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 : March 25th completed 18 participants     
                                                                             Technique Skill: Prime Riposte

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

Next Session: Thursday 1/4/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

A design opportunity is available for you to create the logo to be used for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

Download info: Great Logo Copmpetition

Victorian Foilist Chris Nagle has fulfilled a dream, not only is he living in England and studying at Harrow, but he has just won the exclusive Public Schools Championships.  Chris won the title consisting of 113 entrants.

The last Harrow student to win the title was ……Winston Churchill.
Great work Chris,
Beating them on their own beaches!!!  🙂

Jo Halls has been competing in Europe and this week (20/3/10) she fenced in Lobnya (Moscow).

Jo had a good seed after the poules and after winning her 64 match, lost a close match against Duplitzer 15-13 and thus has qualified for the World Champs in Paris at the end of the season.

Placing 26 / 79

Congrat’s Jo!

Opening Invitation download your invitation to the States Premier Fencing Venue

Friday 26th March

Opening Invitation flyer

Australian Referees are being recognised overseas:

Garrison Liu is refereeing in the Asian Juniors in Manilla in March,

David Baker is appointed referee for Youth Olympics in Singapore in August

More news on AFF site link

The Asian Championships are being held this year in Seoul, South Korea.

7-13th July 2010.

Expressions of interest are avialable via the AFF website.

Team Selection will be determined after expressions.

Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships held in Pasig City [Manila Metro], Philippines 

from 5 to 14 March 2010.

Results:

Cadets Girls Epee: Ioana Mihailescu 2nd!,

Cadet Boys Epee: Roy Groncki top 8,

Cadet Girls Foil: Lishan Sung top 8

for more results check out AFF :link

Looking for cheap gear?

Former Australian company Aladdin is selling all its left over stock.

20-50% off.

Check it out.

download flyer: aladdin stock

Coeur De Lion Results 2010 

#1 27th February cdl 1 Results

#2 13th March cdl 2 Results (largest turnout for a while) 

#3 10th April cdl 3 Results 

#4 1st May cdl 4 Results 

#5 29th May cdl 5 Results 

#6 10th July cdl 6 Results 

#7 14th August cdl 7 Results [including Junior comp] 

#8 18th September cdl 8 Results

#9 23rd October cdl 9  Results 

#10 20th November cdl 10 

Results Calendar is also available on Fencing Victoria website.

2010’s competitions

                             International Epee : Sydney – Challenge Australia May 22-23

                                                     AFF # 2 : Adelaide – June 12-14

                  Cadet & U15 Championships : Sydney 3-7 July

         Senior Asian Championships : Seoul, South Korea 8-13 July  NEW awaiting AFF call for nominations

                                                     AFF # 3 : Perth – August 6-9

  Commonwealth Championships : Melbourne 29 September – 5 October Senior & Veterans.

    World Veteran Championships : Porec, Croatia. 29 September – 3 October

                                          Schools Teams : Victoria – October 6

                                                          U20s : Victoria – October 7-10

         World Open Championships : Paris November 4-13 (incl Teams)

                                                    AFF # 4 : AUS OPEN Nationals: QLD – 3-7 December

NB Fencing Victoria’s Calendar will be released soon… keep an eye out, especially for you chance to compete at the new fencing centre..

THE SINGAPORE FEDERATION HAS RELEASED ITS CALENDAR….

ITS A GOOD GUIDE TO WHATS ON IN 2010…DOWNLOAD

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 4: February 25th 2010  completed 17 participants     
                                                                             Technique Skill: Feint Attack

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

Next Session: Thursday 4/3/10    @  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 3: February 18th 2010  completed 18 participants     
                                                                             Technique Skill: Counter 6 Parry – Disengage Riposte

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

Next Session: Thursday 25/2/10    @  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 3: February 11th 2010  completed 14 participants     
                                                                             Technique Skill: Counter Parry – Riposte

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

Next Session: Thursday 18/4/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

FIE suspends use of Transparent Mask 

Due to the recent failure of a transparent mask, the FIE have decided to suspend and forbid, until further notice the use of the transparent mask at foil and epee at all FIE official competitions. The FIE urgent letter and the conclusions of the laboratory are at http://www.fie.ch/Fencing/Letters.aspx

Since the notice a statement has been released from Leon Paul. uk

”This weekend following the receipt of a technical report regarding the failure of a Ulhmann transparent mask at the Junior European Championships the F.I.E. have temporarily suspended their use at its competitions for foil and epee. Leon Paul have reviewed all the technical evidence and the reports from the independent technical advisor who tested the mask that failed and two other independent experts. All of this confirms our continued belief that a mask that is made according to the FIE rules that incorporates in its design all of the features that are suggested in the FIE rules is perfectly safe provided it is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.”

Until further notice this means the transparent masks wont be used…

Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships to be held in Pasig City [Manila Metro], Philippines 

from 5 to 14 March 2010.

Team Selection has been announced for details AFF Download Link

If you or a friend have wanted to learn Sabre and are in the local area of Nunawading,

check out; Sabre Sessions

7-9pm Friday Night
Nunawading Community Centre
6 weeks Starting February 19th
More Details at : www.riposte.com.au  (7-9pm friday nights)

email:: lisa@riposte.com.au

CDL Foil Competition

To be held on a Saturday afternoon on a monthly basis.

Location: At the Fencing Victoria – Fencing Centre, Arden St North Melbourne.

Format:  3 poules in round robin format, followed by another 3 poules; Gold, Silver and Bronze

Entry: $5 entry for the Gold, Silver and Bronze poules.

Roll Call: 1:30 pm on the dot….. (Warm up 1:00)

Running Tally for an overall annual winner (top 6 results counting).

#1 February 27th     

#2 March 13th      

#3 April 10th

#4 May 1st                                        

 the “Lionheart” 

#5 May 29th

#6 July 10th

#7 August 14th

#8 September 18th

#9 October 23rd

#10 November 20th   

In 2010 there is a Sponsorship Prize for each division.

Gold $50 voucher

Silver $30 voucher

Bronze $20 voucher

proudly supported by A. Kaufman & Spartak Pty Ltd

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 

Come and Try Session:

Session 2: February 5th 2010  completed 16 participants     
                                                                             Technique Skill: Distance Fencing restricted blade contact

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

Next Session: Thursday 11/4/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

Sword Fighters Australia and Victorian Fencing Academy Fencing Sessions. Training Sessions are open to Registered Members of a Fencing Victoria Club.

Victorian State Weapons Squads:

Fencing Victoria has established State Weapon’s Squads, and information regarding these is now on the FV Website

          Epee Squad: M. Vlad Sher, Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm, & Saturdays 10am onwards

             Foil Squad: M. Lionel Gaiero, Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm, & Saturdays 1pm onwards

         Sabre Squad: M. Lionel Gaiero, Mondays 7pm – 9pm, & Fridays 7pm – 9pm

    Veterans Squad: Chris Jones, Thursdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Epee Devl’t Squad: M. Nick Mihailescu, Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Foil Devl’t Squad: Rob Di Pasquale, Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm (starting in May 2010)

Join the Squads and Fence with the best in the state…..

2 Australian Epeeists competed in a Senior Grand Prix in Legnano, Italy, last weekend…

Ross Austen: 168 / 191

Jeremy Shelley: 174 / 191.

more info check out fie.ch

Also the annual Mens Individual Foil was held in Paris (C.I.P) with some interesting results !

2 Australian Women competed in the World Cup in Doha, Qatar 23/1/10

69th / 122 Jo Halls.

90th / 122 Victoria Wilks.

for full details fie link

Fencing in the Park

Tues 26th January 2010: King Domain Gardens Melbourne

Thousands of children and their families visited the RACV Rally in the Kings Domain Park in Melbourne on Australia Day.

Following heaps of entertainment, children lined up to have a go at the Fencing Vic Site, using Swordfighter plastic masks and foils.

A number of Clubs were represented, participating in Fencing Victoria’s position on the main grassy area.

Thanks to all for participating,

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 

Come and Try Session:

Session 1: January 28/2010  completed 23 participants      Technique Skill: Distance Fencing

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

Next Session: Thursday 11/4/10    @  6:30  Level 1, 204-206 Arden St North Melbourne

3 Australian Women competed in a World Grand Prix competition.

Budapest Hungary, 15/1/10.

Jo Halls: 51 / 155     – Good result Jo…

Mita Hill: 139 / 155

Sarah Macfarlane: 142 / 155.

Endeavour Hills will soon have a regular club fencing session on a Tuesday Night at the Endeavour Hills Rec Centre will More details coming soon

Contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com for more info.

Vouchers

A great idea for you or someone else!

Christmas Presents, Birthday Gifts, Anniversary ideas, Buck’s or Bachelorette Events or just plain fun…

Do you know someone who loves exciting activies and fast paced Sports.

Contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com for a voucher.

Information on “About Us” Page Above//

Based in Melbourne…but travels widely!

info@swordfightersaustralia.com

Do you need a mask and foil?

                                             Want to have Fencing Sessions at home or school?

Sword Fighters Australia is taking orders for the fantastic (Nasycon) sets available as a great Fencing Instructor kit

for kids and adults alike. (Photos on the Product Page above)

email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com for prices and numbers

International Junior Results

Budapest Hungary January 3-5/ 1 / 2010

J M Epee: J Downes 27th / 188, Congrats John!!! Great Result… Link

J M Epee: N Davies 145/188 

J M Foil: J Downes 123/179

J F Epee: M Hill 133/151

& previous result 6/12/09 Lignano: Chris Nagle J M F 73/112.

Early information for 2010’s competitions

                                                     AFF # 1 : Melbourne – April 16-18

                             International Epee : Sydney – Challenge Australia May 22-23

                                                     AFF # 2 : Adelaide – June 12-14

                  Cadet & U15 Championships : Sydney 3-7 July

         Senior Asian Championships : Seoul, South Korea 8-13 July 

                                                     AFF # 3 : Perth – August 6-9

  Commonwealth Championships : Melbourne 29 September – 5 October Senior & Veterans.

    World Veteran Championships : Porec, Croatia. 29 September – 3 October

                                          Schools Teams : Victoria – October 6

                                                          U20s : Victoria – October 7-10

         World Open Championships : Paris November 4-13 (incl Teams)

                                                    AFF # 4 : Nationals: QLD – 3-7 December

NB Fencing Victoria’s Calendar will be released soon… keep an eye out, especially for you chance to compete at the new fencing centre..

THE SINGAPORE FEDERATION HAS RELEASED ITS CALENDAR….

ITS A GOOD GUIDE TO WHATS ON IN 2010…DOWNLOAD

Following the Australian National Champions in Sydney for AFF #4. 

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

Australian National Champion 2009: Mens Foil Harry Huang Vic.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?
A:1995.and was picked by coachs.
 
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?
A:5 countries.i like KH.
 
 
3. What was your drive and/or inspiration for winning the 2009 National Fencing Championships?
A:to be NO.one in AUS.
 
 
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirtations? 
A:to win it again.
 
 
5.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A:i have been training hard this year.
 
 
6. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A:focusing on training.
 

Thanks So much Harry.  …

Some photos of the newly opened State Fencing Centre in Arden St, also the home of the AFL Team the North Melbourne Kangaroos.

If not the best centre in the Southern Hemisphere!

                  
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Nominations are open for the upcoming World Junior and Cadet World Championships

to be held in Azerbaijan 2-10 April 2010.

Nomination forms can be found at the NEW AFF site Link

Call for nominations are open for the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA)

Junior & Cadet Championships.  

Being held in Pasig City in the Philippines, (Metropolitan Manila) from the 5th – 14th March 2010.

Nominations to be made by close of business Friday 8th January 2010…

Good luck…

Nomination forms go to the AFF

Following the Australian National Champions in Sydney for AFF #4. 

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

Australian National Champion 2009: Womens Epee Evelyn Halls.

Title: 2009 National Champions: “Achievement.”  

1: When and why did you start Fencing? 

A: I started when I was about 11, in an after-school program. My sister (Jo) was very keen to fence, so my parents volunteered me …  

2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?  

A: I have lost count of how many countries I have compete in but it would be somewhere between 20 to 25. My favourite place to fence is Budapest for 3 reasons – it is where I got my first big result (2nd in a World Cup in 1997); it has always been my training base when in Europe, and it is the birthplace of my wonderful husband, Peter Osvath!   

3. What was your drive and/or inspiration for winning the 2009 National Fencing Championships?   

A: I wanted to show (to myself as much as anyone else) that I still have what it takes. Also, I’ve set myself a goal of trying to win as many National titles as possible (currently seven, and counting ….). I am a very proud Australian and to be Australian champion means a lot to me.   

4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations?  

A: My aspirations are to win next year as well! In all honesty, fencing now plays a very small part of my life, as most of my energy is focused on my family and my career. I’m not sure what role fencing will play in my future – for now, I’m happy just to be fencing well and enjoying it!  

5.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?

A: I think that I was very determined and focused, and was able to successfully implement the skills I’ve learnt over a number of years. Because I only train for a couple of hours a week, my fencing is strongly dependent on my mind telling my body what to do (and my body successfully following instructions!)   

6. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years?   
 
A: This year I came 2nd in the Foil (last year, I was 3rd!) and also fenced much better against Ping (who it must be said is a far superior foilist to me!!) More generally, I think that as I have got older (and especially since my daughter Gabriella was born) I have become much better at finding a way to win bouts from a difficult position – there were a couple of bouts in both the epee and the foil where I was behind and looked like losing, but managed to find a way to victory. It’s a skill that I wish I’d managed to develop earlier in my fencing career (when I was famous for often snatching defeat from the jaws of victory).   

7. What’s next for you in 2009? (Training, Break, Work?)

A: Work, work, and more work .. and of course, Christmas with my family and friends (and many, many presents for Gabby!). Hopefully, over summer, I might get a chance to fit in a bit more fencing – and to build up my general fitness again as well.  

8. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2010?

A: At the moment, I’m not sure – I’ll see what I feel like. The World Cup in China is a possibility, and Commonwealth Championships in Melbourne.   

9. Can you give us a motto you try to achieve in your fencing? (a guide to future Australian champions)

A: Train hard, train smart – if you can combine an appetite for hard work with the ability to analyse and improve your fencing, you will set yourself up to improve quickly. The very best fencers I have seen in Australia or overseas are always the hardest workers – the first on the piste every night at training and the last to leave. Always ask yourself whether you could have trained harder. Particularly for young fencers, there is simply no substitute for sustained hard bouting..  

10. If you could define your idea of “Perfect Fencing,” what would it be? 

A: The perfectly executed half step back fleche of Pavel Kolobkov (former Olympic and world champion).Thanks so much Evelyn…

More interviews to come..  

Following the Australian National Champions in Sydney for AFF #4. 

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

Australian National Champion 2009: Womens Foil Yuan Ping, NZ    .

1. When and why did you start Fencing?

A:When I was 14years old, I started fencing.
Because this sport is really elegant and a challenge.

2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favourite, and where would you love to Fence?

A:Maybe 9 countries. I love every country which I have competed in. I would love to fence in Egypt.

3.What was your drive and/or inspiration for winning the 2009 National Fencing Championships?

A:Talking to myself and trusting myself which I did.

4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirtations?

A:I want to attend Commonwealth Championships next year.

5.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?

A:Because I have a good coach and also some fencers gave me good training.

6. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years?

A:I think I tried my best both years.

7. Whats next for you in 2009?(Training, Break, Work?)

A: Training and coaching.

8. What competitions will you do Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2010?

A:Commonwealth Championships and World Championships which will be held in Paris.

9. Can you give us a motto you try to achieve in your fencing? (a guide to future Australian champions)

A: Trust yourself.

Thanks So much Yuan Ping. 

More interviews to come…

At the FIE Congress, it was announced that Men’s Team Epee and Women’s Team Sabre will be out of the 2012 Olympic Games. Italy and the USA won these medals at Beijing.

Unfortunately the FIE was unable to gain the 2 medals and, (until the IOC allows fencing to expand at the Olympics), there will always be two weapons that don’t get to have a team competition.

For more information go to fie.ch and fencing.net

Following the Australian National Champions in Sydney for AFF # 4.

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

Australian National Champion 2009: Women’s Sabre Alex Carroll VIC.

1.When and why did you start Fencing?
A: I started fencing in 1993 at the Williamstown Fencing Club when I was nine years old. My first coach was Sue Shahin who introduced me to the foil and gave me individual lessons for about one year. After that I moved to Helen Smith who was foil my coach for six years until I changed to sword in 2002. Helen continued to fill the role of mentor. My mum first Considered the sport of fencing Because she thought it suited my personality (somewhat terrier-like). She also wanted to find a sport that promoted self-discipline so that I might learn the importance of winning and losing gracefully.
 
2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favorite, and where would you love to Fence?
A: Fencing has taken me all over the world, albeit mostly self-funded. I have spent most of my time in Eastern Europe including Hungary, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Bulgaria and in Western Europe, Italy, Germany and Austria. I have also fenced in China, Vietnam and traveled to Singapore team in a managerial position. I really enjoyed living in Budapest. Not too cold, not too hot. Great training, great public transportation, great chocolate croissants!
 
I studied French throughout high school to have never had the chance to actually visit France. I would love to fence at the World Championships in Paris in 2010. I would also like to spend some time in local fencing competitions in Asia as the level of competition is strong but not impenetrable. I feel I will be able to ‘climb the ladder’ by developing my skills and experience gathering competition in this environment.

3. What was your drive and / or inspiration for winning the 2009 National Fencing Championships?
A: Quite simply, I felt Obliged to win the 2009 National Fencing Championships Because to date I have not done so, Despite winning six individual gold medals in track events in 2004, 2005 and 2009. I felt it was about time that I Began fencing professionally (in a non-financial sense), and cut out the things that have sometimes distracted me from this purpose in the past. Having accomplished this goal I now feel that a door has opened for me and I am excited about what it means for the development of my fencing.
  
4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations? 
A: My long term goal is to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In order to do this I will need to work very hard for the next three years. I have some goals that I will need to accomplish along the way, including World Championship qualification as well as improved World Cup rankings (top 64, 32 and 16 progressively).
 
5.Why do you believe you succeeded this year?
A: After avoiding fencing for almost three years between 2006 and 2008 due to Over Training Syndrome, I embarked on the 2009 competition and training year with realistic goals and a determination to Achieve Those Goals. During my recovery I learned to Recognize my limits and how to use my talents to best effect. A carefully monitored training program with regular breaks meant I was able to check my own progress, reduce the risk of injury and revisit the goals I had set myself.
 
6. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years? 
A: In fact, I did not train as hard as I have in previous years. Instead I Focussed on quality training, targeting particular aspects of my technique that needed attention. I saw immediate improvements Which meant I could start working on the next thing. Smart training is successful training

7. What’s next for you in 2009? (Training, Break, Work?)
A: The remainder of the year will be relatively free-training for me. I have a knee injury that I need to sort out and am happy to give it time. My next competition is AFF # 1 in March 2010, followed by a World Cup in Tianjin, China in about May. This gives me time to have a break, recover from my injury and begin my pre-competition training responsibly. I will continue to work on my core strength and Maintain a basic level of fitness during the break.  

8. What will you do competitions Internationally or plan to do / if any in 2010?
A: I intend to compete in one or two World Cups (China and one other) as well as the Senior Asian Championships in Korea in July. Strong performance in these competitions should mean I qualify for the World Championships in Paris later in the year. The 2010 Commonwealth Fencing Championships are also scheduled for next year in Melbourne Which I believe I have a good chance to win, so long as I continued to Develop throughout the year.  

9. Can you give us a motto you try to Achieve in your fencing? (a guide to future Australian Champions)
A: Strive to be a great fencer (aim for quality), fight hard for every point, be confident that it is your hit and the results will follow.  

10. If you could define some idea of your “Perfect Fencing,” what would it be?
A: As above … technique is 50% of the end fight is the other 50%. Then there is the other, independent 100% which you can not win without – confidence. Especially in sabre. You must know that it is your hit ..

Thanks so much Alex.

More interviews to come …

Following the Australian National Champions in Sydney for AFF # 4.

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

Australian National Champion 2009: Mens Sabre James Walsh QLD.

1. When and why did you start Fencing?

A: I started fencing when I was 12 because I wanted to try something different.

2. How many countries have you competed in, where is your favorite, and where would you love to Fence?

A: I have competed in 11 countries, of which my favorite was Italy. I would love go back and fence in Italy again.

3. What was your drive and / or inspiration for winning the 2009 National Fencing Championships?

A: I have worked hard and put a lot into my fencing this year. My drive was just to continue to Improve and fence better and better.

4. Now (that you won this year) what are your future aspirations?

A: To continue to win competitions in Australia and to go overseas and become increasingly competitive with the best fencers in the world.

5. Why do you believe you succeeded this year?

A: On the day everything just went right for me. I have been fencing well this year in competition Which has given me great confidence. Also I have started working with a new coach, Antonio Signorello and he helped me realized a whole new way to think about fencing.

6. Was there anything you did better this year than previous years?

A: This year I found a balance in my training that suited me better and I also found a new way to Enhance my mental game. The greatest difference about this year though is the fact that I committed myself completely to my fencing.

7. Whats next for you in 2009? (Training, Break, Work?)

A: I have a couple of more weeks of training before we break for Christmas and New Year. During the break I plan to go home and hopefully spend some time at the beach.

8. What will you do competitions or Internationally plan to do / if any in 2010?

A: I plan to compete at the next Asian Championships in Korea, go overseas to fence in a couple of World Cups and hopefully if all goes well represent Aus at the World Championships in Paris at the end of the year.

9. Can you give us a motto you try to Achieve in your fencing? (a guide to future Australian Champions)

A: “Winners want the ball.”

10. If you could define some idea of your “Perfect Fencing,” what would it be?

A: My idea of perfect or the perfect fencer fencing is someone who has the strength, control, technical ability, timing and distance to take advantage of any opportunity or any eventuality that could occur during a tip. So that no matter what their opponent does the fence has a solution to win the hit.

Thanks So Much James. More interviews to come

Attached is a file of the Australian National Champions since records were kept in AustraliaAustralian Champions : National Champions

Results for Sydney AFF #4 Australian Veteran Nationals 2009

Sydney 26 November – 2 December 2009

Veterans Mens Foil:

40+ 1. Nigel Nutt ACT, 2 Zoltan Vilagosh VIC, =3 Adam Reynolds VIC, =3 Jim Hill QLD

50+ 1. Zoltan Vilagosh VIC

60+ 1. Volker Hrovat NSW

Veterans Womens Sabre:

40+ 1. Harriet Jordan NSW, 2 Julie Seggie NSW, =3 Jane Menary SA, =3 Joshi Pitman ACT.

50+ 1. Julie Seggie NSW

70+ 1. Leonie Shevlin VIC

 Veterans Mens Sabre:

40+ 1. Ninel Borka QLD, 2 Zoltan Vilagosh VIC, =3 Richard Oldcorn NSW, =3 Shayne Pay SA. 

50+ 1. Zoltan Vilagosh.

60+ 1. Gary Sudran WA.

70+ 1. Richard Oldcorn NSW.

Veteran Womens Epee:

40+ 1. Sarah Osvath NSW, 2 Abby Nutt ACT, =3 Caryl Oliver VIC, =3 Julie Seggie NSW.

50+ 1. Julie Seggie NSW.

60+ 1. Alison Blom NSW.

Veteran Mens Epee: 

40+ 1. Georg Mittermair ACT, 2 Iain Davidson SA, =3 Duncan Fairweather NSW, =3 Paul Hentschel NZ.  

50+ 1. Paul Hentchel NZ.

60+ 1. Duncan Fairweather NSW.

Veteran Womens Foil:

40+ 1. Jenny Bonney-Millett QLD, 2 Abby Nutt NSW, =3 Fiona McDonald NZ, =3 Anna Slowiaczek NSW. 

50+ 1. Anna Slowiaczek NSW.

60+ 1. Alison Blom NSW.

FOR FULL RESULTS GO TO AUSFENCINGEVENTS.ORG

Venue:
Debbie & Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre (Steel Park Leisure Centre)
531 Illawarra Road
Marrickville 

Results for Sydney AFF #4 Australian Nationals 2009

                          Mens Foil: 1 Harry Huang VIC, 2 Frank Bartollilo NSW, =3 Marek Jamrozy WA, =3 Feng Yeng NSW.

              Womens Sabre: 1 Alex Carroll  VIC, 2 Min Yi Du NSW, =3 Jess Brooks NSW, =3 Ann Lee SIN.

Womens Sabre Teams: 1 VIC, 2 NSW A,  3, NSW B.

                Womens Epee: 1 Evelyn Halls VIC, 2 Sarah Osvath NSW, =3 Diana Sher VIC, =3 Emma Ryan VIC.

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

                      Mens Epee: 1 Alex Burgun SA, 2 Will Dolley VIC, =3 Nic Mihailescu VIC, =3 Victor Lewith VIC.

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

       Mens Epee Teams: 1 SA A, 2 NSW A, =3 VIC A,  =3 WA.

                Womens Foil: 1 Yuan Ping NZ, 2 Evelyn Halls VIC, =3 Ania Kardas VIC,  =3 Jade Sarah QLD.

                   Mens Sabre: 1 James Walsh QLD, 2 Sutherlan Scudds WA, =3 Simon Leitch QLD, =3 Mike Harcourt QLD.

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

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

For full results go to Ausfencingevents.org

Venue:
Debbie & Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre (Steel Park Leisure Centre)
531 Illawarra Road
Marrickville 

NATIONAL RANKINGS PRIOR TO AFF #4 DOWNLOAD :RANKINGS

The Australian Team competed in Doha, Qatar in the Asian Championships 13.11-19.11.09

Results… SITE:

Link to Schedule : Link

For Aussies competing read the earlier article (16.10.09) on Sword Fighters Australia

                                              RESULTS

 Womens Epee: Jo Halls 13th, Evelyn Halls 18th, Victoria Wilks 33rd, Kathryn Woodward 45th / 49 entries

        Mens Epee: Ross Austen 16th, Zac Casagrande 17th, Will Dolley 44th, Alistair Sutherland 54th / 64 entries

Womens Sabre: Jess Brooks 20th / 31 entries

       Mens Sabre: James Walsh 23rd, Mike Harcourt 24th, Sutherlan Scudds 29th, Marc Oakes 37th /45 entries

   Womens Foil: Emma Ryan 18th, Jade Sarah 35th, Jenny Bonney-Millett 37th / 42 entries

          Mens Foil: No Aussie entries, which was won by the World No 1. Yuki Ota JPN.

Mens Epee Teams: Australia came 6th/14 losing to China 45:32, China lost to Korea who went on to win the event. 

Mens Sabre Teams: Australia came 9th / 11 losing to Hong Kong 45:35.

Womens Foil Teams: Australia came 7th / 10.

For full results and medal standings go to link:

Sword Fighters Australia was proudly involved in a Victorian Winery event in the King Valley located in North Eastern Victoria on the King Valley Road, Whitfield, this weekend.

Pizzini Winery [www.pizzini.com.au]  held their annual Food and Wine Festival on the 14th & 15th November.

Sword Fighters Australia ran numerous Fencing sessions for the children (and parents!), who attended the event in huge numbers.

It was a great weekend and the hot weather helped the social nature of the region fantastically, the food and entertainment was great and the cellar door tastings proved a huge success.

Photos

www.pizzini.com.au

Queensland  21 November  Mens Epee: 1 Zac Casagrande, 2 Kristian Radford, =3 Michael Nelson, =3 Todd Renfree.

Mens Epee: 1. Simon Summerfield Melbourne Uni, 2. David Cook VRI 3. Alex Hunter VRI, 4. Stephen Schultz VRI

Womens Epee: 1. Diana Sher VRI, 2. Catherine Mckay VRI, 3. Tina Thorburn VRI, 4. Leah Tausan VRI. 

Mens Sabre: 1. Anthony Snelling VRI, 2.Mark Bianchin Monash Uni, 3. Char Leung Latrobe 4. Marko Mendieks Latrobe.

Womens Sabre: 1. Alex Carroll VRI, 2. Sam Auty VRI, 3. Christina Logan-Bell VRI.

Mens Foil: 1. Harry Zhuang VRI (CHN), 2. Lionel Gaiero Brunswick (FRA), 3. Zoltan Vilagosh Blacklords, 4. TC Reynolds Blacklords.

Womens Foil: 1. Ania Kardas VRI, 2. Sarah Berger VRI, 3 Emily Marotta VRI, 4. Catherine Tierney VRI.

New South Wales 25 October, 11 October,

Mens Foil: 1 Feng Yeng TSC, 2 Ben Talbot-Wright Mtns,  =3 Daniel Osvath Uni Sydney =3 Max Peek S/H.

Womens Foil: 1 Lishan Sung UTS, 2 Sian Hicks Uni Sydney, 3 Jackie Budniak TSC, =3 Margarita Sokolovskaja Uni Sydney.

Mens Epee: 1 Nils Lemee FRA, 2 Justin Bewsher ACT, =3 Nick Davies UTS, =3 Oscar Hargreaves Uni Sydney.

Womens Epee: 1 Sarah Osvath Uni Sydney, 2 Sian Hicks Uni Sydney, =3 Katrina Cornelly ACT, =3 Julie Seggie UTS.

Mens Sabre: 1 James Walsh QLD, 2 Joshua Fox Uni Sydney, =3 Jonathon Pullen PAF, =3 Adam Wilcock Uni Sydney 

Womens Sabre: 1 Jess Brooks Uni Sydney, 2 Harriet Jordan Uni Sydney, =3 Cheryl Chan MU, =3 Zoe Tranter UTS.

South Australia 11 October,

Mens Foil: 1 Claude Mocellin, 2 Jahan Penny-Dimri, =3 Jackson Michael, =3 Adrian Murphy.

Womens Foil: 1 Seri Wilson, 2 Uschi Menz, =3 Rebecca Lloyd, =3 Natalie Betts.

Mens Epee: 1 Matteo Barchiesi ASC, 2 Iain Davidson ASC, =3 Stuart Marshall ASC, =3 Adrian Murphy ASC.

Womens Epee: 1 Rowena Newcombe ASC, 2 Uschi Menz ASC, =3 Jane MenaryFUFC, =3 Seri Wilson ASC. 

Mens Sabre: 1 Nick Betts, 2 Mike Hoeller, =3 Shayne Pay, =3 Russell Hartup.  

Womens Sabre: 1 Natalie Betts AUFEC, 2 Joanne Wilkins AUFEC, =3 Uschi Menz, =3 Kit Poon AUFEC.

WAFA results still to come.

The FIE has suspended the mandatory use of Clear Visors after an incident in Europe. 

View attached letter :FIE Letter Visors

It is now not compulsory to wear the visor masks in (Foil) Competition, until the FIE makes further decisions following the enquiry into the incident.

Australian Olympic Funding, will it be increased or decreased?

The A.O.C. has a decision to make and negotiations with the Federal Government will need to be strategic.

One article in the media at the moment is commentary from AOC President, John Coates,

Link: Reuters

More info available once the review has been completed.

What will be the result for Fencing?

The Logo’s and pictograms for each sport have been released.

Check them all out on the link to the Official Website

There is a nice info page on the website : http://www.london2012.com/sports/olympic/fencing.php

The Australian Team for Asian Champ’s in Doha:

Championship Information : Link

Womens Epee
Evelyn Halls (Vic)
Jo Halls (Vic)
Victoria Wilks (Vic)
Katherine Woodward (Vic)
 
Womens Foil
Emma Ryan (Vic)
Jenny Bonney Millett (QLD)
Jade Sarah (QLD) 

Womens Sabre
Jess Brooks (NSW)

Mens Epee
Ross Austen (Vic)
Zac Casagrande (QLD)
William Dolley (Vic)
Alistair Sutherland (NSW)

Mens Sabre
Sutherlan Scudds (WA)
James Walsh (QLD)
Michael Harcourt (QLD)
Marc Christian Oakes

Team Manager : Gerry Adams (Vic) (Epee Coach)

Assitant Team Manager / Sabre & Foil Coach: Antonio Signorello ITA (NSW)

More info to follow including the results!

Competition November 13-19. 2009

The World FIE Calendar is available on Site Link

Check it out…

A new Book has been released about a blacksmith Swordfighter Fantasy Novel.

for more info check out the blog on the Forum Page

Golf and Rugby 7’s have been added to the 2016 Brazil Olympics in Rio.

In an interesting IOC Vote both sports will be returned to the Olympic Program after having previously been removed.

All Olympic Sports are open to both genders; So will Rugby? and how many Nations will be able to organise a team?

Golf is a multinational Sport but is much stronger in traditional nations who already do well on the medal table.  How many golfers will represent a country and how many golfers will qualify.

Fencing is still in the program but will still be stuck with only 10 medals with 2 team events missing out, such a shame for those fencers in that 4 year cycle.  

World Fencing Championships 2009 Antalya, Turkey: 30.9.09-8.10.09

Link :  also a really nice little intro video.

Schedule Link

Results:

Mens Foil: 1. A Baldini ITA, 2. J Zhu CHN, =3. P Joppich GER, =3. A Sedov RUS.

Mens Epee: 1. A Avdeev RUS, 2. M Tagliarol ITA, =3. JL Abajo ESP. =3. J Jeannet FRA. 
           Ross Austen AUS 90th

Womens Sabre: 1. M Zagunis USA, 2. O Kharlan UKR, =3. C Vergne FRA, =3. O Nagy HUN. 

Womens Foil: 1. R Shanaeva RUS, 2. HS Jeon KOR, =3. A Errigo ITA. =3. E Di Francisca ITA.

Mens Sabre: 1. N Limbach GER, 2. R Dumitrescu ROU, =3. L Tarantino ITA,  =3. T Desci HUN.

Womens Epee: 1. L Shutova RUS, 2. S Schalm CAN, =3. S Tol NED. =3. A Pochkalova UKR.
           Amber Parkinson 55th AUS (in 64),
           Jo Halls AUS 81st 

Teams Events

Womens Sabre: 1. Ukraine, 2. France, 3. China  4. Russia.

Mens Foil: 1. Italy, 2. Germany, 3. Russia,  4. China.

Womens Foil: 1. Italy, 2. Russia, 3, Germany, 4. Roumania.

Mens Epee: 1. France, 2. Hungary, 3, Poland, 4. Germany.

Mens Sabre: 1. Roumania, 2. Italy, 3, Hungary,  4. Russia.

Womens Epee: 1. Italy, 2. Poland, 3, Germany, 4. France.

Full Results Link:

Medal Table Link:

Fencing.net has some nice articles on some of the matches:

• Mariel Zagunis Wins World Championship
• Dumitrescu rallies – takes sabre title from Italy
• Italy Wins Women’s Team Foil
• France Wins Men’s Team Epee
• Ukraine dominates in Women’s Team Sabre
• Baldini Takes Men’s Foil Crown
• Avdeev wins Men’s Epee Title
  More articles are available at the Fencing.net home page.

There is a bit of information on the international and local news boards.

Here are a few of them.

Olympic Fencing Medals to remain at 10: with 2 teams’ competitions to be rotated out for London. The FIE will determine fairly soon.

Fencing on US Television: Universal Sports Channel on NBC America, is planning on televising the 2009 World Championships. Check out NBC to see if you can view it.

New FIE Youtube Video Site: www.youtube.com/FIEvideo
Link 

Youtube Videos: There are now so many videos uploaded on Youtube that its very difficult to keep track of them. If you know of some “cant miss” videos please circulate! or post on the forum.

New Visor Masks: Fencing.net is advertising some new (to the market) clear visor masks for under $300 US, check them out..

Australian Fencing News:
Upcoming Competitons
                        
                                     Oceania Championships Noumea 5-7 November.                     
                         Asian Championships (Senior) in Doha 13-19 November. 
                              Australian Open National Championships in Sydney 26 Nov -1 December.

After School and Holiday Programs:  If you would like to organise or be involved in one, please contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Gold Blades: Available from numerous suppliers, are they the best blades ever? feel free to discuss on the forum…

Rio de Janeiro has been voted the Olympic Hosts for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Chicago was widely fancied as the winner, but was voted out in the first round leaving Madrid, Tokyo and Rio to fight it out.  But Rio was a clear winner with Chicago’s votes seemingly all going to Rio in the final IOC vote.

Its the First time that South America will hold the biggest show on Earth and is very deserving, as it is the only one of the top 10 World Economies who hasn’t held the 2 week extravaganza.

Bring on the Surf, Sand and Samba of the Latin world!! 

U20’s 1-4 October, Brunswick, Fencing Factory, Melbourne

Full Results AFF Link

Mens Foil: 1 Dean Williams Vic, 2 Ben Talbot-Wright NSW,
     =3 Jeremy Hart Qld, =3 Max Peek NSW.

Womens Sabre: 1 Sam Auty Vic, 2 Zoe Tranter NSW,
     =3 Cheryl Chan NSW, =3 Alice Cuddy Vic.

Womens Sabre Teams: 1 Vic, 2 NSW, =3 Queensland, =3 WA.

Mens Foil Teams: 1 Vic, 2 NSW, =3 SA, =3 QLD.

Womens Foil: 1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Ania Kardas Vic,
    =3 Mita Hill WA, =3 Catherine Tierney Vic.

Mens Sabre: 1, Andy Jiang NSW 2, Dean Williams Vic,
    =3 Michael Nelson QLD, =3 A Wilcock NSW.

Mens Sabre Teams: 1 NSW, 2 QLD,

Womens Foil Teams: 1 Vic, 2 NSW, =3 Queensland, =3 WA.

Mens Epee: 1 Luke Mansfield NSW, 2 John Downes NSW,
    =3 James Lewis WA, =3 Chris Perkins WA.

Womens Epee: 1 Diana Sher Vic, 2 Mita Hill WA,
    =3 Alice Cuddy Vic, =3 Iona Mihailescu Vic.

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

Womens Epee Teams: 1 Vic, 2 QLD.

Melbourne 30 September 2009 

School Teams Results:

Boys Foil Teams 1. Auckland Grammar (NZ), 2.Brisbane Grammar (QLD), 3. Oxley College (NSW)

Girls Foil Teams 1. Abbotsleigh (NSW) , 2. Brisbane Girls A (QLD) , 3. Brisbane Girls B (QLD)

The World Veteran Champinships, Moscow:  23.9.09- 27.9.09

World Vets Website : Link

Results : http://www.veteransfencing2009.ru/cntnt/eng/results.html

Mens Epee 60-69: Haluk Yeter 8/43

Mens Foil 60-69: John Timmins 37/38

Mens Sabre 60-69: Alex Sherbakoff 8/27

Womens Epee 50-59: Anna Slowiaczek 19/36 & Caryl Oliver 26/36

Womens Foil 50-59 Anna Slowiaczek 9/29

Womens Epee 60+ Leonie Shevlin 26th

Womens Sabre 60+ Leonie Shevlin 14th

Congrats To All Participants

Australian  University  Games 
Gold Coast  28.9.09 – 2.10.09

Results Link: Uni Games

Foil Women Individual : 1. Claire Daniel UQ, 2. Jenny Bonney Millet UQ,
    3. Alex Carroll MU, 3. Jade Sarah UQ,

Foil Men Individual: 1. Jo Slowiaczek UTS, 2. Charles Hemery MUFEC,
    3. Nick Davies Sydney Uni, 3. Max Kabilafkas

Sabre Women Individual: 1. Jess Brooks UTS, 2. Alex Carroll MU,
    3. Cheryl Chan Sydney Uni 3. Bec Lissenburg Latrobe 

Sabre Men Individual: 1. Simon Summerfield Melbourne Uni, 2. Mark Bianchin Monash Uni,  
    3. Nick Davies Sydney Uni, 3. Arash Kapour UWA

Epee Women Individual: 1. Angie Darby Melbourne Uni, 2. Tina Thorburn Melbourne Uni,
    3. Charlotte Curnow Melbourne Uni, 3. Claire Daniel UQ 

Foil Mens Team: 1. Melbourne Uni, 2. Sydney Uni, 3. Monash Uni, 

Sabre Womens Team: 1. Monash Uni, 2. University Queensland, 3. Melbourne Uni

Foil Novice Individual: 1. Justin Boyd Latrobe Uni, 2. Chris Lee Monash Uni,
    3. Emma Sun Monash Uni, 3. Chris Surace Monash Uni

Foil Womens Team: 1. University Queensland, 2. Monash Uni

Epee Men Individual: 1. Alex Burgun South Australia Uni, 2. Simon Summerfield Melbourne Uni, 
    3. Nick Davies Sydney Uni, 3. Kristian Radford

Epee Womens Team: 1. Melbourne Uni, 2. Monash Uni, 3. University Queensland

Sabre Mens Team: 1. Melbourne Uni, 2. Monash Uni, 3. Sydney Uni

Epee Mens Team: 1. Melbourne Uni, 2. Monash Uni

Overall Fencing Winner:  1st Melbourne Uni, 2nd Monash uni

FOR FULL RESULTS GO TO THE OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY GAMES RESULTS SITE:  
http://www.unigames.com.au/extra.asp?id=1322 Monash Uni won the overall University Championships by 2 points! over Melbourne Uni

Nominations are now available for the Asian Championships in Doha, 13-19 November 2009

Go to the AFF for information and to see if you can nominate!

Results will be available from Sword Fighters Australia and the AFF

Nominations are to be received by close of business on Friday 3rd October 2009 at

AFF PO BOX 243

Blaxland NSW 2774 or email secretary@ausfencing.org

Fencing.net reports on an article about Mr Obama demonstrating fencing for Chicago’s Olympic bid:

Link

 Fencing Victoria Poster Competition!

Fencing Victoria is seeking 3 different posters to promote State competitions within clubs.
The posters should reflect the sport of fencing, be interesting and colourful.
 This competition is open to any person involved with fencing including friends and family of fencers and entries will close on 20 September 2009.  Prizes include a Fencing Victoria T-shirt or U20’s T-shirt, 2 x Free entry into state competition and a music store voucher $30.

For full details of the competition and how to enter please go to http://www.fencingvictoria.org

It appears Fencing will maintain its 10 medal status at the Olympics for the forseeable future.

The status quo will remain with 1 Mens team and 1 Womens team event absent each Olympic rotation.

There will be a vote by the FIE to decide which 2 events will miss the London 2012 Games.

For more info go to Fencing.net Link.

The event and format will then be assessed prior to 2016.

Details are on the Asian Confederation Website

Link

Entry is available for athletes / officials for the Australian Team for the re-scheduled 2009 Oceania Senior Fencing Championships to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia, from 5 to 7th November, 2009. . These Championships are a wonderful opportunity for fencers to represent their country at an international tournament staged  in a nearby country that is a tropical, island paradise with a French cultural influence.Senior fencers, veterans and older juniors (17 years +) will find this a worthwhile and enjoyable competition experience.There is NO LIMIT on the number of fencers able to compete in the individual events. Team events will also be held. Nominations are to be received by close of business on Monday 31^st August 2009 at: 
  Alex Donaldson
  PO  Box 243
  BLAXLAND NSW 2774   Phone 0414 392895 or Fax: 03 9397 8113 or Email: secretary@ausfencing.org Please circulate this information to your local Fencing community, in particular your fencers and coaches. download : application from AFF
 
This information is available on the AFF website, along with the download application form.

AFF Tournament #1 (D H McKenzie Memorial Tournament)
Victoria

AFF Tournament #2 (Robyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament)
South Australia

Cadet (U17) and U15 National Championships
New South Wales

AFF Tournament #3
Western Australia

Junior (U20) and Schools National Championships
Victoria

Open and Veteran National Championships
Queensland

Yeronga TAFE Queensland 1-3 August 2009

Results:

Mens Epee: 1 Alexandre Burgun (SA) 2 Marek Jamrozy (WA) =3 Zac Casagrande (Qld), =3 Will Dolley (Vic)

Womens Epee: 1 Evelyn Halls (Vic), 2 Diana Sher (Vic), =3 Sarah Osvath (NSW), =3 Jade Sarah (Qld)

Mens Sabre: 1 James Walsh (Qld), 2 Michael Harcourt (Qld), =3 Simon Leitch (Qld), =3 Anthony Snelling (Vic)

Womens Foil: 1 Evelyn Halls (Vic), 2 Jade Sarah (Qld), =3 Ania Kardas (Vic) =3 Anna Kovacs (NSW)

Mens Foil: 1 Jo Slowiaczek (NSW), 2 Chris Markey (NSW), =3 John Downes (NSW), =3 Tim Stephens (NSW)

Womens Sabre: 1 Jess Brooks (NSW), 2 Alex Carroll (Vic), =3 Sam Auty (Vic), =3 Leila Min Yi Du (NSW)

Mens Veteran Sabre: 1 Zoltan Vilagosh (Vic), 2 Jim Hill (Qld), =3 Shayne Pay (SA), =3 Richard Purdie (NSW)

Womens Veteran Sabre: 1 Harriet Jordan (NSW), 2 Meredith Coleman (SA), =3 Jenny Bonney Millett (Qld), =3 Lindy Porter (WA)

Mens Veteran Foil: 1 Zoltan Vilagosh (Vic), 2 Richard Purdie (NSW), =3 Jim Hill (Qld), =3 Hans Dimpel (ACT)

Womens Veteran Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney-Millett (Qld), 2 Anna Slowiaczek (NSW), 3 Lindy Porter (WA),

Mens Veteran Epee: 1 Stephen Javens (Vic), 2 Duncan Fairweather (NSW), =3 Jim Hill (Qld), =3 Richard Purdie (NSW)

Womens Veteran Epee: 1 Caryl Oliver (Vic), 2 Jenny Bonney-Millett (Qld), =3 Meredith Coleman (SA), =3 Anna Slowiaczek (NSW)

for full results: Link

Australia’s team competed in Singapore.

Here are the results

Mens Cadet Foil:
Alasdair Dunham (WA) top 32
Michael Dzodzos (SA) top 64
Robert Snell (NSW) top 32
 
Men’s Cadet Epee:
Robert Snell (NSW) top 64
 
Men’s Cadet Sabre:
Zak Leonhard (WA) top 32
 
Women’s Cadet Foil:
Emily Marotta (VIC) top 32
Lishan Sung (NSW) top 16
Catherine Tierney (VIC) top 32
 
Women’s Cadet Epee:
Alice Cuddy (VIC) top 8
 
Women’s Cadet Sabre:
Catherine Tierney (VIC) top 32

Junior Men’s Epee:
James Lewis (WA) top 8
Kristian Radford (QLD) top 32
Robert Snell (NSW) top 64

Junior Men’s Sabre:
Zak Leonhard (WA) top 64
Sutherlan Scudds (WA) top 32

Junior Women’s Foil:
Claire Daniel (QLD) top 32
Mita Hill (WA) top 32
Lishan Sung (NSW) top 32
Catherine Tierney (VIC) top 64

Junior Mens Foil:
Alasdair Dunham (WA) top 32
Jeremy Hart (Qld) top 64
Robert Snell (NSW) top 64

Junior Womens Epee:
Mita Hill (WA) top 32
Alice Cuddy (Vic) top 64

Junior Womens Sabre:
Sam Auty (Vic) top 32
Catherine Tierney (Vic) top 64
 
Junior Mens Epee Team: Australia 9th

Junior Mens Foil Team: Australia 8th

Junior Womens Foil Team: Australia 7th

Commonwealth Veteran Championships Jersey 2009

Results from Link

Womens Foil Individual : 1st Jenny Bonney Millet Australia

Womens Epee Individual: 1st Caryl Oliver Australia

Womens Foil Teams : 2nd, Australia

Womens Epee Teams : 1st Australia

Womens Foil Teams : 2nd Australia

Brisbane Grammar, 9-13 July 2009.

Thurs 9/7/09

U15 Mens Foil: 1 TC Reynolds Vic, 2 Matthew Donald NSW, =3 Lucas Webber Vic, =3 Ossian Deigan NSW

U15 Womens Epee: 1 Leah Tausan Vic, 2 Amy Reynolds Vic, =3 Brittany D’Argaville Vic, =3 Kate Boys Qld. 

U15 Womens Foil: 1 Ania Kardas Vic, 2 Rosa Dyson Vic, =3 Jenna Yelland Vic, =3 Lishan Sung NSW

Fri 10/7/09

U15 Mens Foil Teams: 1st NSW, 2nd Vic, =3 Qld, =3 NZ

U15 Womens Foil Teams: 1st Vic, 2nd NSW, =3 Qld, =3 NZ

U15 Mens Epee: 1 Jackson Heilberg Vic, 2 Roy Groncki Vic, =3 Reagan Clarke NSW, =3 Henry Mayall-Vandervlede Qld

U17 Womens Sabre: 1 Alice Cuddy Vic, 2 Catherine Tierney Vic, =3 Simona Sarmiento Qld, =3 Sophie Chross WA

U17 Womens Sabre Teams: 1st Vic, 2nd NSW, 3rd Qld

11/7/09

U17 Mens Foil: 1 Maxim Peek NSW, 2 Alasdair Dunham WA, =3 Anthony Gauke NSW, =3 Hamish Chan NZ

U17 Womens Epee: 1 Ioana Mihailescu Vic, 2 Amy Reynolds Vic, =3 Alice Cuddy, =3 Chantal D’Argaville Vic, 5 Leah Tausan Vic

U17 Oceania Mens Foil Teams: Gold Australia 2nd New Zealand

U17 Womens Epee Teams: Gold Australia, 2nd New Zealand

12/7/09

U17 Mens Foil Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd New Zealand, =3 Queensland, =3 Western Australia

U17 Womens Epee Teams: 1st Victoria, 2nd New Zealand, 3 Queensland

U17 Womens Foil: 1 Lishan Sung NSW, 2 Ania Kardas Vic,  =3 Catherine Tierney Vic, =3 Wai Ling Chan NZ,

U17 Mens Epee: 1 Roy Groncki Vic, 2 Daniel Alchin NSW, =3 Maxim Peek, =3, Joel Emery WA

U17 Mens Epee Teams Oceania: Gold Australia, 2nd New Zealand

U17 Womens Foil Teams Oceania: Gold Australia,  2nd New Zealand  

13/7/09

U17 Mens Epee Teams: 1st NSW A, 2nd Western Australia, =3 Victoria, =3 New Zealand

U17 Womens Foil Teams: 1st Victoria A, 2nd NSW A, =3 Victoria B, =3 Queensland

U17 Mens Sabre: 1 Andy Jiang NSW, 2 Will Cowper NZ, =3 Sam Liao Qld, Zak Leonhard WA

U17 Mens Sabre Teams: 1st NSW, 2nd Western Australia, =3 New Zealand, =3 Queensland 

U17 Mens Sabre Teams Oceania: 1st Australia, 2nd New Zealand.

AFF #3 Brisbane 2009

Yeronga Institute of TAFE, cnr Park and Villa St Brisbane

For full info go to Ausfencingevents

1st August: Womens Epee 9am, Mens Sabre 10:45, Veterans Womens Foil 1:30, Veterans Mens Sabre 2pm

2nd August: Mens Epee 9am, Womens Foil 10:45, Veterans Mens Foil 1:45, Veterans Womens Epee 2pm 

3rd August:  Mens Foil 9am, Womens Sabre 10:30, Veterans Mens Epee 1:30, Veterans Womens Sabre 1:30

Sword Fighters Australia School Holiday sessions, Warrnambool 

There will be external sessions run for interested School / Scout / Parent Groups & a Corporate Event for the local Hospital (South West Healthcare)…

28 June – 5 July

for more info contact chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Fun 4 Kids Festival Map Download fun 4 kids

The festival site www.fun4kids.com.au  Program

To be held 20-25 September 2009 in Fremantle WA.

A great opportunity for all Fencers over 30, to compete against a contingent of Singapore fencers too!

for more info go to http://www.fremantlemastersgames.com.au/introduction09.html

The Australian Team for the Asian Cadet and Junior Championships,

16-21 July, Singapore 2009

Cadet Mens Foil: Alasdair Dunham, Michael Dzodzos, Robert Snell

Cadet Womens Foil: Emily Marotta, Lishan Sung, Catherine Tierney

Cadet Mens Epee: Robert Snell

Cadet Womens Epee: Alice Cuddy

Cadet Mens Sabre: Zak Leonhard

Cadet Womens Sabre: Catherine Tierney

Junior Mens Foil: Jeremy Hart, Alasdair Dunham, Robert Snell

Junior Womens Foil: Claire Daniel, Mita Hill, Lishan Sung, Catherine Tierney

Junior Mens Epee: James Lewis, Kristian Radford, Robert Snell

Junior Womens Epee: Mita Hill, Alice Cuddy

Junior Mens Sabre: Sutherlan Scudds, Zak Leonhard

Junior Womens Sabre: Samantha Auty, Catherine Tierney

Manager Coach: David Mok

Assistant Manager: Alex Carroll

Team Coach: Stephen Lim

An interesting article released on Fencing Injuries:

Download Fencing Injury Article 

Want to get in touch with other Fencers and discuss those all important Piste issues?

Well join the growing list of members and bloggers on…

www.swordfightersaustralia.com/forum

new discussion topic: Link

Results of Robyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament 2009 

Saturday June 6th, 2008, 

Mens Epee: 1 Richard Lewith VIC, 2 Victor Lewith VIC,
=3 Will Dolley VIC, =3 Alexandre Burgun SA. Tableau Link

Womens Foil: 1 Monique Coleman NZ, 2 Jade Sarah QLD, 
=3 Emma Ryan VIC, =3 Lishan Sung NSW. Tableau Link

Veterans Mens Foil: 1 Alex Kaufman VIC, 2 James McAnna SA,
=3 Peter Harbin  WA, =3 John Timmons NSW. Ranking Link

Veterans Womens Epee: 1 Caryl Oliver VIC, 2 Jenny Bonney Millett QLD, 
=3 Julie Seggie NSW =3 Anna Slowiaczek NSW. Ranking Link

Sunday 7th June, 2008,

Mens Foil: 1 Harry Huang VIC, 2 Charles Hemery VIC, 
=3 Chris Jones VIC, =3 Ben Talbot Wright NSW. Tableau Link

Womens Epee: 1 Evelyn Halls VIC, 2 Diana Sher VIC,
=3 Catherine McKay VIC, =3 Isabel Dayman SA. Tableau Link

Veterans Mens Epee: 1 Iain Davidson SA, 2 Kirill Zhdanovich SA,
=3 David Brautigan SA, =3 Haluk Yeter VIC Ranking Link

Veterans Womens Foil: 1 Jenny Bonney Millett QLD, 2 Anna Slowiaczek NSW, 
=3 Alison Blom NSW, =3 Julie Seggie NSW Ranking Link

Monday 8th June, 2008,

Mens Sabre: 1 James Walsh QLD, 2 Michael Harcourt QLD 
=3 Simon Leitch QLD,=3 Sutherlan Scudds WA Tableau Link

Womens Sabre: 1 Sam Auty VIC 2 Jess Brooks NSW 
=3 Alex Carroll VIC,=3 Min Yi Du NSW Tableau Link

Veterans Mens Sabre: 1 Shayne Paye SA 2  Nick Pittman SA, 
3 Haluk Yeter VIC, Ranking Link  

Veterans Womens Sabre: Ranking Link

Photos of Robin Chaplin Memorial coming soon…

Photos of the  AFF #1 D.H. McKenzie Tournament in Canberra are available…

Link

The Calendar has changed for 2009,

The Senior Asian Championships will now be held on 13-19 November in Doha, not as originally posted in August 2009.

Make a note in your diaries!

FIE Link

No word from AFF yet on nominations etc

No news on the FIE site on why the change?

More news when it arrives!

Sydney, Australia held the Challenge Australia International again over the weekend.

For Results

Women Link

Men Link

Here is a link to a site that has Olympic Fencing matches

Check it out link

The new sports brand Devotion is having its Launch Party this friday night 29th May in North Melbourne.

Come and check it out!~

www.devotionactivewear.com

The new Fencing Victoria venue is on its way and construction is well on the way!

for more info check out www.kangaroos.com

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AFF updated National Rankings after DH McKenzie (Canberra 2009)

Rankings 

check out the Youtube Video too @Youtube

Check out the new Australian Fencing Federation website

@

www.ausfencing.org

Competition results for 16 & 17 May held at the Fencing Factory Brunswick.

Mens Sabre: 1 Anthony Snelling VRI 2 Rick Jiang VRI 3 Jay Mackley RMIT.

Womens Sabre: 1 Alex Carrol VRI 2 Sam Auty VRI 3 Christina Wu VRI. 

Mens Epee: 1 Nick Mihailescu PFA  2 Martin Camilleri 3 Richard Lewith.

VRI Womens Epee: 1 Catherine Mackay VRI 2 Diana Sher VRI 3 Kathryn Woodward VRI.

Mens Foil: 1 Cze Yang Melbourne Uni 2 Robert DiPasquale Blacklords 3 Julien Mouchet Brunswick.

Womens Foil: 1 Sarah Berger VRI 2 Emily Marotta VRI 3 Becky Lissenberg Latrobe Uni.

Congratulations to all competitors ! 

ACTFA has released a video of the DH McKenzie tournament in Canberra on Youtube.

Check it out: Video 

Sword Fighters Australia was proud to be involved in a surprise “fencing lesson” saturday night in Rosebud Victoria.. A few “ole me hearties” were heard as fencing matches ensued.

Fencing can be pretty artistic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWf-megdjoM

check it out

The first Eastern Region Competition for 2009 has gone off with a bang at Fioretto FC. On Saturday 18^th of April, 21 fencers from 4 clubs competed in this open foil event. It was fantastic to see such growth in this series and Fioretto is preparing itself for even bigger participation throughout the year, as many regulars could be there for this round!

What is the ERC? In a nut shell it is the ‘Eastern Region Competition’. It is open to all clubs in Melbourne’s east. Why regional competition? Regional level events are the next step above interclub events, and they are great for ‘neighboring’ clubs to get to know each other better.  ERC fills the gaps in the fencing calendar, and provides extra experience and practice to fencers in our region. For the first time in 2009 we have had to explain to fencers from the ‘central’ region of Melbourne why they can’t participate. I could cit a few good ones but after round 1 let’s just stick with this; practically speaking, our venue isn’t big enough to host more clubs. If a pot of gold falls on our heads and we can change that – we’ll let you all know!

Despite the limited capacity of the venue at Fioretto FC, the atmosphere at the ERC was as vibrant and enthusiastic as ever. Fencers that came along not only had a great time, but they were great sports. Everyone competed hard on the piste, and encouraged hard when off the piste. There was a new diversity in the competition, with many new faces taking on the challenge. Young fencers challenging (and beating in many cases) older and larger opponents, new fencers winning upset bouts over seasoned competitors. It was not only a great day for the fencers but an entertaining competition for all the family and friends that came to watch.

Congratulations to TC Reynolds from Blacklords Fencing Club who, as an under 15’s fencer, defeated an open field take gold in his first ERC appearance.  As the day went on TC continually lifted his game and energy to meet the rising challenges. Most memorable would be his effort against new fencer Alexander for Monash Uni – David vs Goliath. Despite barely reaching Alexander’s chest TC tenaciously fought his way inside Alexander’s impressive reach to score points and win their bout. Impressive confidence and commitment.

2009 will be the first year that the ERC championship will be decided by an accumulated points system. As such we are looking forward not only to a more competitive series, but as to more feedback on what fencers are looking for in local competition. So far regional competition has proved a great low cost way for fencers to get a taste for competition, and build their interest into going further and fencing at a State level. With that in mind we look forward to the future.The results. Please see below for the final standings. Please go to the championship page to check points allocation. If you are interested in being added to the mailing list to receive group notifications regarding ERC events (only), please email your details to info@fioretto.com.au

Tableau A: 1 TC Reynolds, 2 Yen Sen-Lee, 3 CJJ Hobbs,  

Tableau B: 1 Josh Lazarus, 2 Kenneth Yuen, 3 Emma Sun

If You would like your club competition details entered; email chris@swordfightersaustralia.com

Updated Open National Rankings after AFF#1 Canberra 2009

Rankings

Japanese TV always provides entertainment, and Youtube has program highlights of Yuki Ota

(Beijing Olympic Silver Foil Medalist) Fencing different celebrities!

Great advertising for our sport..

Watch Youtube

Ota has also announced he will live in France and join a French club in his ambitions for 2012 London Olympics.

The 1st Round of National tournaments took place in the ACT Canberra at the AIS institute in the best Australian venue in memory!.

Womens Epee: 1 Evelyn Halls Vic, 2 Diana Sher Vic,
=3 Catherine McKay, =3 Rowena Newcombe SA Full Results:

Mens Epee: 1 Victor Lewith Vic, 2 Nick Heffernan ACT,
=3 Chris Perkins WA, Georg Mittermair ACT Full Results:

Womens Foil: 1 Evelyn Halls Vic, 2 Jade Sarah Qld,
=3 Sian Hicks SA, =3 Georgia Wallis NSW Full Results:

Mens Foil: 1 Frank Bartolillo NSW, 2 Harry Huanh Vic,
=3 Charles Hemery Vic, =3 Nigel Nutt ACT Full Results:

Womens Sabre: 1 Alex Carroll Vic, 2 Jess Brooks NSW,
=3 LeilaMin Yi Du NSW, =3 Cheryl Chan NSW, Full Results:

Mens Sabre: 1 Sutherlan Scudds WA, 2 Mike Harcourt Qld,
=3 Joshua Fox NSW, =3 James Walsh Qld, Full Results:

For Veteran Results : Veteran’s FULL RESULTS 

Congratulations to all the medal winners in a very successful competition!

Next AFF in Adelaide, Queens Birthday Weekend, 6-8 June

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Junior Medal Tallies

country		gold	silver	bronze	Total
	Italy	3	4	2	9
	Russia	3		5	8
	Ukraine	2	2	1	5
	Hungary	1	1	3	5
	U.S.A	1	1	3	5
	Germany	1		1	2
	China	1			1
	Poland		2	1	3
	South Korea		1		1
	Great Britain		1		1
	Spain			1	1
	France			1	1

Cadet Medal Tallies  

country		gold	silver	bronze	Total
	U.S.A	2	2	2	6
	Russia	2		1	3
	Italy	1	1	5	7
	Hungary	1	1	1	3
	Sweden		1		1
	Austria		1		1
	China			1	1
	Ukraine			1	1
	Germany			1	1

World Championships Website

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Junior Womens epee: Diana Sher ..81 /..99

Diana won 1 poule match and was eleminated prior to the D/E 

World Championships Website

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Junior Mens Epee: Jacob Stone ..127 /..139

Jacob won 1 poule match and was eleminated prior to the D/E 

Junior Mens Epee:  James Lewis …71 /..139

James won 4 poule matches and was eleminated 15-8 in the D/E

Good luck to the other Australians in the remaining events.

World Championships Website

Check this out…

A few old relics… and some footage that may stir up old memories and stories..

http://www.youtube.com/user/schlager7

Junior / Cadet World Championships in Belfast Northern Ireland.

4th -13th April 2009.

Junior Mens sabre: Sutherlan Scudds ..79 /..99

Sutherlan won 1 poule match and was eleminated prior to the D/E 

Good luck to the other Australians in the remaining events.

World Championships Website