Australian Junior Championships 2012


22-25 September Yeronga, Brisbane.

Results

Mens Foil: 1st Lucas Webber Vic, 2nd Anthony Gauke NSW, =3 Alasdair Dunham WA, =3 Sam Liao Qld.

Womens Sabre: 1st Kitty Simpson Qld, 2nd Alice Clementson NSW, =3 Alicia Kwag Qld, =3rd Ywen Lau SIN.

Womens Sabre Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd QLD A, =3 QLD B, =3 VIC.

Mens Foil Teams1st VIC A, 2nd NSW B, =3 NSW A, =3 QLD.

Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Emily Marotta Vic, =3 Ysien Lau SIN, =3 Kitty Simpson QlD.

Mens Sabre1st Jasper Rowley NSW, 2nd Zak Leonhard WA, =3 Bennett Huggal QLD, =3 Sam Liao QLD.

Mens Sabre Teams1st QLD A, 2nd NSW A, =3 QLD B, =3 VIC.

Mens Epee1st Ned Fitzgerald Vic, 2nd Mitch Orwin QLD, =3 Oliver Agnew NZL, =3 Leighlan Doe SA.

Womens Foil Teams: 1st WA, 2nd QLD A, =3 NSW B, =3 VIC.

Womens Epee: 1st Amy Reynolds Vic, 2nd Leah Tausan Vic, =3 Malindi Haggett WA, =3 Shawn Wallace USA.

Mens Epee Teams1st Vic2nd QLD A=3 NSW, =3 SA.

Womens Epee Teams1st QLD A2nd VIC=3 NSW, =3 QLD B.



Australian National Rankings


Updated Australian National rankings Link



AFF #3 Perth 2012


AFF Circuit #3 : Perth 17-20 August

Results
Women’s Foil: 1 Marg Sokolovskaja NSW, Elisabeth Sciborski NSW, =3 Emma Ryan Vic, =3 Claire Daniel Qld.

Men’s Sabre: 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2 Mitch Fox NSW, =3 Zak Leonhard WA, =3 Adam Wilcock NSW.

Veteran Mens Sabre: 1 Damian Kneale WA2 Steve Johnson WA=3 Paul Jewell WA, =3 Francis Kwong SIN (50+). Gary Sudran (60+)

Veteran Women’s Sabre: 1 Alex Andre NSW2 Yenyee Chee NSW=3 Meredith Coleman SA, =3 Joshi Pitman ACT

Club Team Womens Foil: 1 The Fencing Club2 The Swords Club=3 Swordfish, =3 Excalibur. 

Club Team Mens Sabre: 1 Excalibur A2 UNSW=3 Excalibur B, =3 UTS. 

Men’s Foil1 Marek Jamrozy WA2 Lucas Webber Vic=3 Ned Fitzgerald Vic, =3 Cai Wei Ting NSW.

Women’s Sabre: 1 Sam Auty Vic2 Cheryl Chan NSW=3 Lisa Blyth WA, =3 Yenyee Chee Sin. 

Veteran Men’s Epee: 1 Andrey Tyschenko NSW2 Adrian Paxman WA=3 Dmitry Zatseoyapin WA , =3 Ben Wiley Sin (50+).

Veteran Women’s Epee: 1 Kylie Caunt WA2 Carol Sullivan Vic=3 Melanie McCarthy WA, =3 Catherine Whitehead WA. Isobel Ellis WA (50+), Daisy Drew Vic (60+).

Club Team Mens Foil: 1 Blacklords 2 Sydney Uni=3 Cavaliers, =3 Swordfish. 

Club Team Womens Sabre: 1 UNSW B2 The Fencing Club=3 Excalibur, =3 UNSW A. 

Men’s Epee: 1 John Downes NSW2 James Lewis WA=3 Alex Burgun SA, =3 Zac Casagrande Qld. 

Women’s Epee
: 1 Evelyn Halls Vic2 Sarah Osvath NSW=3 Amy Reynolds Vic, =3 Jo Halls Vic. 

Veteran Mixed Foil: 1 Andrey Tyschenko NSW2 Richard Purdie NSW (60+)=3 Adam Reynolds Vic, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld. Daisy Drew (60+). 

Club Team Mens Épée: 1 Southern Highlands NSW2 Adelaide Swords SA=3 University WA , =3 The Fencing Club Qld . 

Club Team Womens Epee: 1 Virtual Swords2 The Fencing Club Qld=3 Southern Highlands NSW, =3 University WA. 



London Olympics 2012 Final Results


After the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics the Games move on to Brazil 2016.

Australia finished 10th on the Medal Placings (our Lowest placing in 20 years at ’92 Olympics), not surprising considering the population and the funding compared to other more supported countries.

Hopefully the younger generation watching these Fantastically run Olympics will be inspired and join their local sporting organisations!

Bring on Brazil !!



AFF #4 Canberra ACT 2012


AFF Nationals #4 : Canberra 7-11 December

Friday – December 7

9:00 Men’s Foil
11:00 Womens Sabre
13:30 Veteran Men’s Sabre
2:30 Womens Sabre Teams (after Womens Sabre Individual)

Saturday – December 8
9:00 Men’s Foil Teams
10:30 Women’s Epee

13:30 Veteran Men’s Sabre
13:30 Veteran Women’s Sabre
4:00 Oceania Veteran Mens Sabre Teams (after Individual)
4:00 Oceania Veteran Womens Sabre Teams (after Individual)

Sunday – December 9
9:00 Men’s Epee
11:00 Women’s Epee

1:30 Veteran Men’s Foil

1:30 Veteran Women’s Foil
4:00 Oceania Veteran Mens Foil Teams (after Individual)
4:00 Oceania Veteran Womens Foil Teams (after Individual)

1:00 Oceania Veteran Womens Epee Teams (after Individual) 

Monday – December 10
9:00 Men’s Epee Teams
10:30 Women’s Foil

1:30 Men’s Sabre
1:30 Veteran Women’s Foil
1:00 Oceania Veteran Mens Epee Teams (after Individual)

Tuesday – December 11
9:00 Oceania Veteran Mens Epee Teams (after Mens Epee Individual)
9:00 Oceania Veteran Womens Epee Teams (after Mens Epee Individual)
10:00 Women’s Foil Teams
11:00 Men’s Sabre Teams
 

More details on accommodation and location etc coming… Also on the AFF website.

Weapons Check: Thursday 6th December 6-7:30pm and 1 hour prior to each event.

Details soon for AFT Epee Camp, AFT Foil Camp, AFT Sabre Camp 



Australian University Games 2012


Adelaide 25th-28th September 2012

Tuesday 25th
Mens Individual Foil
Mens Novice Foil
Womens Novice Foil

Wednesday 26th
Womens Individual Foil
Womens Foil Teams
Mens Individual Sabre
Mens Sabre Teams

Thursday 27th
Womens Epee Individual
Mens Epee Individual
Mens Foil Teams
Womens Sabre Individual

Friday 28th
Womens Epee Teams
Mens Epee Teams
Womens Sabre Teams

More Details soon

Uni Games Website Link



AFF #3 Perth WA 2012


AFF Circuit #3 : Perth 17-20 August

Friday – August 17
9:00 Women’s Foil
9:30 Men’s Sabre
13:30 Veteran Womens Sabre
13:30 Veteran Men’s Sabre
3:00 Club Team Womens Foil (after Womens Foil Individual)
4:00 Club Team Mens Sabre (after Mens Sabre Individual)

Saturday – August 18

8:30 Men’s Foil
10:00 Women’s Sabre
13:30 Veteran Men’s Epee
13:30 Veteran Women’s Epee
3:30 Club Team Mens Foil (after Mens Foil Individual)
4:00 Club Team Womens Sabre (after Womens Sabre Individual)

Sunday – August 19

8.30 – 12.30 pm AFT Foil Camp

12.30 – 5.30 pm AFT Sabre Camp 

8:30 Men’s Epee
10:00 Women’s Epee
1:30 Veteran Men’s Foil
1:30 Veteran Women’s Foil
3:00 Club Team Mens Epee (after Mens Epee Individual)
3:30 Club Team Womens Epee (after Womens Epee Individual)

Monday – August 20

8:30 – 3:30 AFT  Epee Camp

More details on accommodation and location etc coming… Also on the AFF website.

WEAPONS CHECK
Weapons check will be available at the venue (Kingsway Sports Centre, Kingsway, Madeley):
· Thursday 16 August 6pm – 8pm;
· Friday 17 August 8am – 10am, 4pm – 6pm;
· Saturday 17 August 8am – 10am, 4pm – 6pm
.·Sunday 18 August 8am – 10am.



Robin Chaplin Veterans Results


AFF #2 Adelaide Veterans Tournament

Immanual College Glenelg.

Men’s Épée: 1st Kelly Durant NSW2nd Jose Goldman QLD (50+)=3rd Craig Staehr SA=3rd Andrey Tyschenko NSW, Richard Purdie NSW (60+)

Women’s Épée: 1st Julie Seggie NSW, 2nd Joyce Chua SIN, =3rd Jane Menary SA, =3rd Carol Sullivan Vic, Daisy Drew Vic (60+).

Men’s Foil1st Richard Purdie NSW2nd Andrey Tyschenko NSW=3rd Adam Reynolds Vic=3rd Peter Barry SA, Peter Mayer SA (70+).

Women’s Foil1st Jenny Bonney-Millet QLD2nd Julie Seggie NSW=3rd Suzanne Newton NSW=3rd Jane Allardice Vic (60+).

Men’s Sabre: 1st Kim Moir Vic2nd Janczewski Jaroslaw Vic=3rd Simon Auty Vic=3rd Francis Kwong SIN, Gary Sudran WA (60+).

Women’s Sabre: 1st Harriet Jordan NSW2nd Meredith Coleman SA (60+)=3rd Rebecca Ashcroft ACT=3rd Jane Menary SA.



Robin Chaplin results


AFF #2 Adelaide Open Competition

Mens Foil: 1st Saleh Safar Vic, 2nd Steven Glaister Vic, =3rd Jeremy Hart Qld, =3rd Chris Hart Qld.

Women’s Sabre: 1st Cheryl Chan NSW, 2nd Sam Auty Vic, =3rd Anna Crawford Qld, =3rd Harriet Jordan NSW.

Mens Épée1st Nick Davies NSW2nd James Lewis WA=3rd Victor Lewith Vic=3rd Alex Burgun SA.

Women’s Épée1st Joanna Halls Vic2nd Dianna Sher Vic, =3rd Evelyn Halls Vic=3rd Catherine Mackay Vic.

Womens Foil1st Claire Daniel Qld2nd Anna Kovacs NSW=3rd Lishan Sung NSW=3rd Anna Slowiaczek NSW.

Mens Sabre: 1st Simon Leitch Qld2nd Adam Wilcock NSW=3rd Mitch Fox NSW=3rd Jasper Rowley NSW.



Australian National Competitions Timetable 2013-17


The AFF has released the locations for future National Competitions.

Tournament

 

2013

2014

2015

2016 

2017

Nationals (AFF #4)

ACT

ACT

ACT

ACT

ACT

D.H.M (AFF #1)

QLD

VIC

QLD

VIC

QLD

Robin Chapln (AFF#2)

SA

SA

SA

SA

SA

Circuit (AFF #3)

VIC

WA

VIC

WA

NSW

School Individual

QLD

QLD

QLD

QLD

QLD

School Teams

QLD

QLD

QLD

QLD

QLD

U20 Nat’s

WA

QLD

VIC

QLD

QLD

U15 & U17 Nat’s

NSW

NSW

NSW

NSW

WA



Asian Senior Championships 2012 Results


Wakayama, Japan: Asian Senior Fencing Championships  21-27th. April 2012

 Womens Epee: (Winner Shin KOR)

Diana Sher won all 5/5 poule bouts, won her first d/e to make the 16, but unfortunately lost 15:6 CHI. (10th).
Evelyn Halls won 4/5, won her first d/e to make the 16, but unfortunately lost 15:7 (12th).
Vicki Wilks won 1/6 poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (38th).
Emma Ryan lost all poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (45th/46).

Womens Foil:
(Winner Nam KOR)
Lishan Sung won 1/5, but lost her d/e 15:5. (26th).
Jenny Bonney-Millet won 1 poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (30th).
Claire Daniel lost all poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (32nd).
Leah Mangion lost all poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (37th/37).

Mens Foil: (Winner Lei CHN)
Marek Jamrozy won 2/6, won his first d/e 15:13, but unfortunately lost his d/e in 32 against Olympic medalist Lei CHN (31st).
Chris Jones won 3/6, seeded (27th) but lost d/e 15:13. (33rd).
Jeremy Hart won 1/6 poule bouts, unfortunately not making d/e (40th/50).

Mens Epee: (Winner Jung KOR)
Ross Austen, won 4/6, won his first d/e against John Downes. Then unfortunately lost his 32 d/e. (24th).
Seamus Robinson won 4/6, unfortunately lost first d/e (36th).
James Lewis won 3/6, unfortunately losing his first d/e (38th).
John Downes won 2/5, lost his first d/e against Ross Austen (46th/70).

Mens Sabre: (Winner Gu KOR)
James Walsh, won 3/6, won his first d/e against Olympic Qualifier Winner from Iran, but lost 16 d/e against Olympic Champion Zhong CHN. (15th).
Frederick Jaccard won 2/6, won his first d/e, to make 32, but unfortunately lost his 2nd d/e (31st).
Sutherlan Scudds won 1/6, unfortunately didn’t make d/e (41st).
Mitch Fox 0/6, unfortunately didn’t make d/e (47th/48).

Womens Sabre: (Winner Yoon KOR)
Sam Auty won 2/6, unfortunately lost first d/e 15:7 (23rd).
Alex Carroll won 2/6, unfortunately lost her d/e in a tight match 15:14. (24th).
Alex Andre won 2/6, unfortunately lost first d/e against top seed 15:6 (32nd).
Jess Brooks won 1/5, unfortunately didn’t make d/e (37th/41).


Womens Foil Teams: Winner KOREA

Australia seeded 7th lost to Japan 45:11, then lost Hong Kong 45:10 (7th/7)

Mens Foil Teams: Winner KOREA

Australia seeded 8th beat Macau 45:23 in the 16, then lost 8:45 (top seed) China.
Lost again to Singapore 28:45 in 5th place playoff, then in the 7th place playoff  against Iran unfortunately lost in a great comeback 44:45 after trailing 10:1. (8th/10)

Womens Epee Teams: Winner CHINA

Australia seeded 8th lost to top seed and eventual winner China 33:45, lost against Kazakhstan in 5th playoff 45:40, then winning 7th playoff against Chinese Tapei (7th/10).

 Mens Epee Teams: Winner KOREA

Australia seeded 8th beat Indonesia 45:41, but lost to eventual winners and top seed Korea 32:45, beat Hong Kong 45:41, and then beat Iran 45:43 to finish 5th in a great result (5th/15).

Mens Sabre Teams: Winner CHINA

Australia seeded 7th lost to second seed Korea 13:45. Lost to Japan 36:45, then Malaysia 35:45. (8th/10).

Womens Sabre Teams: Winner KOREA

Australia seeded 8th lost lost first d/e against Vietnam to make 8. (9th/9).

Full Results Link



Oceania Junior Championships 2012


Congratulations to the Athletes selected to represent Australia at the Oceania Junior Championships in New Caledonia, 13th to 15th July 

Mens Epee: Patrick Daley, Ed Fitzgerald, Daniel Locke, Robert Snell (*), Benjamin van Haringen.

Womens Epee: Amy Reynolds.

Mens Foil: Callum Bodman, Patrick Daley, Dylan Devenish, Alasdair Dunham (*), Michael Dzodzos (*), Ed Fitzgerald (*), Matt Foster, Edmund Goldrick, Sam Mooney Grand, Daniel Locke, TC Reynolds (*).

Mens Sabre:  Patrick Daley (*), Edmund Goldrick (*), Benjamin van Haeringen (*).

Check the AFF website for more details, Management and Coaches to be selected.

(*) Athletes Pre-Selected for Team Event. 

updated 22/4/12



Asian Senior Olympic Zone Qualifiers 2012


Wakayama, Japan: Asian Senior Olympic Zone Qualifiers  20th-21st. April 2012

Fri 21st April

Womens Epee: Evelyn Halls won 5/5 matches, seeded 2nd Evelyn got a bye into the 8, won her first d/e comfortably, but unfortunately lost her Semi Final in a closely contested match on priority (14:13)… (3rd)……………. (Olympic Qualifier Winner from Japan)

Womens Foil: Lishan Sung won 3/5 matches, seeded 8th Lishan won her first d/e comfortably, but unfortunately lost her Quater Final d/e. (15:2) to the eventual Winner… (8th)……………. (Olympic Qualifier Winner from Lebanon)

Mens Sabre: James Walsh won 5/5 matches, seeded 3rd James got a bye into the 8, but unfortunately lost his first d/e in the Quater Final. (15:12)… (5th)……………. (Olympic Qualifier Winner from Iran).

Sat 21st April

Mens Foil: Marek Jamrozy won 5/5 matches, seeded 2nd Marek got a bye into the 8, but unfortunately lost his first d/e in the Quater Final. (15:7)… (5th)……………. (Olympic Qualifier Winner from Lebanon).

Mens Epee: Seamus Robinson won 3/5 matches, seeded 10th Seamus won his first d/e comfortably, but unfortunately lost his Quater Final. (15:12). (7th)……………. (3 Olympic Qualifier Winners: 1st Uzbekistan, 2nd Vietnam, 3rd Hong Kong).

Womens Sabre: Alex Carroll won 3/5 matches, seeded 6th Alex got a bye into the 8, but unfortunately lost her first d/e in the Quater Final (15:10). (6th)……………. (3 Olympic Qualifier Winners: 1st Kazakhstan, 2nd Hong Kong, 3rd Indonesia).

For Full Result details Link 



Junior World and Cadet Championship 2012


Moscow, Russia April 2012.

Cadet Results

Cadet Mens Foil: Douglas Sholto =41, TC Reynolds =41, Lucas Webber 49/91.

Cadet Womens Foil: Lishan Sung 28/77.

Cadet Mens Sabre: Jasper Rowley 59/79.

Cadet Womens Sabre: Mathilda Barnard 39, Kathleen Simpson 65/66.

Cadet Mens Épée: Henry Mayall-Vandervelde 55/107.

Cadet Womens Épée: Alex Hughes 42, Anne Deveraux 74/88.

Junior Results
Junior Mens Foil: Matthew Donald 84, Lucas Webber 102, Douglas Sholto 112/122.

Junior Womens Foil: Emily Marotta 65, Lishan Sung 90/91.

Junior Mens Sabre: Zak Leonard 79, Jasper Rowley 102/109.

Junior Womens Sabre: Kathleen Simpson 76, Mathilda Barnard 79/79.

Junior Mens Épée: Henry Mayall-Vandervelde 55, Rob Snell 109, Daniel Alchin 133/150.

Junior Womens Épée: Diann Sher 11th!, Malindi Haggett 90, Alexandra Hughes 111/114.

Teams:

Mens Foil: 20/23

Womens Épée: 20/25

Men’s Épée: 28/32



AFF #2 Robyn Chaplin Memorial


AFF Circuit #2 : Adelaide 9-11 June

Saturday – June 9
9.00 – 4.00 pm AFT Epee Camp

9:00 Men’s Foil
10:30 Women’s Sabre
13:45 Veteran Men’s Epee
13:45 Veteran Women’s Epee

Sunday – June 10
8:30 – 13:00 AFT  Foil Camp

13:00 – 17:30 AFT  Sabre Camp 

9:00 Men’s Epee
10:30 Women’s Epee
14:00 Veteran Men’s Foil
14:00 Veteran Women’s Foil

Monday – June 11
9:00 Women’s Foil
10:30 Men’s Sabre
13:45 Veteran Women’s Sabre
13:45 Veteran Men’s Sabre

Venue is not the same as previous years!
Immanuel College Sports Centre
32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens 5040

More details on accommodation and location etc coming… Also on the AFF website.

Weapons Check: Friday 8th June 7-9pm and 1 hour prior to each event.



AFF #1 D H McKenzie results


Open Results

Men’s Sabre: 1st Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2nd Zak Leonard WA, =3rd Frederic Jaccard NSW, =3rd Adam Wilcock NSW.

Women’s Sabre: 1st Jess Brooks NSW, 2nd Cheryl Chan NSW, =3rd Samantha Auty VIC, =3rd Anna Crawford QLD.

Men’s Épée: 1st Seamus Robonson VIC2nd Will Dolley VIC=3rd Matteo Barchiesi SA, =3rd Mark Grant QLD.

Women’s Épée1st Diana Sher VIC2nd Amy Reynolds VIC=3rd Jenny Jackson NZL, =3rd Abby Nutt NSW.

Men’s Foil: 1st Abdullateef Alhumaidan VIC2nd Marek Jamrozy WA=3rd Ali Abdullah VIC, =3rd Lucas Webber Vic.

Women’s Foil: 1st Claire Daniel QLD2nd Emily Marotta VIC=3rd Jackie Budniak NSW, =3rd Margarita Sokolovskaja NSW.

                                           …………………………………………………………………

Veterans Results

Men’s Sabre: 1st Kim Moir VIC2nd Gary Sudran WA=3rd Tim Magill VIC, =3rd Simon Auty VIC.

Women’s Sabre: 1st Harriet Jordan NSW2nd Meredith Coleman SA3rd Jane Menary SA

Men’s Foil1st Adam Reynolds VIC2nd Roger McIntosh VIC=3rd Geoff Webber VIC (50+), 

=3rd Andrey Tyschenko NSW, David Hubbard (60+). 

Women’s Foil: 1st Abby Nutt NSW2nd Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3rd Kim Moore NSW, 

=3rd Angela Dobson-Block VIC .

Men’s Épée: 1st Andrey Tyschenko NSW2nd Murray Thompson VIC=3rd Bruno Charlesworth VIC (50+), =3rd Georg Mittermair SA, Danny Robson VIC (60+).

Women’s Épée: 1st Abby Nutt NSW2nd Carol Sullivan VIC=3rd Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3rd Angela Dobson-Block VIC.

For full results Link



Asian Championships U23 Australian Team


Congratulations to the Athletes selected to represent Australia at the Inaugral U23 Asian Championships in Manilla, Philippines 2-9 June 

Mens Epee: Nick Davies, James Lewis, Michael Nelson, Kristian Radford, reserve Luke Mansfield.

Womens Epee: Michelle Hawkins.

Mens Foil: Simon Capon.

Womens Sabre: Samantha Auty, Francis Williams.

Mens Sabre:  Mitchell Fox, Gareth Maclean, Sutherlan Scudds, Adam Wilcock

Check the AFF website for more details

updated 22/4/12



Womens Sabre Result – Orleans


Australian Senior Womens Sabre Result in Orléans, France 10/2/12

Alexander Carroll 39th/132.. Congratulations Alex! 



Asian Senior Zone Championships 2012


Congratulations to the selected Athletes to represent Australia at the

Asian Zone Championships in Wakayama, Japan 22 – 27 April.

Mens Epee: Ross Austen, John Downes, James Lewis, Seamus Robinson.

Womens Epee: Evelyn Halls, Emma Ryan, Diana Sher, Victoria Wilks.

Mens Foil: Jeremy Hart, Marek Jamrozy, Chris Jones, Dean Williams.

Womens Foil: Jenny Bonney-Millet, Claire Daniel, Leah Mangion, Lishan Sung.

Mens Sabre: Mitchell Fox, Frederick Jaccard, Sutherlan Scudds, James Walsh.

Womens Sabre: Samantha Auty, Jess Brooks, Alex Carroll, Caitlin Taylor.

Team Manager: Neil Hick.

Coaches: Antonio Signorello, Vlad Sher.



Junior Commonwealth’s 2012


Junior Commonwealth Fencing Championships

St Helier, Jersey 13th-19th February 2012

Results Link

Mens Foil: Sam Mooney-Grand 9th, Chris Hart 14th, Anthony Gauke 22nd, Alasdair Dunham 26th, Michael Dzozdos 30th / 46.

Womens Sabre: Anna Crawford 15th, Chelsea Taylor 16th, Kitty Simpson 21st / 27.

Womens Epee: Amy Reynolds 7th, Elizabeth Redmond 29th, Anna Crawford 32nd / 33.

Mens Sabre: Zak Leonhard 8th, Patrick Daley 20th, Sam Liao 24th, Benjamin van Haeringen 32nd / 37.

Mens Epee: Patrick Daley 15th, Mitchell Orwinde 17th, Lachlan Fitzgerald 21st, Benjamin van Haeringen 23rd, Robert Snell 25th / 41.

Womens Foil: Elizabeth Redmond. 25th / 34.

Mens Foil Teams: Aus 3rd (Bronze)

Womens Sabre Teams: Aus 5th.

Womens Epee Teams: Aus 7th.

Mens Epee Teams:  Aus 4th.

Mens Sabre Teams: Aus 7th.

Commonwealth Website link

Medal Table

Full link                                    Facebook Page 



Paris C.I.P Foil 2012


Mens Foil World Cup, Paris C.I.P.
One of the biggest Foil World Cups annually..203 entries

1st Andrea Cassara ITA
2nd Jianfei Ma CHI
=3 Alexander Massialas USA
=3 Race Imboden USA

Australian Results
138 Feng Yeng
164 Marek Jamrozy
194 Simon Hannah
201 Jahan Penny Dimri

For more info link 



Fencing Victoria Changes for 2012


Please make sure you have a read of the Fencing Victoria documents on the website link.



Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championships 2012


Congratulations to those Athletes selected for the Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championships

Moscow 31st March to 8 April 2012.

Cadet Mens Epee: Henry Mayall-Vandervelde

Cadet Womens Epee: Alex Hughes

Cadet Mens Foil: yet TBC

Cadet Womens Foil: Lishan Sung

Cadet Mens Sabre: Jasper Rowley

Cadet Womens Sabre: Mathilda Barnard, Kitty Simpson, Chelsea Taylor

Junior Mens Epee + Team: Daniel Alchin, Hemnry Mayall-Vandervelde.

Junior Womens Epee + Team: Deane Whitehead, Malindi Haggett, Diana Sher 4th team member Alexandra Hughes.

Junior Mens Foil: yet TBC

Junior Womens Foil: Emily Marotta, Lishan Sung.

Junior Mens Sabre: Jasper Rowley, Zak Leonhard.

Junior Womens Sabre: Mathilda Barnard, Kitty Simpson, Chelsea Taylor.

Coaches: Aleksey Danilov, Vlad Sher, Stephen Lim



World Championships Change


The FIE has announced that the World Championships date will be changing timeslot from season 2012/13 onwards: to a window between July 15th – August 15th.

This will ultimately change the calendar in Fencing in various ways.

It may change Australian Fencing schedules…

Keep an eye out for updates…



Australian National Champions 2011


Following on the tradition of the National Champion questionsairre, the 6 2011 Champions kindly contributed some answer following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2011 National Men’s Foil Champion: Steven Glaister.

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start?

A: I started fencing when I was seven years old but I did not join a fencing club until I was nine.  My father Steven Snr who is an ex-Olympic team member, a British National coach and FIE foil referee started giving me lessons at home with a plastic epee I bought at a local toy shop.  He told me that I could join the club when I was bigger and stronger so I didnt get to join until I was nine. 

2: How long have you been Competing at National level? 

A: I started competing nationally when I was thirteen. Back in the UK there is a big national circuit. I would be travelling all over the UK throughout the year, from London to Edinburgh, Essex to Cardiff.  My father would be refereeing at these competitions so it wasn’t a hassle for he to drive me around everywhere…two birds with one stone, you might say.

 

3: What made you choose your weapon? 

 

A: I have always fenced foil, Manchester fencing club where I trained at back home has always had a good number of decent foilist so I have never been interested in the other weapons to be honest.

 

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

 

A: Since arriving in Melbourne I have trained at North Melbourne Fencing Salle on Arden St. I found that the atmosphere at the Salle is great, and a home from home for me.  The people training there made me feel welcome as soon as I arrived. The facilities are fantastic and theres always someone willing to spar with.  

 

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you? 

 

A: Very important. I was lucky enough to have two great coaches. Both ex-Olympic team members and both with great insight into the sport. I wouldn’t be the fencer I am today if it wasnt for the fantastic coaching I had from them, Robert Kiss and my father Steve Snr. And also I have always had tough training partners to spar with not only at Manchester Fencing Club. I was accepted onto the British National Cadet Squad when I was 15 years old so spent time training with the best of my age regularly at training camps throughout the years.

 

6: What are your ambitions for 2012? work / training / competition?

 

A: I am just going to continue my winning streek of gold medals and train for the next competition in the new year.  I have been lucky enough to have the opperunity to assist in the coaching of  some very talented young individuals on a tuesday evening with the Victorian state squad coach which allows me to improve on my coaching skills so I am very happy at the minute with what is happening in my fencing life and hope it continues throughout 2012.

 

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer ( Internationally) ? 

 

A: In all honestly I have never though about it. I just fence the way I do and thats that. I would say I probably fence like a mixture between my two coaches.  I dont really watch a fencer to see their technique, I just look for their flaws and how I would beat them.

 

8: What are your future ambitions? 

 

A: My ambition is to be able to continue on my path to represent Australia internationally in the future.  I have a few years to wait and a few hurdles to jump but hopefully it will happen.

 

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

 

A: I havn’t had much experience of the national competitions so far. I have only been to two. I thought that they where both well run and great venues however, the Canberra venue was fantastic.  The finals piste rivalled any international I have been to.  But at the end of the day where ever you are, you always spend all day in a sweaty sports hall hoping to be the last man standing even though you want to leave as soon as possible.

 

10: What is your weekly training Regime?

 

A: I try to train three times a week. I never used to, back in the UK I trained tuesday and thursday evenings.  There are more competitions on a regular basis back home though, so I would be competing every other weekend at some points of the year.  Whilst being here I train monday, tuesday and wednesday evening.  It seems to be enough at the minute.

 

11: What advice would you give future Australian champions? 

 

A: Enjoy what you are doing, make sure you enjoy yourself when you train/compete and  be open to constructive critisism from your coach.  Remember there is always room to improve and fence someone who is better so just work hard.

 

12: What do you think should happen to / in Australian fencing?

 

A: I dont think I’ve been around Australian Fencing for long enough to comment on that. Maybe ask me next year when I win the Nationals again….;)

 

 Thanks so much Stephen. Good luck for 2012…..




Australian National Champions 2011


Following on the tradition of the National Champion questionsairre, the 6 2011 Champions kindly contributed some answers following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2011 National Mens Sabre Champion: James Walsh

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start?

A: I started fencing when I was 11.  I just wanted to try something different. A sport that not many people I knew had tried.

2: How long have you been Competing at National level?

A: I’ve been fencing at the National level for 10 years.  I started doing U15 National Champs in 2001.

3: What made you choose your weapon?

A: I prefer Sabre because it is the fastest, but also the most technical of all the weapons, in my opinion anyway.

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: I love fencing and training in Italy. The last two years we have been fortunate enough to train with the Italian National Sabre Sqaud in Rome. That has been amazing.

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A: I could not continue to improve without my coach, Antonio Signorello or without my training partners.  I have been very lucky to be able to train with Antonio and the squad he has assembled.  

6: What are your ambitions for 2012? work / training / competition?

A: I will continue to train and early in 2012, will travel to Europe with the Australian Mens Sabre Team to compete in 3 World Cups and hopefully be able to improve my International ranking. I am a small chance to qualify for the Olympics and of course that would be a dream, but at this stage my main focus is just on continuing to improve my fencing.

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer ( nternationally)?

A: I have not modeled my fencing on any one fencer in particular, but the fencer I most admire is Nicholas Limbach (GER Olympic Silver medalist ed).  I was fortunate enough to train along with him and the rest of the German team when they came to a camp in Rome.  His total comprehension of every element in Sabre and his level of skill in every facet of the sport are quite amazing. (James fenced Nicholas in the World Champs D/E at the recent World Champs in the round of 64. ed).

8: What are your future ambitions?

A: My ambitions are to continue to improve Australia’s standing internationally and hopefully start to make 32’s, 16’s and 8’s and so on at World Cups, Asian Championships and World Championships.

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: Every national event is different, depending on the size of the comp, who is fencing and how the draw ends up, but I try to approach each comp, each bout and every point as exactly the same.  Doesn’t matter who is on the other end.  I just need to fence my game and work hard for every hit, whether it is in the poules or a final.  

10: What is your weekly training Regime?

 A: I train Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are fencing sessions focusing on bouting.  Thursday and Fridays are generally just for lessons with Antonio.  Saturday mornings are gym sessions.

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A: Training cannot be approached in the abstract.  Everything you do in training has to have a purpose that will come through in your fencing during a competition.  Never just train absentmindedly without considering what you are doing and why.

12: What do you think should happen to / in Australian fencing?

A: I think Australian fencing is on the right track.  In the last few years a number of changes have been made that have already benefitted all of Australian fencing.  I would like to see this trend continue and Australian fencing continue to modernise and change for the better.

Thanks so much James..good luck for 2012.



Australian National Champions 2011


Following on the tradition of the National Champion questionsairre, the 6 2011 Champions kindly contributed some answers following their Championship win.

“The Sword Fighter Dozen”

Australian 2011 National Womens Foil Champion: Emma Ryan 

1: How long have you been Fencing? What made you start?

A: My Dad was a fencer. I started fencing when I was 11 in England, I fenced until I was 17.  My club disbanded and I lived too far away from a place to train so I stopped.  I took up fencing again about 5 years ago when I moved to Melbourne. 

2: How long have you been Competing at National level?

A: 2 years as a cadet in England and 5 years as a Senior in Australia.

3: What made you choose your weapon?

A: Difficult question as I swapped from Foil to Epee about 2 1/2 years ago, but still cant resist the urge to pick up a Foil.

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A: I dont think its the venue thats important its the people with whom I train. I fence alongside some great fencers and some close friends.

5: How important have a coach and training partners been to you?

A: My coach will be bemused that I did so well in Foil as I have Epee lessons every week.

6: What are your ambitions for 2012? work / training / competition?

A: Enjoy myself, a medal in Epee at some point would be nice.  Perhaps an overseas competition.

7: Who if anyone have you modeled your fencing on? Or do you have a favourite Fencer ( nternationally)?

A: There are lots of fencers where I train that I admire and aspire to fence like, I dont think I need to look overseas.

8: What are your future ambitions?

A: More medals!

9: What difference if any did this national event have to others?

A: This event was special to me as it was the “National Championships” and I desperately wanted to win 1.  On the day my distance and timing was spot on and that doesn’t happen often.

10: What is your weekly training Regime?

 A: I often work shifts so I train at 3 different venues to ensure I can train at least 3 times a week.

11:  What advice would you give future Australian champions?

A: Sometimes I wonder why I fence, it takes up all my time and money.  I go to a competition and lose my 1st D/E and question why I bother.  But occasionally I beat someone whom I didnt expect to beat or I hit with a perfect action and once in a while I win a Competition, these are the reasons why I dont give up.  So if you are feeling despondent, dont give up, ride the wave till your turn comes, because it will.

12: What do you think should happen to / in Australian fencing?

A: I dont know!, a reality TV show or a movie! 

Thanks so much Emma.. good luck for 2012



Australian National Timetable 2012


Australian Fencing Federation Circuit Competitions for 2012:

Updated 4 June 2012 

Commonwealth Junior Championships St Helier, Jersey 12-17 February

AFF #1 Melbourne [DH McKenzie] March 23-25

Junior & Cadet World Championships Moscow, Russia 31 March – 8 April

Asian Zone Championships Wakayama, Japan 20-21 April

Senior Asian Fencing Championships Wakayama, Japan 22-27 April

AFF #2 Adelaide [Robin Chaplin] June 9-11

Schools Individuals: Brisbane June 16-17

Cadet U15 Nationals: Sydney June 30-5 July

Schools Teams: Brisbane August 4-5

AFF #3 Circuit : Perth August 17-19

Junior National Championships: Brisbane 22-25 September #note date change!!

Asian Junior / Cadet Championships: Indonesia Bali September 30-9 October #note date change!!

Australian University Games: Brisbane September 25-28

Commonwealth Veterans Championships : Singapore September 27-30

AFF #4 Open and Veteran National Championships : Canberra December 7-11

……updated 4/6/12… a few changes



Australian National Champions


Attached is an updated file of the Australian National Champions since records were kept in Australia.

Australian ChampionsNational Champions

Keep an eye out for the National Champions questionnaires coming soon……. 

(10/12/12)



Alex Donaldson recognized


Congratulations to Alex Donaldson who was rewarded for his tireless work in Australian Fencing and his achievement of Life Membership of the Australian Fencing Federation.

More details on Ausfencing.org Link



Australian National Veterans Championships 2011


Results 

Veterans Mens Foil: 1st Zoltan Vilagosh VIC, 2nd Adam Reynolds VIC (40+), =3rd Richard Purdie NSW (60+), =3rd Andrey Tyshchenko NSW, Volker Hrovat (70+).

Veterans Womens Sabre: 1 Alex Andre NSW, 2 Yoshiku Chibuku JAP, =3rd Harriet Jordan NNS, =3rd Min Yi Du NSW.

Veterans Womens Epee: 1st Sarah Osvath NSW, 2nd Abby Nutt NSW, =3rd Harriet Jordan NSW, =3rd Julie Seggie NSW (50+), Alison Blom NSW (60+).  

Veterans Men’s Sabre: 1st Steve Johnson WA, 2nd Charles Gwynn NSW, =3rd Tim McGill VIC, =3rd Mark Scully TAS, Gary Sudran WA (60+). 

Veterans Mens Epee: 1st Georg Mittermair ACT, 2nd Murray Thompson VIC, =3rd Frank Barrett VIC (50+), =3rd Richard Purdie NSW (60+), Peter Witkop NSW (70+).

Veterans Womens Foil: 1st Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD, 2nd 2 Yoshiku Chibuku JAP, =3rd Fiona Budniak NSW, =3rd Abby Nutt NSW.

For full results ausfencing.org Link:



Australian National Open Championships 2011


Results
Men’s Foil: 1st Stephen Glaister VIC, 2nd Marek Jamrozy WA, =3rd Chris Jones VIC, =3rd Jeremy Hart QLD.

Womens Sabre: 1st Jess Brooks NSW, 2nd Sam Auty VIC, =3rd Cheryl Chan NSW, =3rd Caitlin Taylor VIC.

Womens Sabre Teams: 1st VIC, 2nd NSW, =3rd NSW B, =3rd SA.

Womens Epee: 1st Jo Halls VIC, 2nd Sarah Osvath NSW, =3rd Evelyn Halls VIC, =3rd Dianna Sher VIC.

Mens Foil Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd QLD A, =3rd VIC A, =3rd VIC B.

Oceania Womens Epee Teams: 1st Australia, 2nd New Caledonia.

Mens Epee: 1st Romain Cortois NSW, 2nd Joe Slowiaczek NSW, =3rd Seamus Robinson VIC, =3rd James Lewis WA.

Womens Epee Teams: 1st VIC A, 2nd NSW A, =3rd VIC B, =3rd QLD.

Oceania Mens Epee Teams: 1st Australia, 2nd New Caledonia.

Mens Epee Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd QLD A, =3rd VIC A, =3rd SA.

Women’s Foil1st Emma Ryan VIC, 2nd Lishan Sung NSW, =3rd Claire Daniel QLD,  =3rd Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD.

Mens Sabre: 1st James Walsh QLD, 2nd Frederick Jaccard NSW, =3rd Zac Leonard WA, =3rd Jasper Rowley NSW

Womens Foil Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd QLD, 3rd NSW B.

Mens Sabre Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd QLD A, =3rd QLD B, =3rd WA.

For full results-: ausfencing.org Link



Australian National Coaching Role


Congratulations to Antonio Signorello on his duel role as Australian National Sabre Coach and now National Foil Coach..



World Championships 2011 Australian Results


World Championships Catania Italy, 8-16 October 2011.

Individual 

Mens Sabre: Frederic Jaccard 113th, Mitch Fox 127/136. Sutherlan Scudds went through to d/e finishing 105th,James Walsh 62nd, won 3/6 in poules and won his d/e’s through to the 64..

Womens Foil: Jenny Bonney-Millett 97th/106.

Mens Epee: Will Dolley 154th, Ross Austen 169th, Zac Casagrande 171st/214.

Seamus Robinson 31st!, won 4/6 in poules and won his d/e’s through to the 64 and then the 32..

Womens Sabre: Alex Carroll 93rd, Caitlin Taylor 104th, Jess Brooks 106th, Cheryl Chan 121st/121.

Womens Epee: Evelyn Halls 68th/155 won 5/6 in poules, had a bye into 96, but lost her d/e (15:13) to miss 64.

Mens Foil: Jo Slowiaczek went through to the d/e finishing 105th. Marek Jamrozy went through to d/e finishing 115th/164.

Team Events

Mens Sabre: 23/27.

Mens Epee: 25/41 (won first d/e)

Womens Sabre: 21/23.

Full Results Link

Watch Live Matches Link 



Australian Junior Championships 2011


Results:

Mens Epee: 1st Henry Mayall-Vandervelde QLD, 2nd John Downes NSW, =3rd Daniel Alchin NSW, =3rd Felix Boyce NZL.

Womens Sabre: 1st Sam Auty VIC, 2nd Mathilda Barnard NSW, =3rd Anna Crawford QLD, =3rd Kitty Simpson QLD.

Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Ania Kardas Vic, =3rd Emily Marotta Vic, =3rd Katherine Kwa NSW.

Mens Sabre: 1st Jasper Rowley NSW, 2nd Zak Leonhard WA, =3rd John Downes NSW, =3rd Andrew Scott WA.

Mens Foil:  1st Ned Fitzgerald Vic, 2nd John Downes NSW, =3rd Chris Hart QLD, =3rd Sam Mooney-Grand NSW.

Womens Epee:  1st Diana Sher Vic, 2nd Amy Reynolds Vic, =3rd Malindi Haggett WA, =3rd Annie Deveraux QLD.

Teams:

Womens Sabre: 1st VIC, 2nd NSW, 3rd QLD.

Mens Epee: 1st NSW ‘B’, 2nd NZL, =3rd VIC ‘A’, =3rd NSW ‘A’.

Mens Sabre: 1st WA, 2nd NSW, 3rd QLD.

Womens Foil:  1st NSW, 2nd Vic, =3rd QLD, =3rd SA.

Mens Foil:  1st Vic ‘A’, 2nd NSW ‘A’, =3rd NZL ‘A’, =3rd QLD ‘A’.

Womens Epee:  1st NZL, 2nd Vic, 3rd QLD.

For Full results Ausfencing Link 



AOC Article on Evelyn Halls


The AOC recently interviewed Evelyn on her prospective chances for 2012 London Olympics..

read the link Here 



Veteran World Championships 2011


World Veteran Championships 2011, Porec Croatia

Results

Womens Foil 50+: 7th Jenny Bonney-Millet, 17th Anna Slowiaczek, 22nd Julie Seggie.

Womens Epee 60+: 27th Alison Blom.

Womens Epee 50+: 10th Victoria Wilks, 23rd Julie Seggie, 27th Caryl Oliver, 34th Anna Slowiaczek.

Mens Epee 50+: 51st Bruno Charlesworth.

Womens Sabre 70+: 9th Leonie Shevlin.

Mens Epee 60+: 47th Duncan Fairweather.

Mens Epee 70+: 7th Volker Hrovat, 27th Anthony Gaskell.

Womens Sabre 50+: 7th Min Yi Du.

Mens Foil: 50+: 41st John Christodoulou.

Mens Foil: 70+: 20th Volker Hrovat.

Mens Sabre: 60+: 17th Alex Sherbakoff.


Medal Table Link



Australian University Games 2011


Overall Winner: 1st Queensland Uni, 2nd Sydney Uni, 3rd Melbourne Uni, 4th Queensland Uni Technology.

Individual Results:

Mens Foil: 1st Jeremy Hart UQ, 2nd Daniel Osvath USYD, =3rd Alasdair Dunham MU, =3rd Jahan Penny-Dimri AU.  

Womens Foil: 1st Claire Daniel UQ, 2nd Margarita Sokolovska USYD, =3rd Helene Humphrey UNSW, =3rd Tenielle Murray UNSW.

Womens Sabre1st Simona Sarmiento UQ, 2nd Claire Daniel UQ, =3rd Portia Colavitti QUT, =3rd Rosheen Kaul MON.

Mens Sabre: 1st Zac Leonard UWA, 2nd Daniel Osvath USYD, =3rd Andrei Khaidurov MON, =3rd Michael Nelson QUT.

Womens Epee1st Angie Darby MU, 2nd Genevieve Lim MU, 3rd Charlotte Curnow MU, =3rd Natasha Russell ANU.

Mens Epee: 1st John Downes USYD, 2nd Cosmin Mihailescu MON, =3rd James Lewis UWA, =3rd Kristian Radford UQ. 

Novice Mens Foil:  1st Tim Merritt LTB, 2nd Oliver Chan UNSW, =3rd William Childs USYD, =3rd Rob Marsden MON. 

Team Results: 

Mens Foil: 1st UQ, 2nd AU, 3rd USYD. 

Womens Sabre: 1st UQ, 2nd USYD, 3rd MELB.

Womens Foil: 1st UQ, 2nd UNSW, 3rd MELB. 

Womens Epee: 1st MELB, 2nd USYD, 3rd UQ. 

Mens Epee: 1st USYD, 2nd MON, 3rd UQ.

Mens Sabre: 1st QUT, 2nd MON, 3rd UQ.  

Link

Article on the first Day Link 



Australian National Champions


Attached is a file of the Australian National Champions since records were kept in Australia.

Australian ChampionsNational Champions



Australian Fencing Team selected for World Championships 2011


The Australian Fencing Team has been selected for the World Championships in Catania, Italy, 8th to 16th October 2011.

Congratulations to:

Mens Epee: Ross Austen, Will Dolley, Zac Casagrande, Seamus Robinson.

Womens Epee: Evelyn Halls.

Mens Foil: Marek Jamrozy, Jozef Slowiaczek.

Womens Foil: Jenny Bonney-Millett.

Mens Sabre: Mitch Fox, Frederic Jaccard, Sutherlan Scudds, James Walsh.

Womens Sabre: Jess Brooks, Alex Carrol, Cheryl Chan, Caitlin Taylor.

Team Manager: Neil Hick, Assistant Manager: Angelo Santangelo

Epee Coach: Vlad Sher

Sabre & Foil Coach: Antonio Signorello

Good luck to all Team members…

Fencing.net has an article on the Mascot for the World Champs… “Fency” the prickly pear.. Link 



International Designated Competitions for 2012


 AFF Designated Competitions for 2012 and the Olympic Qualification Period.

Download:  Designated Comps

FIE Asian Zone Qualification Information 19-20 April 2012 Download: Zone Qualification



Australian National Rankings 2011


Australian National Rankings have been updated and can be found via the AFF Link 



AFF #3 ACT Canberra 2011


Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra ACT.

Results 

Mens Sabre: 1st Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2nd Frederick Jaccard NSW, =3 Tony Harcourt QLD, =3 James Walsh QLD.

Women’s Sabre: 1st Jess Brooks NSW, 2nd Sam Auty Vic, =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, =3 Lisa Blyth WA.

Mens Foil: 1st Stephen Glaister Vic, 2nd Frank Bartolillo NSW, =3 Dean Williams Vic, =3 Marek Jamrozy WA.

Womens Foil: 1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Sarah Berger VIc, =3 Emily Marotta Vic, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld.

Mens Epee: 1st Will Dolley Vic, 2nd Victor Lewith Vic, =3 Seamus Robinson Vic, =3 Romain Cortois NSW.

Womens Epee: 1st Jo Halls Vic, 2nd Sarah Osvath NSW, =3 Evelyn Halls Vic, =3 Abby Nutt NSW.



Veterans World Championships 2011


Selected Australian members for the 2011 Veteran’s World Championships.

Mens Epee: Bruno Charlesworth, Nick Pittman, Anthony Gaskell, Volker Hrovat.

Womens Epee: Caryl Oliver, Julie Seggie, Anna Slowiaczek, Vicky Wilks, Alison Blom.

Mens Foil: John Christodolou, Volker Hrovat.

Womens Foil: Jenny Bonney- Millett,  Julie Seggie, Anna Slowiaczek.

Mens Sabre:  Alex Sherbakoff, Richard Oldcorn.

Womens Sabre: Min Yi Du, Leonie Shevlin.



Sword Fighters Australia Junior Competition 2011


 57 of the next generation of Victorian Epeeists and Foilists competed in the 

Annual Sword Fighters Australia Junior Competition. 6 Events ran smoothly and 

efficiently in a fun filled and friendly environment of the Victorian State Fencing Centre 24th July.

RESULTS 

U11 FOIL MIXED: 1st Matteo Passalacqua, 2nd Peter Cobb, 3rd Liam Panow, Girls Cert Lily Baker.

 U13 EPEE MIXED:  1st Sam Gilfillian, 2nd Domenic Yates, 3rd Ben Brown, Girls Cert Lily Baker. 

U13 FOIL MIXED: 1st Matteo Passalacqua, 2nd Felix Mallard, 3rd Noah Whiffen.

U 15 FOIL MIXED: 1st TC Reynolds, 2nd Matt Foster, 3rd Aron Snider.

 U 15 EPEE MIXED: 1st Arden Baker, 2nd Justin Tu, 3rd Sam Gilfillian, Girls Cert’ Harriet Moffat

U20 EPEE MIXED: 1st Ned Fitzgerald, 2nd Chelt Thompson, 3rd Stephen Schultz

 

See you all again next year!

Special thanks to all the referees and our D’T Adam Reynolds..



Australian Nationals: Cadet, U15 Nationals Perth


The Australian U15 and Cadet U17 NationalsPerth WA.
Individual Results: 

U15 Boys Foil
: 1st Ned Fitzgerald Vic, 2 Doug Sholto NSW, =3 Matt Foster Vic, =3 Bryan Mok MAS.
U15 Girls Foil
: 1st Qi Hui Lim SIN, 2 Tasia Lee SIN, =3 Min Hui Chua SIN, =3 Nicole Mae Wong SIN.
U15 Boys Epee
: 1st Ned Fitzgerald Vic, 2 Sasha John WA, =3 Arden Baker Vic, =3 Chahaiya Kilpatrick WA.
U15 Girls Epee
: 1st Alex Hughes Qld, 2 Samantha Kwong SIN, =3 Tasia Lee SIN, =3 Veronica Marrama Qld.

Cadet Womens Sabre: 1st Januice Hui En Tan SIN, 2 Tori Leonard WA, =3 Mathilda Barnard NSW, =3 Rose Crawford Qld.
Cadet Mens Foil
: 1st Wei Yu Chan SIN, 2 Matthew Donald NSW, =3 Ned Fitzgerald Vic, =3 Lucas Webber Vic.
Cadet Womens Epee
: 1st Annie Deveraux Qld, 2nd Tasia Lee SIN, =3 Jin Fan SIN, =3 Samantha Kwong SIN.
Cadet Womens Foil
: 1st Liane Wong SIN, 2 Qi Hui Lim SIN, =3 Thalia Li SIN, =3 Nicole Mae Wong SIN.
Cadet Mens Epee
: 1st Henry Mayall-Vandervelde Qld, 2 Mitchell Orwin Qld, =3 Reagan Clarke NSW, =3 Roy Groncki Vic.Cadet Mens Sabre: 1st Jadryn Dick WA, 2 Hamlyn Robb Qld, =3 Hamish Graham WA, =3 Bennett Hugall Qld.

Teams Results:
Mens U15 Foil Teams
: 1st Vic A, 2 SIN, =3 NSW, =3 MAS.
Womens U15 Foil Teams
: 1st SIN, 2 SIN 2, =3 NSW, =3 Qld A.
Womens Cadet Sabre Teams
: 1st WA, 2 QLD, 3 NSW.
Womens Cadet Epee Teams
: 1st SIN A, 2 QLD A, =3 SIN B, =3 QLD B.
Mens Cadet Foil Teams
: 1st Vic A, 2 NSW A, =3 SIN A, =3 SIN B.
Mens Cadet Epee Teams
: 1st Vic A, 2 NSW A, =3 QLD A, =3 WA A.
Womens Cadet Foil Teams
: 1st SIN, 2 NSW, =3 QLD A, =3 SIN B.
Mens Cadet Sabre Teams
: 1st NSW, 2 QLd A, =3 Qld B, =3 WA.

For Full Results ausfencing.org



Australian Fencing Team – Asian Champs Korea


The Australian Fencing Team competing at the Asian Championships.
Seoul Korea 7-13 July
.
Congratulations to all who competed.
Womens Epee
: Evelyn Halls 10th, Jo Halls 17th, Catherine McKay 23rd, Dianna Sher 28th / 65.
Mens Epee
: Seamus Robinson 28th, Will Dolley 30th , John Downes 32nd, James Lewis 37th / 69.
Womens Foil
: Jenny Bonney-Millet 22nd, Lishan Sung 27th, Claire Daniel 33rd, Sarah Berger 36th /42.
Mens Foil
: Joe Slowiaczek 22nd ,Marek Jamrozy 23rd, Dean Williams 41st, Feng Yeng 56th /58.
Womens Sabre
: Caitlin Taylor 23rd, Jess Brooks 25th, Alex Carroll 28th, Cheryl Chan 38th /42.
Mens Sabre
: Sutherlan Scudds 17th, James Walsh 21st, Mitch Fox 45th, Adam Wilcock 48th /50.
Team Results:

Womens Foil Teams
: Aussies Ranked 9th, won their first d/e to make the 8 (Indonesia?), they then unfortunately lost to Korea 45:9, then in the exhaustive Format, Singapore 23:45, then Thailand 36:45 finishing in 8th place.
1st Korea, 2nd Japan, 3rd China.

Mens Sabre Teams: Aussies Ranked 10th, won their first d/e to make the 8 (Singapore?), they then unfortunately lost to China 45;14, then in the exhaustive Format, Iran 30:45, then Malaysia 35:45 finishing in 8th place.
1st China, 2nd Korea, 3rd Hong Kong. 

Mens Foil Teams: Aussies lost their first d/e, they then beat Malaysia 45:20 in the exhaustive Format, but lost to  Thailand 34:45 finishing in 10th place.
1st China, 2nd Japan, 3rd Korea

Womens Epee Teams: Aussies Ranked 7th, won their first d/e to make the 8 over Qatar 45:13, they then unfortunately lost to (1) China 45:27, then in the exhaustive Format, they beat Chinese Taipei 45:34, then also beat Kyrgystan 45:28 finishing in 5th place! Fantastic Result…
1st China, 2nd Japan, 3rd Korea

Mens Epee Teams: Aussies Ranked 7th, won their first d/e to make the 8 over Qatar 45:24, they then unfortunately lost to (2) China 45:23, then in the exhaustive Format, they lost to Japan 45:31, then lost to Uzbekistan 45:44 finishing in 8th place…
1st Korea, 2nd China, 3rd Kyrgystan

Womens Sabre Teams: Aussies lost their first to d/e to finish in 10th / 11…
1st Korea, 2nd China, 3rd Japan

Asian Championships Web Link
For Full Results FIE 



Challenge Australia Epee Tournament


The Womens Epee World Cup held in Sydney in June.142 Women in the last Challenge Individual,
Unfortunately no Aussies made the 64.. (Dianna Sher 65th, Evelyn Halls 93, Angie Darby 100th), more details: here 
Womens Teams (20 Teams) Aussies Ranked 19 and lost 45:31 to Canada 
D/E Here



Veterans AFF #2 Robyn Champlin 2011


Veterans Results: Results Robyn Champlin 2011 Adelaide: 
Mens Epee
: 1 David Brautigan SA, 2 Adrian Paxman WA, =3 Bruce Dawson SA (50+), =3 Stephen Javens Vic.  Duncan Fairweather NSW (60+), Frederick Davidson Vic (70+).
Womens Epee
: 1 Abby Nutt ACT, 2 Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3 Daisy Drew Vic (60+), =3 Jane Menary SA.
Mens Foil:
1 Peter Barry SA, 2 Andrey Tyschenko NSW, =3 Adam Reynolds Vic, =3 James McAnna SA, Gary Sudran WA (60+).
Womens Foil:
1 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2 Abigail Nutt NSW, =3 Julie Seggie NSW, =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, Daisy Drew Vic (60+).
Mens Sabre:
 1 Jaroslaw Janczewski Vic2 Shayne Pay SA=3 Simon Auty Vic (50+)=3 Gary Sudran WA (60+) , .
Womens Sabre:
 1 Harriet Jordan NSW2 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 3 Jane Menary SA.



AFF #2 Robyn Champlin 2011


Results Robyn Champlin 2011 Adelaide:
Mens Foil
: 1 Dean Williams Vic, 2 Saleh Safar Vic, =3 Simon Hannah Vic, =3 Chris Jones Vic.
Womens Foil
: 1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Ania Kardas Vic, =3 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, =3 Anna Kovacs NSW.
Mens Epee:
 1 Seamus Robinson Vic, 2 Ross Austen Vic, =3 Victor Lewith Vic, =3 Edward Fernon NSW.
Womens Epee:
1 Abigail Nutt NSW, 2 Kathryn Woodward Vic, =3 Leah Tausan Vic, =3 Angela Darby Vic.
Mens Sabre:
 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA2 James Walsh Qld=3 Mitch Fox NSW=3 Frederic Jaccard NSW. 
Womens Sabre:
  1 Jess Brooks NSW2 Samantha Auty Vic=3 Cheryl Chan NSW=3 Harriet Jordan NSW.
For more information and d/e results go to ausfencing.org



Victorian University Intervarsity Foil Competition


The Second Annual Victorian University Foil Competition held at the State Fencing Centre.
33
1st and 2nd year fencers from Monash Uni, Melbourne Uni, La Trobe Uni and RMIT competeted.
Final Poule Results

Gold
: Tim Merritt – La Trobe Uni.
Silver
: Rob Marsden – Monash Uni.
Bronze
: Daniel Certoma – Monash Uni.
Blue
: Michael Burke – RMIT.
Red
: Michael Scollo – RMIT.
For more information follow the Link to Fencing Victoria



AFF #2 Robyn Champlin 2011


AFF #2 Adelaide Scotch College – Torrens Park.

Saturday, 11 June:

9-4 AFT Sabre Camp

09:00 Men’s Foil

10:45 Women’s Foil 13:30
Veteran Men’s Epee
14:00 Veteran Women’s Epee

 

Sunday, 12 June:

9-4 AFT Foil Camp

09:00 Men’s Epee
10:45 Women’s Epee
13:45 Veteran Men’s Foil
14:00 Veteran Women’s Foil

 

Monday, 13 June:

9-4 AFT Epee Camp

09:00 Men’s Sabre

10:45 Women’s Sabre

13:45 Veteran Men’s Sabre
14:15 Veteran Women’s Sabre
Weapons Check one hour before each Roll Call and 7:30-9:30 Friday 10th.



Veterans World Championships 2011


Please note that due to Morocco choosing not to run the Veterans World Championships, they will now be held in Porec, Croatia.  Nominations close 29th June 2011.



Challenge Australia Nominations


Please note that the second round of nominations for the Challenge Australia are open on the AFF ausfencing.org website



Junior Asian Championships


Leah Tausan: Kindly wrote an article on her experience fencing for Australia at the Asian Junior and Cadet Championships.

 

I took up fencing near the end of 2007 as my father’s desperate attempt to get me to take interest in a sport.
I started fencing at VRI, but am now training at the State Fencing Centre.
My coach is Pieter Leeuwenburgh, and I currently train 4-5 days a week,
Including participation in the state epee squad. 

 


As preparation for the ‘Asian Junior and Cadet championships,’ I spent a week in January at Hong Kong training,
and participated in the Age group fencing Championships.
My results were 3rd in Women’s epee Under 17 individual and 5th in Women’s epee Under 20 individual.
The results are not that fantastic, as Hong Kong was a learning experience,
I took away information that I could work with for the ‘Asian Junior and Cadets fencing championships.’
I feel that if I did not go to Hong Kong I would have taken the same information back home from the AJCFC that I did from Hong Kong.

 

The AJCFC was held in Bangkok from the 4th to the 13th of March, I competed in both the Junior and Cadet category therefore staying
for the duration of the tour. I stayed with the Aussie Team in the royal Alexsandra hotel in
Bangkapi which was inconveniently located far away from the main city but was relatively close to the venue (if the traffic was good.)
The venue was at ‘Fashion Island’, a mall, which thankfully meant air-conditioning in the polluted, humid Thai weather.
AJCFC was the first international competition I have attended; the competition in Hong Kong being a local national competition.
My results for AJCFC were: 2nd in the Cadet individual Epee, with my team coming 2nd as well.
The Junior competition was tougher then the Cadet, with the girls being bigger, smarter and tougher; yet I came across some familiar faces from the Cadets.
I came 3rd after being defeated in the semi-finals by Chu, a Hong Kong fencer who I’d previously defeated in the Cadet individual competition.  
My team came 5th after once again coming up against Hong Kong, who by now we were all well acquainted with.  


It was a fantastic experience, being the ‘biggest’ competition I’ve ever competed in; I really enjoyed coming against new opponents/ fencing styles, etc.

 


AJCFC was my final overseas trip for 2011, as I need to focus on school work, etc, but I do plan to compete in the rest of the interstate competitions.
Next year I’ll be completing year 12 so there will be a decrease in my training to focus on VCE, planning on competing just enough
to allow me to qualify for the 2013 Asian Juniors and World Juniors.
Looking at the big picture it is my goal to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.


Thanks Leah..



Junior and Cadet World Championships


The Junior and World Championships held in Mer Morte (Dad Sea) in Jordan. 29 March – 6 April.
The Australian Team selected:  
Junior Men’s Epee
Alex Hunter made the 64 finishing 58th, Daniel Alchin made the cut of 96 but missed the 64,
John Downes unfortunately missed the cut finishing 109th/134.  
Junior Women’s Epee
: Diana Sher ranked 37th made the 32 in a fantastic performance and finished 28th,
Malindi Haggett made the cut of 82 but missed the 64 finishing 82nd.
Mita Hill unfortunately missed the cut and came 85/111.  
Junior Men’s Foil
: Alasdair Dunham made the cut but lost to make the 64 finishing 75th,
Stephen Dooley also made the cut, but lost to make the 64 finishing 83 /126. 
Junior Women’s Foil
: Ania Kardas, Lishan Sung: Unfortunately both girls missed the 64/96 competitors.  
Junior Women’s Sabre
: Samantha Auty: Unfortunately Sam missed the cut finishing 64th/78.  
Cadet Men’s Epee
: Roy Groncki: Roy made the 64, and came 50th/91.  
Cadet Women’s Epee
: Alexandra Hughes lost to miss the 64, finishing 68th/86.  
Cadet Women’s Foil
: Ania Kardas, Lishan Sung: Unfortunately both girls missed the cut of 64/76.  
Junior Mens Epee Teams
: Alex Hunter, Daniel Alchin, John Downes.   Australia (22) lost to Korea (11) 45:44!
Junior Womens Epee Teams
:  Dianna Sher, Malindi Haggett, Mita Hill.  Australia (19) beat Germany (14) 45:43! but then lost to the number 3 seeds China 45:29.. a very good result for the girls.
Very good link. www.deadsea2011.com
The Ausfencing website has a good daily wrap of our results. www.ausfencing.org/home. 
Medal Table : Link 



Australian FIE Referee


Congratulations to David Baker for his continued success in refereeing in Europe for the FIE,
and his selection to referee at the World Championships in Catania in October…
More info on the Ausfencing website Link.
Keep it up David..



Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Championships


For results follow the link to the AFF and the blogs prepared by the coaches attending the competition…
Special Congratulations to Leah Tausan for her fantastic results and medals in the individual and epee teams!
Link



Australian Epeeist in Doha


Australian epeeist Jo Halls finished 32 in Doha over the weekend.Jo sensationally beat former world number 1 (current number 5) Britta Heidemann GER in the 64 15:14,Jo unfortunately lost her 32 match to a Korean girl, however Great Result Jo!!!for more info link



Paris CEP 2011


One of the biggest annual competitions was in held in Paris, France recently.   The CEP French U15       Competition had 450 boys from 30 countries including TC Reynolds AUS who fenced very well.   TC was ranked 58th after the poules,then won his first d/e 10:7.  He then lost to a Polish fencer 10:7 to finish 79th.          Congrats TC !



Fencing Victoria Australia Day RACV Festival


Australia Day 2011.
Fencing Victoria once again participated in the fantastic Alexandra Gardens RACV Australia Day Festival.
Surrounded by the festival atmosphere and Roulettes flying overhead, thousands of Melbournians perused the gardens and hundreds of children joined in the “Come and try Fencing Sessions.”
Some Photos of the Day.
Australia Day Photos 1  Australia Day Photos 2  australia Day Photos 3



ACT Canberra Day Tournament 2011


Download Flyer for the Canberra Day Tournament to be held on the 12th-13th March 2011 at the Southern Cross Stadium Tuggeranong ACT.Download Flyer : Canberra Day Tournament 2011



2011 Bring it on!


A new Year, some new mask rules and another year on the Piste…
Foil masks in Australia now require bibs (as of January 1st).
The FIE has changed the ruling on Sabre Masks and Visor Masks are no longer required.x
For more information check the link to Fencing.net Link
Happy Fencing



Australian National Champions 2010


Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4
The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.


Australian National Champion 2010Mens Foil Joe Slowiaczek NSW.


1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:I started fencing as an after school activity in 2000 at Primary School.
I thought it looked a fun thing to do, my mother told me I wouldn’t like it…she was wrong!! 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:Countries I’ve competed in are;

Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

I’ve also trained in Italy (Pisa & Rome) China (Shanghai and Guangzhou) Madrid and London.

My favorite country is probably France, but my favorite country I’ve fenced in would have to be Spain, there are lots of good fencing memories for me there because that is where in 2006 I achieved 3rd place in a junior world cup.
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A: To start to return to the level I was at a few of years ago, and then to go on and improve.

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: It’s been a while since I competed overseas, so it was a helpful reminder and incentive.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: I would love to make it to the Olympics. 
 
 6. Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I put it down to drive, motivation and experience this year, I have come close in the past and I knew that this year was the year for me.
 
 7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I would have to say my fencing. I was more calm, controlled and driven at this comp than I have been in previous years.
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: A short Christmas break, then back to training, I’d like to compete overseas next year, especially in Asia, but the cost is always an issue.


9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: This will all be determined by finances, but hopefully the Asian competitions.


10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: History favors the brave, it has been a motto and a state of mind that I have tried to adopt throughout my entire fencing game. I have seen so many people lose bouts because they have been scared or hesitant in there actions, and I know I have won many points I possibly should not have won, by putting everything on the line and just doing what, deep down I know I can do.


11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A: Even the World’s top fencers have bad competitions, try and learn from them if they happen, and not be discouraged, believe in yourself and know you can never stop learning.


Thanks So much Joe..



Australian National Champions 2010


Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.


Australian National Champion 2010Mens Epee Seamus Robinson Vic.


1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:.1985- before my 10th Birthday i loved everything to do with swords, and I started at the old VRI in the Ballroom at Flinders St Station, I started foil beginners course and had lessons with Ernie Simon until I was 17 when I started working with Vlad Sher in Epee after i won the u/17 World Champs in Epee.
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:A lot- all over europe- mid east, asia and south america. I like competing in warm climates where there is a beach nearby.

Saying that- i love stockholm and paris.
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A:
I felt I had good form and made improvements and i wanted to prove it.


4. Do you think Fencing in Japan has helped you?
A: Yes because the intensity had improved my fitness and i have gained a new perspective
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A:Next competition i can go to i want to win.
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A:
 i trained hard on my fitness and especially my footwork.
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A:My footwork is better than it has ever been.
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A:training, coaching japanese highschool kids and hopefully travel for competitions.


9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A:i dont know yet- depends on work.


10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A:keep pushing yourself and have fun.


11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A:If you want to be better than everyone else then you have to train harder than everyone else-

This doesnt mean mindless repetition but constantly trying to improve all aspects of your game. Even if

you can beat everyone in your club- try doing something different to hit them or put pressure on yourself in

different ways. i was able to improve in japan fencing mostly high school kids. If some fencers in your club

can beat you- thats great! fence them as much as you can.


Thanks so much….



Australian National Rankings 2010


The Senior, Junior & Cadet National Rankings have been updated for 2010. Link Senior Rankings 



Australian National Champions 2010


Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.

 

Australian National Champion 2010Womens Epee Evelyn Halls Vic.

 

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:.
 I started fencing at school when I was about 10 – my sister Jo wanted to learn and they needed an extra person to make up the class.
 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:
 I have lost count of how many countries I have competed in (it has been more than 20 years since I started competing internationally!). My favourite place to compete is probably Budapest, as that’s where I won my first World Cup medal in 1997, only 18 months after switching from foil to epee.
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A:
 I am always motivated to win the National Championships. In the past, my performances in Australia have not always been as good as overseas, so that’s something I am trying to make up for now! I’m always trying to set new goals to challenge myself – eg at the moment, I have 8 National titles to my name, so I’m chasing Helen (9) and Frankie (11).

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: France was the first World Champs I’ve been to for 3 years, so it helped me reacquaint myself with fencing at the top level again.
 
5. Now (that you won again this year) what are your future goals? 
A:
 At the moment, fencing is third priority in my life, behind my family and my career, so my training time is limited and my fencing goals need to fit with the other things in my life. I would like to try and achieve some decent results in international competitions again, although it remains to be seen whether this is realistic. I would also like to try and win a National title in each of my teens, 20s, 30s, 40s (and 50s!).  
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A:
 I think that my understanding of epee fencing and my use of the correct tactics in all my matches allowed me to overcome my limited preparation.
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A:
 I was happier with the standard of my fencing this year, as compared to last year when it was not so pretty to watch ….
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: Back to work and tracking down some great presents to bring a smile to Gabby’s face on Christmas Day! I need to try and find some time to improve my general fitness and also my footwork, which is not quite good enough for international fencing at the moment.

 

9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: Subject to work commitments, I would like to try and do a couple of World Cups, Asian Champs and World Champs.

 

10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” (Thomas Edison)

 

11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A: Fencing is a difficult sport to master – rather than trying to improve everything at once, I have found that the best approach is to focus on fixing your 1 or 2 biggest faults, tailor your lessons, bouting and footwork practice to target those for the weeks, months (or even years!) it takes to improve, before moving on to the next area for improvement, and so on, and so on …..

 

Thanks So much..



Australian National Champions 2010


Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.


Australian National Champion 2010Mens Sabre Sutherlan Scudds WA.


1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A: I started fencing when I was 7. My mother found a pamphlet on a club called Notre Dame Knights.
 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: So, so many. I think about 20 at least. Paris this year takes the cake, that competition was amazing, the French know how to put on a good competition. As far as training goes, I want to continue fencing in Italy, as it is a wonderful place. Korea and China also interest me. But for competitions I am open to anywhere. Not Bulgaria again though. 
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A:To be remembered. I had one a few National rounds over the last few years, but nothing really matters when compared to the championships. It means a lot to me to have my name on that sabre trophy.

4. Do you think Fencing in France in the World Champs helped you?
A: Absolutly! Perhaps not as much as the camp with the italian team before but I fenced World Championships very well, by far the best I have ever fenced out of Australia and it did my confidence a world of good.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: I want to go to the Olympics, but not just to have one bout and then watch, I want to be competitive. I want to improve my ranking from 100 in the world to around 70, and start making at least top 64’s regularly at world cup level. And of course, keep winning National Championships.
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I trained hard. Simple but true, I don’t see myself as the most natural athlete in the world but I moved states and started training (gym and fencing) 6 days a week, often doing two-a-days. It’s the same approach I will have next year.
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I think I can attribute a lot to my new coach Antonio Signorello, he opened my eyes to the way sabre is fenced internationally and has improved my fencing ten-fold.
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: Have a few days off till the weekend, then back to training. Summer will be mainly fitness and one-on-one lessons with my coach. In late January we will start fencing again. No breaks though, I am still to far behind the best in the world I need to take all the chances of catching up given to me. Then from January I will be back to full time training.


9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: I think we will do three world cups following April when Olympic qualifiers start. They will be Athenes, Madrid (Spain) and Varsovie (Poland). After that we have Asian Championship in July in Korea and then finally World Championships in Italy.


 

10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: Success come to those who train the hardest.


11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

 

A: Stick with the sport, it is a growing sport, especially in Australia. If you become good at fencing it will not only be reflected in your Fencing results, but in all other areas of your life.


Thanks So much..



Cyclone Cup 2010


Victoria has won the Cyclone Cup for the 3rd year in a row at the National Championships this week in Brisbane..Link :



Australian National Champions 2010


Following the Australian National Champions in Brisbane for AFF #4

The 6 National Champions kindly offered to answer a series of questions on their results and “Achievements” for the Competition and their careers.


Australian National Champion 2010Womens Sabre Caitlin Taylor Vic/ USA.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A: I had been a dancer all my life and wanted to try something new. After watching Pirates of the Caribbean, I started fencing in February 2007. 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: I’ve only fenced in Australia and the United States (I’ve held off on world cup events until now in order to represent Australia internationally). I enjoy every country I visit and the ability to experience different cultures. I would love to fence in India. 
 
 
3. What was your motivation for winning the 2010 National Fencing Championships?
A: I really wanted to make a good impression on my new teammates, the coaches, and other Australian Fencing affiliates 
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4. Do you think Fencing internationally France has helped you?
A: Training in France helped me tremendously: the coaches showed me different techniques, and the teammates taught me how to enjoy every detail in the sport of fencing.
 
5. Now (that you won this year) what are your future goals? 
A: After winning this year, I hope to help team Australia qualify for the Olympics and do well, both individually and as a team, internationally. 
 
 
6.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: I have a passion for fencing, and work my absolute hardest to attain the goals I set for myself. 
 
 
7. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: I trained intelligently, both on and off the strip, keeping all parts of my game at the highest intensity I am capable of at the moment. 
 

8. Whats next for you in 2010/2011? (Training, Break, Travel?)

A: I will continue studying at Brown University in the United States while simultaneously training for upcoming tournaments (collegiately, nationally, and internationally).

 

9. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2011?

A: I hope to do as many Junior and Senior World Cup events as I can this season.

 

10. Can you give us a motto/philosophy you follow in your fencing? (for future Australian champions)

A: Hard work, dedication, and a smile can get you anywhere if you put your mind and body to the task at hand. 

11. If you could provide encouragement for Juniors coming through what would it be?

A: Fencing is an amazing sport that offers opportunity, excitement, and the best friends you could ever ask for. Try your best and go for it!



Conductive Bib Masks


As of January 1st 2011, All Australian Foil competitions will require a conductive bib.

FIE standards require clear or white wires and most new Lame’s have an attachment strip.

Masks are available for sale just email or go to the products page.



Australian Fencing Calendar 2011


DH MacKenzie (AFF#1)

 Queensland

 16th  – 18th  April

Chapman (AFF#2)

South Australia

 11th – 13th  June

Challenge Australia

Sydney.

24th – 26th June

Cadet/U15 Nationals

Western Australia

 9th – 13th  July


AFF#3

Australian Capital Territory

 12th – 14th  August

Schools Championship

Victoria

 5th October

Junior Nationals

Victoria

 6th  – 9th  October


Open and Veteran Nationals

New South Wales

 2nd  – 6th  December



Australian National Champions


Attached is a file of the Australian National Champions since records were kept in Australia..

Australian Champions : National Champs



Australian National Veterans Championships 2010


Brisbane 3-7 December 2010.
.Mens Foil: 1 Andrey Tyshcenko NSW, 2 Steve Johnson WA, =3 Adrian Quintarelli Vic, =3 James Hill Qld (Gold 50+), Gary Sudran WA (Gold 60+), Volker Hrovat NSW (Gold 70+).
.Womens Sabre: 1 Harriet Jordan NSW, 2 Alex Andre NSW, 3 Jane Menary SA.
.Mens Sabre: 1 Alex Telegin Qld, 2 Ninel Borka Qld, =3 Jaroslaw Janczewski Vic, =3 Gary Sudran WA (Gold 50+).
.Womens Épée: 1 Sarah Osvath NSW, 2 Caryl Oliver Vic (Gold 50+), =3 Harriet Jordan NSW, =3 Julie Seggie NSW, Alison Blom NSW (Gold 60+).
.Womens Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2 Ros Seeney Qld, 3 Daisy Drew Vic (Gold 60+).
.Mens Epee: 1 Luke Cartillier Qld, 2 Chris Betts Vic, =3 Bruno Charlesworth Vic, =3 Kyle Macdonald NZ,  Duncan Fairweather NSW (Gold 50+), Volker Hrovat NSW (Gold 70+).
Congratulations to all competitors and winners..



AFF Fencing Development Survey 2010


The AFF is calling for your thoughts on the development of fencing.

Link to Survey 

Interested athletes, parents, coaches, sports minded people your ideas would be useful so make yourself heard!



World Championships Paris 2010 Results


Aussie Teams Results:   

Womens Sabre: ranked 21st and fenced Kazakhstan 12th, the Aussie Girls fenced fantasticly and almost pulled of a great win losing 41:45.  

Mens Sabre: ranked 23rd and fenced Germany 10th, Aussies started well 9:10, but the Germans got on top and ended up winning 45:23  

Mens Foil: ranked 28th and fenced Germany 5th, Unfortunately trailed all the way but plucky til the end losing 45:23 to the team including both the Current World Champion and Olympic Champion’s.  

Womens Epee: ranked 22nd and fenced Sweden 12th, but unfortunately lost 45:28.  

Mens Epee
: ranked 25th and fenced Germany 8th, the Aussies trailed all the way eventually losing 45:25.
 
That meant all 3 Mens Teams fenced Germany in their D/E!!!  For full details Link



World Championships Paris Results


World Senior Championships 4-13 November Paris 2010.   Aussies fenced on the first day in the Hall Carpentier Southern Paris on 24 pistes.  All 6 events had weapons check over the 2 days so was horrendously long queue’s!.  Womens Epee:  Dianna Sher: (2/6) made the 128, but lost first d/e, Evelyn Halls (2/6) missed cut, Jo Halls (1/6).  Mens Sabre: Sutherlan Scudds (3/6) made the 128 but lost first d/e, James Walsh (1/6) missed cut, Adam Wilcock (1/6) missed the cut.  Mens Foil: Jeremy Hart (3/6) made the 128 but lost first d/e 15:14!~, Chris Jones (2/6) made 128 but lost d/e, Feng Yeng (1/5) missed the cut, Jo Slowiaczek (0/6).  Day 2 Mens Epee: James Lewis (3/6) made the d/e but lost, Zac Casagrande 2/6 made the d/e but lost, Alex Hunter 1/6 missed the cut, Ross Austen 1/6 missed the cut.  Womens Sabre: Jess Brooks (2/6) made the cut but lost her first d/e, Alex Carroll (1/6) missed the cut, Alex Andre (1/6) missed the cut.  Unfortunately no Aussies fencing in the individual 64’s at the Grand Palais, but will be in action for the teams…



Fencing Senior World Championships – Paris 2010


The “Championnats du Monde” World Championships will be held in Paris, November 4-13

Looks like its going to be a great event…..www.escrime-2010.com 

Location Map Link



Commonwealth Fencing Championships Veterans Photos


Here are some photos of the 2010 Commonwealth Fencing Championships

Download File 2010 Commonwealth Vets Photos Compilation 

Photographer  T.Danby

For regular Vets photos and information check out : http://ausvets.wetpaint.com/photos



AFF Selected World Championships Team Paris 2010


The Australian Team has been selected for the World Championships.  
Paris, France.   November 4-13 2010.  

         Mens Epee:    Ross Austen,  Zac Casagrande,  Alex Hunter,  James Lewis.  
  Womens Epee:    Evelyn Halls,  Joanna Halls,  Diana Sher.  
           Mens Foil:    Jeremy Hart,  Chris Jones,  Jo Zlowiaczek,  Feng Yeng.  
       Mens Sabre:    Sutherlan Scudds,  James Walsh,  Adam Wilcock.    
Womens Sabre:    Alex Andre,  Jess Brooks,  Alex Carroll.  

Congratulations to all selected and good luck representing Australia…!



State Veterans Squad


Attention all Victorian Veteran Fencers.

The State Vets Squad is up and running again after a short break for the Veteran World Championships,

-; Congratulations to Vicky Wilks Winner and World Champion in Womens Epee, 

and the Commonwealth Veteran Championships were also held in Melbourne last week.


For a full medal result compilation check out 
https://www.swordfightersaustralia.com/blog/?p=1155 & http://www.cfc10.org/results.html 


State Squad Commonwealth Medal winning members include;

Jane Allardice (60+) Gold Womens Foil,

Adrian Quintarelli (40+) Silver Mens Foil,

Jacob Cybulski (50+) Gold Mens Foil,

Derek Flood (40+) Bronze Mens Sabre,

Kim Moir (50+) Gold Mens Sabre,

Daisy Drew (60+) Gold Womens Epee


Teams: Adrian and Jacob won the Mens Foil Teams beating England and NZ.

Teams: Derek and Kim won the Mens Sabre Teams beating England.


The next Commonwealth Championships will be held in Singapore in 2 years (2012), so start planning your training!!


The Squad will begin training next week for upcoming Competitions including the Australian National Chamionships in Brisbane at the beginning of December, and the tour of Japan (details on www.fencingvictoria.org), 

Please log on to FV website and join up and come along and train with some of the best Veterans in the Country!

All 3 weapons, 6:30-8:30pm session involves footwork and skill drills, then referee’d matches in any weapon you choose!


See you on the strip….

These sessions are for all 3 weapons. You need only participate in your preferred weapon..

Next Session:   Thursday 26/8/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne.                             

Public transport:* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)

                        * by tram (closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 – 5 minute walk down Arden Street

Vic Vets



Veteran World Championships 2010


Australian Results at 2010 Veterans World Championships in Porec, Croatia.

Womens Epee: 
Victoria Wilks Winner and World Champion…,

for other results check out the link



U20 National Championships


The U20 National Championships held in Melbourne in October 6th-10th.   
State Fencing Centre 204 Arden St. North Melbourne.  

For more information   Link: FV  
Schedule: 
     
Results
Mens Foil: 1st Jeremy Hart Qld, 2nd Stephen Dooley NSW, =3 Saleh Safar Vic, =3 Simon Hannah Vic.  

Womens Sabre1st Samantha Auty Vic, 2nd Catherine Tierney Vic, =3 Roshenn Kaul Vic, =3 Lisa Blyth WA.  
  
Womens Foil1st Lishan Sung NSW, 2nd Ania Kardas Vic, =3 Claire Daniel Qld, =3 Catherine Tierney Vic.

Mens Sabre:  1st Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2nd Mitchell Fox NSW, =3 Zac Leonhard WA, =3 Michael Nelson Qld.

Womens Epee: 1st Dianna Sher Vic, 2nd Ionna Mihailescu Vic, =3 Leah Tausan Vic, =3 Malindi Haggett WA,

Mens Epee: 1st John Downes NSW, 2nd Cosmin Mihailescu Vic, =3 Michael Nelson QLD, =3 Max Peek NSW.

Teams:

Womens Sabre: 1st WA, 2nd NSW A, =3 NSW B, =3 QLD

Mens Foil: 1st NSW A, 2nd VIC, =3 NZ, =3 NSW B.

Mens Sabre: 1st WA, 2nd NSW, =3 QLD, =3 NSW B.

Womens Foil: 1st NSW, 2nd VIC, =3 QLD A, =3 WA.

Womens Epee: 1st VIC, 2nd NSW, =3 QLD A, =3 WA.

Mens Epee: 1st NSW A, 2nd VIC, =3 NSW B, =3 QLD.



Australian World Champion


Australia has a new World Champion!

Victoria Wilks from Victoria competed in the Veterans World Championships in Porec Croatia (this week), and Won her event, Womens Epee.

Congratulations Vicky on a fantastic result and for putting Australia back on the map!!!!

For more information go to FencingVeterans2010.com link



Commonwealth Fencing Championships Senior Results


Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2010

proudly sponsored by Sword Fighters Australia
For Full Results link 

Womens Foil: 1st Yuan Ping NZL, 2nd Lisa McKenzie SCO,=3 Claire Bennett ENG, =3 Yu Ling Tay SIN.

Mens Sabre: 1st Anthony Crutchett ENG, 2nd Maiyuran ENG, =3 James Walsh AUS, =3 Keith Bowers SCO

Womens Sabre: 1st Joanna Hutchison ENG , 2nd Sophie Williams ENG, =3 Katie Handra ENG, =3 Jessica Davies WAL

Mens Epee: 1st Marc Burkhalter WAL, 2nd Wei Wen Lim SIN, =3 James Thornton ENG, =3 Dudley Tredger ENG

Womens Epee: 1st Evelyn Halls AUS, 2nd Jess Beer NZL, =3 Sarah Osvath AUS, =3 Jayne Crook ENG.

Mens Foil:  1st Frank Bartolillo AUS, 2nd Tom Hendrie ENG, =3 Daniel Robinson ENG, =3 David Alexander NIR.  

Teams Results: 


Womens Team Foil:
  1st England, 2nd Singapore, 3rd Australia
Mens Team Sabre:  1st England, 2nd Australia, 3rd Scotland.

Womens Team Sabre:  1st England, 2nd Australia, 3rd Singapore. Mens Team Epee1st England, 2nd India, 3rd Scotland, 4th Australia. 

Womens Team Epee1st Australia, 2nd Scotland, 3rd New Zealand. Mens Team Foil1st Australia, 2nd England,  3rd Scotland.

for full Results and the other Aussie team members Link http://www.cfc10.org/

Congratulations to England for retaining the Wilkinson Sword, Australia followed closely in 2nd place.
Looking forward to the next Championships in Scotland in 4 years time.



Commonwealth Fencing Championships Veteran Results


Commonwealth Veterans Championships 2010.   

Proudly sponsored by Sword Fighters Australia Full Results link 

Womens Epee: 1st Abigail Nutt AUS, 2nd Sarah Osvath AUS,                              
=3 Julie Seggie AUS
& (50+)
, =3 Angela Findlay ENG, Daisy Drew AUS (60+)

Mens Foil: 1st Nigel Nutt AUS, 2nd Adrian Quintarelli AUS,=3 Richard Purdie AUS & (60+), =3 Michael Thomas ENGJacob Cybulski AUS (50+), Henry De Silva IOM (70+)                                                                       

Womens Foil: 1st Jenny Bonney-Millett AUS & (50+), 2nd Susan Grant-Taylor NZL, =3 Harriet Jordan AUS, =3 Fiona McDonald NZL & (40+), Jane Allardice AUS (60+).

Mens Sabre: 1st Richard Cohen WAL & (60+), 2nd Alex Telegin AUS & (40+)=3 Derek Flood AUS, =3 Keith Rogerson ENG,Kim Moir AUS (50+), Richard Oldcorn AUS (70+)

Womens Sabre: 1st Min Yi Du AUS & (50+), 2nd Alex Andre AUS & (40+)=3 Harriet Jordan AUS, =3 Vanessa Hendra ENG.

Mens Epee: 1st Luke Cartillier AUS & (40+), 2nd Scott Arnold AUS,=3 Mark Rance NZL, Kyle MacDonald NZLGeorge Liston SCO (50+), Richard Purdie AUS (60+) , Henry De Silva IOM (70+).

Veterans Teams Results:

Womens Epee1st Australia, 2nd England.          

Mens Foil: 1st Australia, 2nd New Zealand, 3rd England.

Womens Foil: 1st Australia, 2nd England.   

Mens Sabre: 1st Australia2nd England. 

Mens Epee: 1st Australia, 2nd New Zealand, 3rd England  . 

for full Results Link www.cfc10.org  

Australia had a fantastic Competition winning all TEAMS Events and 5/6 of the Individual Events, With Alex Telegin AUS coming 2nd in the Mens Sabre losing by 1 point!  
Congratulations to all participants and winners and see you in Singapore in 2012…



Commonwealth Fencing Championships


Australian Senior Team for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships 

The Competitionbeing held in Melbourne at the State Fencing Centre in North Melbourne.  September 30th – 5th October. 

Congratulations to

Foil:
Men: 
Frank Bartolillo, Stephen Dooley, Jeremy Hart, Jo Slowiaczek, Feng Yeng.
Women: Sarah Berger, Emma Ryan, Ania Kardas, Lishan Sung, Jade Sarah. 
Epee:
Men: 
Ross Austen, Zac Casagrande, Will Dolley, James Lewis, Richard Lewith.
Women: Jo Halls, Evelyn Halls, Abby Nutt, Sarah Osvath, Diana Sher.
Sabre:
Men: 
Michael Harcourt, Simon Leitch, Sutherlan Scudds, Anthony Snelling, James Walsh
Women: Sam Auty, Jess Brooks, Alex Carroll, Leila Min Yi Du…
Congrats to all..

16 Nations are competing in Melbourne in the combination Senior and Veteran Championships..



Australian University Games


Australian University Games Perth September/October 2010,
Results:

Mens Epee: Jeremy Shelley, Monash UNI

Womens Epee: Angie Darby, Melbourne UNI

Mens Foil: Anthony Gauke, UNSW

Womens Foil: Margarita Sokolovskaja, USYD

Mens Sabre: John Chow. USYD

Womens Sabre: 

Teams

Mens Epee T: Monash UNI

Womens Epee T:

Mens Foil T: SYD UNI

Womens Foil T:

Mens Sabre T: SYD UNI

Womens Sabre T:

for more information Link 



Commonwealth Fencing Schedule


The Commonwealth Fencing Championships Schedule for Senior and Veterans.
For more information go to Link: http://www.cfc.org/


Date Event Day Commonwealth Senior   Championships Commonwealth Veteran Championships
27-29 Sept   Training per arranged schedules
29 Sept Wednesday

Team arrivals.
   Registration
   Equipment control
   Directoire Technique Meeting
   Chefs de Mission Meeting
   Referees Meeting
   Venue Orientation Tour
30 Sept Day 1 Thursday Women’s Foil
Men’s Sabre
Women’s Epee
Men’s Foil
1 Oct 2 Friday Women’s Sabre
Men’s Epee
Women’s Foil
Men’s Sabre
2 Oct 3 Saturday Women’s Epee
Men’s Foil
Women’s Sabre
Men’s Epee
3 Oct 4 Sunday Women’s Foil Team
Men’s Sabre Team
Women’s Epee Team
Men’s Foil Team
4 Oct 5 Monday Women’s Sabre Team
Men’s Epee Team
Women’s Foil Team
Men’s Sabre Team
5 Oct 6 Tuesday Finale Women’s Epee Team
Men’s Foil Team
Women’s Sabre Team
Men’s Epee Team

Proudly sponsored by Sword Fighters Australia



Commonwealth Fencing Championships


The Commonwealth Fencing Championships Athlete Entry Lists is now available online:   

Link www.cfc10.org               

Check out who’s coming!

Proudly Sponsored by Sword Fighters Australia



CFC Sponsorship


Sword Fighters Australia is proud to be a BRONZE sponsor for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

Being held in Melbourne 27th September – 5th October 2010.      

Good luck to all participating Athletes!

Link:  www.cfc10.org

Sword Fighters Australia



National Rankings


The Australian National Rankings have been updated (provisional) after AFF #3.

Rankings Link from www.ausfencing.org.



Australian Fencing Team


The inaugral Australian Fencing Team has been selected.

National Coaches: Epee- Vlad Sher, Sabre- Antonio Signorelli, Foil- David Mok.

Womens Epee:  Alice Cuddy (Jnr) Evelyn Halls, Amber Parkinson, Diana Sher, Leah Tausan (Cdt).

Mens Epee: Ross Austen, Zac Casagrande, Alex Hunter (Jnr), James Lewis, Henry Mayall-VanderVelde (Cdt).

Womens Foil: Jenny Bonney-Millett, Ania Kardas, Emily Marotta (Jnr), Jade Sarah, Lishan Sung (Cdt), Catherine Tierney (Jnr).

Mens Foil: Dylan Devendish (Jnr), Alasdair Dunham (Jnr), Jeremy Hart, Chris Jones, Joe Slowiaczek, Dean Williams.

Womens Sabre: Chantal D’Argaville (Jnr), Samantha Auty, Jess Brooks, Alex Carroll, Cheryl Chan, Rosheen Kaul (jnr).

Mens Sabre: Mitchell Fox, Zak Leonhard (Jnr), Sutherlan Scudds, James Walsh, Adam Wilcock.

Congratulations to all selected!, a new era for Australian Fencing?!



AFF #3 Perth


Australian Fencing Federation AFF #3 “Be Active Tournament” 2010

Results
INDIVIDUAL

Mens Sabre: 1. Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2. James Walsh Qld, =3. Mitchell Fox NSW, =3. Aoning Li WA.

Womens Epee: 1. Leah Tausan Vic, 2 Mita Hill WA, =3. Dianna Gu Vic, =3. Jenny Jackson NZL.

Womens Foil: 1. Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2. Emma Ryan Vic, =3. Claire Daniel Qld,=3. Anna Kovacs NSW.

Womens Sabre: 1. Jess Brooks NSW, 2. Lisa Blyth WA, =3. Alex Andre NSW, =3. Rosheen Kaul Vic.

Mens Epee: 1. Alexandre Burgun SA, 2.James Lewis WA, =3. Matteo Barchiesi SA, =3. Mathieu Meriaux ACT.

Mens Foil: 1. Marek Jamrozy WA, 2. Dean Williams Vic, =3. Jahan Penny Dimri SA, =3. Feng Yeng ACT.

TEAMS

Womens Epee Teams: 1st Virtual Swords, 2nd UWA

Womens Foil Teams:  1st Sydney Uni, 2nd Excalibur WA,

Mens Epee Teams:  1st Southern Highlands NSW, 2nd Adelaide Swords Club,  3rd UWA, 4th Sydney University.

Womens Sabre Teams:  1st Sydney Uni, 2nd Excalibur WA, 3rd Caviliers WA.

Mens Foil Teams:  1st Sydney Uni NSW, 2nd UTS NSW,  =3rd UWA WA, =3rd Virtual Swords.

Mens SabreTeams:  1st UNSW, 2nd Sydney Uni NSW,  3rd Excalibur WA, 4th Caviliers WA.

VETERANS

Womens Veterans Epee: 1. Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, 2. Kylie Caunt WA, 3. Anne Johnson WA.

Mens Veterans Sabre: 1. Steve Johnson WA, 2. Francis Kwong SIN, =3. Maxim Lebedev WA, =3. Gary Sudran WA.

Mens Veterans Epee: 1. Richard Purdie NSW, 2. Adam Reynolds Vic, =3. Stephen Javens Vic, =3. Adrian Paxman WA.

Womens Veterans Foil: 1. Olena Polyakova WA , 2. Jenny Bonney-Millet Qld , =3. Alex Andre NSW, =3. Mandy Fimmel WA.

Mens Veterans Foil: 1. Adam Reynolds Vic , 2. Jacob Cybulski Vic, =3. Richard Purdie NSW, =3. Steve Johnson WA.

Womens Veterans Sabre: 1. Alex Andre NSW, 2. Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld, =3. Kylie Caunt WA, =3. Anne Johnson WA.



Commonwealth Veterans Championships 2010


The Australian Team has been selected for the Commonwealth Veterans Team:

The Commonwealth Championships will be held in Melbourne
at the
State Fencing Centre in North Melbourne.
September 29th – 5th October

There are still a nmber of places available, please go to the AFF to nominate http://www.ausfencing.org/home

Congratulations to 

Mens Foil:
40+
Nigel Nutt, Adrian Quintarelli, Adam Reynolds, Douglas Thirkell, Andrey Tyshchenko. 
50+ 
James Black, Jacob Cybulski, Tom Danby, Rowan Turner, Geoff Webber.
60+
David Hubbard, Alex Kaufman, Richard Purdie, Gary Sudran.
70+ Peter Harbin.

Womens Foil: 
40+
Harriet Jordan, Jane Menary, Abby Nutt.
50+ Jenny Bonney-Millett, Julie Seggie. 
60+
Jane Allardice, Daisy Drew.

Mens Epee:
40+
Scott Arnold, Luc Cartillier, Stephen Javens, Nicolae Mihailescu, Marcus Pesman.
50+ Frank Barrett, Danny Robson, Rowan Turner, Ian Watkins.
60+ Richard Purdie, Gary Sudran.
70+ Peter Harbin.

Womens Epee: 
40+
Jane Menary, Abby Nutt, Sarah Osvath, Carol Sullivan. 
50+
Jenny Bonney-Millett, Julie Seggie.
60+ Daisy Drew.

Mens Sabre:
40+
Derek Flood, Tim Magill, Shayne Pay.
50+ Norman Campbell, Terry Melbourne, Kim Moir, Geoff Webber.
60+ Roger Alcock, Gary Sudran.

Womens Sabre:
40+
Alex Andre, Harriet Jordan, Jane Menary, Melissa Yeung.
50+ Min Yi Du. 

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Please note that this is an Australian Team and thus Australian Tracksuits are available to purchase by selected members.

Please Contact Graham Markey at treasurer@ausfencing.org

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The next Victorian Veterans Squad is on
Thursday 15/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Public transport:
* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)
* by tram (closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 – 5 minute walk down Arden Street

Vic Vets



Oceania-New Zealand Junior Fencing Championships 2010‏


Australian Team Results New Zealand 16-18 July 2010

Mens Epee:
2nd
 Cosmin Mihailescu, 7th Alex Hunter, 10th Nick Davies, 14th Reagan Clarke, 18th Robert Snell, 19th Patrick Daley.

Womens Epee:
1st Ioana Mihailescu, =3rd Amy Reynolds.

Mens Foil:
1st Sam Mooney Grand, 2nd Robert Snell, 5th TC Reynolds, 7th Patrick Daley.

Mens Sabre:
=3rd Nick Davies.

Team Events:
Mens Foil
1st.
Mens Epee
1st.
Womens Epee 1st
(Combined Team)

Congrats to all.



World Veterans Championships 2010


Australian Selected Team

World Veteran Championships to be held in Porec, Croatia: 29/9/10-3/10/10 

Mens Epee: 50+ Nick Pittman.
                  60+ Duncan Fairweather,   John Timmins,    Haluk Yeter.
                  70+ Anthony Gaskell,    Volker Hrovat.

Womens Epee: 50+ Caryl Oliver,   Anna Slowiaczek,    Victoria Wilks.
                       60+ Alison Blom.

Mens Foil: 50+ Zoltan Vilagosh.
                60+ John Timmins. 
                70 Volker Hrovat.

Womens Foil: 50+ Anna Slowiaczek.
                     60+ Alison Blom

Mens Sabre: 50+ Zoltan Vilagosh.
                   60+ Alex Sherbakoff.

Womens Sabre: 50+ Joshi Pittman.
                        70+ Leonie Shevlin.

Congratulations and good luck to all..



Commonwealth Championships 2010 Information


Please note some important information for athletes competing at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in September 2010. (NEW UPDATES BELOW)

The use of conductive foil bibs is required for both the Veteran and Senior events. 
As an international event recognised by the FIE, all competitors must hold an FIE Licence
.


Commonwealth Veteran’s Fencing Association – Competition Handbook
The following information is provided to assist Home Country Fencing Federations in the running of Commonwealth Veterans Fencing Championships (CVFC).
All fencing should be conducted according to current FIE rules and regulations with the exceptions noted below.

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Individual events are open to all fencers who qualify under current Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) rules and are over 40 on the first day of the event. Fencers need to be members of Commonwealth countries who are in good standing with the CFF and have paid their subscription to the CVFA.

Format
2 rounds of pools – everyone to qualify
DE ranking over the 2 rounds
Complete DE – 10 hits (2 x 3 minutes)
(sabre break at 5 hits)
Gold, silver and 2 bronze medals awarded
Age Group Gold’s will be awarded for the best over 40, over 50, over 60 and over70.
Age Group fight-offs will be between the two best-placed fencers in the final ranking.
Should the overall gold and silver medal winners be from the same age group they will not fight again.

Here are the links for further information:

http://www.commonwealthfencing.org/docs/CFFChampionshipRules.pdf 

http://www.commonwealthfencing.org/docs/CVFACompetitionHandbookDRAFT.pdf

and another http://www.cfc10.org/docs/CFCEntryByNumber.doc

this was posted overnight http://www.cfc10.org/docs/bulletin2.pdf



AFF #3 Perth 2010


AFF #3 Perth. 6-9 August 2010.

Location Kingsway Indoor Sports Stadium in Madeley turn North from Hepburn Avenue. 

Note special encouragement for the Teams Events…and a Dinner on sat night.

Download Document: File Be Active WAFA Timetable

**** Please note the earlier change of start times (*) on saturday and sunday
from previous timetables!!

Friday 6th August 2010

9:00 Women’s Epee

10:00 Men’s Sabre

14:00 Veteran Men’s Epee

14:30 Veteran Women’s Foil

15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Epee

16:00 Club Teams: Men’s Sabre

Saturday 7th August 2010

* 08:30 Men’s Epee

* 9:30 Women’s Foil

* 14:00 Veteran Men’s Sabre

* 14:30 Veteran Women’s Epee

* 15:00 Club Teams: Men’s Epee

* 15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Foil

Tournament Dinner –8pm

Sunday 8th August 2010

* 9:00 Men’s Foil

* 9:30 Women’s Sabre

* 15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Sabre

* 16:00 Club Teams: Men’s Foil

Monday 9th August 2010

9:00 Veteran Men’s Foil

10:00 Veteran Women’s Sabre

**** Please note the change of times on saturday and sunday from previous timetables!!!!! 



Oceania-New Zealand Junior Fencing Championships 2010‏


Australian Team Members travelling to New Zealand 16-18 July 2010

Mens Epee:
Reagan Clarke, Patrick Daley, Nicholas Davies, Alex Hunter, Cosmin Mihailescu, Robert Snell
Womens Epee:
Ioana Mihailescu, Amy Reynolds, Dee Whitehead
Mens Foil:
Patrick Daley, Sam Mooney Grand, TC Reynolds, Robert Snell

All 3 weapons will have a team event

Team Coach: Cameron Smith
Volunteer Assistant Manager: Michelle McAuslan

Good Luck to all.

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