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.

WAFA Activity Day - Hosted by Cavs

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

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

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 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.