Olympic Fencing Qualification Update
Fencing.net has some information on the latest updates for Fencers/Teams qualifying for the London Olympics…
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AFF #1 D H McKenzie resultsOpen 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 VIC, 2nd Will Dolley VIC, =3rd Matteo Barchiesi SA, =3rd Mark Grant QLD. Women’s Épée: 1st Diana Sher VIC, 2nd Amy Reynolds VIC, =3rd Jenny Jackson NZL, =3rd Abby Nutt NSW. Men’s Foil: 1st Abdullateef Alhumaidan VIC, 2nd Marek Jamrozy WA, =3rd Ali Abdullah VIC, =3rd Lucas Webber Vic. Women’s Foil: 1st Claire Daniel QLD, 2nd Emily Marotta VIC, =3rd Jackie Budniak NSW, =3rd Margarita Sokolovskaja NSW. ………………………………………………………………… Veterans Results Men’s Sabre: 1st Kim Moir VIC, 2nd Gary Sudran WA, =3rd Tim Magill VIC, =3rd Simon Auty VIC. Women’s Sabre: 1st Harriet Jordan NSW, 2nd Meredith Coleman SA, 3rd Jane Menary SA Men’s Foil: 1st Adam Reynolds VIC, 2nd Roger McIntosh VIC, =3rd Geoff Webber VIC (50+), =3rd Andrey Tyschenko NSW, David Hubbard (60+). Women’s Foil: 1st Abby Nutt NSW, 2nd Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3rd Kim Moore NSW, =3rd Angela Dobson-Block VIC . Men’s Épée: 1st Andrey Tyschenko NSW, 2nd Murray Thompson VIC, =3rd Bruno Charlesworth VIC (50+), =3rd Georg Mittermair SA, Danny Robson VIC (60+). Women’s Épée: 1st Abby Nutt NSW, 2nd Carol Sullivan VIC, =3rd Julie Seggie NSW (50+), =3rd Angela Dobson-Block VIC. For full results Link Asian Championships U23 Australian TeamCongratulations 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 State Veterans Squad – Melbourne Fencing CentreTraining Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact veterans@fencingvictoria Chris Jones 0409 013 171 chris@swordfightersaustralia.com Session : 22nd March come along and join the squad: Skill: Remise, renewal of attack. …………Just prior to AFF #1 !!! Next Session: Thursday 5/4/12 Check out this humourous piece on youtube …. . @ 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 -8 minute walk down Arden Street
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Hopefully it will encourage some new recruits into the sport! A bit of publicity doesnt hurt.. Sword Fighters Australia Advertising CampaignThe latest campaign to bring people to Fencing.. 206 Bourke St Melbourne CBD.. Rolling Advertisment Check it out!
Hopefully lots of people notice it… ! State Veterans Squad – Melbourne Fencing CentreTraining Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact veterans@fencingvictoria Chris Jones 0409 013 171 chris@swordfightersaustralia.com Session : 15th March come along and join the squad: Skill: Feint Disengage Attack, Feint Counter-Parry Riposte. Next Session: Thursday 22/3/12 just prior to AFF #1 !!! Check out this humourous piece on youtube …. . @ 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 -8 minute walk down Arden Street
Fencing at SchoolsJust a few random shots from school Beginner Classes..
If your school is keen to get involved in Fencing contact your State Fencing Federation. For more details contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com State Veterans Squad – Melbourne Fencing CentreTraining Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact veterans@fencingvictoria Chris Jones 0409 013 171 chris@swordfightersaustralia.com Session : 8th March come along and join the squad: Skill: Counter Parry Riposte in the Lunge. Next Session: Thursday 15/3/12
Check out this humourous piece on youtube …. . @ 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 -8 minute walk down Arden Street
London Olympics 2012 Fencing ScheduleLondon Olympic Games Fencing Timetable July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1 Women’s individual Sabre August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 State Veterans Squad – Melbourne Fencing CentreTraining Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact veterans@fencingvictoria Chris Jones 0409 013 171 chris@swordfightersaustralia.com Session : 1st March come along and join the squad: Skill: Beat 6/counter beat, Disnegage, Derobe threatening attack. Next Session: Thursday 8/3/12
Check out this humourous piece on youtube …. . @ 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 -8 minute walk down Arden Street
What makes a good “Athletes Parent” ?Great article on www.thepostgame.com on what makes an Athletes Parent a “Good Parent” Interesting read, check it out.. Link |
