ACT Fencing Association Inc

Swordplay Fencing Club is hosting a Beginner Course starting Thursday 27 May.  Please read the attached flier which has details on the venue, cost and contact details. The course is open to anyone over 12 years of age and includes equipment and 3 months 4 weeks of memberships with the club after the 6-week course.  No previous experience or skill-levels are needed.

The ACTFA rankings have been updated following last weekend's Swordplay Annual Tournament (see the link in the Main Menu).   A big 'Thank You! ' to the Swordplay Organisors and especially to the Mary MacKillop College, Wanniassa, for the use of their hall as a venue.   Congratulations to all the winners of the prized "Towels", and it was great to see some good results fromt he Novices.

Entries are now being accepted for the Robyn Chaplin Tournament (AFF#2) to be held in Adelaide June 12-14 2010.

Entries can only be made online  using the Entry Form in the Main Menu to the left.  Entries close Thursday May 27.  The preferred payment option is by Direct Deposit (please ensure you name is included in the Reference). Cheques or cash payments can also be accepted by the Treasurer Gordon Christie.

Entries for Open events is $60 per event before May 27. After that date, the entry fee is $120 per event and can only be made at the venue during the tournament.  Entry for Veterans is $60 for all events. For more information on the Tournament, including timetable, weapon-check times, venue details and recommended accommodation, please visit the AFF website.

Would you like to help kids in your community get active?

The Australian Sport's Commisison's Active After-School Communities (AASC) is running a FREE coaching course!  it's easier than you think to get involved.  To find out more read the attached flier.

Duelling at Government House - it may have been the first time or a long time since there was duelling on the patio of Government House. On Sunday, 14 March a group of young fencers from the CDCC club gave a show for the visitors for the Open Day on Sunday March 14. Thanks goes to Letitia, Tommy, and Cerri for organising the Spectacular to promote fencing. The young protagonists Claudia, Hayden, Oskar, Adrienne, Petra, Andrees, and Daniel gave a wonderful display of honour, skill and fun. There was a lot of interest generated from ages ranging from 6yrs to teenagers and adults.

The Canberra Tournament was held at the Tugeranong Southern Cross Stadium on Saturday and Sunday March 6-7 2010.  Congratulations to all the medallists listed below and to all  the competitors over the two days.  Many thanks also to the many volunteers  that made the weekend successful: the set-up and pull-down crew, the tournament registration and manangement team, the referees, and the supportive, families, friends and fans throughout the weekend.  A special thanks to the sponsor of the Novice Competitions, J G Fencing.

The full results can be found in the'2010 Competition Result's link in the Main Menu to the left.

The ANU hosted the first of their monthly comps for 2010 on Sunday March 21.  ANU FC hosts alternating  Epee and Sabre Monthly and U20 comps usually on the first Sunday of each month. All fencers are welcome.  Contact ANU Fencing club via the Main Menu.

 

 

Engarde at Mackillop in Tuggeranong is hosting their first Beginner Course for  2010 starting  Monday March 15 at Mackillop College, Isabella Plains. The lessons start at 7pm, so please arrive early on day one to fill out forms and choose equipment etc.  The course will run for 8 weeks and cover the basics of fencing. All equipment is provided.  Please read the attached flier below for more details and contact addresses.