Due to circumstances beyond WAFA's control, the Belmont City College is NOT available THIS SATURDAY 14 MARCH for the FOIL competition. Therefore:
On SATURDAY
The Foil competition will be moved to the UWA CLAREMONT, MARTIAL ARTS GYMNASIUM, GOLDSWORTHY ROAD, CLAREMONT. Roll call at 9am. Competitors should be there from 8:30am to warm up. Please also note that a BBQ will be on at noon, and food available for purchase at a very reasonable cost.
On SUNDAY
The Sabre competition will remain at Belmont as intended at the indicated time.
The Epee competition is cancelled due to insufficient numbers.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Chanes to Cavs Court Bookings
We can no longer use the second court (ie the other side of the curtain) at the Cavs venue at our leisure.
We have been advised by the Centre Administration that we will now be charged for its use.
CAVALIERS has arranged to make, and pay for, a permanent booking for the second court on Saturday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.30pm throughout the year.
SO - please do not use the second court on either Wednesday evening, or prior to 2.30pm on Saturdays.
This will be a strict rule, and we will be reported if we are found to be breaking the regulation.
Our club continues to maintain a very friendly working relationship with the Administration through our reputation of good behaviour. Lets keep up the good work and continue to adhere to the rules.
Many thanks.
We have been advised by the Centre Administration that we will now be charged for its use.
CAVALIERS has arranged to make, and pay for, a permanent booking for the second court on Saturday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.30pm throughout the year.
SO - please do not use the second court on either Wednesday evening, or prior to 2.30pm on Saturdays.
This will be a strict rule, and we will be reported if we are found to be breaking the regulation.
Our club continues to maintain a very friendly working relationship with the Administration through our reputation of good behaviour. Lets keep up the good work and continue to adhere to the rules.
Many thanks.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Foil Mask and Referee Requirements
Foil Mask - Conductive Bib Requirement
The AFF Executive has quite recently become aware of an emerging proposal of the FIE Semi Commission to possibly require the homologation of the "retro bib" to existing foil masks. Such a proposal is still within the FIE policy consideration process. However, if adopted, this would raise a significant issue for the AFF under its current national competition equipment standard which requires fencers to compete in equipment at the current FIE standard.
Consequently the AFF Executive has decided to suspend the AFF's previous decision to require the conductive bib on foil masks for national open and veteran tournaments, pending further consideration of this matter at the upcoming AFF General Meeting in May.
In addition, the current Australian suppliers of Fencing equipment that have developed their own system for adapting current foil masks with a conductive bib, will be invited to have their adapted masks available for evaluation at the upcoming DH McKenzie Tournament in Canberra.
This evaluation, together with any formal statement from the FIE, will inform the AFF General Meeting. An updated statement will be issued after this May meeting.
Policy for Appointment of Referees
For national tournaments in 2008 the AFF adopted a new policy for the appointment of referees. This policy was reviewed and, with some minor modifications, was adopted by the December 2008 AFF General Meeting to apply for all open and veteran national tournaments from 2009.
The key updates for that policy are that:
The AFF Executive has quite recently become aware of an emerging proposal of the FIE Semi Commission to possibly require the homologation of the "retro bib" to existing foil masks. Such a proposal is still within the FIE policy consideration process. However, if adopted, this would raise a significant issue for the AFF under its current national competition equipment standard which requires fencers to compete in equipment at the current FIE standard.
Consequently the AFF Executive has decided to suspend the AFF's previous decision to require the conductive bib on foil masks for national open and veteran tournaments, pending further consideration of this matter at the upcoming AFF General Meeting in May.
In addition, the current Australian suppliers of Fencing equipment that have developed their own system for adapting current foil masks with a conductive bib, will be invited to have their adapted masks available for evaluation at the upcoming DH McKenzie Tournament in Canberra.
This evaluation, together with any formal statement from the FIE, will inform the AFF General Meeting. An updated statement will be issued after this May meeting.
Policy for Appointment of Referees
For national tournaments in 2008 the AFF adopted a new policy for the appointment of referees. This policy was reviewed and, with some minor modifications, was adopted by the December 2008 AFF General Meeting to apply for all open and veteran national tournaments from 2009.
The key updates for that policy are that:
- fencers are no longer required to notify and pay with their competition entry via State Associations of their non-involvement in the scheme. They must do so however at the time of roll call for their events at the national tournament, together with the required payment of the premium payment for not refeering.
- the red card penalty for initial refusal to participate and a black card penalty for subsequent refusal will apply from the first national tournament in 2009. From 2010, the refusal will incur a black card penalty.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Cadets (Under 17's) Competition
The Cadets #1 (Under 17) competition is next weekend.
14th/15th March
Saturday 9am Foil
Sunday 9am Epee
Sunday 1pm Sabre
REGISTER ONLINE through the WAFA website before Wednesday 11th March.
Fully paid-up members of Cavs are eligible to register for competitions.
Check competition details directly through www.wafafencing.org.au
14th/15th March
Saturday 9am Foil
Sunday 9am Epee
Sunday 1pm Sabre
REGISTER ONLINE through the WAFA website before Wednesday 11th March.
Fully paid-up members of Cavs are eligible to register for competitions.
Check competition details directly through www.wafafencing.org.au
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
George Osgood - Change of Date
GEORGE OSGOOD - VISITING ARMOURER
George advises that he cannot attend Cavs as usual on Saturday 7th March. (First Saturday in the month).
He will be at the Club, instead, on Saturday 14th March.
George apologises for any inconvenience.
He intends to resume normal routine on Saturday 4th April.
George advises that he cannot attend Cavs as usual on Saturday 7th March. (First Saturday in the month).
He will be at the Club, instead, on Saturday 14th March.
George apologises for any inconvenience.
He intends to resume normal routine on Saturday 4th April.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Cavaliers DT Team (Directoire Tournament)
For those new to the club, the following system applies for WAFA competitions.
Each club is allocated certain competitions for which they must act as Host (see the calendar). ie the Host Club must supply DT, referees, scorers, timers, equipment transport, set up and pack away, and general run-about.
It is also expected that each club helps to provide equipment and personnel for all comps.
At Cavs, we have a DT Team List for all those interested in helping out when these competitions arise.
At the moment, Cavs is allocated WAFA Open #2 mid May, and WAFA Cadet #3 end June. Sometimes these dates change.
If you are interested in helping out at competitions, please let Gillian know.
Each club is allocated certain competitions for which they must act as Host (see the calendar). ie the Host Club must supply DT, referees, scorers, timers, equipment transport, set up and pack away, and general run-about.
It is also expected that each club helps to provide equipment and personnel for all comps.
At Cavs, we have a DT Team List for all those interested in helping out when these competitions arise.
At the moment, Cavs is allocated WAFA Open #2 mid May, and WAFA Cadet #3 end June. Sometimes these dates change.
If you are interested in helping out at competitions, please let Gillian know.
Upcoming Fencing Competitions
WAFA Competitions start in March 2009.
Please check the WAFA website for details of competitions and other WAFA news.
For new people to our club - the State competitions are run by WAFA, and each fully paid up member of Cavs is automatically affiliated to WAFA and is eligible to compete. Registration for competitions is usually done on line. National competition is run by the Australian Fencing Federation and details can be accessed on both the WAFA and AFF websites.
14th/15th March
Cadets (u/17) #1 Foil, Epee and Sabre. Host Club Excalibur. Venue Belmont City College Gym, Fisher St, Belmont.
28th/29th March
Open #1 Foil, Epee and Sabre. Host Club UWA. Venue Belmont City College Gym, Fisher St, Belmont.
4th/5th April
Proposed WAFA Activity Weekend which will incorporate U/13, U/15, U/20 mixed weapons.
Venue Excalibur, South Fremantle SHS, enter from Annie Street.
More about this as details come to hand.
17th/19th April
AFF #1 Open (Australian Fencing Federation) D H McKENZIE in Canberra, ACT
Please check the WAFA website for details of competitions and other WAFA news.
For new people to our club - the State competitions are run by WAFA, and each fully paid up member of Cavs is automatically affiliated to WAFA and is eligible to compete. Registration for competitions is usually done on line. National competition is run by the Australian Fencing Federation and details can be accessed on both the WAFA and AFF websites.
14th/15th March
Cadets (u/17) #1 Foil, Epee and Sabre. Host Club Excalibur. Venue Belmont City College Gym, Fisher St, Belmont.
28th/29th March
Open #1 Foil, Epee and Sabre. Host Club UWA. Venue Belmont City College Gym, Fisher St, Belmont.
4th/5th April
Proposed WAFA Activity Weekend which will incorporate U/13, U/15, U/20 mixed weapons.
Venue Excalibur, South Fremantle SHS, enter from Annie Street.
More about this as details come to hand.
17th/19th April
AFF #1 Open (Australian Fencing Federation) D H McKENZIE in Canberra, ACT
Monday, February 23, 2009
Enter the 2009 Cavaliers T-Shirt Competition
The Cavaliers T-Shirt Competition for 2009 is now open.
What does fencing mean to you? Express yourself by entering the design a t-shirt competition for Cavaliers. All you have to do is fill in the form attached.
You can draw by hand, make a digital design or even just submit a slogan. Exercise your creative license, as long as it’s about fencing.
You can enter as many times as you like, just fill in your details on each sheet submitted.
Hand your printed entries in to Gillian (Secretary) or Maya (Promotions Officer) at a session or email your entry to: promotions@cavaliers.com.au.
Entry is open to Cavaliers members of all ages and entries close at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 28th 2009. So Hurry!
Click here for the entry form. Best of luck!
What does fencing mean to you? Express yourself by entering the design a t-shirt competition for Cavaliers. All you have to do is fill in the form attached.
You can draw by hand, make a digital design or even just submit a slogan. Exercise your creative license, as long as it’s about fencing.
You can enter as many times as you like, just fill in your details on each sheet submitted.
Hand your printed entries in to Gillian (Secretary) or Maya (Promotions Officer) at a session or email your entry to: promotions@cavaliers.com.au.
Entry is open to Cavaliers members of all ages and entries close at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 28th 2009. So Hurry!
Click here for the entry form. Best of luck!
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