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 Team Events:
Results:  
Womens Sabre: 1st Russia, 2nd Ukraine, 3rd France, 4th USA.    
Mens Sabre:  1st Russia, 2nd Italy, 3rd Romania , 4th Belarus.   
Womens Foil: 1st Italy, 2nd Poland, 3rd South Korea 4th Germany.   
Mens Foil: 1st China, 2nd Italy, 3rd Japan, 4th Russia.  
Mens Epee: 1st France, 2nd USA, 3rd Hungary, 4th Russia.
Womens Epee: 1st Romania, 2nd Germany, 3rd South Korea, 4th China.  

for more information Link

Fencing Video World Championships Link  Paris 2010

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 Individual Results Paris 2010.   

Mens Sabre: 1st Woo Won South Korea, 2nd Nicholas Limbach Germany, =3 Cosmin Hanceanau Romania, =3 Venjamin Reshetnikov Russia.  

Womens Sabre: 1st Mariel Zagunis USA, 2nd Olga Kharlan Ukraine, =3 Olena Khomrova Ukraine, =3 Sophia Velikaia Russia.  

Mens Foil: 1st Peter Joppich Germany (4th World Title), 2nd Sheng Lei China, =3 Yuki Ota Japan, =3 Gerek Meinhardt USA.  

Womens Foil: 1st Elisa Di Francisca Italy, 2nd Arianna Errigo Italy, =3 Valentina Vezzali Italy, =3 Hyun Nam South Korea.  

Mens Epee: 1st Nikolai Novosjolov Estonia, 2nd Gauthier Grumier France, =3 Jean-Michel Lucenay France, =3 Gabor Boczko Hungary.   

Womens Epee: 1st Maureen Nisima France, 2nd Emese Szasz Hungary, =3 Tatiana Logounova Russia, =3 Nathalie Moellhausen Italy .                
For more information and extensive results and photos… Link World Champs                                    
Medal Table:  Link

Some photos of the first few days of the World Championships in Paris at the Grand Palais. on the Champs Elysees.

its a great venue

plenty of packed seating

the great video screen replay

the dome

Mens Individual

the technology on show

early on in mens foil final

another championship

live on french tv

Check out video of the World Championships in ParisLink : http://www.dailymotion.com/Escrime-2010

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…

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

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : October 28th completed 10 participants…Technique Skill: intense 3×5 hits
Here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  ”over 40 martial arts”These sessions are for all 3 weapons. You need only participate in your preferred weapon..

Next Session:   Thursday 21/10/10    @  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

Now is a great time to start thinking about Christmas Presents… Fencing Christmas Presents!We have Plastic Masks and Foils (Red or Blue) Nasycon Replica equipment for sale.$250 for 2 sets..     For more details email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : October 21st completed 11 participants…Technique Skill : 3×5 hit matches
 

Here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  ”over 40 martial arts”   

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

Next Session:   Thursday 21/10/10    @  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

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

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…!

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30. 

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : October 14th completed 10 participants…Technique Skill: Balestra lunge footwork  
Here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  ”over 40 martial arts”

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

Next Session:   Thursday 21/10/10    @  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

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.                             

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

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 Sabre: 1st Samantha Auty Vic, 2nd Catherine Tierney Vic, =3 Roshenn Kaul Vic, =3 Lisa Blyth WA.  
  
Womens Foil: 1st 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.

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 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 Epee:  1st England, 2nd India, 3rd Scotland, 4th Australia. 

Womens Team Epee:  1st Australia, 2nd Scotland, 3rd New Zealand. Mens Team Foil:  1st 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 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 ENG,  Jacob 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 NZL,  George Liston SCO (50+), Richard Purdie AUS (60+) , Henry De Silva IOM (70+).

Veterans Teams Results:

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

Womens Foil: 1st Australia, 2nd England.   

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..

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30 
Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : September 24th completed 16 participantsTechnique Skill: competition preparation  Here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  ”over 40 martial arts”
 
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

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 

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

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

Link www.cfc10.org               

Check out who’s coming!

Proudly Sponsored by

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171,

 veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : September 16th completed 14 participantsTechnique Skill: Poule Matches.

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

   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

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

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact: Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, 
veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Session : September 9th completed 13. participantsTechnique Skill: Parry 1 (Prime) and Riposte, and disengage Fleche.

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

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

Next Session:   Thursday 16/9/10    @  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

The Youth Olympic Games are on in Singapore.                                              

For Fencing Results Link

Information for the Junior NSW Competition held 17th October.

Download Flyer: Vic Bandits 2010

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

Rankings Link from www.ausfencing.org.

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?!

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 29th completed 13 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Parry 1 (Prime) and Riposte, and disengage Fleche.  

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

   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

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 29th completed 11 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Parry 6 and 8 Riposte shoulder, 2-3 points  

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

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

Next Session:   Thursday 19/8/10    @  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

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.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 29th completed 12 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: C6, Step c8 Parry Riposte (inverse)  

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

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

Next Session:   Thursday 5/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Please note that there is no session on 5th August

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

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.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 22nd completed 12 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: C4 Parry riposte foil 2points, Lunge late disengage  

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

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

Next Session:   Thursday 29/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Please note that there is no session on 5th August

For All Australian Veterans competing in the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, your last 3 formal competition events are:

FV State Competition Fri 23- Sun 25 August

AFF #3 Perth – 6-9 August

Sydney State Veterans – 22 August

Local State comps and the CDL 14th August and 18 September Warmups!

State Veterans Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  “over 40 martial arts”

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..

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

Adidas High Top Shoes on Sale

Fencing.net has these shoes on sale! check it out

Clearance sale of the 2004 Adidas Adistar high top fencing shoe. A decent shoe that sold for as much as $260 when it first came out, now available for only $99 for a limited time.

Following on from our Asian Championships……
The Europeans have their Titles in Leipzig, Germany 16/7/10-22/7/10

for more info www.fie.ch

http://www.eurofencing.info/tournaments/details/germany-leipzig-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

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 15th completed 11 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Distance, Timing, Change of Pace, Video review

FYI here is an interesting book found on Amazon : Link  for “Over 40’s martial arts”

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

Next Session: Thursday 22/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

The Coeur De Lion is happy to announce a Junior Competition to run in conjunction with the open / senior events run on a monthly basis at the State Fencing Centre.

This is open to brand new fencers or under 13’s who have not competed before.

Date: 14th August
Time: 1pm
Format: Poule, each fencer fences one another to 5 points.
Entry: $5

There will be a Prize for winner (overall), and each match will be referee’d by a senior fencer (competing in the open competition).

Come along and have a go! 

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

                            National Veterans Rankings: Download link Vets Rankings

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

Next Session: Thursday 15/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

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.

The Australian Team has been selected for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships 

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

Congratulations to

Foil:
Men: Frank Bartolillo, Stephen Dooley, Jeremy Hart, Jo Slowiaczek, Feng Yeng. 
Women: Sarah Berger, Claire Daniel, 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, Cheryl Chan, Leila Min Yi Du 

Congrats to all..

Seoul Korea     7-13 July     2010

Mens Sabre:  James Walsh 24th / 49 , Sutherlan Scudds 33rd, Adam Wilcock 45th, Mitchell Fox 49th.

Womens Foil: Jade Sarah 24th / 42, Sarah Berger 25th , Jenny Bonney-Millett 30th, Claire Daniel 38th 

Mens Foil:  Dean Williams 25th / 49 , Hugh Cotman 39th, Maxim Peek 44th, Matthew Donald 46th.

Womens Epee: Jo Halls 16th / 58, Vicki Wilks 44th, Catherine Mackay 47th, Emma Ryan 49th. 

Mens Epee: Zac Casagrande 19th / 62, James Lewis 48th, Ross Austen 52nd, Will Dolley 53rd.

Womens Sabre: Alex Andre 32nd / 39,  Cheryl Chan 34th, Jess Brooks 37.

TEAMS RESULTS

Mens Sabre: 11/12, Aussies seeded 8th lost to Qatar 45:44, then beat India (no.11) 45:44.

Womens Foil: 11/11. Aussies lost to Vietnam 45:32, then lost to Kazakstan 41:26. 

Mens Foil: 13/13. Aussies lost first d/e

Womens Epee: 11/15 Aussies seeded 14th lost to Philippines (no.15) 45:30,
Then they won their 11th place match 45:28 over Qatar who were seeded 9th but lost their first match.

Womens Sabre: 9/9 Aussies lost to Chinese Taipei (8)

Mens Epee 8/16 Aussies seeded 7th won their first d/e against Malaysia (10) 45:35, but then lost to China and 2nd seed 45:24, they then lost to Japan 45:27 and their final placing of 8th by unfortunately losing again to Iran 45:36.    But it was the best result of the Aussie teams

                                              for more info go to www.fie.ch

Here are some photos of the Asian Champs linked on the facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2379662241#!/group.php?gid=2379662241&v=photos

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : July 8th completed 10 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: C6 Parry riposte to shoulder, disengage to Flank = 2 points. 

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

Next Session: Thursday 15/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Yesterdays Hero’s…..

Foxtel Stars of Before the Game’s segment “Yesterdays Hero’s” suited up in a Fencing Challenge.

Youtube link Here

The Australian Cadet National Championships.Results U17 Cadet: 

Mens Foil:  1 Alasdair Dunham WA, 2 Michael Dzodzos SA, =3  Matthew Donald NSW A =3 Ned Fitzgerald Vic.

Womens Epee:  1 Ioana Mihailescu VIC, 2 Deane Whitehead WA, =3 Chantal D’Argaville Vic A =3 Jazmin Hopper NZ.

Womens Sabre:  1 Catherine Tierney VIC, 2 Lishan Sung NSW, =3 Anna Crawford Qld =3 Kitty Simpson Qld.

Womens Sabre Teams:  1 VIC, 2 NSW, =3 NZ =3 QLD.

Mens Foil Teams:  1 NSW A , 2 WA, =3 Vic =3 NZ A .

Womens Epee Teams:  1 VIC, 2 NZ, =3 QLD A =3 QLD B.

Womens Foil:  1 Ye Ying Liane Wong SIN, 2 Lishan Sung NSW, =3 Ania Kardas Vic =3 Catherine Tierney Vic.

Mens Epee:  1 Yuval Freilich ISR (NSW), 2 Roy Groncki Vic, =3 Felix Boyce NZ =3 Henry Mayall-Vandervelde QLD.

Womens Foil Teams:  1 SIN A, 2 NSW, =3 VIC =3 SIN B.

Mens Epee Teams:  1 NZ, 2 Vic, =3 NSW A =3 WA.

Mens Sabre:  1 Eoin Queen NZ, 2 Jasper Rowley NSW, =3 Jack Chen NZ =3 Alasdair Dunham WA.

Mens Sabre Teams:  1 QLD, 2 NSW , =3 NZ =3 WA.

Congratulations to Victoria for winning the overall Janet Haswell Cup by a close margin of 2 points.

Announcing: New Nike Fencing Shoes

After 2 years of working with Nike on bringing their fencing shoe to market, Fencing.net
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Sword Fighters Australia was once again proud to be involved with the Fun4Kids Festival in Warrnambool.

Over 10,000 children and parents visited the event, with so much activity and so many different choices!.

A Full Days outing for the kids, and a great experience of shows, dance acts, play areas, entertainers, rides, prizes, animal petting, rock climbing, creative areas, woodwork, painting and toy making, balloon toys and of course Fencing!

Sword Fighter Fencing sessions were a very popular session and ran continuously 10-5pm daily.

Even some unexpected enthusiasts!  

Thanks to South West Tafe students for their great work during the festival week.

Fun4Kids Website: Link

The Australian U15 Junior National Championships 2010

U15 Results:

Mens Foil: 1 Lucas Webber VIC, 2 Ned Fitzgerald Vic, =3 Ossian Deigan NSW =3 Julius Herzhoff NZ.

Womens Foil:  1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Rosa Dyson Vic, =3 Denise Zhi Ying Fu SIN =3 Rachel Yu Wing Lam SIN.

Mens Epee:  1 Yuval Freilich ISR (NSW), 2 Jurgens Van Zyl NZ, =3 Julius Herzhoff NZ =3 Chelton Thompson Vic. 

Womens Epee:  1 Annie Deveraux QLD, 2 Stephanie Alexander NZ, =3 Samantha Kwong SIN =3 Hannah Ramsay NZ.

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

Womens Foil Teams:  1 NSW, 2 SIN A, =3 NZ =3 VIC.

Good Luck to all athletes participating…

The AFF has announced that;

“The conductive bib for Foil masks will become a requirement for all AFF level tournaments from 1st January, 2011.  The requirement will be for FIE approved masks only, for safety and potential insurance risk reasons, no converted conventional masks will be accepted.”

This notification provides the required 6 month lead time previously agreed to by the members of the AFF.

For more information go to AFF Link

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : June 17th completed 13 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Competition discussion, attacks in preparation. 

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

Next Session: Thursday 8/7/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Selected Athletes to represent Australia in Seoul Korea, 7-13 July 2010

Mens Foil: Matthew Donald, Maxim Peek, Dean Williams, Hugh Cotman

Mens Epee: Ross Austen, Zac Casagrande, Will Dolley, James Lewis

Mens Sabre: Mitchell Fox, Sutherlan Scudds, James Walsh, Adam Wilcock

Womens Foil: Sarah Berger, Jenny Bonney-Millett, Claire Daniel, Jade Sarah

Womens Epee: Joanna Halls, Catherine Mackay, Emma Ryan, Victoria Wilks

Womens Sabre: Alex Andre, Jess Brooks, Cheryl Chan.

Congrats and good luck to all.

Veterans AFF #2 Results, D. H. McKenzie

 Womens Epee:  1 Abigail Nutt ACT (40+), 2 Anna Sloziaczek NSW (50+), =3 Jane Menary SA, =3 Julie Seggie NSW 

        Mens Epee:  1 Luc Cartillier Qld (40+), 2 Nick Mihaelescu Vic, =3 Jay Mackley Vic, =3 Ian Watkins Vic (50+),
                                  6th Haluk Yeter (60+) Vic 

          Mens Foil: 1 Zoltan Vilagosh Vic (50+), 2 Peter Barry SA, =3 Douglas Thirkell Vic (40+), =3 Jacob Cybulski Vic  

  Womens Foil: 1 Abigail Nutt ACT (40+), 2 Jenny Bonney-Millett Qld (50+), =3 Harriet Jordan NSW,
                                  =3 Julie Seggie NSW, 6th Jane Allardice (60+)

Womens Sabre: 1 Harriet Jordan NSW, 2 Alex Andre NSW, =3 Jane Menary SA, =3 Joshi Pitman SA (50+).

       Mens Sabre: 1 Kim Moir Vic, 2 Shayne Pay SA, =3 Simon Auty Vic, =3 Jaroslaw Janczewski Vic .
                                   8th Roger Alcock (60+) 

For Full Tableau Results: LINK

AFF #2 Results, Robyn Chaplin, Adelaide

    Womens Foil:  1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Claire Daniel QLD, =3 Ania Kardas Vic, =3 Jade Sarah QLD. 

         Mens Epee:  1 Richard Lewith Vic , 2 Nicolae Mihailescu Vic , =3 Matteo Barchiesi SA, =3 Will Dolley Vic.

           Mens Foil: 1 Frank Bartolillo NSW (by abandon) , 2 Harry Huang Vic =3 Jo Slowiaczek NSW, =3 Feng Yeng ACT. 

 Womens Epee: 1  Evelyn Halls Vic, 2 Diana Sher Vic, =3 Sarah Osvath NSW =3 Kathryn Woodward Vic. 

Womens Sabre: 1 Alex Carroll Vic, 2 Sam Auty Vic, =3 Min Yi Du NSW, =3 Cheryl Chan NSW.

       Mens Sabre: 1 Simon Leitch Qld, 2 Michael Harcourt Qld, =3 John Chow NSW, =3 Alex Telegin Qld.

For Full Results go to LINK

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

The Australian Fencing Federation has updated the National Rankings: Link Here 

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : June 10th completed 13 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Competition Skill, poule matches, preparation. 

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

Next Session: Thursday 27/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

The Australian Fencing Federation has initiated a High Performance Program for selected and interested athletes.

For more information : AFF Link

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : June 3rd completed 16 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill: Epee / Foil / Sabre technical skill, analysis of distance and first actions. 

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

Next Session: Thursday 27/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : May 27th completed 14 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill:  3 point touches, fast and slow touches, tempo change

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

Next Session: Thursday 27/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

A large contingent of Australian competitors fenced in the International Epee – Challenge Australia
                                                                                                      Sydney 22nd – 23rd May:
For full results details below and see the results link

Mens Epee: 1 W.Kelsey USA, 2 K.Sakamoto JAP, =3 T.Bajgoric CAN =3 J.Videira POR
(Best of the Aussies : James Lewis 16th).

Womens Epee: 1 I.Duplitzer GER, 2 S.Tol NED, =3 B.Heidemann GER =3 M.Sozanska GER 
(Evelyn Halls 8th, Jo Halls 10th, Sarah Osvath 13th, Abi Nutt 14th, Dianna Sher 15th).

Full List of Australian competitors.

Mens Epee: 30/71
Scott Arnold, Ross Austen, Justin Bewsher, Sam Blackman, Luc Cartillier, Zac Casagrande,Reagan Clarke,
Nick Davies, Will Dolley, John Downes, Bobby Emmanuel, Duncan Fairweather, Roy Groncki, Oscar Hargreaves,
Xavier Hicks, Alex Hunter, Marek Jamrozy, Stephen Javens, James Lewis, Richard Lewith, Alexander Lovell,
Luke Mansfield, Cosmin Mihailescu, Michael Nelson, Kristian Radford, Shannon Reid, Jeremy Shelley,
Robert Snell, Simon Summerfield, Benjamin Wilcock.

Womens Epee: 27/49
Frances Chow, Alice Cuddy, Angie Darby, Angela Dobson Block, Dianna Gu, Malindi Haggett,Evelyn Halls,
Jo Halls, Michelle Hawkins, Mita Hill, Laura Kent, Sarah MacFarlane, Catherine Mackay,Jane Menary,
Ursula Menz, Ioana Mihaelescu, Rowena Newcombe, Abi Nutt, Caryl Oliver, Sarah Osvath, Emma Ryan,
Julie Seggie, Diana Sher, Leah Tausan, Victoria Wilks, Seri Wilson, Kathryn Woodward.

Results to be posted on sunday: Official website for updates and top 64 D/E’s : link /

Following the success of this competition in 2008, with the largest number of Juniors turning out for the inaugral competition.  Sunday 23rd May 2010 was the day!

A large number of entries of 70+ competed on the day, at the Fencing Victoria “State Fencing Centre” in North Melbourne.

A large group of parents and athletes came to watch and compete, with a number of very helpful volunteers and referee’s on the day.

A good day was had by the participants, special thanks to Virtual Swords for an additional prize to each winner of the competitions.     
Results:

U13 Foil Boys 1 TC Reynolds, 2 Ned Fitzgerald, 3 Matt Foster

U13 Foil Girls 1 Edith Arc-Dekker, 2 Charlotte Hastings, 3 Orla Mundy

U15 Epee Boys 1 Ned Fitzgerald, 2 Gabriel Glatthor, 3 Chelton Thompson

U15 Epee Girls 1 Harriet Moffat, 2 Sara Block, 3 Genevieve Polic

U 15 Foil Boys 1 Matt Foster, 2 Gabe Spano, 3 Jack Duffy

U15 Foil Girls 1 Alana Scott, 2 Jenna Yelland, 3 Stephanie Wilson

U20 Mixed Epee 1 Santiago Ferdandez, 2 Jonathon Lim, 3 Luke W Bennet , 4th Amy Reynold (Girls Winner).

For full results see attached download File

If you have any photos please email me chris@swordfightersaustralia.com  

Happy Fencing…

The Australian National Rankings have been updated on the AFF site.

Link

Where you can also find updated Veteran & Junior Rankings available.

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : May 20th completed 18 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill:  Foot tempo change, distance parry epee/foil, double
                                                                                                            points balestra lunge / fleche. 

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

Next Session: Thursday 27/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

If you are an interested parent or have just finished a fencing class yourself, and need more information on Fencing:  Here is a great little book to continue your interest in the sport.

“Fencing: Steps To Success” Author Elaine Cheris

email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com to enquire about one!

Or Download the order form: Fencing Book Order Form

State Veterans Squad News

Fencing Victoria has announced a proposed Veterans squad tour of Japan later this year.

Please note it is not just for Fencing Victoria members, if you’d like to go… please enquire!

For more information : Link 

Also… 

Next Veterans Squad Session: Thursday 20/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : May 6th completed 17 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill:  Feint High Disengage Low; Disengage Low-High, Parry 7,8

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

Next Session: Thursday 20/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Australian competitors are fencing in the International Epee Challenge Sydney 22nd – 23rd May:

Competition Results following on the website 23/5/10.

Australian Foilists Dean Williams and Feng Yeng competed in the A Grade in Korea last weekend.

Seoul SK Trophy.

Dean made the 64, 47/75

Feng 68/75.

Prior to the Nationals in Melbourne Sarah Berger organised a spot on the Channel 10 Weather in Melbourne, at the Brand New State Training and Fencing Centre in North Melbourne.

Here is the link on youtube

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : May 6th completed 16 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill:  Feint Disengage; Feint 1-2 disengage.

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

Next Session: Thursday 13/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Nominations are open for Challenge International Epee in Sydney and the Commonwealth Championships for Veterans and Open in Melbourne.

Check out the links on the www.ausfencing.org website.

Australian Sabreurs have been on tour.

Thailand World Cup A Grade. Results

Sutherlan Scudds top 8! in Thai Mens World Cup, congrats Scuddsy!

Jess Brooks top 8! in Thai  Womens World Cup, congrats Jess!

Other Results:  James Walsh came 23rd / 44, Cheryl Chan came 21st / 25.

Link

Amber Parkinson competed in the Womens World Cup on 6/3/10 in Tauberbischofsheim, Germany.

Result Top 96 78/132. Sarah MacFarlane AUS also competed 127/132 .

Sarah has also been on tour,

St Maur France 19/2/10 Sarah’s result 159/161, Diana Gu  137/161. 

& Barcelona Spain 13/2/10 Sarah’s result 81/135, Diana Gu 87/135.

& Stockholm Sweden 6/2/10 Sarah’s result top 32 23/38

& Rome Tourni International 5/2/10 Sarah’s Result 99/105, Mita Hill 76/105, Seri Wilson 105th

& Budapest Hungary, 15/1/10  Sarah’s Result 142/155, Mita Hill 139/155.

& Vicki Wilks competed in Doha 23/1/10  90/122.

Australian Epeeist Joanna Halls has been on tour.

Her results to date.

Luxembourg 27/3/10 Top 64  57/ 78

Moscow 20/3/10 Top 32 26/79

Florina (Greece) 13/3/10 Top 32 19/53

Tauberbischofsheim Germany 6/3/10 Top 96  96/132

St Maur France, 19/2/10  Top 64 61/104

Barcelona Spain, 13/2/10  95/135

Tour International, Rome Italy, 5/2/10  86/105

Doha Qatar, 23/1/10  69/122

Budapest Hungary, 15/1/10 Top 64 51/155.

 Keep them Coming Jo..!

News on Aussies in International Competitions.

Mens Senior Foil: Shanghai 30/4/10 Feng Yeng 115/118

Training Schedule for the State Veterans Squad

Training Time: Thursday Nights 6:30-8:30

Any athlete wishing to participate, please contact:
Chris Jones: 0409 013 171, veterans@fencingvictoria chris@swordfightersaustralia.com 

Session : April 22nd completed 14 participants     
                                                                Technique Skill:  Simple Action Parry 6 and C6 -> Disengage Riposte

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

Next Session: Thursday 6/5/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne