ECU Cavalier School of Fencing

Start of Year BBQ & Beginners Course

2012-02-14T18:20:00.001+08:00

Hi Everyone - a Great start to the Season!

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY

START OF SEASON BBQ

Saturday 25th February from 4.45pm onwards

At the Bowling Club next door to Cavs Venue.

Cavs will supply meat and bread.

Any offers of salad or desserts will be welcomed. (Let me know, thanks)

Buy your drinks from the bar at reasonable prices.

All fencers and their families are welcome.

Newcomers to the club most welcome.

FIRST BEGINNERS' COURSE FOR THE YEAR COMMENCES

Wednesday 29th February 7.30pm

Saturday 3rd March 2.30pm

$85 for a seven-week course

Any newcomers to email me through the website or on klfamily@iinet.net.au for information.

Whats happening at Cavaliers over the summer

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Cavaliers is currently on break for the school holidays, but if you are feeling an itch to fence then some of our members will be fencing on the following Wednesday evenings from 6.30-9.30pm.
Dec 21, Jan 11, 18, 25 and Feb 1
The cost of the venue hire will be split between the number of fencers that turn up for these sessions.
If you wish to enjoy your break then we will see you all on Sat 4th Feb 2012 for the start of the season

End of 2011 at Cavs

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END OF YEAR at CAVS

VICE PRESIDENT:

The position was not filled at the Cavs AGM. Since then Mike Middleton has been nominated to fill the role. This nomination was passed at the Committee meeting on 3rd December. Congratulations to Mike, who will now fill an important role in the club not only as Vice President, but also as a liaison with WAFA.

CLUB VOLUNTEER COACHES:

We are requesting that anyone interested in helping out with club coaching and/or training to become a coach, should let us know. Kylie is looking at drawing up a management plan for next year and needs to have a good idea of who is available.

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD:

A new group will be assembled next year which will follow a more concentrated level of training designed to prepare fencers for competition level and to return skills to the main club groups. There may be an extra cost involved with this, and announcements will be made in the early 2012 season when more is known.

WAFA AGM and AWARDS PRESENTATION SOCIAL EVENING:

I am very pleased with the result of ticket sales to Cavs fencers. About half of our members will attend! Thank you.

I will still take a few last minute sales if you wish to notify me by return email.

PLAN FOR THE LAST DAY OF FENCING:

Casual club fencing will be followed until 3.45pm.

THE COURTS MUST BE CLEARED and PISTES MUST BE SET UP for the Invitational Medley by 4pm, at which time the WAFA AGM will start.

I am hoping that some of you will assist Adrian to carry out this job.

You will then be hosts to visitors from other clubs.

Please - all Cavs members are eligible to stay for the meeting.

Please - all welcome to stay on for the Cadets performance of an Italian Relay for your entertainment between 5 - 6.30pm.

Juice and cheese platters will be available during this time.

The fencing must all be packed up and everyone out by 6.30pm.

THEN - those with tickets move over to the Bowling Club for the evenings events.

THANK YOU to all volunteers who have offered to help out for this event.

LAST DAY OF FENCING 2011 - Saturday 10th December.

FIRST DAY OF FENCING 2012 - Saturday 4th February

JANUARY - you will receive a newsletter and notices for the start of season.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.

Gillian.

WAFA Open, AGM & Awards Night

2011-11-13T08:33:00.005+08:00

[1] WAFA OPEN, U/20 and VETERAN STATE FINALS
SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday 16th November.
Saturday 9:00am: Foil Open
Saturday 12.00pm Foil Veterans
Saturday 2.00pm Epee Veterans

Sunday 9:00am: Epee Open
Sunday 1:00pm: Sabre Open
Sunday 3.00pm Sabre Vet

All events to run at Belmont City College, Fisher Street,  Belmont.
 All fencers over 13 years are eligible for Open events
 All fencers 40 years and older eligible for Veteran  events.
If you are planning to compete then please register before 10pm on the
Wednesday before by emailing your details and the event/s you wish to
compete in to: wafatournament@gmail.com

[2] WAFA INVITATIONAL MEDLEY and AWARDS PRESENTATION and SOCIAL EVENING

WAFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER

AGM for the Association at Cavs venue 4pm
INVITATIONAL MEDLEY at Cavs venue 5pm
AWARDS PRESENTATION and SOCIAL at the bowling club 7pm onwards.
Encourage all Cavs fencers to join in for this event.
Tickets for the Awards/Supper Adults $25, Jnrs $20.
Please see Gillian.
Need to know numbers early for catering purposed.
Many thanks, Gillian.

ECU Cavaliers AGM

2011-11-13T08:26:00.002+08:00

ECU CAVALIER SCHOOL OF FENCING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5th November 2011

Thank you to all those who attended the AGM yesterday. We had a bigger crowd than usual.

We encourage our members of all ages to attend, as it doesn't hurt for even the very young to know what goes on.

We say goodbye and thank very much the following people who have relinquished their 2011 committee positions:

Maya Polanski - Vice President

Mike Middleton - Coaching Coordinator

Ian Walker - Equipment Officer / Club Armourer

We welcome and say a warm 'thank you' to the following people who will be taking on new committee positions in 2012:

Mal Davies - President
Mike Middleton - Vice President

Isobel Ellis - Registrar

Mike Middleton - joining Adrian Paxman as shared WAFA Representative

Kylie Caunt - Coaching Coordinator

Drew Foley - joining Ian Walker as shared Equipment Officer / Club Armourer

Dylan Devenish - joining Alex Boujos as shared Social Officer

Congratulations to the new committee who I am sure will serve Cavaliers well in the new year.

Sausage Sizzle:

We were 'washed out' for the sausage sizzle and made a quick, last-minute decision to meet at Mahmud's home where we could have shelter.

A good number of people attended for a very pleasant social time - a regular event after the AGM - and nice to see a couple of new faces there. Thank you to Mahmud and Lisa for hosting the event at the last moment.

Cavs Happy Hour - October 29

2011-10-21T12:22:00.001+08:00

Come down for our next social event, the Cavs Happy Hour on Saturday October 29, 2011

Held at the Sportsmen's Association Bowling Club which is on the property next door to Edith Cowan University in Mt Lawley.

We'll head over straight after fencing on Saturday around 4:45pm.
Under 18's are welcome but they won't be served alcohol.

HOT CHRISTMAS SPECIALS !!!

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HOT CHRISTMAS SPECIALS !!!

FUNDRAISER FOR CAVS

T SHIRTS $5 each

(mainly smaller sizes, mostly women's sizes, some mens)

BODY WIRES only $20 each

Epee, Foil 2point, Foil Bayonet.

GLOVES only $20 each

Sizes XS to XL (medium already sold out)

Cavalier Name Tapes only 50c each

CAVALIERS' ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2011-10-04T16:46:00.000+08:00

CAVALIERS' ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2011

(For newcomers - not to be confused with the Association AGM in December, which our club also supports)

The AGM will be held during the Cavs session from 3.30 to 4.30pm, and followed by a Sausage Sizzle.

The Committee will present annual reports, then all Committee positions will be thrown open for re-nomination for 2012.

All (and as many as possible) Cavs members are welcome to attend, including the younger members.

WE VALUE THE SUPPORT OF ALL OUR HARD WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

Please consider your availability for any of the following positions - non-fencing parents are welcome.

WE SEEK volunteers who are

- Committed to the task

- Reliable

- Responsible

- Right person for the job!

President:

v Position currently unfilled.

v Qualities of leadership in future club direction, communication and delegation.

v Responsible for liaison with ECU / WAFA / other authorities.

Vice President:

v Responsible for leadership duties in the absence of the President.

v Appointed to various duties as they arise eg subcommittees, grants, etc.

Secretary: (New job separated from Registrar)

v Heavy time commitment

v Able to take the position on for more than one year (for continuity)

v Attends all meetings as committee member

v Responsible for everything secretarial

v Essential to have frequent access to computer – word / excel

v Able to maintain frequent contact with committee members

v Able to attend as many club sessions as necessary on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

v Personal contact details held at DSR, ECU, City of Stirling, Yellow Pages.

v Maintain central contact phone and email for enquiries.

v Then hand over details to the Registrar at the point at which the person turns up at the club.

v Maintain contact list for committee and coaches.

v Organise meetings – quarterly – reminder – agenda – attend – Minutes – keep file – with President

v Organise all bookings for the ECU court

v Attend 2 x meetings per year for ECU clubs

v Correspondence In

v Correspondence Out

v Newsletter quarterly

v Club Notice Board and advertising for social events, flyers.

v Cavs Email Notice Board

v Mail-outs – start of season, newsletters, notice of AGM

v Arranges ‘start of season’ and ‘end of season’ BBQ

v Organises bookings for other functions

v Maintain stock of stationery, do photocopying.

v Maintain table of Fees and other information sheets, calendars Cavs and WAFA

v Liaise with WAFA, ECU, Gym venue hire, DSR, City of Stirling

Registrar: (New job separated from Secretary)

v Heavy time commitment – preferably NOT a fencer!

v Able to take the position on for more than one year (for continuity)

v Attends all meetings as committee member

v Responsible for everything to do with memberships

v Essential to have frequent access to computer – word / excel

v Able to maintain frequent contact with committee members

v Able to attend club sessions on both Saturdays and Wednesdays.

v Maintains membership list in workbook and Excel file

v Looks after all aspects of membership, payments, lists and categories.

v Provides statistics when necessary

v Meets new / prospective members at the Club and provides the necessary information, flyers, etc.

v Follows up missed payments

v Records and follow up Part-Payments

v Writes receipts for all money received

v Forwards receipts and money to Treasurer, and arranges cheques for affiliations

v Maintains frequent contact with Treasurer and Secretary

v Organises all affiliations and registrations.

v (All members to be affiliated with WAFA, those who do not join are registered.)

v Maintains records of affiliations and registrations

v Enters all affiliations on the Sporting Pulse website

Treasurer:

v Requires a strong sense of responsibility in keeping records accurate and up-to date.

v It is a small club which is easily managed using MS Excel.

Coaching Coordinator:

v Responsible for coordination of all coaching programs within the club

v Responsible for the rostering of coaches and the standards practise.

v Responsible for overseeing the acquiring and updating of coaches accreditation

WAFA Representative:

v To attend monthly meetings at WAFA in addition to the Cavaliers’ meetings

v To act as spokesperson for the club at WAFA meetings

v To promote a good relationship between the Club and the Association

v To follow through with the issues which require attention

Equipment Officer and Club Armourer:

v Responsible for the care of all the Club Equipment

v Regular cleaning, tidying, maintenance, labelling, purchasing, repair, inventory.

v Supervise transfer of equipment to and from tournaments.

v A consistent and responsible job

Tournament Officer:

v Responsible for promotion of tournaments to club members, mainly those new members wishing to compete for the first time

v Advise newcomers of the procedure and facilitate the registration procedure.

v Liaise between WAFA Tournament Chairman and Cavaliers’ members for tournament procedure / timetable changes.

v Head the Cavaliers’ D T Team when Cavs hosts WAFA tournaments.

Social Secretary:

Librarian:

DT Team members:

Washing gear:

Web Page Manager:

Learning to Coach:

If you are interested in any of the above, please speak to the current position holder or committee to find out more.

Thanks, Gillian.

October Update for Cavs

2011-10-02T08:49:00.001+08:00

NEWSLETTER

Out soon

CAVS NEW HAPPY HOUR (Mark on your calendar)

All Cavs members are invited to attend Happy Hour on the last Saturday of each month.

4.45pm - 5.45pm at the next door Bowling Club.

All members welcome, including children.

NEXT HAPPY HOUR Saturday 29th October

CAVALIERS AGM and SAUSAGE SIZZLE (Mark on your calendar)

To be held at Cavs Saturday 5th November 3.30pm.

To be followed by Sausage Sizzle at 4.45pm.

Please consider nominating for a position on the Committee for 2012.

New position of Registrar - see separate notice

FENCERS CHOICE

Each year, members are given the opportunity to nominate the good deeds of a fellow fencer.

To be advertised.

BLADEZ PARENTS DAY (Mark on your calendar)

Saturday 3rd December

All Bladez parents welcome to participate

W A FENCING ASSOCIATION AGM and AWARDS PRESENTATION (Mark on your calendar)

Saturday 10th December

4pm AGM and Invitational Relay of Three Weapons

7pm Dinner and Awards Presentation evening. All Cavs fencers and families welcome.

Please consider nominating for a position on the WAFA Committee 2012.

Please consider helping at WAFA to strengthen the position of our Club in State affairs.

T SHIRTS FOR SALE

A large number of 2009 T Shirts are still available for sale.

New price $5each. Mostly womens' sizes.

Enquire at the club.

BODY WIRES and GLOVES

Cavs will soon advertise a surplus stock of body wires and gloves for sale to members at reasonable prices.

See separate notice later.

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS

5th - 9th October - AFF Jnr Championships in Melbourne.

29th/30th October - State Cadet Finals

19th/20th October - State Open and U/20 Finals

2nd/6th December - AFF Open and Vets Championships in Sydney

LAST DAY OF CAVS 2011

Saturday 10th December

FENCING OVER THE SUMMER

An arrangement might be made for some summer fencing sessions over the holidays.

Ask the coaches if you are interested. Extra cost.

FIRST DAY OF CAVS 2012

First week in February

WAFA U/15 Cadet #3 - Venue Change

2011-08-26T17:54:00.001+08:00

Due to Belmont City College being unavailable this Saturday:

The Epee will now run at Darling Range Fencing from 12:30pm
The address for Darling Range Fencing Club is Unit 8-12 Stafford St, Midland.
The entrance is the farthest right hand doors on the 'ERBEAC' building, and I will have an A-frame out the front. There is free parking around the front of the building, and pay parking on the opposite side of the road.

The Sabre will run at XFC from 12 noon

Excalibur Fencing Club (XFC) is located at South Fremantle Senior High School Gym, Annie St , Beaconsfield.

On Sunday:
The Foil remains unchanged and will run at Belmont from 9:00am

Behind The News (BTN) - 26/07/2011, Fencing Fun

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http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3277521.htm

Results for Cadets

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Click here to view the results of the 2011 Cadet and U15 National Championships

Congratulations to the following Cavs fencers and WA teams!

Australian Championships 2011 - U15 Mens Foil
35 FOLEY Llewellyn

Australian Championships 2011 - U15 Womens Foil
28 HADWIN Orlando

Australian Championships 2011 - Under 15 Womens Foil Team
6 WA

Australian Championships 2011 - Under 15 Mens Foil Teams
5 WA A
10 WA B

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Epee
18 ALLEN Declan

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Foil
41 ALLEN Declan
54 FOLEY Llewelyn
62 MARTIN Darren

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Sabre
17 GREGG Cameron
22 FOLEY Llewelyn

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Womens Sabre
5 ROSARIO Grace
11 WEBSTER Sian

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Epee Team
3 WA 'A' *BRONZE*
7 WA 'B'

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Foil Team
11 WA 'A'
12 WA 'B'

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Womens Foil Team
5 WA

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Mens Sabre Team
3 WA 'A' *BRONZE*
5 WA 'B'

Australian Championships 2011 - Cadet Womens Sabre Team
1 WESTERN AUSTRALIA *GOLD!!!*

Demonstation Under 15 Mens Epee Team
2 WESTERN AUSTRALIA A *SILVER*
3 WESTERN AUSTRALIA B *BRONZE*

Cavs Closed for Cadets - this weekend!!!

2011-07-07T17:22:00.005+08:00

Just a reminder that Cavs will be closed on Saturday, July 9th as everyone will be at the 2011 Australian Cadet Fencing Championships.

See the future talent of Australian fencing this weekend at Kingsway Indoor Stadium, 130 Kingsway Madeley.

View Larger Map

Australian Cadets Fencing Championships 2011

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Australian Cadets Fending Championships

Perth

July 9-13th

Kingsway Sports Stadium, Madeley

Final Programme

Bladez Reminder & For Sale

2011-07-02T17:45:00.000+08:00

BLADEZ REMINDER FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Bladez not active on the 9th, 16th, 23rd July for school holidays.

Bladez returns Saturday 30th July.

SOME SMALL GEAR AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Second-hand Small jacket, plastron, breeches, glove, mask, suit a young Bladez fencer. Suitable for local fencing requirements.

$70 the lot - let me know if you are interested.

Club closed Sat 9th July for Cadets Nationals

2011-07-02T17:21:00.003+08:00

YES - there is fencing on Wednesday 6th at Cavs.

NO - there is NOT fencing on Saturday 9th at Cavs.

CADET NATIONALS

I hear that there are more than 265 entries from all over Australia for this tournament in Perth - all under 17yrs.

This is going to be a wonderful experience for all our young fencers.

We urge as many Cavs as possible to make it down to the stadium to help out and support the Western Australian teams - in particular all the young fencers who are less experienced. This is your opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of a large comp and learn by observation. Remember that all the clubs are working together on this one.

VENUE

The Kingsway Stadium is on Kingsway, Madeley. Turn off Wanneroo Road just north of the Hepburn Ave intersection. The stadium is accessed directly off Kingsway on the right.

The pistes from Cavs have already been picked up and more people will be working hard on Friday night to set up.

FENCERS

From Cavs we have entered the following young fencers. They have been training hard - the Club wishes you all the best of luck.

Declan Allen

Darren Martin

Cameron Gregg

Orlando Hadwin

Llewellyn Foley
Grace Rosario
Sian Webster

DO YOU HAVE?

some very small-sized left-handed FIE foil clothing for a young girl at Excalibur who is a last-minute replacement for the Foil Team? Please let Ben Peden know if you have. wafaweb@yahoo.com

WAFA Activity Weekend #2, June 18-19

2011-06-06T21:43:00.003+08:00

The WAFA Activity Weekend #2 is drawing near.

Hosted by Excalibur Community Fencing Club
18 and 19 June 2011

Click here to see the official flyer.

We hope that Cavs will be able to put a team or two together for the Sabre and the Epee.

Schedule

Saturday 18 June
12:30 for 1:00 start - WAFA Under 15 Foil (electric, lame bibs required)
1:00 for 1:30 start - WAFA Team Sabre - State inter-club competition

Sunday 19 June
9:00 for 9:30 start - WAFA Under 13 / School Foil (non-electric)
9:30 for 10:00 start - Sabre Doubles - 4 fencers on piste at once!

Sausage sizzle - hot dogs and soft drink; vegetarian option available; low cost lunch for fencers and parents!

11:30 for 12:00 start - Mixed Weapon Teams - 3 fencers, each use all weapons once each
1:30 for 2:00 start - WAFA Team Epee - State inter-club competition

Registration
If you wish to participate in any of the events, please email fence@excalibur.org.au.

Location
The Activity Weekend #2 is being held at Excalibur's home location of South Fremantle Senior High School Gym, Annie Street, Beaconsfield.

Cadets' Volunteers Couse - June 18/19

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Mike M will a run training course for Cadets scorers and timekeepers etc at the WAFA activity weekend of June 18th and 19th at Excalibur.

A formal flyer will be put out by WAFA closer to the date.

Mike will be working out suitable times for the Excalibur activity day with Jon Allard, and keep everyone informed.

Thinking of taking up Fencing?

2011-04-09T08:55:00.002+08:00

The next Beginners' Course is coming soon....

Saturday 9th April 2.30pm and/or Wednesday 13th April 7.30pm

$85 for 7-week course and includes course notes and all equipment hire.

Learn to fence - join the club later if you love it.

Contact Us for more details.

See you there!

TREVOR SPAFFORD (1930 - 2011)

2011-03-20T21:22:00.003+08:00

It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform you that Trevor passed away on the 18th March 2011 after a long ordeal from from bowel cancer.

Trevor joined Cavaliers Club in the late 1960's and played a major role both in the development of our Club and in the development of State Fencing. For many years he held committee positions at both levels, taking particular interest in the development of safety standards with equipment and clothing. In 1995, he was made a Life Member of the Club, and in later years became a Life Member of WA Fencing Association. He was well-known throughout the Australian Fencing Federation as well, having passed a term as Vice President on that committee.

He was a particularly competitive fencer and a very keen supporter of tournaments at all levels. He realised that without a stronger level of government support, fencing in this state would never progress to its full potential and that our local fencers would always be disadvantaged within the Australian sphere. It was his dream to see better financial support for this sport to become a reality.

Trevor led an adventurous lifestyle in his youth - from training as a fighter pilot on aircraft carriers to working as a test pilot for experimental planes. His extraordinary sense of hand-eye coordination obviously translated very well into fencing - a sport in which he was able to participate during his duties in the Navy. As an engineer, he was always interested in a broad range of inventive ideas and enjoyed the challenge of an engineering problem.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Trevor's son, Andrew, his daughter-in-law Meredith and his grand-daughter, Charlotte. We also extend our sympathies to Jenny, Andrew's mother.

Trevor will be sadly missed by all of us that knew him

Excalibur Masters Competition 30 April -1 May 2011

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Excalibur Masters
Competition 2011
30 April - 1 May 2011

Where: South Fremantle High School Gym
Annie St, South Fremantle

Level 2 FIE Equipment not required. Conductive bib is required for foil
Open to all fencers 30 and over
Medals Awarded for overall places, and each age group: 30s, 40s, 50s and 60+

Schedule of events

Saturday Foil 12.30pm
Sunday Sabre 9.00am
Epee 2.00pm

Team events to follow individual events, subject to numbers and time permitting. Team Drawn by random selection.

Entries close 22 April 2011

For more details and entry forms see Excalibur Masters

Cavaliers Awards Scheme

2011-02-24T17:10:00.005+08:00

Cavaliers is proud to announce the

Cavaliers Awards Scheme

ECU Cavaliers has developed the proficiency awards scheme as a fun and practical way for our fencers to test and demonstrate their fencing skills that they are learning during the training sessions

Each weapon has its own program of 3 levels with the fencers able to attain levels 1-3 in their weapon of choice or, if they are really enthusiastic, they may achieve all 3 three levels in all three weapons

Each level has 2 parts a practical which will test the fencers practical skills and a theory test which tests the fencers knowledge of fencing. In order to pass each level the fencer must pass both the theory and the practical tests.

The theory test must be completed before the practical test. ECU cavaliers will hold practical tests through out the year for each of the weapons with the students being examined by both the coaches and experience fencers in the weapon being examined.

The Awards Scheme booklets can be downloaded from the website for free and will be updated from time to time. There will also be limited copies held at the club for the students.

If you are interested please approach your coach at ECU Cavaliers during the training sessions and let them know.

Mark it in your diary - Cavs "Start of Season" BBQ

2011-02-23T23:00:00.003+08:00

The Cavs "Start of Season 2011" BBQ will be held this Saturday, February 26th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm so stay tuned for the location. Hope to see you there!

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The Duel - A Film by Carter Peabody

2011-02-12T20:01:00.007+08:00

Hi everyone,
I came across this short film about fencing. It's not a documentary, just a short piece set to cool music with an artistic layout.

From the www.nowness.com website:

Olympic Fencing Medalist Jason Rogers and Mihail Etropolski Face Off
With his athletic bona fides and movie-star looks, Texas-born Jason Rogers is poised to be the Nacho Figueras of fencing.

Enter filmmaker Carter Peabody, who shines a spotlight on the Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalist in The Duel, which we premiere today. The short captures Rogers, a master of the sabre discipline, performing his graceful épée step alongside nationally ranked American fencer Mihail Etropolski.

As a director of fashion films for the likes of Jimmy Choo, MaxMara and Moët Hennessy, Peabody was inspired by the compatibility he saw between fencing and the luxury realm. “I realized that it made perfect sense for that world,” he says. “It’s a sport that is hundreds of years old—harkening back to a time when things were elegant, honorable and beautiful—but it also appeals to the modern appreciation of technique.”

Outfitted in Ralph Lauren, Rogers and Etropolski charge and retreat with a precision mirrored by an Audemars Piguet watch; the choreography is underscored by French composer Henri Scars Struck's original track "Mr. John Barry", named in tribute to the iconic composer.

Carter Peabody: The Duel on Nowness.com.

FIRST DAY BACK AT CAVS 2011

2011-02-11T17:28:00.001+08:00

FIRST DAY BACK AT CAVS 2011

We are off to a roaring start with a fine turn-up today - with nice cool weather to boot.

Good numbers for all three groups with several enthusiastic new starters in both Bladez and Intermediates.

Lots of new things happening this year !!!

Mal is back to help out with the coaching.

Kylie is launching a brand new scheme of Proficiency Levels. This is for everyone young and old and for all three weapons. More details later.

Alex is looking for numbers to make up a couple of social outings - if you would like to go Bowling or Shooting - just let him know.

The BBQ is being announced for the 26th following the Cavs session. Mark this on your calendar. Details to be advertised separately.

Cadet Nationals is the big deal this year and we have started with a successful roundup of possible volunteers. It's in July and we need plenty more names. You know the deal.

Keep those affiliation forms rolling in - and of course all the fees due March.

See everyone soon,

Gillian.

Orientation Day at ECU Mount Lawley

2011-02-11T17:21:00.001+08:00

ORIENTATION DAY AT MT LAWLEY

Thursday 24th February 10am to 2pm.

Congratulation's Gillian and Mahmud

2011-02-11T17:15:00.002+08:00

CITY OF STIRLING 'CLUBS FOREVER' VALUED VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2011

Greetings from the dimly lit closet where they keep ex-club presidents!

I know I no longer have the power to hold announcements, but I wanted to share some great news with you all. A little while ago I secretly submitted two nominations on behalf of the club (one for Gillian and one for Mahmud) to the City of Stirling for their 'valued volunteer' award which they hold each year. The award is for people who live or volunteer within the City of Stirling. After receiving my submission the three of us were invited to a small presentation of a certificate and thank you from the team at Clubs Forever (who have in the past granted us some sponsorship deals).

It is with much excitement that I can tell you that tonight Gillian and Mahmud were not only given their certificates but were BOTH nominated by the City of Stirling to go into the next round of awards. This means come July, they go in the running for a nice cash reward for their services! As well as the nomination they received a pool pass, movie tickets, $150 each and a few other assorted goodies... a nice surprise indeed!

Please join me in congratulating both Gillian and Mahmud for their massive efforts in making the club what it is today.
- Gary

For those of you who are interested, these were the two short bio's I submitted with the applications:

Mahmud
Cavaliers' fencing club was built around Mahmud, so-much-so if he ever were to leave we would need engineers to assess his load bearing rating before being moved. In his 30 odd years with the club he has hardly ever missed a session, in the early days as a keen fencer, to more recently as the coach to our 8-12 kids group. When not battling them, he battles the Cavaliers account books, which are at times scarier than a sword wielding child.

For several years in the 90's fencing experienced a heavy decline in volunteers. Mahmud single handedly held the club together through this tough period and many believe without his tireless efforts, Cavaliers (and perhaps even fencing in WA) would not exist today.

He has also contributed many years of work to developing fencing on a state and national level, much of which is unaccountable behind the scenes.

Gillian
The ancient texts say Gillian arrived on the scene as a mother to 3 fencers and was an active volunteer from the start. Sadly, her children have all moved on from the sport, but the mum instinct remained and she became the unofficial mother of the club. In-between her tireless duties of organising newsletters, emails, collecting fees, registrations AND organising the committee she can often be heard shouting at fencers to tuck their shirts in. At the club's peak Gillian was maintaining enrolments for 90-100 fencers, a job which for a long while, was done solely by herself. She also volunteered as Registrar for the state fencing body (WAFA) for 5-6 years.

As someone who has never actually fenced herself, I find her commitment to the sport amazing and I fear the day she finally leaves as the club will never find the 10 slaves needed to replace her.

Thank you, GARY BATES

ECU CAVALIERS 2011

2011-01-22T09:12:00.002+08:00

ECU CAVALIERS RETURNS FOR THE 2011 SEASON

START DATE SATURDAY 5TH FEB 2011

FEES - 2011
Fees the same as 2010

Beginners course price the same as 2010

Hire fees the same as 2010

BEGINNERS COURSES - 2011


Course 1	Saturday	February 12^th	2.30pm
	Wednesday	February 16^th	7.30pm

Course 2	Saturday	April 9^th	2.30pm
	Wednesday	April 13^th	7.30pm

Course 3	Saturday	June 11^th	2.30pm
	Wednesday	June 15^th	7.30pm

Course 4	Saturday	August 6^th	2.30pm
	Wednesday	August 10^th	7.30pm

Course 5	Saturday	October 1^st	2.30pm
	Wednesday	October 5^th	7.30pm

OTHER DATES FOR - 2011

Wednesday season starts 9th February

Start of Season BBQ 26th February

SESSION TIMES

MONDAY
FREE FENCING, STATE FOIL SQUAD	7.00 - 9.30PM
WEDNESDAY
BEGINNERS	7.30 - 9.30PM
INTERMEDIATES	6.30 - 9.30PM
MILITIA,	6.30 - 9.30PM
SATURDAYS
BEGINNERS	2.30 - 4.30PM
BLADEZ	1.00 - 2.30PM
INTERMEDIATES	2.00 - 4.30PM
MILITIA	1.00 - 4.30PM

January WAFA Waffle

2011-01-21T08:34:00.001+08:00

The January WAFA Waffle is now available

WAFA First Meeting For Cadets Nationals 2011

2011-01-16T18:24:00.001+08:00

THE CADET NATIONALS WHICH WILL BE HELD IN PERTH later this year.

WE REALLY NEED to place the HIGHEST LEVEL OF SUPPORT behind this important event.

WAFA needs a GOOD ATTENDANCE at this meeting.

Having the coaches present will be particularly important as (a) refereeing and (b) participation will be critical for the forthcoming National Cadet Championships.

PLEASE CONTACT BEN at email address below IF YOU HAVE ENQUIRIES.

NATIONAL CADET CHAMPIONSHIPS WORKSHOP

SATURDAY JANUARY 29

2-4pm

AGENDA:

1. Welcome

2. Apologies and attendance

3. General Business

3.1 2011 fees

3.2 National Cadet Championships

Volunteers

Referees

Brainstorming/invitation for ideas.

Hosted by Cameron Gregg/Kaye Howard

63 Foss Street

BICTON.

ALL WELCOME

Further enquires contact: Ben Peden 0413 426 595 or wafaweb@yahoo.com

Awards Scheme

2011-01-01T22:53:00.001+08:00

Here are the links to the Award Schemes for each weapon for the ECU Cavalier School of Fencing.

Foil - Levels 1-3
Epee - Levels 1-3
Sabre - Levels 1-3

AFF Competions 2011

2010-12-19T13:19:00.000+08:00

Dates for 2011

Hot of the press from the Australian Fencing Federaton are the dates for National competitions in 2011:

Event	Where	When
DH MacKenzie 2011 (AFF#1)	QLD	16th April - 18th April
R Chapman 2011 (AFF#2	SA	11th June - 13th June
Cadet/U15 Nationals	WA	9th July - 13th July
AFF #3	ACT	12th August - 14th August
Schools Championship	VIC	5th October
Junior Nationals	VIC	6th October - 9th October
Open & Veteran Nationals	NSW	2nd December - 6th December
Challenge Australia (Womens Epee/Epee teams)		24th-26th June

The events will appear in the WAFA event calendar at the start of 2011.

WAFA Training Camp

2010-12-19T13:12:00.002+08:00

WAFA Training Camp

The Western Australian Fencing Association will run a junior training camp from 10-15th January 2011. The camp will cater for U13, U15 and U17 and will provide a solid foundation for the National U15 and Cadet competition to be held in Perth in July 2011. Places are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment.

See Flyer at the following link

WAFA Training Camp

Congratulations to the WAFA Trophy Winners for 2010

2010-12-19T13:07:00.001+08:00

Trophy Winners

Congratulations to the winners of trophies presented at the Western Australian Fencing Association AGM on 12th December.

MENS OPEN FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Marek Jamrozy
WOMENS OPEN FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Kate Duff
MENS OPEN EPEE CHAMPION 2010	James Lewis
WOMENS OPEN EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Mita Hill
MENS OPEN SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Sutherlan Scudds
WOMENS OPEN SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Lisa Blyth

MENS JUNIOR FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Alasdair Dunham
WOMENS JUNIOR FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Kate Duff
MENS JUNIOR EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Sasha John
WOMENS JUNIOR EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Mita Hill
MENS JUNIOR SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Sutherlan Scudds
WOMENS JUNIOR SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Lisa Blyth

MENS CADET FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Alasdair Dunham
WOMENS CADET FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Kate Duff
MENS CADET EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Sasha John
WOMENS CADET EPEE CHAMPION 2010	NO AWARD
MENS CADET SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Jadryn Dick
WOMENS CADET SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Tori Leonhard

MENS UNDER-15 FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Cedric Bauer
MENS UNDER-15 SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Jadryn Dick
MENS UNDER-15 EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Sasha John
WOMENS UNDER-15 FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Abigail Lee

MENS UNDER-13 FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Jay English
WOMENS UNDER-13 FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Louise Johnson
WOMENS UNDER-13 FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Maddy Compston

MENS VETERAN FOIL CHAMPION 2010	Steve Johnson
MENS VETERAN EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Adrian Paxman
WOMENS VETERAN EPEE CHAMPION 2010	Kylie Caunt
MENS VETERAN SABRE CHAMPION 2010	Steve Johnson

Australian Championships 2010 - Results

2010-12-08T06:00:00.004+08:00

Congratulations to the following WA Fencers!

Open Men's Foil
8 DANILOV Aleksey WA
12 JAMROZY Marek WA
36 DEVENISH Dylan WA
40 JOHNSON Steve WA

Open Women's Foil
8 HILL Mita WA
12 SCIBIORSKI Elisabeth WA
19 BLYTH Lisa WA
20 PEDLER Elizabeth WA

Open Men's Epee
11 LEWIS James WA
22 JAMROZY Marek WA
29 EMMANUEL Bobby WA
53 ZATSELYAPIN Dmitry WA
62 DANILOV Aleksey WA
64 PAXMAN Adrian WA
65 JOHNSON Steve WA

Open Women's Epee
7 HILL Mita WA
11 HAGGETT Malindi WA
24 MACFARLANE Sarah WA
32 WHITEHEAD Dee WA
36= LANCEY Stella WA

Open Men's Sabre
1 SCUDDS Sutherlan WA
13 LEONHARD Zak WA
24 JOHNSON Steve WA

Open Women's Sabre
13 BLYTH Lisa WA

Veteran Men's Foil
2 JOHNSON Steve WA
10 SUDRAN Gary WA

Veteran Men's Epee
6 PAXMAN Adrian WA
7 JOHNSON Steve WA
13 SUDRAN Gary WA

Veteran Men's Sabre
3 SUDRAN Gary WA
6 JOHNSON Steve WA

Open Men's Foil Teams
3= Western Australia WA

Open Women's Foil Teams
3= Western Australia WA

Open Men's Epee Teams
7 Western Australia WA

Open Women's Epee Teams
3= Western Australia WA

Open Men's Sabre Teams
3= Western Australia WA

A full list of results is now available on the AFF website

WAFA AGM - December 11

2010-12-03T05:55:00.001+08:00

Further to the WAFA Calendar published at the beginning of the year, this is a reminder that the WA Fencing Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday 11th December 2010.

Nominations will be open for all committee positions. Please consider nominating.

The AGM will commence at 4pm, immediately followed by presentation. I hope that proceedings will be all wrapped up by 6pm.

The Venue will be Belmont City College Gymnasium.

Feel free to contact Ben Peden (WAFA President) on 0413 426 595 if you have any questions.

End of Year Celebration

2010-11-27T07:59:00.001+08:00

LAST DAY AT CAVS
Our final session will be held on Saturday December 11th.
Bladez will celebrate with a Parent's "Have a Go Day".

ON THE SAME DAY - WAFA AGM - AWARDS PRESENTATION - DINNER

Saturday 11th December 4pm - Venue TBA.

While the times clash a little, nevertheless we ask for as many people as possible to attend the WAFA AGM and support the Association in forming a working committee for 2011.

WAFA urgently requires a SECRETARY, TREASURER and TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR - all serious jobs which require commitment and reliability to ensure the success of our fencing future.

WAFA ALSO REQUIRES SOMEONE TO ORGANISE the dinner after the AGM.

Please contact ADRIAN at the Cavs session or BEN PEDEN at WAFA if you can volunteer to do this.

The 2010 Fencing World Championships

2010-11-03T11:36:00.006+08:00

This year, Paris is hosting the 2010 Fencing World Championships from November 4 to 13.

click above to enlarge the schedule

Don't miss out on the action, with video and results available throughout the event.

Live Results: http://www.escrime-2010.com/en/competition/results/live-valide
Live News: http://www.escrime-2010.com/en/news/news
Video: http://www.atleticomtv.it/federscherma/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/fievideo#p/u
FIE: http://fie.ch/

Keep an eye out for the following Australian fencers:
Men's Epee:
Ross AUSTEN
Zaccaria CASAGRANDE
Alexander HUNTER
James LEWIS (WA)

Women's Epee:
Evelyn HALLS
Joanna HALLS
Diana SHER

Men's Foil:
Jeremy HART
Chris JONES
Jozef SŁOWIACZEK
Aik Feng YENG

Men's Sabre:
Sutherlan SCUDDS (WA)
James WALSH
Adam WILCOCK

Women's Sabre:
Alex ANDRE
Jessica BROOKS
Alexandra CARROLL

Nominations for Fencers' Choice Awards

2010-10-24T08:49:00.003+08:00

FENCERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

THREE AWARDS for CAVS MEMBERS

NOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY

BRINGING RECOGNITION

YOUR FELLOW CAVS MEMBERS

for

NOTABLE DEEDS

‘Welcome Advance’ Award

Rewards actions which promote and help improve club spirit.

For making new people feel welcome, and existing members feel at home.

‘Social Salute’ Award

Rewards fun. Any adventures at a Cavaliers social event that should be remembered for posterity.

Acts of distinction and acts of blunder are equally eligible for this award.

‘Notable Knight’ Award

Rewards sportsmanship.

Recognises the honourable, noble, trustworthy, upright, and virtuous amongst us.

MY THANKS TO KYLIE, WHO WILL BE SUPERVISING THE FENCERS CHOICE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A NOMINATION FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES, PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED FORM, OR SEE KYLIE AT THE CLUB SESSION FOR A FORM AT THE DESK.

NOMINATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOWARDS THE END OF NOVEMBER.

THANKS, GILLIAN.

WAFA NOTICES

2010-10-17T08:04:00.000+08:00

WA FENCING ASSOCIATION - all Cavs members are affiliated with the WAFA

AGM planned for the end of November (tba). All Cavs members are invited to attend.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR NOMINATION

WAFA URGENTLY REQUIRES A FULL REPLACEMENT COMMITTEE

Especially -

TREASURER

SECRETARY

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

WAFA AWARDS NIGHT and DINNER

WAFA urgently requires someone to take on the role of organising the dinner/awards night.

In the absence of such a person, there will be no awards night.

Notice of AGM

2010-10-17T08:00:00.002+08:00

NOTICE OF ECU CAVALIERS AGM

AGM planned for Saturday 6th November 2.30pm.

All members possible to attend.

Session followed by a BBQ at 5pm on the campus

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR NOMINATION

All positions are made available each year.

We require reliable and responsible people to consider taking part in our committee decision making.

Please speak to Gillian, Mahmud or Gary to find out more about the roles.

Especially -

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

SECRETARY

EQUIPMENT -learning the job to follow on.

WAFA REPRESENTATIVE

and others

Cadets Sate Finals 23/24 October

2010-10-17T07:57:00.002+08:00

STATE FINALS CADETS COMP

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 23rd/24th OCTOBER

U17/U15 all weapons at BELMONT

Saturday 23rd

9am Epee

1pm Sabre

Sunday 24th

9am foil

1pm Sabre teams

WAFA Referee Course 16 Sept 2010

2010-09-03T17:47:00.006+08:00

WAFA Referee Course 2010
Thursday 16th of September
@ UWA Fencing Club
Time: 6pm-9pm - Address: Goldsworthy Road, Claremont

For more information, check out the poster here (3.88MB)

Contact: email fencingfitness@yahoo.com.au
or call 0411 349 703 (Tuko Maia)

We would encourage as many of Cavs fencers as possible to attend this session.

Activity Weekend #3 at UWA 18 &19 Sept 10

2010-09-03T17:35:00.005+08:00

Activity Weekend #3 at UWA
Junior Competitions
All Cavs fencers invited to compete or to help out.

Timetable

18 September 2010 – Saturday
9am Under 13 Foil (to ~11am);
11am Under 15 Foil (to ~1pm);
12 noon BBQ / BYO plate to share;
1pm Ladder Challenge – Fun Foil Comp (to ~3pm);
(need to be out after 3pm)

19 September 2010 – Sunday
9am Under 20 WAFA Foil Competition (to ~12noon);
10am Ladder Challenge Sabre and Epee;
12 noon BBQ / BYO plate to share;
1 pm One Hit Epee;
3pm Afternoon tea & parents meeting for National Cadet Champs 2011

Equipment workshop
• George Osgood will run an equipment workshop from 1 – 3pm on both days

Please Note
• Finishing times are indicative only
• Competitions will be electric except for Under 13s
• Call Dave on 0417 959 700 for details and to assist in the event

Directions:
• University of Western Australia Claremont Campus Gymnasium
• Goldsworthy Road (near the corner of Princess Road), Claremont

28-29 August WAFA U15/Cadets #3 - Club Team Epee

2010-08-13T10:47:00.007+08:00

28-29 August 2010
WAFA U15/Cadets #3
Club Team Epee

Saturday 28th August
1pm - U15/Cadets #3
1pm - Open Club Team Epee

Note: Venue Change for Saturday Only
ECU Cavaliers Fencing Club
Edith Cowan University Mount Lawley Gym

Sunday 29th August
9am - U15/CADETS Epee
1pm – U15/CADETS Sabre

Belmont College

To enter competition e-mail wafatournament@gmail.com by 10pm on the Wednesday before the competition (Wed 25th August 2010).

AFF 2010 Sabre Camp - AFF #3

2010-08-04T15:47:00.001+08:00

AFF 2010 Sabre Camp - AFF #3

Antonio Signorelli, the Australian National Sabre Coach, will be conducting a one-day national training camp in conjunction with AFF#3 in Perth next weekend (timetable below). A limited number of additional places have been made available to fencers who are not currently members of the Australian Fencing Team.

If you wish to attend, please contact Peter Osvath ( hpm@ausfencing.org or mob: 0418 107 903) as soon as possible.

AFF 2010 SABRE CAMP – PERTH, SAT AUGUST 7th - TIME TABLE
Morning
9.00 Warm up
9.30 Foot work
10.00 Drills in pairs
11.00 Free bouts and lessons
12.30 Cool down
Afternoon
15.30 Warm up
16.30 Foot work
17.00 Pool
17.30 Parallel DE (2 best of 3 bouts)
19.00 Cool down

Intermediate Comp Results as at 21st July 2010

2010-07-28T10:11:00.004+08:00

Tournament Dinner - 2010 ‘Be Active’ WA INTERNATIONAL FENCING TOURNAMENT (AFF#3)

2010-07-27T21:00:00.003+08:00

THE AUSTRALIAN FENCING FEDERATION
and
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FENCING ASSOCIATION
Invites you to dinner to celebrate the
2010 ‘Be Active’ WA INTERNATIONAL FENCING TOURNAMENT (AFF#3)
Little Caesars – Best Pizza in the World!!! at the venue
On Saturday, 7 August 2008 From 7.00pm to 10.00pm
$25 per person
Dress – Casual
LIMITED PLACES. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

For Western Australians entries will close on the Monday 2 August, so you must
BOOK (hilarysilbert@westnet.com.au) and PAY (by FUND TRANSFER or CHEQUE to WAFA)
as soon as possible.

Australian University Games - September 26 to October 1

2010-07-27T20:11:00.005+08:00

About the University Games
Since its inception in 1993, the Australian University Games (AUG) has grown to be Australia's largest annual multi-sport event. Held each September/October, the Games is renowned for providing a friendly but competitive environment for Australian university athletes. AUG is known as the flagship event on the national university sporting calendar.

The Games are recognised as a perfect opportunity to provide university athletes, many of whom are of Olympic standard, to compete against each other in a national multi-sport event. As such, the Games has built up a reputation as a not-to-be-missed event, attracting over 6,000 participants each year.

Off the sporting field, an action-packed, week-long social program is held to complement sporting activities and enhance the event experience for all participants.

Each year the Games sporting schedule is made up of more than 28 individual and team sports. Unlike previous years where athletes were required to qualify for the national event through regional Games, the event is now open to all competitors and has separate divisions.

In 2010 the Australian University Games will be held in Perth from 26 September - 1 October with 31 sports contested.

Participants will compete in: Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kendo, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rowing, Rugby Union 7's, Sailing, Softball, Squash, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Touch, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Fencing Events
Events include mens and womens open foil, epee and sabre and novice foil.
If there are enough competitors, there may be team events.

Want to join in the action?
Maya Polanski is looking for fencers that are current students (undergraduate or postgraduate) of Curtin University to join the Curtin team. Please email Maya Polanski if you are interested and would like to register.

More information on the Australian University Games can be found on the AUG website:

http://www.unisport.com.au/Extra.asp?id=374

Sat 7 Aug - Cavaliers closed for AFF #3

2010-07-16T16:04:00.004+08:00

CAVALIERS WILL BE CLOSED ON Saturday 7th August FOR AFF #3

We would like as many fencers (or parents) as possible, even the Bladez, to go to the tournament where you will see fencers from all over Australia.
New and Old fencers will benefit from observing the higher standard, and will get an even better 'bird's eye' view by offering to assist as scorer, timekeeper, etc.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT, PLEASE GIVE YOUR NAME TO MIKE MIDDLETON AT THE CLUB SESSION.

Competition - WAFA U20/ Open #3

2010-07-15T12:15:00.003+08:00

WAFA State Open and Under 20's No 3
Where: Belmont City College - 106 Fisher Street Belmont 6104
When: 24th and 25th July 2010

Saturday 24th July
9.00am Epee
1.00pm Sabre

Sunday 25th July
9.00am Foil

Entries can be made by emailing tournament@wafencing.org.au or wafatournament@gmail.com.au by 10pm on the Wednesday before the event (21/07/2010)

2010 WA International Tournament (AFF # 3)

2010-07-15T11:52:00.013+08:00

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FENCING ASSOCIATION inc.
Affiliated with Australian Fencing Federation inc.

2010 WA INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT (AFF#3)
PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Where: Kingsway International Sports Stadium
Kingsway Road, Madeley, WA

Program of Events

Friday 6th August 2010
9:00 Women’s Epee
10:00 Men’s Sabre
14:00 Veteran Men’s Epee
14:30 Veteran Women’s Foil
15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Epee
16:00 Club Teams: Men’s Sabre

Saturday 7th August 2010
08:30 Men’s Epee
09:30 Women’s Foil
14:00 Veteran Men’s Sabre
14:30 Veteran Women’s Epee
15:00 Club Teams: Men’s Epee
15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Foil

Tournament Dinner –8pm (see details below)

Sunday 8th August 2010
09:00 Men’s Foil
09:30 Women’s Sabre
15:30 Club Teams: Women’s Sabre
16:00 Club Teams: Men’s Foil

Monday 9th August 2010
9:00 Veteran Men’s Foil
10:00 Veteran Women’s Sabre

For further information and results see http://wafafencing.org.au and http://www.ausfencingevents.org/

Tournament Dinner Details

Where - Kingsway International Sports Stadium
Kingsway Road, Madeley, WA (The Venue)
When - On Saturday, 7 August 2008
From 8.00pm to 10.00pm
$50 per person
Dress – Smart/Casual
BYO

Please RSVP by 23rd July to Hilary Silbert
On 0409 375 148 or by email to hilarysilbert@westnet.com.au
Seats Limited – so book now and don’t miss out

WAFA Activity Day - March 27

2010-03-19T22:09:00.002+08:00

WHAT: WAFA Activity Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 1pm
WHERE: ECU Cavalier School of Fencing, MT LAWLEY
WHO: Anyone that is school age (primary and high school)

The first schools competition of 2010 will be held at ECU Cavalier School of Fencing from 1pm on Saturday 27/3/10, as part of the WAFA activity day.

You do not need to be registered with WAFA or a club to compete (however if you are not a member of an affiliated club then the entry cost will be $10).

It will be a manual foil individual competition.

Events planned are:

U13 Foil including the Schools Comp fencers that are under 13 (Foil, non electric)
Schools Comp fencers that are 13+ (Foil, non electric)
U15 Foil (electric)
U20 Foil (electric)
However this may be adjusted depending on the number of entries.

Any fencer of any age who attends a primary school or high school is eligible to compete.

The Competition will be divided into age groups, depending of the number of entries.

Registrations should be provided to the tournament director, Zen Rawlins, at wafatournament@gmail.com and including your name and date of birth.

The venue is:

ECU Cavaliers, Mt Lawley Sport and Fitness Centre,
Building 21
Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley Campus
(Can be reached via Central Avenue, Stancliff Street, and then right at the roundabout)

Hope to see you there!

Beginners' Courses for 2010

2010-01-28T17:45:00.004+08:00

Ever wanted to try fencing? Why not enrol in our Beginners' Course?!

Sessions are run on Saturdays or Wednesdays for 7 weeks and the course is great value at only $85.

Learn about all three weapons, footwork, bladework and bouting.

The dates for 2010 are:

February 13th and 17th
April 10th and 14th
June 12th and 16th
August 11th and 14th
October 2nd and 6th

For more information, please get in contact with Gillian, our Club Secretary.

Photos from the Parents vs Bladez day

2010-01-26T09:22:00.000+08:00

A great turnout for the Parents vs Bladez day. The line game was won by the Parents, but the Bladez gave them all a workout. A great effort by both teams, and it looked like everyone had a great time. Cakes and drinks were enjoyed after the session.

End of 2009

2009-12-14T14:39:00.003+08:00

Well, that's it folks. The fencing season has come to an end for 2009.

Thank you all for your participation and help during the year. I trust everyone has enjoyed their time at Cavs.

On behalf of the Cavs Committe, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Make sure you keep an eye on the Cavs website over the summer for the latest news for the coming fencing season. We have a lot in store for 2010.

Take care and we'll see you in February.

Parents vs Bladez - The Battle of 2009

2009-12-07T21:05:00.001+08:00

Come one, come all to the epic battle that will determine who reigns supreme....

Parents vs Bladez - The Battle of 2009

When: Saturday 12th December, 2009 from 1:15pm
(please arrive early so we can start on time)

Where: ECU Gymnasium, Mt Lawley

Who: All Bladez parents, aunties, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters.

How: We'll give all new-comers the basics of fencing,
then have "line games" to settle the score!

Light refreshments will be provided.

iFencing with FencingRef

2009-12-07T18:40:00.000+08:00

There's a new app available for iPod/iPhone called FencingRef, and after seeing it for the first time in Perth last week, I decided to buy it and write up my own how-to.

Version 1.10 of FencingRef by Jakatai Inc. was tested on Apple iPod touch 2nd generation with OS 3.1.2.

You can choose to keep track of a pool, or just use Fencing Ref for a quick match

You can keep track of a pool that has already started, or start a new one.

You can enter between four and eight fencers in the pool.

Enter their full names.

A pool sheet is created and you can then click Fence to get the bout going.

The application allows you to keep score, keep time, penalise and add extra time.
Once the bout is over, you press Record to record the score on the pool sheet.

To check the order of the fencing, you can click on Bouts

The results are recorded and displayed on the pool sheet.

To get more information, press Scores

The buttons are big so you can't miss them, they are also colour coded red/green for stop/go.
Penalties can be awarded and you can hold the device up as it displays a yellow, red or black card. There is also an option for injury time, and a one minute break is no problem with the touch of a button.

This is a very simple application for iPhone/iPod. It allows the functionality of a full scoring system at the press of a few buttons, without the paperwork. It's a fantastic concept and is suited for general club refereeing or those on the go.

FencingRef is available via the iTunes Store for AUD 2.49

FIE News

2009-12-06T16:15:00.000+08:00

At the recent FIE Congress meeting, the FIE executive committee announced that the Men's Team Epee and Women's Team Sabre events will be excluded from the 2012 Olympic Games.

In other votes, the city of Catania, Italy won the bid to host the 2011 senior world championships over Tianjin, China, and Budapest, Hungary. Various proposals that seemed design to add weight to European results were defeated.

The decision to remove Men's Epee and Women's Sabre from the Olympic events for London 2012 follows on the rotation of team events included in the Olympic Games. When women's sabre first became an Olympic event in 2004, the IOC refused to allocate additional medals for the fencing events, so the FIE compromised by agreeing to remove two (team) events with each rotation.

In 2004 Women's Team Sabre and Women's Team Foil were not contested and in 2008 Men's Team Foil and Women's Team Epee sat.

According to one attendee at the Congress, the FIE executive committee attempted to hold off on the announcement of which team events would be excluded until after the 2010 Junior World Championships "so that federation would not abandon budgets and training for this season in the removed weapons." This created quite a stir amongst the members of the Congress, so the FIE finally made the announcement.

Sam Cheris, one of the US delagates to the FIE congress confirmed the team event decision and noted that the proposals to weight points more for European zonals or to eliminate zonals were withdrawn.

Additionally the recent incident regarding the 'visor' mask is still under investigation and as such no additional action was taken by the FIE at the Congress.

3:00pm Close on Saturday December 5th

2009-12-03T23:20:00.001+08:00

Please be aware that Cavaliers will be closing early this Saturday the 5th of December at 3:00pm due to gym maintenance.

There will be no formal intermediates class - instead, fencers will be encouraged to set up pistes and arrange bouts between themselves.

You may also want to arrive slightly earlier to ensure you have enough time to fence.

Sorry for the inconvenience, fencing times will return to normal for the remaining sessions in 2009 after the 5th.

Results for AFF #4 - Australian Championships 2009

2009-12-01T23:32:00.002+08:00

AFF #4 is the Australian Open and Veteran Fencing Championship
The event was held in Marrickville, NSW between the 27th of November and the 1st of December, 2009.

Congratulations to the following WA fencers!

Open Men's Foil (70 fencers)
Marek Jamrozy =3
Aleksey Danilov 8
Alasdair Dunham 25
Nick Gillooly 33

Open Women's Foil (39 fencers)
Elisabeth Scibiorski 22
Liz Pedler 24

Open Men's Epee (64 fencers)
James Lewis 7
Zen Rawlins 16
Bobby Emmanuel 28
Marek Jamrozy 30

Open Women's Epee (35 fencers)
Sarah Macfarlane 15

Open Men's Sabre (30 fencers)
Sutherlan Scudds 2
Zak Leonhard 12
Aoning Li 22

Open Women's Sabre (20 fencers)
Sarah Macfarlane 15

Open Men's Foil Team
WA came equal 3rd

Open Men's Epee Team
WA came equal 3rd

Open Men's Sabre Team
WA came equal 3rd

Veteran Men's Foil (14 fencers)
Gary Sudran 13

Veteran Men's Epee (18 fencers)
Gary Sudran 11

Veteran Men's Sabre (10 fencers)
Gary Sudran 7

You can view the results in full on the Australian Fencing Events website.

The Cavs Tee - Order Now!

2009-11-30T15:01:00.001+08:00

Click below to enlarge!

Cavs Annual General Meeting

2009-11-11T04:32:00.002+08:00

We had a successful meeting on Saturday, followed by a sausage sizzle attended by well over 30 people. Later in the evening, a small group met for drinks at The Queens.

During the meeting, we presented the Fencers Choice Awards. As the name suggests, these nominations come from the members themselves, (not the committee) so this is always a heartwarming time for our club. See Gillian for a list of awards.

The new committee for 2010 was elected as follows.

President - Gary Bates
Vice President - Mahmud Jaffar
Secretary - Gillian Kings-Lynne
Treasurer - Lachlan Martin
Coaching Coordinator - Mike Middleton
WAFA Representative - position vacant

Other committee positions are as follows.

Equipment Officer - Ian Walker
Tournament Officer - Alex Boujos
Bladez Coordinator - position vacant
Social Secretary - position vacant (some unconfirmed interest)
Promotions Manager - Maya Polanski
Librarian - Jason McNamara
Web Page Manager - Maya Polanski
ECU Guild Representative - Simon Macintyre

Anyone wishing to take on the job of WAFA Rep or Bladez Coordinator, please advise Gillian.
The role of Social Secretary has received interest from several different parties who do not wish to take it on alone. We are still open to offers for this job.

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WAFA AGM and AWARDS PRESENTATION

This will be the next important item on the fencing agenda.

Saturday 21st November 5pm, followed by drinks and nibbles, at Claremont.

IMPORTANT - there are many positions vacant at WAFA. In particular, the role of Tournament Chairperson has been vacant for some time, with no sign of being filled. This is a job requiring full commitment. If you are interested, let me know straightaway.

There will be no WAFA comps next year if this position is not filled.

Drinks at The Queens

2009-11-05T11:21:00.004+08:00

The club sausage sizzle will follow the AGM - a very casual affair from about 4.30 to 6pm on campus.

Those who wish to carry on with the celebrations later into the night are welcome to meet at The Queens pub at 7.30pm.

Start: 7.30pm
Finish: 1am
Date: Saturday 7th November 2009
Location: The Queens, 520 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

Casual drinks and social atmosphere. Food available. Liable for your own costs. Cavs people and friends welcome.

"So come one! Come All! And Celebrate what will surely be a successful Annual General Meeting!" - Alex

http://www.thequeens.com.au/home.html

November News

2009-11-02T12:32:00.000+08:00

SATURDAY 7th November
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - great if everyone can attend so that we can get a quorum!!
END-OF-SEASON-BBQ - to follow - walking distance on campus.
DRINKS at Queens later that evening - (to be announced).

Refer to your AGM notices for all the details of the above.

FENCERS' CHOICE
Please have your nominations in by Wednesday night 4th November, so that they can be announced at the AGM.

JOBS
Would you like to be a Bladez Coordinator? - suit interested parent, or keen coach. See Gillian or Mahmud.
Would you like to be a club rep at WAFA meetings? - suit parent or interested fencer. See Gillian
Would you like to organise great social events for Cavs 2010? - suit parent or the young and enthusiastic! See Gillian

Job Descriptions available on notice board (or in your AGM notice)

PUNCTUALITY REMINDER
Please turn up on time for your respective fencing sessions. The recent lack of punctuality is causing delays and frustration on the part of the coaches and others.

Bladez - 1.15 to 2.30pm
Intermediates - Arrive at 2pm for warm-up ready for coaching session to commence at 2.30pm sharp.
Beginners - 2.30pm

SHORT SESSION ON SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER
Cavs will have to vacate the venue at 3pm on this day. Alternative options for fencers will be advertised.

WAFA AGM and AWARD PRESENTATIONS EVENING
Now changed to Saturday 21st November (NOT Sunday 22nd as advertised in the Newsletter)
It will be an evening affair with nibbles and drinks.
Advertise further after we have finished our own AGM.

T SHIRT REMINDER
It is a club rule that T Shirts are tucked in while wearing fencing whites.

October Reminders

2009-10-21T10:56:00.003+08:00

Cavaliers Annual General Meeting - Saturday 7th November

You will all have received your official notice for the Annual General Meeting by now.
On the day, we pack up at 3:30pm and hold the meeting at the club - this makes it easy for everyone to attend.

We will have a BBQ afterwards a short walk across the road on campus - always a nice little social gathering.
Family are welcome to come to this, of course.

Anyone thinking about the position of WAFA Representative, please have a chat to Gillian as soon as possible - this is most urgent.

If there is anyone thinking about taking on the Social Secretary position, please have a chat to Gillian to find out more about the job. Possibly two members might like to share this task.

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Fees Due for September

Gillian would appreciate all September fees in as soon as possible, please, as our financial year ends with October.

Anyone who is not returning to the club, it makes it easier if you let Gillian know.

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WAFA Cadets #4 (Cadet State Finals) at Belmont
October 31 - November 1, 2009

Epee 9am, Sabre 1pm on Saturday
Foil on Sunday, 9am

See the WAFA Website for competition entry details.

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WAFA Open #4 (Open State Finals) at Belmont
November 14 - 15, 2009

Foil on Saturday, 9am
Epee 9am, Sabre 1pm on Sunday

See the WAFA Website for competition entry details.

Fencers' Choice Awards for 2009

2009-10-20T08:54:00.001+08:00

Just a reminder to everyone about the Fencer's Choice Awards.

You will find the information set up at the club now (see Gillian).

This is open to all members who would like to nominate someone who may have contributed to the club in some special way this year. Best to start thinking now rather than leaving it until the last minute.

Nominations close Saturday October 31st (which is not long!!)

Categories are:

Welcome Advance
Social Salute
Notable Knight

All nominations will be acknowledged at the AGM.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

2009-10-18T17:50:00.002+08:00

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

Annual General Meeting
Saturday 7th November, 2009 @ 3:30pm
ECU Gym, Mt Lawley

The fencing session will be held as usual until 3:30pm with the meeting between 3:30pm and 4:30pm.
Sausage Sizzle will follow from 5:00pm.

Cavaliers continues to be one of the best clubs in the State. The Club maintains a progressive outlook and strives to provide a friendly environment for both social and competitive fencers.

While the atmosphere of a comfortable social club remains the primary draw-card, we are pleased to say that our competitive spirit is picking up in both the junior and senior realms. This, alongside a concentration on coaching standards, is an area upon which we hope to build in 2010.

Of course, Cavaliers can only survive with willing support from within its own membership. We urge you to consider whether "now" is the right time for you to join our Administration Team and help keep Cavaliers as the greatest fencing club in Perth!

We hope as many of you as possible will make the time to attend the Annual General Meeting and stay on for the casual Sausage Sizzle.

Fremantle Masters - The Results

2009-09-24T10:02:00.003+08:00

Congratulations to all the Cavs fencers who joined in to help make this weekend a success. There have been some excellent results.

Thanks to Jon Allard and the other members of Excalibur Club who worked very hard to bring around this event.

Epee Individual

1st Francis Kwong (Singapore)
2nd Adrian Paxman
3rd Tim Inglis, Garry Sudran

30's
1st Eliot McCann
2nd Sharon Kyrwood

40's
1st Adrian Paxman
2nd Lionel Gilbert
3rd Steve Johnson, Jonathan Allard

50's
1st Francis Kwong
2nd Tim Inglis

60's
1st Garry Sudran

70's
1st Peter Harbin

Epee Team

Keith Worsley, Eliot McCann, Garry Sudran lost 41:44 to Adrian Paxman, Sharon Krywood, Francis Kwong

1st Adrian Paxman, Sharon Krywood, Francis Kwong
2nd Keith Worsley, Eliot McCann, Garry Sudran

Foil

1st Steve Johnson
2nd Francis Kwong
3rd Olena Polyakova, Garry Sudran

30's
1st Olena Polyakova
2nd Sharon Kyrwood
3rd Anne Bauer

40's
1st Steve Johnson
2nd Keith Worsley
3rd Amanda Fimmel, Jonathan Allard

50's
1st Francis Kwong
2nd Ian Walker

60's
1st Garry Sudran

Sabre

1st Tim Inglis
2nd Richard Hicks
3rd Steve Johnson, Chris Rollins

30's
1st Elizabeth-Kate Gulland
2nd Sharon Kyrwood

40's
1st Steve Johnson
2nd Anne Johnson
3rd Keith Worsley, Maxim Lebedev

50's
1st Tim Inglis
2nd Richard Hicks
3rd Chris Rollins, Heather Inglis

60's
1st Garry Sudran

Sabre Team

Sharon Kyrwood, Heather Inglis, E-K Gulland lost 24:27 to Maxim Lebedev, Keith Worsley, Ann Rollins
Wayne Hartas, Jonathan Allard, Tim Inglis lost 15:27 to Garry Sudran, Francis Kwong, Chris Rollins

Maxim Lebedev, Keith Worsley, Ann Rollins lost 19:27 to Garry Sudran, Francis Kwong, Chris Rollins

1st Garry Sudran, Francis Kwong, Chris Rollins
2nd Maxim Lebedev, Keith Worsley, Ann Rollins
3rd Sharon Kyrwood, Heather Inglis, E-K Gulland,Wayne Hartas, Jonathan Allard, Tim Inglis

Bladez Break!

2009-09-24T09:57:00.002+08:00

It is now the school holiday break for Bladez fencing.

There will be no Bladez sessions on:

Saturday 26th September
Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 10th October

Sessions re-commence on Saturday 17th October.

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Don't forget the WAFA Activity Weekend at UWA on the 26th/27th September.

There will be fun fencing activities on Saturday where you can mix and meet with young people from other clubs.

On Sunday will be the WAFA competitions.

Find the complete program here, or read up on the event on the WAFA website.

AFF Excellence Awards - Call for Nominations

2009-09-24T08:39:00.002+08:00

The AFF Excellence Awards are an initiative begun in 2003 to recognise excellence in all aspects of the sport of Fencing, from competitor, administrator, volunteer, clubs and state associations.

The AFF Excellence Awards are presented during the Senior & Veteran National Championships.

There are two categories in the Awards that are now open to nominations from the Fencing public:

The Robyn Chaplin OAM Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Fencing - this Award seeks to recognise individuals and/or groups associated with the AFF who have provided valuable services to Australian Fencing in any capacity within the previous year. This may include (but not be limited to) officials, coaches, volunteers, athletes or groups of these people.

The Innovation Award - this Award seeks to recognise states, clubs or individuals associated with the AFF who have identified and followed through with innovative ideas that will further the interests of Australian Fencing.

Nominations should be made on the Nomination Form and emailed to admin@ausfencing.org

Full conditions and eligibility criteria can be found in the AFF Awards Policy.

The closing date for nominations for both of these awards is Friday 16th October 2009.

Please help us to recognise those people deserving of these awards by circulating this information within your local Fencing community and encourgaing nominations by the closing date.

For more information, visit the AFF Website.

Fremantle Masters Games - This Weekend

2009-09-18T15:26:00.003+08:00

This coming weekend 19th/20th September at the Excalibur venue in South Fremantle. Age Requirement is from 30 years.

If you have some spare time, pop down to Excalibur club. The gym is at the rear of the South Fremantle Snr High School, enter off Annie Street.

We have fencers from Cavaliers entered into each of the weapons, so any support from Cavs members would really make this event worthwhile.

Fremantle Masters Games Timetable:

Saturday 19th September
1pm Individual Epee and Team Epee*

Sunday 20th September
10am Individual Foil and Team Foil*
2pm Individual Sabre and Team Sabre*

* Team events will only be run if enough participants and time permitting. Teams will be selected by random drawing of names. Team events are for fun only, no medals will be awarded.

WAFA Activity Weekend - UWA

2009-09-18T15:08:00.003+08:00

This event is coming up very soon and it's time for us to mark it on the calendar and make plans to attend.

Any Juniors wishing to compete should register via email - see the WAFA website.
Any Juniors who haven't competed before, but would like to 'have a go', please let us know.

Alex Bourjos is our Tournament Officer, who will assist you with any questions you may have.

AS THE OTHER CLUBS SUPPORTED OUR ACTIVITY WEEKEND WHOLEHEARTEDLY, we would like Cavaliers to do the same in this mixed club event.

On weekend of 26th and 27th September, 2009.

The schedule includes (but not limited to):
U13 Foil (provisionally 9am Saturday)
U20 Foil (provisionally 1pm Saturday)
U15 Foil (provisionally 9am Sunday)
U20 Epee/Sabre (provisionally 1pm Sunday)

Check out the complete program here.

The venue will be the UWA Sport and Recreation Association Gymnasium, Nedlands Campus (corner of Stirling Highway and Riverside Drive). Carpark #1 (near the tennis courts).

Competition entries will close on Wednesday 23rd September, 2009 so get your entry in soon.
Best of all, there is no cost to compete!

US President Barack Obama Takes a Stab

2009-09-17T16:27:00.004+08:00

US President Barack Obama staged a homecoming-style Olympic rally at the White House on Wednesday, saying the whole country is cheering for his hometown of Chicago in its efforts to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

First Lady Michelle Obama commented, "You should have seen the president in there fencing," she said to laughter, as Obama stuck out his arm in a mock fencing move. "It was pathetic. But he passed the baton really well."

Over at the fencing demonstration, President Obama picked up a foam sword and playfully demonstrated the skill that his wife had joked about.

Daria Schneider and Time Morehouse fencing on the South Lawn of the White House
(photos from Associated Press)

First Lady Michelle Obama with Daria Schneider

US President Barack Obama with Daria Schneider

Oceania Seniors Championships - Rescheduled

2009-09-17T12:10:00.003+08:00

The 2009 Oceania Senior Fencing Championships to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia, have been rescheduled. The event is now from 5th to 7th November, 2009.

These Championships have now been re-scheduled to these new dates so that the will be held alonsgide the New Caledonian Fencing League Championships.

The 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.

Entries are to be received by the AFF by close of business on Monday 12th October 2009 at:

AFF
Alex Donaldson
PO Box 243
BLAXLAND NSW 2774

More details (including the nomination form)will be available at the AFF website.

Call for Nominations - Asia Championships

2009-09-16T08:11:00.005+08:00

Nominations are now being taken for Athletes and Officials for the Australian Team for the 2009 Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) Championships to be held in Doha, Qatar, from 13th to 19th November, 2009.

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

AFF
PO Box 243
BLAXLAND NSW 2774

More details (including the nomination form)are available at the AFF website.

Oceania Seniors Championships - Postponed

2009-09-15T11:37:00.000+08:00

The New Caledonian Fencing League (NCFL) has advised that it has decided to postpone the Oceania Senior Championships to 5th - 7th November 2009.

The NCFL had planned the Oceania Senior Championships as a stand alone event. As such, it was expecting considerably more entries to make the event financially viable and to showcase the event to its sponsors and local dignitaries.

The NCFL has decided to re-schedule the Oceania Senior Championships for 5 to 7 November 2009 so that they can be held alongside the New Caledonian Open Championships.

The AFF will soon re-issue a formal call for entries for these Championships.

New Leaders Required

2009-09-11T02:10:00.003+08:00

With Andy Martin leaving the club very soon, Cavs is looking forward to some exciting changes in the area of coaching over the next few weeks.

At the same time, we are looking for some new faces in leadership roles.
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BLADEZ CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED
This position requires a person who is reliable, willing to communicate frequently with the Committee, and happy to have a long-term commitment to the club.
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We are looking for someone to take on the responsibility of the Bladez Group - someone who finds that time-slot convenient, someone who loves the children and who is interested in developing a program which fits in with Cavs 'easy going' style, yet making sure the children's interest is maintained, and that the correct fencing procedures are taught.

Bladez operates between 1.15pm and 2.30pm on Saturdays during school terms.

We are fortunate to have several really wonderful and enthusiastic volunteer coaches already working in the Bladez team.

The Bladez Co-ordinator would be required to care for and co-ordinate the Bladez coaches and be responsible for the coaching program.

He/She would be required to deal with disciplinary problems with some of the young fencers as they arise. In the past, this has been done mainly by encouragement to the child to concentrate and continue to join in, but on the odd occasion it has been necessary to approach parents if the problems continue.

He/She would be required to look out for the older children who are ready to move up to the main group and to help ease them through that transition by working with the Intermediate coach.

He/She would be required to make sure that Bladez fencers are aware of the WAFA competitions, to encourage participation in those competitions, and to work with the Cavs Tournament Officer in making sure the children are confident in knowing how to enter the competitions.

He/She would need to keep track of the occasional roll call and see that newcomers are referred to the Secretary to be properly enrolled.

He/She would be required to work with the Cavs Coaching Co-ordinator (Overall), reporting on any problems which may need to be discussed by the Committee - eg coaching shortage, etc.

He/She would work with the Secretary and parents to organise a few social occasions such as visits to other clubs (Icecream Day), Parents Have-a-Go Day, etc.

This position would not require a great deal of time out of session time.

Please RSVP to Gillian if you are interested.

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CAVS COACHING CO-ORDINATOR (OVERALL) REQUIRED

This position requires a person who is reliable, willing to communicate frequently with the Committee, and happy to have a long-term commitment to the club.
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While we have already received a serious expression of interest for this position, I am sending this around for your information.

For many years, Mahmud Jaffar has been the Head Coach or, as the position is now called, Coaching Co-ordinator.

Mahmud wishes to retire from that position, so we are looking for a permanent replacement.

The Coaching Coordinator is responsible for co-ordination of all coaching programs within the Club.

He/She oversees the smooth running of the Bladez, the Beginners' Courses, the Intermediates, the Militia.

He/She is responsible for the rostering of coaches to all groups, and for the standards of coaching practised.

He/She would join with the Committee in decisions involving the employment of professional coaches, and the conditions under which they are employed.

He/She oversees the acquiring of qualifications for new coaches, and the updating of continuing coaches' accreditation.

While this position does not necessarily require a high level of coaching expertise, it would help to have had some experience. You would need to know your coaches, keep them informed, plan their rosters (eg for Beginners'), keep records of qualifications, ensure that qualifications are renewed, etc.

You would be on the Executive Committee and be required to attend Committee meetings quarterly.

The Committee operates through frequent email communication.

Please RSVP to Gillian if you are interested.
This position will be formally voted in at the November AGM.

Many thanks, Cavs Committee.

September Update

2009-09-09T15:49:00.002+08:00

ANDY MARTIN LEAVES
On the 19th September for the UK

FREMANTLE MASTERS GAMES
On weekend of 19th/20th September.
Looking forward to some support from Cavs for this event.

ACTIVITY WEEKEND UWA
On weekend of 26th/27th September.
Includes competitions for -

U/13 Foil
U/15 Foil
U/20 Foil
U/20 Epee

Venue: UWA Sport and Recreation Association Gymnasium, Nedlands Campus (corner of Stirling Highway and Riverside Drive). Carpark #1 (near the tennis courts).

Keep a check on the WAFA website for details. Competition entries will close on Wednesday 23rd as usual.
Other clubs supported Cavs during the last Activity Weekend, so we would like Cavs to support this next event.

AFF JUNIOR (and SCHOOLS) CHAMPIONSHIPS
Melbourne from 30th September to 4th October

Keep and eye on the Cavs Calendar for upcoming events!

YMCA Fencing Cup 2009 - Singapore

2009-09-08T21:08:00.007+08:00

An invitation to our young fencers:

YMCA of Singapore is proud to host our annual YMCA Fencing Cup. This will be the 1st Inter-Generational International Competition which features 3 new events, U14 Foil categories and 2 adult categories, Veterans Epee and Novices Epee. We believe that the family plays an important role in sporting excellence and we wish to promote family bonding and active aging. What better way to inspire and encourage young fencers than to be one yourself?

Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November, 2009
Venue: YMCA Auditorium,
1 Orchard Road, Singapore
Categories: U10 Mixed Foil
U12 Boys & Girls Foil
U14 Boys & Girls Foil (NEW!)
Adult Novices Epee (NEW!)
Veterans Epee (NEW!)

We welcome fencers from all nationalities and clubs to participate in this inaugural event. We hope to see the standards of fencing raised and the resilience of fencers coming through whilst friendships are forged. It's going to be another exciting event which you would definitely want to be a part of.

Competition information and registration is available here.

Simply fill it out and email it to lifestyle@ymca.org.sg or fax it to + 65 65862320. Payment can be done by cash, cheque, NETS or credit card at YMCA, Member Services Centre Level 1. You can also mail the cheque and registration form to;

Melissa Seet
Lifestyle Programmes
YMCA of Singapore
1 Orchard Road
Singapore 238824

For our overseas guests, you may choose to stay with the YMCA, a reservation form is attached, please fill it out and email to hostel@ymca.org.sg or quote "Fencing Cup 2009" when making reservations to enjoy special rates. For more information, please log on to www.ymca.org.sg

See you and your family at the YMCA International Fencing Cup 2009!

Cavs Intermediate Group

2009-09-08T21:04:00.002+08:00

Since Mal Davies left, the Intermediate Group has been coached by Andy Martin who will be with us until the 16th, possibly the 19th of September.

After that, we must look for a new permanent coach.

Before looking further, we are asking Cavs fencers if there is any interest amongst our own membership in taking on this task.

Perhaps either one person willing to take it on completely, or a few people helping to form a coaching team, eg: a small group of senior fencers willing to share the hours and to contribute, work together and agree on a suitable coaching program to cover the three weapons.

This, at least, may serve the purpose until such time as a suitable coach can be found.

Please RSVP to Gillian or a committee member at a session if you are interested.

U20 National Championships - Melbourne

2009-09-02T09:32:00.003+08:00

UNDER 20 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - MELBOURNE
1st to 5th OCTOBER 2009

ENTRIES CLOSE WA 6th SEPTEMBER

The 2009 Australian U20 National Championships will be held in Victoria (National & State High Performance Fencing Centre, 1st Floor, Unit 2, 24 Lincoln Street, Brunswick) from the 1st of October to the 5th of October 2009.

This competition will follow the Secondary Schools Teams Championship held on the 30th of September 2009.

WA fencers (AFF affiliated) interested in competing are asked to submit entry forms and fees to WA Fencing by Sunday, 06 September 2009. Please notify WA Fencing if you intend to participate as part of a WA Team.

Individual entry fees are $58/weapon. Team entries fees will be paid for by WA Fencing.
Register your interest in attending ASAP, as WA Fencing will consider sending a coach to accompany the WA team. This will be dependent upon more then 12 WA fencers competing and the availability of a suitable coach to travel with the team to Victoria.

Please notify Ben Peden (wafaweb@yahoo.com) or Lazarus Leonhard (laz.leonhard@water.wa.gov.au) of your intent to attend this competition.

Entry forms and cheques to:

WA Fencing
P.O.Box 399
Nedlands WA 6909

Entry fees can be paid by EFT (please note EFT payment on entry form).

Bank details are:
BSB: 066-157
Account Number: 0090 1023;
Please note the name of fencer and competition when paying by EFT.

Great Gear from Blue Gauntlet

2009-09-02T08:32:00.004+08:00

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Please email promotions@cavaliers.com.au if you'd like to make an order - and get special pricing!

Farewell BBQ for Andy

2009-09-01T23:04:00.002+08:00

Saturday 5th September - 5pm onwards

Andy will be leaving Perth on the 19th of September to return home. As time is running short, we have arranged a casual BBQ at Mahmud's home after fencing on this Saturday 5th to give our fencers a chance to say goodbye. There is no problem if people wish to go over to Mahmud's early after fencing at 5pm. Families are most welcome.

If we get a good idea of numbers, we will provide plenty of sausages and bread rolls. If you wish to eat anything other than sausages, BYO.
It would be great if we received donations of salads/desserts.

We will have some soft drinks available, but anything else BYO. Mahmud will provide tea/coffee.

Please RSVP to Gillian if you wish to attend, so that we can cater.

FAREWELL TO PELLA AND JOEY

Pella and Joey fly home to England on Friday night. It has been great to have them join in our club sessions and for them to meet many of our members. We hope they have had a great holiday in Australia.

Cavaliers wishes Pella and Joey all the best for a safe flight home - and offers commiserations for the dreaded work and school which awaits them on their immediate return!!!

Cavs Welcomes Blue Gauntlet USA

2009-08-25T09:58:00.005+08:00

Cavs would like to welcome Blue Gauntlet USA as our online supplier of competition and recreational fencing gear. Blue Gauntlet is offering special pricing for Cavs members on all Blue Gauntlet branded equipment and European brands like Uhlmann.

If you're just starting out and need new gear or its time to upgrade, jump onto the Blue Gauntlet USA website and have a look at their great range. Please note that pricing is in US Dollars, but you can check out the exchange rate at xe.com to get an idea.

We're still finalising the ordering process, but if you'd like to take advantage of the special pricing and order straight away, please email promotions@cavaliers.com.au with your details and we will contact you about your order.

Alternatively, you can contact Ben Peden who carries a smaller selection of fencing stock, but operates locally from within UWA Fencing Club. He can be reached via email at uwafencer@yahoo.com

2009 Oceania Seniors Championships

2009-08-05T08:17:00.003+08:00

New Caledonia has advised that it will host these Championships in Noumea from 17th to 19th September.

The AFF recommends this tournament to all those wanting to take a step up from national level competition to experience competing for Australia as part of an Australian Team at an international tournament in an overseas country. It is a good competition in which to make the transition to international competition as it will be held in a nearby country that is a tropical island paradise with a French cultural influence. Senior, veterans and older young (17 years +) fencers 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. Following is the advised competition timetable:

Thursday 17 September
Men’s Sabre, Women’s Sabre
Team events will follow individual finals.

Friday 18 September
Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil
Team events will follow individual finals.

Saturday 19 September
Men’s Epee, Women’s Epee
Team events will follow individual finals.

Further information can be found on the AFF website.

Blaise Goes Wild in Brisbane!

2009-07-22T11:53:00.002+08:00

One of our Cavs fencers, Blaise was seen (and heard) expressing his extreme delight at taking the winning hit against the New Zealand Cadets Epee team in Brisbane last week.

The result qualified them a place in the final but they had to be content with second place after losing to the NSW state team 45 - 37. But still, it was a fantastic effort by the team, well done to you all.

We're surprised we didn't hear him from here!

Thanks to Ian (another proud Cavs dad) for the photo and the story.

Fremantle Masters - Cavs Team

2009-07-20T10:23:00.002+08:00

Cavs is hoping to have some representatives for the Fremantle Masters Games this year. Com and grab a brochure from Gillian at the next club session and register! Must be 30 years or over.

Fremantle Masters Games Timetable
Saturday 19th September
1pm Individual Epee
* Team Epee

Sunday 20th September
10am Individual Foil
* Team Foil

2pm Individual Sabre
* Team Sabre

* Team events will only be run if enough participants and time permitting. Teams will be selected by random drawing of names. Team events are for fun only, no medals will be awarded.

The Competition will be run under FIE rules, however FIE equipment is not required to compete. There will be no weapons check prior to the event, but your equipment is exepected to be in working condition.

For more information check out the website or call Jon Allard on 0414 530 169.

Message from WAFA about the WAFA Website

2009-07-13T12:38:00.002+08:00

Dear fencers, coaches and volunteers,

Can I draw your attention to a few items recently posted on the WAFA web page. These include:

Closing date for the AFF#3 National Open Tournament (Sunday 12th July);
Call for those interested in developing their coaching skills with Andy Martin;
Call for Expressions of Interest for a State Development Officer (closing Friday 17 July);

I will also be shortly calling for volunteers, and inviting anyone interested in helping WAFA out to consider attending our next committee meeting on Wednesday 22nd July (contact our secretary, Joan, secretary@wafafencing.org.au to indicate your attendance or call me on 0413 426 595 if you'd like to discuss any jobs further).

See www.wafafencing.org.au for details.

Thank you and regards,

Ben Peden
President
WA Fencing Association

The Activity Weekend - A Roaring Success!

2009-07-09T12:18:00.000+08:00

Sincere thanks from the Cavs Committee to all those volunteers from Cavs who turned up on the weekend to help out with the Junior Competitions on the Activity Days. It was truly a superb effort and, in Gary's words, you're the STARS!

Saturday was one of the most successful fencing days ever seen at Cavs with an estimate of at least one hundred fencers on the floor. It was Gary who carried the day with his wonderful team working flat out, and Mahmud, taking the very young ones under his wing, who kept the pace up. George was kept constantly busy with his equipment repair workshop and museum. Gillian, with the help of Lynne, ran a very successful refreshments bar.

Our thanks to all our visitors for turning up and making this a special day. Thanks to the parents of our fencers who helped run the comps, and to those fencers and parents from other clubs who contributed so wholeheartedly.

Sunday was much quieter, but equally busy for those who were there to help out.

WAFA Activity Day - Hosted by Cavs

2009-06-25T08:41:00.003+08:00

The WAFA Activity Weekend will be hosted by Cavs the 4th and 5th of July 2009.

Please mark this on your calendar!

Cavs is hosting an Activity Weekend which will include our usual session times on Saturday and an extra program on Sunday.

The main focal point will be the Junior Competitions. Other activities will be fitted in around these comps to give fencers from visiting clubs an opportunity to mix and meet.

Cavs fencers will need to ensure that visitors are made to feel welcome and included.

We are compiling a list of volunteers to help out with DT Team duties for the comps, and with the other activities.

This is also a good time for Juniors wishing to try a competition for the first time. You can test your skills on familiar territory. If you are not sure of the procedure of entering a comp, please ask your coach, or ask our Tournament Officer, Alex Boujos, who is there to help you.

The program is attached, click to view a larger image.

Please note that there will be an Equipment Workshop with George on both days.
Parents may be interested in this.

Andy Martin - Visiting International Coach

2009-06-23T08:18:00.002+08:00

ANDY MARTIN, a highly qualified coach from the UK will visit Cavs on Wednesday night to meet club committee and members.

It is hoped that Andy will be able to make it to the club each Wednesday session, and some of the Saturday sessions over the next three months.

Andy is primarily a Foil Coach, but also coaches Epee. Unfortunately, he does not coach Sabre.

There is an opportunity for Cavs fencers to take individual lessons with Andy.
A set of ten lessons will cost $220. Some people may like to share a set of lessons, ie 5 each.

Expressions of Interest:
To get an indication of how many Cavs fencers would like to commit to this arrangement, could you please reply by email to Gillian , or let her know on Wednesday night, so that we can decide on an appropriate roster for Andy as soon as possible.

We are hoping to use the Saturday sessions as well, however the visits will be broken by such events as the Brisbane Comp, an Albany weekend, etc.

WAFA Cadet Competition #3

2009-06-22T07:03:00.002+08:00

The WAFA Cadets #3 (for 17's and under) will be hosted by Cavaliers and held at the Belmont venue (cnr Alexander and Fisher St, Belmont)

Saturday 27th June - Foil 9am
Sunday 28th June - Epee 9am, Sabre 1pm

Cavs fencers aged U17 - don't forget to register for this comp by 10pm on Wednesday 24th by emailing wafatournament@gmail.com with your details.

Thanks to the following Cavs DT Team
Saturday - Gary Bates, Errol Allen, Ian Walker, Liz Pedler, Neil Herzog, Jake Millar, Lionel Gilbert, and others.
Sunday - Maya Polanski, E K Gulland, Robin Huth, Melissa Dixon.

For more information on the event, check out the events page on the WAFA website.

Fremantle Masters Games coming in September

2009-06-21T18:23:00.006+08:00

2009 will be the fifth Fremantle Masters Games. They are held every two years with hundreds of mature aged participants taking part in more than 18 sports. The Games have earned the reputation as being the best regional games on the West Coast.

The Fremantle Masters Games are for all sports people. The qualifying age can vary from sport to sport but generally start at 35 years of age. The competition in most sports is within a five year age groups. Many come and try a new sport or return to those they once played.

Of the 18 sports on offer, fencing will be part of the action this year. Fencing is on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of September, 2009.

To register or find out more about the fencing or any of the other sporting events at the 2009 Fremantle Masters Games, check out the website.

AFF #3 in Brisbane in August - Timetable Now Available

2009-06-21T18:10:00.004+08:00

The timetable for AFF #3 in Brisbane from August 1st to 3rd, 2009 is now available here.

National Competition Circuit Event #3 (AFF #3) will be held at Yeronga Institute of TAFE Gymnasium, Cnr Park Rd and Villa St Yeronga, Brisbane, QLD (Enter off Villa St)

The timetable is listed as follows:

Open
Men's Foil - 3 Aug, 09:00
Women's Foil - 2 Aug, 10:45
Men's Epee - 2 Aug, 09:00
Women's Epee - 1 Aug, 09:00
Men's Sabre - 1 Aug, 10:45
Women's Sabre - 3 Aug, 10:30

Veteran
Men's Foil - 2 Aug, 13:45
Women's Foil - 1 Aug, 13:30
Men's Epee - 3 Aug, 13:30
Women's Epee - 2 Aug, 14:00
Men's Sabre - 1 Aug, 14:00
Women's Sabre - 3 Aug, 13:30

Study on Fencing Injuries at International Competitions

2009-06-18T19:42:00.002+08:00

If you think fencing is dangerous, think again!

A study completed this month by Doctors in Spain on injury patterns in World Championship and Olympic fencing competitions has proven that fencing is a safe sport, despite its armed combat. Of course, protective gear must always worn!

The most common injuries are ankle sprains and lower back pain, all of which can be prevented with strengthening and flexibility exercises.

Read the presentation here.

Upcoming Fencing Competitions

2009-06-17T09:27:00.000+08:00

27th, 28th June
WAFA CADET #3
Saturday Open foil
Sunday Open Epee and Sabre
At Belmont venue, hosted by Cavs club

4th, 5th July
WAFA ACTIVITY DAY
Under 13 foil
Under 15 Foil
Under 20 Foil
Under 20 Epee and Sabre
At Cavs venue, hosted by Cavs club
Program out soon.
Bladez fencers welcome to try this.

9th - 13th July
AFF CADET/UNDER 15/17 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
In Brisbane
Cavs is sending Declan Allen, Dylan Devenish, Blaise Walker.
Successful fund-raiser Quiz Night was held last Saturday.

11th - 17th July
FENCING SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL
In Singapore

25th, 26th July
WAFA OPEN #3
Saturday Open Epee, Open Sabre
Sunday Open Foil
At Belmont venue, hosted by Excalibur

1st, 3rd August
AFF #3 OPEN
In Brisbane

Handy Hardcopy Tournament Timetable available from Gillian.

June Update

2009-06-11T11:48:00.001+08:00

Gillian is back from holidays now and should be back at the sessions as usual.

[1] BEGINNERS COURSE starting Saturday 13th and Wednesday 17th. If you have friends wishing to join, please let them know to contact Gillian via the web page for further details and club information.

[2] AFF #2 in Adelaide last weekend. The following fencers from Cavs went over for the National Competition - Liz Pedler, Peter Harbin, Robin Huth, Maya Polanski, and Carol Bahemia and Marek Jamrozy.

[3] CADET NATIONALS in Brisbane. Cavs has 3 young fencers joining the WA team to go to Brisbane in July. Blaise Walker, Declan Allen and Dylan Devenish. A fund-raiser Quiz Nite this weekend is fully booked.

[4] ECU OPEN DAY on 2nd August. Anyone wishing to assist Simon in running an information stall on this day at the Mt Lawley campus should contact Simon Macintyre during the fencing session.

[5] BLADEZ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS in July. There will be no Bladez session at the club for the Saturdays during the school holidays. 4th, 11th and 18th July. Any of the more experienced Bladez who feel they would like to join in the Senior Intermediate group during this time are very welcome.

[6] ICE SKATING is drafted for the next social gathering. No date yet, but will let you know as soon as we can.

Photos and Video from AFF #1

2009-06-02T08:46:00.004+08:00

Photos and video footage from AFF #1 (The DH McKenzie Memorial Tournament) is now available for viewing!

Click here for the photo gallery from the ACT Fencing Association.

The YouTube video is available to view below or you can click here to open a new window.

Updated National Junior and Cadet Rankings

2009-06-02T08:41:00.003+08:00

The National Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) rankings have now been updated with results from AFF #1.

Cadet Rankings

Junior Rankings