Blaise Goes Wild in Brisbane!

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

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

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!

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.