Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Congratulations to:

Cadet Mens Foil: Chris Nagle 27 /84!!

Chris won 4/6, then fenced his way into the 32, losing 15:5 to the eventual winner L.Nista from Italy.

Great Result Chris ! 

Good luck to the other Australians in the remaining events.

World Championships Website

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Congratulations to:

Cadet Womens Epee: Diana Sher 18th! / 77

Diana won 5/6 bouts losing 5:4 in the other,

Diana fenced her way into the 32 losing 15:11 to make the Top 16…

Fantastic Effort Diana, good luck to the Australians in the remaining events. 

World Championships Website

Recent convert to Epee, Jo Halls, competing in Europe had an interview posted on the Russian Fencing Federation’s website Link

As the sole Australian in the field and noted Foilist, Jo was interviewed by an intrigued Russian!

Article: Jo Halls Interview

How many Fencing T-Shirts are there!

When many of you started fencing, it was a rarity to find one….still the best place is at a Competition, mainly the big events in your locality… But here are a few examples

Here are some great examples of Fencing Magazines

Escrime Magazine, the official FIE magazine in French / Spanish / English quarterly editions.

American Fencing Magazine a great informative magazine out of the USA. 

For more, or if you have examples contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Check out fencingmulitmedia.com for unique and interesting fencing dvd’s.

Fencing.net also has some great books Fencing.net link 

Australian Epeeist Jo Halls has had a successful transition from Foil to Epee, reaching 2 top 32 results!

Jo won her way to her first 32 in an Epee World Cup in Florina (14/3/09), then following up with another 32 result in Moscow (21/3/09).

Fie Link 

Congratulations Jo! 

Swordfighters Australia was proud to be involved in the 2009 Ashburton Fair on March 15

The Fencing Demonstration was on the main stage and local children and parents were encouraged to “have a go” themselves… 

Australia is sending 5 Athletes to compete in 6 events to the

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Congratulations to:

Junior Womens Epee: Diana Sher

Cadet Womens Epee: Diana Sher

Cadet Mens Foil: Chris Nagle

Junior Mens Epee: James Lewis and Jacob Stone

Junior Mens Sabre: Sutherlan Scudds

Team Manager & Coach: Vlad Sher 

World Championships Website

Sword Fighters Australia Buck’s Parties!

A great way to get stuck into the boys before a big night…

A great entertaining event leading in to the biggest night of your life!

We come to you or a destination of your choice…for more info

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com   

The AFF has announced a decision to suspend the requirement for all Foil masks to have an FIE standard Bib for AFF #1 D.H.Mckenzie in Canberra.For more information AFF Link 

 Fencing Victoria has released the Calendar for 2009:

Please note there have been changes during the year, keep an eye out for changes on

Sword Fighters Australia & www.fencingvictoria.org

Download : Fencing Victoria Calendar (March version)

The AFF Calendar can be found here : AFF Link 

Please check your Diary as some dates have changed… 

 Fencing Victoria Calendar Download: FV Cal

Sword Fighters Australia runs Fencing Sessions for AASC (Active After-school Communities).   

The Australian Sports Commission is organising sessions for Primary Schools to get children fit and active.   

If your Australian Primary School would like to do sessions…   

Or if you would like to be involved in learning how to run a session…    

Please contact       chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Link To Australian Sport Commission

A solemn day was held in Melbourne on Sunday 22 Feb to commemorate the terrible Victorian Fires of recent days….. The Unity Foundation organised a Botanical Gardens Fun Run and family day including a Fencing Demonstration..  

Australian Athletes competing in Penang, Malaysia, 16-21st February 2009.

For Results Commonwealth Junior Website

Mens Foil : Unfortunately no medals for Aus. in this event

Stephen Dooley NSW, John Downes NSW, Ben Talbot Wright NSW, Chris Nagle VIC, Dean Williams VIC.

Womens Foil : Unfortunately no medals for Aus. in this event

Lishan Sung NSW, Claire Daniel QLD, Katie Boyles, VIC Alison Lancaster VIC, Catherine Tierney VIC.

Mens Epee : Unfortunately no medals for Aus. in this event.

John Downes NSW, Michael Nelson QLD, Kristian Radford QLD, Alex Hunter VIC, Jacob Stone WA.

Womens Epee : Unfortunately no medals for Aus. in this event

Michelle Hawkins QLD, Alice Cuddy VIC, Malindi Hagget WA, Mita Hill WA, Deane Whitehead WA.

Mens Sabre : 3rd Sutherlan Scudds Bronze Medal

Nicholas Davison QLD, Michael Nelson QLD, Chris Nagle VIC, Zak Leonhard WA, Sutherlan Scudds WA.

Womens Sabre: Unfortunately no medals for Aus. in this event

Isabelle Robertson QLD, Samantha Auty VIC, Katie Boyles VIC, Catherine Tierney VIC, Rosheen Kaul VIC.

Medal Tally : Link updated daily Australia 1 silver and 4 bronze team medals

Head Coach: Vlad Sher

Team Manager / Coach: Leon Thomas

Assistant Manager: Elli Wellings Assistant Coach: David Mok Referees: Stephen Darragh, Stephen Lim.  

A couple of pins from clubs and competitions around the world….

Olympics..

Some Stamps from Nation’s with Fencing Backgrounds of times gone past….

Chinese Fencing Brand (Wuxi / Jiang) said to be banned by the European Union.

The EU’s Consumer Affairs division (under report: “RAPEX”) has safety concerns with its FIE clothing protective strength.

Wuxi has apparently recalled its line with EU officials banning the sale of the “Beijing FIE 800N Jacket & Beijing FIE 800N Breeches“.

for more read link Fencing.net

The FIE hasn’t come out with a statement, although the report has been out for 2 weeks +.
Until then the equipment is appropriate and national bodies wont respond until the FIE has.

NB: The FIE has allowed the equipment to be worn. 

Wuxi Uniforms – Australian Situation

The EU’s Consumer Affairs Division has jurisdiction over the sale of products, and their description, in Europe.  The Australian equivalent is the ACCC, which governs trade practices issues (“misleading and deceptive” product claims).  It is believed that a competing European fencing equipment supplier initiated the EU Consumer Affairs Division action.

So, here is the distinction:  currently, the FIE will continue to allow the use of Wuxi uniforms, as they have passed their testing.  However, you will not be able to purchase Wuxi uniforms in Europe.  This means that if they are purchased elsewhere but used in Europe, this will be okay as well.

The only relevance any of this has to Australian fencing is that the FIE has still validated the Wuxi uniform material, and Australia falls under the FIE rules.  However, if you are in any way concerned about your safety when using the Wuxi brand (or any brand in fact), then you should act accordingly.

Sword Fighters Australia is proud to be associated with Unity Foundation’s Fun-Run.

On 22nd February 2009 Melbournians will be invited to participate in a run….

“Around the Tan, Melbourne Botanical Gardens”  

Support Unity Website Link 

Sword Fighters Australia will provide Fencing equipment for Participants who will be able to

“Have a go at Fencing” in the Family Fun Day events.

2.30pm Fencing Demonstration  

Located on “Tom’s Block” near the floral clock

Located off Linlithgow Avenue near the Shrine.

if you’d like to come along and bring some friends to have a go…Feel Free!

Download Poster for your Club or Workplace : Poster

For more information go to the Unity Link, more details to follow.

Here is a great Book to learn how to maintain and repair Fencing Equipment…

For more info and to order one, email : chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

The List of Fencing Products is growing on Sword Fighters and associates.

Here is a great Aussie invention:

The S-Box, 3 weapon fencing box.                                  Download Brochure : S-BOX Brochure

For more details contact

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Would you or your child like a Sword Fighter Party? 

We come to you, or a location of your choice and can create a party specifically for you.

Download Party Flyer.

Contact Chris 0409 013 171 

email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com  

Sword Fighters Australia is proud to be a part of the Ashburton Primary School Grand Fair.

Sunday March 15th 2009

10am-4pm  

Location: Fakenham Road, Ashburton 

Come along and try out the local delights and rides including Fencing.

Website Link 

Nominations are available until 6th February for the Australian Team for the World Junior and Cadet Championships event in Belfast, Northern Ireland 4-13 April 2009.

Championship Website Link

Further information available on ausfencing.org  

AFF has released its dates for National Epee Camps (prior to National Circuit Competitions)#1 28Feb & 1Mar : File Link 

Fencingsingapore.org.sg has released its Fencing Calendar for 2009.

Download:  Singapore Calendar

The new centre for Fencing in Victoria is on track at Arden Street in North Melbourne.

Construction Link  

Construction begins in February ’09 and should be completed by Feb 2010 in time for the Fencing season to commence.. 

Development Plans Link to North Melbourne Kangaroos Website

ACT is holding a Competition one month prior to the AFF #1 (being held in April).

The Canberra Day tournament is open to Open and Novice Fencers.

March : 7 & 8

Tourism is a big part of Canberra’s appeal so get along to support your sport in the Nations Capital. 

Details can be found here : ACT Open    Information 

The new Fencing Victoria Fencing Centre is on track at Arden St. North Melbourne.

Construction Link 

Building begins in Feb ’09 and is due for completion Feb ’10 

Dual World Foil Champion Peter Joppich (GER) continued building his collection of championship trophies by winning a closely fought match over Richard Kruse (GBR) 15-12.

British Fencing (britishfencing.com) reports of Kruse’ continued run after winning the Copenhagen Cup the week before Link

The Englishman was in great form beating the worlds elite in the D/E rounds up to the final.

A sure sign of how the infrastructure in British Fencing and the financial support put into athletes by the GB Olympic Federation reaps rewards…Congratulations Richard…

139 of the worlds best competed in the Paris Challenge International, annually one of the hardest Mens Foil Competitions.

Paris CIP Results : FIE.CH & Tableaux

FencingChannel.tv : Link to CIP footage

Footage of Joppich v Kruse Match courtesy of Youtube & : FencingChannel.tv 

[NB Kruse represented GBR in Beijing 2008]

Fencing Victoria is holding its Annual Dinner this year to kick start the ’09 season…

Friday 27th March.

Venue Sofia’s Restaurant, 857 Burke Rd Camberwell.

For more information go to Fencing Victoria Link

FIE.CH -: Tournament Calendars for 2009

Womens Epee: Download

    Mens Epee: Download

Womens Foil: Download

    Mens Foil: Download

Womens Sabre: Download

    Mens Sabre: Download

[open and enter Category, Gender, Weapon, individual Event]

Fencing.org.nz has released its Calendar for 2009.

Download Calendar

QAFA has released its Fencing Calendar for 2009

Download Calendar Link

Sword Fighters Australia Celebrates 1st year on the Web !

Its been a great year in Fencing with the 2008 Beijing Olympics a highlight….To bring on 2009..

Sword Fighters Australia is proud to be associated with Unity Foundation’s Fun-Run.

On 22nd February 2009 Melbournians will be invited to participate in a run….

“Around the Tan, Melbourne Botanical Gardens”  

Support Unity Website Link 

Sword Fighters Australia will provide Fencing equipment for Participants who will be able to

“Have a go at Fencing” in the Family Fun Day events.  

Download Poster for your Club or Workplace : Poster

For more information go to the Unity Link, more details to follow.

Come along to Alexandra Gardens (Melbourne) on Australia Day to Celebrate our sport with thousands of families and children…. Maybe we can recruit a few memebers and potential Aussie Champions!

Next to the Yarra River – opposite the Tennis Centre where the Australian Open is being held.
[The children are the future of our clubs and sport.]

2008 was the year of the Pirate ! and Pirate Birthday Parties were very popular.

What will be the Rage in 2009?  Book your Sword Fighter Party and create the trend…

A few snapshots from the last Parties…Notice even the Dad’s were getting into it..

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

NSW Fencing has released its Competition Calendar for 2009.

Link: NSW FA

Note the Challenge Australia Epee International Tournament 22-24 May 

Coming soon other Australian State Calendars….. if you’d like to see yours here…contact your state association and forward it on… 

The AYOF was held in Sydney this week:

Opening Ceremony photos

Venue Photos

Results: GBR won all the Gold Medals on offer (4) whilst Australia won 3 Silver and 2 Bronze medals:

 Mens Epee (23): 2 John Downes. 3 Michael Nelson. 5 Jacob Stone. 8 Kristian Radford. 12 James Lewis. 15 Alex Hunter. 16 Maxim Peek. 18 Daniel Alchin.  

Womens Epee(16): 5 Diana Sher. 6 Mita Hill. 7 Malindi Haggett. 9 Chantal d’Argaville. 10 Isabel Dayman. 12 Amy Reynolds. 14 Deane Whitehead. 16 Alice Cuddy 

Link AOC Website

For medal results: AFF Link & Full Ranking List Ausfencing.org

WAFA has released its Fencing Calendar for 2009

Download: WAFA Calendar

Note the Fremantle Masters Games 19-20 September

Some other dates to put in your calendar (And AFF Calendar)

Commonwealth Junior Championships:

Penang, Malaysia, 16-21 February

Veteran Championships: St Helier, Jersey, 9-12 July.

Fencing Confederation of Asia:

Asian Junior & Cadet Championships: Singapore, 9-14 June

Asian Senior Championships: Doha, Qatar, 13-18 August.

FIE World Championships:

Junior & Cadet Championships: Belfast, Northern Ireland, 5-14 April

Senior Championships: Antalya, Turkey, 30 September to 8 October

Keep an eye out for other Australian Fencing Association Calendars.

If you would like to be kept up to date with Fencing news, Calendar updates, Competition Results, Forum Threads, Your Association News, Aussies Abroad, New Equipment etc.

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Courtesy SwordFightersAustralia.com

The Australian Fencing Rankings have been updated since the AFF #4 National Competition’s.

AFF Link: www.ausfencing.org 

Rankings Junior Rankings 2008

Rankings: National Rankings 2008 (updated)

Fencing is a very artistic sport…whether its photography, video, painting, portraits, even sculptures!

If you find some interesting pieces please email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com   

Fencing is a sport where refereeing is Ultimately important and ‘interpretation’ is fundamental to the match decision….
All 3 weapons have their unique technical points ( and are taught to include them ).
Here is one of them for Foil courtesy of Youtube:  Link 
The definitions / interpretations may have changed over the years.

What is yours for this one? ! 

For those who need to know the answer : Link as defined by Techneical Directoire  Mr Ioan Popp.

There are a number of Fencing clips now available via the web, and you may have found it difficult to find examples prior to the ability of “being able to broadcast yourself”… now it seems anyone can do it!
Good examples (previous example shown here) and others…unfortunately can be seen….
For discerning viewers, A Qualified Coach is a good person to ask if your not sure. 

Sword Fighters Australia visited Warrnambool during January. 

The Warrnambool Council put on a festival for the locals (and tourists) over the summer holidays and it is a great place to visit.     

Fast moving Brains and Legs! Just the perfect future Australian Fencers……Left Handed…!

ASADA (Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency) has announced changes for Athletes in 2009 

 Link to ASADA 

 The AFF has approved the following Document AFF Anti-Doping Policy (Dec08).pdf 

The AFF has a ranking system for points achieved in International Competitions converted into (National) Rankings.Download :  AFF Ranking Point System

#1 January 31st Results (1)
#2 March 7th Results (2)
#3 April 4th Results (3)
#4 May 2nd Results (4)
#5 June 13th (5)
#6 July 25th Results (6)
#7 August 8th Results(7) 
#8 September 5th Results (8)
#9 October 10th Results (9)
#10 November 7th Results (10)

Roll Call 1.30……… $ no increase in 2009 Happy Fencing

What to do over the school holidays with the children?

Gas Works Art Park has had the answer for a number of events now….

Sword Fighters classes for kids…… 

Download Program : Gasworks Flyer                        

Fencing Workshops 

Sword Fighters Australia ran a Summer Camp for students in December at Portsea Campsite, Point Nepean Rd on the Mornington Peninsula.  The students have access to a range of activities including learning the skilled art of Fencing.  As seen in the following pictures, the 160+ Students appear to enjoy it….!

Swordfighters does a range of similar activities and we can organise tailored sessions for you,
or your school or organisation.!! 

Inspiration of National Champions:

Following is an amalgamation / analysis of the Answers….
 
Dependant on where you started fencing (3 came from China) there are a range of ages when all started fencing, thus there is no perfect age to start fencing…anyone can win!.
All have roughly 10 years of competitive fencing, and most have won Nationals prior to 2008.
The Belief in Winning the Nationals: Practice, preparation and mental strength, belief in yourself, doing thorough footwork and being mentally prepared.
Inspiration: A couple of boxers and influential figures (U.S President Barak Obama) and guardians.

Most will take a break at the end of the season…. Working to pay the way for competitions etc.
International competitions should be the aim, but you’ll only improve if all the required preparation is done, fitness and mental preparation – preparing to win.
Words of Wisdom: Train hard, don’t get hit, self confidence and belief, practice basics at beginning and end of session, read and learn from other champions, hard work and discipline, train hard then harder… a common theme.
A description of fencing in a word: Fencing is a metaphor for life, its in the blood, its fun, its discipline.

Thanks once again to all the 6 Australian National Champions of 2008:
E. Halls, Z. Casagrande, Y. Ping, Z. Huang, S. Leitch, M. Du. 
 
Christmas Gifts – Birthday Presents; Gift Voucher World is the place

Inspiration of National Champions:

Instalment number 6 : Min Yi Du Winner of Open Womens Sabre 2008

1. Why did you start Fencing?
A: As you may know, I started fencing in China, where personal choice then was not really an option. I was simply selected for the sport by a coach. It would be appropriate to say that fencing chose me.

2. How many years have you been fencing?
A: 30 years

3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 National Fencing Championships?
A: Because I have a competitive desire, to be the best at anything I do. Maybe it is a kind of neurosis, I am not sure.

4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations?
A: Maybe to be well placed or even win an international individual competition.

5. Why do you believe you won?
A: Well, I had put in a lot of hard work perhaps a little more than others. My training regime is quite strict and fencing in every sense is a part of my life. I suppose when you are that committed to anything I believe success naturally follows.

6. Who would you like to meet? (As an Inspiration to you?)
A: Muhammed Ali, I am impressed with his determination and self confidence.

7. What’s next for you in 2008? (Training, Break, Work?)
A:Perhaps a little break from training and more time for recreational fitness exercise.

8. What comps will you do (International) if any in 2009?
A: All the national competitions and at least one international

9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian champions?
A: Read as much as you can about the Autobiography of Champion athletes. Their stories are often inspiring and can teach a lot about determination, self confidence, self belief etc. Again, Muhammad Ali is a case in point. Believe in yourself.

10. If you could sum up Fencing in one word, what would it be?
A: Fencing is a metaphor to life.

Thanks So Much Min Yi Du, 

Fencing Striving for Excellence

Refereeing:  Video refereeing illustrates considerable progress in the permanent search for sporting equality and places fencing at the pinnacle of modernity, the FIE will further enhance its training and examination policy so the at the referees can always be more competitive and to encourage vocations on each continent.

Parity:  In competitions, fencing has already attained perfect parity with as many competitions for women as men.  The creation of a specific commission is further proof the FIE is determined  to associate an equal number of women with all its work so that the can help with their qualities and sensibility. 

Men and Women on an equal footing
” The idea is to build on the achievementss of the past twenty years to continue and increase the number of women in our sport,” believes Helen Smith, President of the Oceania Fencing Confederation. ” We would like to see more women refereeing, becoming fencing masters, members of directorates and technical commissions.  Women must also become more involved in the governing bodies of national federations.  Women have a lot to offer the sport movement by contributing to encouraging social change and developing the value of education, peace and respect for the environment.”

Escrime Magazine No 65, December 2008

Congratulations to Simon Auty the new President of Fencing Victoria.
Big thanks to outgoing president Peter Osvath after 8 years in the job.
FV is still on the right track…2009 and beyond.

Running out of time to buy presents? 

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New Product Available:

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FIE Foil Mask and Mask Wire: Special Offer $180

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Download of FIE Mask Bib Requirements, [ on page 4 there is a template for a Bib ] 

Christmas Gifts – Birthday Presents; Gift Voucher World is the place

Victoria was awarded the Cyclone Cup of 2008 as the best performed State at the National Championships in Sydney earlier this month.  Victoria last won the Cup 14 years ago, but 2008 was a more successful year!

1st: Victoria (90pts)
2nd: New South Wales (96pts)
3rd: Queensland (103pts)
4th: South Australia (112pts)
5th: New Zealand (117pts)
6th: Western Australia (118pts)
7th: Australian Capital Territory (120pts)

Victorian Fencing Club -: VRI FC also swept the awards for:
Best overall Club, Best Foil Club, Best Epee Club and Best Sabre Club congratulations to VRI.

Link to AFF Excellence Awards

Itunes has an application download for a Fencing Score Match Card.
Using an Iphone or similar device its a neat little app!
                                                          ITunes>App Store>Sports>ScoreCounter           

World Fencing Rankings at Seasons End ’07-’08 Olympic Season          

Women’s Epee Rankings
1 Ana Branza ROU
2 Britta Heidemann GER & Olympic Champion
3 Imke Duplitzer GER
4 Sherraine Schalm CAN
5 Li Na CHN

Men’s Epee Rankings
1 Matteo Tagliarol ITA & Olympic Champion
2 Jin Sun Jung KOR
3 Silvio Fernandez VEN
4 Michael Kauter SUI
5 Radoslaw Zawrotniak POL

Women’s Foil Rankings
1 Valentina Vezzali ITA & Olympic Champion
2 Hyun Hee Nam KOR
3 Giovanna Trillini ITA
4 Carolin Golubytskyi GER
5 Margherita Granbassi ITA

Men’s Foil Rankings
1 Andrea Cassara ITA
2 Erwan Le Pechoux FRA
3 Peter Joppich GER
4 Benjamin Kleibrink GER & Olympic Champion
5 Andrea Baldini ITA (banned)

Women’s Sabre Rankings
1 Rebecca Ward USA
2 Sada Jacobson USA
3 Mariel Zagunis USA & Olympic Champion
4 Xue Tan CHN
5 Sophia Velikaia RUS

Men’s Sabre Rankings
1 Luigi Tarantino ITA
2 Man Zhong CHN & Olympic Champion
3 Nicolas Limbach GER
4 Rares Dumitrescu ROU
5 Keeth Smart USA
The FIE has a Photo Collage of the Beijing Olympic Champions Link     

The FIE has posted an article investigating Acute Injuries in Fencing (Olympics 2004-2008)

Link: FIMS Fencing Injuries Report For FIE.

The Article has a nice piece on the competition schedule at the Olympic Competitions.

Since Nike brought out their Fencing shoes, there has been massive interest from the web.
But after contacting Nike, they are still doing research and providing this feedback to the developers.
So they do know how popular their shoe is to Fencers around the World.

Since this shoe was released exclusively for the Olympics there are no current plans to bring it back to market.
The shoes that were released at this time were the only ones that were to be offered. 

Unfortunately there is no official line from Nike as yet…. but we await the PR department!

International Modern Pentathlon appears set for a change.

From a Sport invented by Baron Pierre de Coubertin for the Olympic Games, as ‘the officers sport’, Pentathlon appears to be changing its format, combining the run and shooting legs.

Pentathletes will have 70 seconds to shoot 5 targets, then run a 1 kilometre track, and return to the shooting range, completing the cylce 3 times, then running across the finish line.

For more info Link International Herald Tribune
Australia’s Modern Pentathlon website Link

A change in name only….?

Alisher Usmanov has been elected in a close election 66-61 as new president of the FIE.

His Manifesto can be found here

Mr. Usmanov succeeds Mr. Rene Roch.

In further interesting news, Russia’s vote was cast by its new President; superstar Stanislav Pozdniakov.

Inspiration of National Champions:

Instalment number 5 : Simon Leitch Winner of Open Mens Sabre 2008 
 
1. Why did you start Fencing?
A:I saw it advertised at a local PCYC and went along with some friends from school.  Before i knew what had happened they got me with their jedi mind trick and had me fencing at other clubs as well…..resistance was futile…
 
2. How many years have you been fencing?
A:About 13 years, but that clumsy stuff i did for the first 4 years can hadly be considered ‘fencing’. 
 
3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 National Fencing Championships?
A: If i won a friend was going to buy me a Hungry jack’s Ultimate Double Whopper….i still have not received it and im getting pretty annoyed just thinking about it.
 
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirtations? 
A: In 2002 we won a sliver medal in team sabre at commonwealth championships and i always hoped we could improve on that one day.
 
5. Why do you believe you won?
A: I trained much harder than anyone else for the last 10 years very consistently, and in the lead up to the competition i was able to prepare myself physically despite having hand surgery and a broken bone or two.
 
6. Who would you like to meet? (As an Inspiration to you?)
A: George Foreman
 
7. Whats next for you in 2008? (Training, Break, Work?)
A: Got to go back to work and train for some boxing competitions early next year.   

8. What comps will you do (International) if any in 2009?
A: Not sure, even the mention of international competition is making me feel pain in my wallet, as impossible as that may seem.  

9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian champions?
A: Practice the basics at the start, middle and end of a session, because the person who can do the basics faster, stronger and with better timing usually wins.  

10. If you could sum up Fencing in one word, what would it be?
A: Supercalafrickingawesome  

Thanks So Much Simon,

Keep an eye out for more instalments

Inspiration of National Champions 

Instalment number 4 : Zhen ‘Harry’ Huang Winner of Open Mens Foil 2008

1. Why did you start Fencing?
A: I had been picked up at my school by the fencing coach
 
2. How many years have you been fencing?
A: I have been fencing 13 years
 
3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 National Fencing Championships?
A: I just concentrated on every single point.
 
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirtations? 
A: I’ll try to do my best to win it again.
 
5.Why do you believe you won?
A: Because I am hungry to be the champion.
 
6. Who would you like to meet? (As an Inspiration to you?)
A: I wanted to meet Joe and Frank, they are strong fencers in Australia.
 
7. What’s next for you in 2008? (Training, Break, Work?)
A: I felt I am not fit enough.  I need more training to keep fit for next year.  

8. What comps will you do (International) if any in 2009?
A: I am not fit enough, I cant go to International comps at the moment.  
 
9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian champions?
A: Ambition. Hunger.

10. If you could sum up Fencing in one word, what would it be?
A: Resourcefulness

Thanks Harry, 

Keep an eye out for more instalments

Inspiration of National Champions:

Instalment number 3 : Yuan Ping Winner of Open Womens Foil 2008
 
1. Why did you start Fencing?
A: I started doing basketball because I was selected by the basketball teacher, but then a fencing teacher found me and asked if I was interested in fencing.  I enjoyed the challenge of fencing and it seemed a “gentleman” sport.

2. How many years have you been fencing?
A: 12 years

3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 National Fencing Championships?
A: I had come to NZ to help coach at Hutt Valley Fencing Club and Susan (my Host) suggested I should fence and try to win the Australian Championship. 

4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations? 
A: I want to attend the Asian Championships in 2010 and maybe in 2012 I want to attend the Olympic Games in London.

5. Why do you believe you won?
A: 12 years of hard work in China for 9 hours a day, six days a week.  I was focused during the competition on what I would need to do to beat each of my opponents.  And I ate a banana for breakfast. 🙂

6. Who would you like to meet? (As an Inspiration to you?)
A: My Mum.  I miss her.

7. What’s next for you in 2008? (Training, Break, Work?)
A: I travel tomorrow to Auckland to help coach some fencers there for a couple of weeks. 

8. What comps will you do (International) if any in 2009?
A: One or two Australian competitions, depending on my finances.

9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian Champions?
A: Train hard and don’t get hit.

10. If you could sum up Fencing in one word, what would it be?
A: Fun (and a challenge).

Thanks So Much Yuan Ping.

Keep an eye out for other instalments… 

Inspiration of National Champions 

Instalment number 2 : Zac Casagrande Winner of Open Mens Epee 2008
 
1. Why did you start Fencing?
A:  I had always wanted to try it but didn’t get the opportunity until my second year of university. The beginner’s course was cheap so I thought, why not? 
 
2. How many years have you been fencing?
A:  About 12 years.
  
3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 national fencing championships?
A:  Quite simply, from the first time I went to nationals in 1997 I have wanted to be the epee champion. I like to win.
 
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations? 
A:  Keep winning competitions. Make the Australian team for Commonwealth Fencing Championships (2010). Qualify for the Olympics (2012)
 
5. Why do you believe you won?
A:  Hard work, experience and being in the right frame of mind for the competition. 
 
6. Who would you like to meet? (as an inspiration to you?)
A:   John Eales, former Australian rugby union captain (I have actually met him, it was great).

 7. Whats next for you in 2008? (training, break, work?)
A:  Straight back to work (need to pay the mortgage). Back to training this Saturday. Small break for Christmas. 

8. What comps will you do (international) if any in 2009?
A:  If I could afford it, I’d do the world cup events in the middle east and Europe. Unfortunately, I cant’ afford it, so I will likely do ‘Challenge Australia’ (provided it occurs) and Asian Championships in Qatar (provided I make the team).

9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian champions?
A:  There is no substitute for hard work and determination. 

10. If you could sum up fencing in one word, what would it be?
A:  Discipline 
 
Thanks So Much Zac,

Keep an eye out for more installments

History is an important thing!

Especially Fencing History, and prior to Sword Fighters Australia it hasn’t been available on the web.

For updated :  Australian Champions

For: World / Olympic Champions

Also: Australian Veteran Champions Link To Ausfencing

Sword Fighters Australia brings to you a series of Interviews with the

Open National Fencing Champions of 2008 (Sydney).

Entitled : Inspiration of National Champions

Instalment number 1 : Evelyn Halls Winner of Open Womens Epee 2008

1. Why did you start Fencing?
Evelyn’s Answer: I started fencing when i was at primary school. My sister (Jo) was keen to take up the sport but there were not enough students interested for the class to go ahead – until my parents volunteered me!
 
2. How many years have you been fencing?
A:. I should decline to answer that question on the grounds that it makes me feel really old – however, I will say the answer is a number larger than 20!
 
3. What was your inspiration for winning the 2008 National Fencing Championships?
A:. I have only returned to fencing in the last month or so (after taking 14 months off) and only have time to train once a week. My inspiration was to prove to myself that i could still be competitive and to win my first national title since my daughter Gabriella was born!
 
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations? 
A:. The demands of my job and looking after my daughter mean that my future aspirations for fencing are likely to be minimal. At the moment, I am just happy for fencing to be a part of my life again.
 
5. Why do you believe you won?
A:. I think that I managed to use my skills of distance and timing effectively and made very few mistakes (which fortunately made up for my lack of fitness!). Also, I couldn’t have won without the support of my husband Peter in encouraging me to start fencing again and looking after Gabby during my competition.
 
6. Who would you like to meet? (As an Inspiration to you)
 A:. There is no one in particular I would like to meet. In a fencing sense, I always love watching the great epeeists – in particular, Pavel Kolobkov. More generally, I would be interested to meet Barack Obama – to discover what he is like behind the public persona.
 
7. What’s next for you in 2008? (Training, Break, Work?)
A:  Next for me is work, work and more work!! I’m also looking forward to celebrating Christmas with Gabby, now she is starting to understand what it’s all about.
 
8. What comp’s will you do (International) if any in 2009?
A:  I’m unlikely to do any international competitions next year. It’s possible I might decide to go to the World Cup in China in May. The main problem is that I find it too hard to leave Gabby, even for a weekend!
 
9. Can you give us some words of wisdom for future Australian champions?
A: My advice to future Australian champions is to train hard. And then train harder. Also, to figure out what it is you want from fencing, and what role it should play in your life. My advice to those with international aspirations is that you don’t need to go overseas to become a good fencer – there is plenty of work which can be done right here at home.
 
10. If you could sum up Fencing in one word, what would it be?
A:  Fencing is in my blood (and in Gabby’s too!) – not one word, i know!

Thanks EvelynKeep an eye out for other installments.. 

At the AFF 2008 Nationals run in Sydney this week (1st December 08).  A number of interesting articles have been accumulated on the history of Fencing in Australia.

Here is one: An amusing article presumably written in the 1950’s on one of Sydney’s better known fencers…..

Mr Clarke on the Cruel Sex

Women are cleverer and crueller than men, says Tex Clarke, brawny, 40-year-old-fencing master at the Sydney Foils Club.

Dark brown, with blue eyes, and bulging muscles, Mr. Clarke came in to see us during the week, wearing short khaki shorts and sandals.

“Women are cruel because they have to bottle up their emotions.  And when emotions are bottled up they fester horribly” he said.

“Now if a woman could punch another woman on the nose occasionally, it would do her a lot of good.”

Running a hand over his shapely brown legs, Mr. Clarke digressed:- ” I see you’re admiring my suntan.  I spend every spare minute in the sun.  Working indoors is like digging your own grave. Women are better Fencers than men because they are more cunning and because they simply love to fight.  Timid little girls come to me to learn Fencing and after a few weeks at the game they become snarling hell-cats.”

“Fencing seems to bring out the fight in them. I love to watch two women Fencing.  They bare their teeth and glare at each other with cruel, diabolical expressions on their faces.”

Mr. Clarke was born and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland.  He came to Australia 15 years ago and served a number of years in the Australian Merchant Navy.

“I took up Fencing as a young boy to speed up my boxing,” he said.  “I soon fell in love with Fencing and abandoned my ambition to be a boxer. The thing I like about Fencing is that there is no danger of getting hurt.”

 Newspaper Article and Author unknown.

Results: Sydney AFF #4 Australian Nationals 2008

Friday 28th November 2008:

Mens Foil 1. Harry Huang VIC 2. Jo Slowiaczek NSW =3 Dean Williams VIC =3 Tim Stephens NSW

Womens Sabre 1. Min Yi Du NSW 2. Alex Carroll VIC =3 Christina Logan-Bell VIC =3 Melissa Yeung NSW

Womens Sabre Teams 1. VIC 2. NSW =3 QLD =3 SA

Saturday 29th November 2008

Womens Epee 1. Evelyn Halls VIC 2. Jo Halls VIC =3 Abby Nutt NSW =3 Sarah Osvath NSW

Mens Foil Teams 1. NSW A 2. VIC A =3 WA =3 NSW B

Veterans Mens Foil 1. Nigel Nutt ACT 2. James Hill QLD =3 Adam Reynolds VIC =3 John Christodoulou NSW

Veterans Womens Sabre 1. Harriet Jordan NSW 2. Meredith Coleman SA 3. Julie Seggie NSW

Sunday 30th November 2008

Mens Epee 1. Zac Casagrande QLD 2. Richard Lewith VIC =3 Chris Nagle VIC =3 Peter McEneiry VIC

Womens Epee Teams 1. VIC A 2. SA =3 NSW =3 VIC B

Veterans Mens Sabre 1. Ninel Borka QLD 2. Charles Gwynn NSW =3 Russel Graves NSW =3 Richard Oldcorn NSW

Veteran Womens Epee 1. Caryl Oliver VIC 2. Meredith Coleman SA =3 Julie Seggie NSW =3 Anna Slowiaczek NSW

Monday 1st December 2008

Womens Foil 1.Ping Yuan NZL 2. Tracey Green SA =3 Evelyn Halls VIC =3 Catherine Tierney VIC

Mens Epee Teams 1. QLD 2. NSW B =3 VIC A =3 NSW A

Mens Sabre 1. Simon Leitch QLD 2. Bai Yi Chen SA =3 Sutherlan Scudds WA =3 Michael Harcourt QLD

Veteran Mens Epee 1. Georg Mittermair ACT 2. Nigel Nutt ACT =3 Stephen Javens VIC =3 Rowan Turner NSW

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

Mens Sabre Teams 1. QLD A 2. QLD B =3 NSW =3 SA

Womens Foil Teams 1. NSW A 2. VIC =3 NSW B =3 QLD

Veteran Womens Foil 1. Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD 2. Anna Slowiaczek NSW =3 Jane Menary SA =3 Julie Seggie NSW

Title Holders (Open)

Queensland: 6 (2Team, 4Ind),  Victoria : 5 (3T, 2I),  NSW : 4 (2T, 2I),  ACT : 2 (2Ind), NZL : 1 (1Ind).

CYCLONE CUP WINNER: VICTORIA
(After 14 years without it)

For more detailed results ausfencing LINK

Here are some Podium Photos from the Competition: Link

Venue: Anne Clark Netball Centre.. Church Street, Lidcombe.

Once again the NSWFA put on a well run competition with some exciting competitive matches, a popular raffle competition and warm weather! …Congratulations to all the winners and competitors

Bring on 2009!

Another Masters competition was held in Paris this year.

The Epee (Mens) Masters held on 23rd November 2008:

Link: Masters

Link: Gallery

It is a requirement to wear the Foil Bib Mask as of 1 Jan 2009 in Australian National Competitions.

Keep an eye out for availability within Australia and on Sword Fighters Australia. Products:

Link to the AFF Website :

http://www.ausfencing.org/index.php?articleID=136

A new website is on the market:

www.fencingforkids.com

written by kids for kids! a unique site and sure to be a hit.

keep an eye on it.

Want to give a great gift idea to a friend / family member – one of those

 strange “non-fencing” people!?

Well the opportunity is here.

www.giftvoucherworld.com.au has SwordFighter Sessions available!

Birthday Presents …. Christmas Gifts …. Anniversary Ideas…..

Thankyou’s …. Fitness Fanatics….. or just for fun.

 Voucher Link

The AFF has announced a referee manual for State Associations to run the course.

See AFF link 

The Craig Family Centre – Community Fun Day / Trash and Treasure Market.

Proudly supported by Sword Fighters Australia.

Location: Ashburton, Sunday 9th November.         

Included: Kids Fencing, Face painting, showbags, bbq, YMCA sporting activities, trash and treasure stalls.

The AFF has announced that Penang, Malaysia will be holding the next Commonwealth Junior Championships 16th-21st February 2009.

for more details AFF site.

Australian Team to be announced soon.

The Beijing Olympics Fencing schedule has completed.

Some video will filter its way onto the net… Courtesy of BBC Olympic Site Link

Day 9: Final day of Fencing. Mens Sabre Teams.  France beat USA in the final to win their Second Gold of the meet. Link 

Day 8: Russia beat the USA in the Womens Foil Team for their first medal – Gold of the Olympics. 

Italy after losing their semifinal won the Bronze.  Link

Day 7: France beat Poland in Mens Epee Team for their First Gold Medal of the Olymptics, whilst Italy holds off China for Bronze.

Link to Results

Day 6: Ukraine wins its first medal – Gold in an incredible Final of the Womens Sabre Teams.

Link to results

Day 5: Germany wins double gold on day 5 with convincing victories in the

Mens Foil to KLEIBRINK Benjamin Philip

Link

and Womens Epee to HEIDEMANN Britta 

Link

Day 4: China wins its first Mens Sabre Gold Medal with ZHONG Man beating 2 Frenchmen in the Semi and Gold Medal match.

Link

Day 3: Italy wins its second Gold at the Games as Valentina Vezzali wins back to Back to BACK! Olympic Medals. 

Link

Day 2: Italy wins Gold at the Games with Matteo Tagliariol beating Fabrice Jeannet from France in the Final of Mens Individual Epee. 

Link

Day 1: The USA has trifected the womens Sabre winning Gold, Silver and Bronze!

Mariel Zagunis won back to back Gold medals as the USA dominated.

Link

The Fencing schedule can be found Here

Jo Halls lost first up on Monday 10am against her Cuban rival Link

Yahoo7 Article

Amber Parkinson lost on wednesday 230pm against her Japanese opponent Link

Fencing Medal Tally

Individual and Team Winners:

The Beijing website has updated dates of Fencing events: August 9-17,Or for more information : Beijing.      Venue photos and Olympic location Link                                                     

 Follow all the Australian Athletes on the link* International Athletes link.          Link to ESPN intro to Olympic FencingAnother link on everything for the Olympics from Yahoo7

The Events and Weapons

The Fencing Timetable for the Beijing Olympic Games

Saturday 9th: Womens Sabre Individual & Finals

Sunday 10th: Mens Epee Individual & Finals

Monday 11th: Womens Foil Individual (Jo Halls) & Finals

Tuesday 12th: Mens Sabre Individual & Finals

Wednesday 13th: Mens Foil Individual & Finals

Wednesday 13th: Womens Epee Individual (Amber Parkinson) & Finals

Thursday 14th: Womens Team Sabre Finals

Friday 15th: Mens Team Epee Finals

Saturday 16th: Womens Team Foil Finals

Sunday 17th: Mens Team Sabre Finals.

The Athletes competing at the games can be found at the FIE.CH LINK 

Wikipedia has the full list of Olympic Medalists

Mens Link to Wikipedia

Womens Link to Wikipedia

Main issue… how do we keep the max people in fencing..?
Having been to a number of Vic Sport meetings with other sports SDO’s (sports development officers) this seems to be the main issue with all sporting organisations.
One factor to think about is Environment Friendly Clubs – The Right Approach:
1. What do people see when entering a club?
2. What do they hear in your club?
3. What do they feel from your club?

If you answer these questions and feel there could be improvement….. this might be an easy way to encourage fencers and more importantly VOLUNTEERS to stay within the sport.!!

For more info go to Vic Sport for important information on sporting clubs or link to your location.

or AUSPORT Link

Fencing.Net has a new downloadable Manual (for Purchase $20USD)

After interviewing numerous top fencers a Psychological Training Manual has been produced on the important mental game of Fencing

Check it out Link

Leon Paul has entered the market with its Foil Lame/Bib Mask called the X-Change

Click to Visit Leon Paul site Video

The Leon Paul Catalogue

The Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation.. 85th Anniversary…Saturday 25th October 2008.  Alexandra Gardens Melbourne.

What a great opportunity to showcase our sport and be involved in a wonderful charitable exhibition.

The Day was a massive success with hundreds – thousands of children and their families wandering the picturesque Gardens by the Yarra River and picking up a fencing mask and plastic foil and learning how to hit like a Fencer.

Thanks to Darcy and Josh from Monash Uni for spending the bulk of the day handing out flyers, masks and foils and putting on their whites and demonstrating all three weapons in overcast 30 degrees weather! 

 www.lmcf.org.au 

Fencing was located just off Boathouse Drive on the Palm Lawn, 10:00 am til 4:30pm. We still had people lining up at 4:30 and other sports had already pulled their marquees down and left!

For more on the Lord Mayors Fund go to Link

Thanks to all the staff and volunteers of “Give It A Go”  & L.M.C.F. for their great work.

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Couple of Website updates under Links:

Commonwealth Juniors.

Also Association Links:

Commonwealth Fencing Federation.

Fencing Victoria is undertaking a Survey on participation in competitions and experience and assesment of the Competitions Calendar as it stands and how it may be structured in the future.

Make sure you express your opinions….

Link         (When requested, enter the keyword – steplunge )

The online survey closes Nov 7, 2008

The National Championships entries are available from AFF via your state Association.

AFF National Entries link 

The Australian Government in association with the Australian Sports Commission runs sessions for children in After Care.

If you’d like to be involved in running a class for Fencing, please contact me:

chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

AASC Link

Some Australian Results from the World Veteran Championships in Limoges France:

Haluk Yeter 6th Mens Epee

http://www.escrime-ffe.fr/SITE_FFE/escrimepourtous/resultats%20limoges/EHV%20B.pdf 

Zoltan Vilagosh 12th Mens Foil

Link:

http://www.escrime-ffe.fr/SITE_FFE/escrimepourtous/resultats%20limoges/FHV%20A.pdf

AFF 1 ACT– looks like it’ll be at the AIS 17-19 April.  Schedule and website: www.dhm2009.actfa.org.au

AFF 2 Adelaide (Queens Birthday) tba June 6,7,8
AFF 3 Queensland tba August
AFF 4 – Nationals Melbourne? or Sydney tba November

Also Asian Championships in Doha.
And a new set of Oceania Competitions Junior and Senior, probably 1st 2 weeks of September in New Caledonia.

NBC America has Fencing footage of the recent Beijing Olympics.

Link NBCOlympics.com

You may need to download microsoft silverlight to watch.  Until the Media outlets release Olympic Coverage this is the best bet!  Then Again you may have to be in the USA to watch…

Links to Youtube Olympic Fencing

Foil: Link

Sabre: Link

Epee: Link

if you find more… post on forum.. if they’re notable..it’ll get posted.

Fencing has ‘taken off’ at Deakin University Burwood Campus in 2008.

If you would like to be a part of it..

Download Flyer: Deakin Uni Flyer

Childrens Parties or School Holiday programs?

Take your pick!

Sword Fighters Australia Caters to it….

This Testimonial Provided by an External Link

The AFF has Designated the FIE World Cup Competitions for 2009.

AFF Link

File :Designated Competitions

Congratulations to the Australian Team selected to Compete at the World Veteran Championships in Limoges France 1-5th October 2008.

Results on the Link & to Follow

50+ Mens Foil: Zoltan Vilagosh.

50+ Mens Sabre: Zoltan Vilagosh , Alex Sherbakoff.

50+ Womens Foil: Alison Blom, Anna Slowiazcek.

50+ Womens Epee: Anna Slowiaczek, Carol Oliver, Meredith Coleman.

50+ Womens Sabre: Meredith Coleman, Lindy Porter.

60+ Mens Foil: John Timmins.

60+ Mens Epee: Duncan Fairweather, Haluk Yeter.

Link to the World Veteran Championship Website

Monash University 2008: Host Fencing Factory Brunswick:

Timetable: Uni Games 2008

Results Link

Mens Foil: 1. Charles Hemery (Monash) 2. Jeremy Shelley (Monash) 3. Justin Bewsher (ANU)

Mens Foil Teams: 1. MONASH 2. MELBOURNE 3. AU

Womens Foil: 1. Jenny Bonney Millett (UQ) 2. Mita Hill (UWA) 3.Ursula Menz (AU)

Womens Foil Teams: 1. UWA 2. LATROBE 3. AU

Mens Epee: 1. William Dolley (SUT) 2. Cze Yang Goh (MELB) 3. Jacob Stone (UNDA)

Mens Epee Teams: 1. MELBOURNE, 2. MONASH

Womens Epee: 1. Catherine Mackay (MELB) 2. Margaret MCadam (ANU) 3. Seri Wilson (FU) 

Womens Epee Teams: 1. MELBOURNE, 2. ADELAIDE 3. LaTROBE 

Mens Sabre: 1. Sutherlan Scudds (MDU) 2. Jeremy Shelley (MON) 3. Simon Summerfield (MELB)

Mens Sabre Teams: 1. MDU, 2. MONASH 3. MELBOURNE

Womens Sabre: 1. Beng Hui Lim (MUR), 2. Melissa Yeung (UQ) 3. Angela Darby (MELB)

Australian Junior (Under 20) Championships 2008

Yeronga Institute of TAFE Brisbane

AFF Link

Mens Foil: 1 Jo Slowiaczek NSW, 2 Stephen Dooley NSW, =3 Ben Talbot Wright NSW, =3 Dean Williams Vic

Womens Sabre: 1 Isabelle Robertson Qld, 2 Katie Boyles Vic, =3 Samantha Auty Vic, =3 Catherine Tierney Vic,

Mens Foil Teams: 1 NSW A, 2 Queensland A, =3 NSW B =3 Victoria,

Womens Sabre Teams: 1 Queensland, 2 Victoria, 3 New South Wales,

Mens Foil Teams: 1 AUS 2 NZ

Womens Foil 1 Yan Karin Wang NSW, 2 Katie Boyles Vic , =3 Anna Kovacs NSW =3 Lishan Sung NSW , 

Womens Foil Teams: 1 NSW A,  2 Vic A, =3 QLD A, =3 WA

Mens Sabre: 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2 James Walsh Qld, =3 Chris Nagle Vic =3 Michael Nelson 

Mens Sabre Teams (Aus): 1 Queensland, 2 WA, =3 NSW =3 Victoria ,

Mens Sabre Teams: 1 Qld, 2 WA, NSW =3 Vic =3

Mens Epee: 1 Jo Slowiaczek NSW, 2 James Lewis WA =3 Kristian Radford NSW =3 Jacob Stone WA

Womens Foil Teams (Aus) : 1 NSW A, 2 Vic A, =3 Qld A, =3 WA

Mens Epee Team (Aus) : 1 AUS 2 NZ

October 5: Womens Epee: 1 Diana Sher Vic, 2 Amy Reynolds Vic, =3 Seri Wilson SA =3 Vaina Gay NCAL  

Womens Epee Team: 1 Vic, 2 SA, =3 NSW, =3 WA

Mens Epee Team:1 NSW A, 2 Qld, =3 Vic =3 WA

Results & AFF Link

Schedule: 1st October

Mens Foil: 9.00 Am: 1. Oxley College NSW. 2. Brisbane Grammar Qld. 3. Newington College NSW.

Womens Foil: 9.30 Am: 1. Abbotsleigh A NSW. 2. Moreton Bay College Qld. 3. Abbotsleigh B NSW.

Full results on AFF Link

The Australian Fencing Rankings have been updated since the AFF #3 Competition.

AFF Link: www.ausfencing.org

Rankings: National Rankings 2008

Is this the most remote Fencing club in the World!?

Green Ant Fencing Club
Established in 2004, Green Ant Fencing Club is based in Darwin and trains twice a week.

This club is exclusively devoted to Sabre fencing, with Coach Greg Stehle training up a new breed of sabre fencers from the ground up. Greg Stehle has represented Australia in Sabre fencing over ten times and has a wealth of experience in Sabre fencing.

The club trains twice a week at Corrugated Iron, Nightcliff Community Centre and is always on the lookout for new members or sponsors.

For more information, contact Greg Stehle on 0422 899 684 or email greg@ards.com.au

The Paralympics include Wheelchair fencing,

For more on Wheelchair Fencing Beijing Link

for schedule and results Link 14-17 September

Now the baton for both Olympic and Paralympics moves to London 2012….