. She has represented New Zealand at the World Championships, Commonwealth Championships, the Olympic Qualifier along with being a current member of the National team.
She has completed a bachelor of Sport Coaching at the University of Canterbury, specializing in Sport Science and Performance Analysis. As of 2024 Tamsyn is In her last year of study finishing a bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology.
Tamsyn has been coaching for Piwakawaka Fencing for four years now and works with students from a beginner level to Oceanic level.
Qualifications and certifications:
FeNZ accredited coach
Global Fencing Masters Level 2
Oceania Fencing Federation Level 1
Child safety and protection Sport NZ
Bachelor of Sport Coaching specializing in Sport Science and Performance Analysis
Coach
Coach
Daniel Crellin
From a young age Daniel was drawn to fencing through an interest in historical European combat sports, and fencing pretty much fit that perfectly. He has competed in both Oceania Championships, Australian Nationals Championships and has been fencing at national competitions since high school.
Coach
Coach
Milo Neil
In 2022 Milo had the pleasure of representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth u17s in London. Since then Milo has participated in several national and international competitions, as well as beginning the journey into coaching. Milo is currently coaching at St Margaret's and Medbury, as well as operating as our club armorer.
Coach
Coach
Kate Gourley
Starting her journey fencing at Selwyn House Kate has been a long time member of the club. She found a love for the sport early on, and has since represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth u20s as well as on the FIE World Cup Circuit.
She is currently coaching at Avonside and Christchurch Girls High School.
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Josh Carson
Growing up Josh was always interested in the outdoors and through the help of sea scouts he discovered fencing, a love which stayed in his mind until he arrived at Burnside High School.
"Fencing has been an amazing experience that has allowed me to practice, compete and coach inside of a positive and friendly environment. Over the last couple years I’ve had the privilege to fence at national competitions as well as having the pleasure of being a student coach at Burnside High School".
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Mak Evans
Mak has been passionate about fencing since she first started in 2021. She quickly started working her way up the ranks both competing and refereeing at first regional, then national events.
As a high school student working towards her Sport Coaching Certificate, she is eager to share her experience and knowledge with fencers of all levels. She is also proud to serve as the Student Leader at Avonside Girls High, and a supporting coach at the club with our primary school classes.
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Emily Burt
Ever since starting fencing at Selwyn House Emily has loved fencing. In recent years she has taken to the world stage, representing New Zealand in several international events including the 2024 Commonwealth Cadet and Juniors where she took home a Bronze medal, and more recently on the FIE circuit.
In 2025 she helped set up the fencing program at Rangi Ruru where she is currently student leader, and she also helps coach at Selwyn House where she herself started on her journey.
Student leader
Student leader
Amie Callaghan - Christchurch Girls High School
Student leader
Student leader
Nikkie Wu - Burnside High School
Interested in joining our team?
Interested in joining our team?
Join our coaching team! If you're passionate about our values and empowering the next generation of athletes, we'd love to hear from you even if you have no prior experience with fencing. Send us an email at piwakawakafencing@gmail.com to learn more about our coaching opportunities, requirements, and how you can be part of the Pīwakawaka Fencing community.
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