2009 St Albans Open Air - update

The 2009 St Albans Open Air was held Sunday 13

th

September. A great day of fencing finishing with a barbeque meant everyone had a fantastic time. Thanks to Jon D for organising the event and running the competition so efficiently. A full report will appear soon

SAFC closed 20th & 27th August

The St Albans Fencing Club is closed on August 20th & 27th, 2009 as the sports hall receiving a new protective varnish coat on its floor surface.

August 20th we're heading down to the

Waterend Barn

more details at the next fencing night.

August 27th we will be having a bowling night in

Watford bowling centre

. More information will be posted in the next few days.

Beginners course announced for October

We're pleased to announce the next beginners course which is scheduled for October, 2009.

Please visit the

beginners course page

for more information.

Welcome to the new St Albans Fencing Club website

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St Albans Fencing Club Open Air Event

Announcing the St Albans Fencing Club Open Air Event, Marlborough School, Sunday 13th, September 2009.

There will be a cold buffet lunch and a BBQ in the early evening. Tickets include both meals. A selection of soft and alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Entry fee: 1 weapon £5, 2 or more weapons £10. Download the entry form here

Personal performance course

INTRODUCTION:

Hertfordshire Fencing Association (“HFA”) is organising a personal performance course to help develop fencing within the County. HFA hopes that as many fencers as possible will attend to improve their own skills and to gain new ideas as to how they can train at their own clubs. The cost of organising this day is being supported by HFA.

PROGRAMME:

The day will be suitable for fencers of all ages and abilities (Participants must be aged 11 or older). The day will include sessions focussing upon the development of physical abilities for fencing, footwork exercises in addition to weapon specific training. We hope that the day will be enjoyable for all participants and give them new ideas for their fencing.

COURSE STAFF:

Course staff will include Mr Liam Harrington, Mr Gianpaolo Marini, and Mr Darren Tee. All coaches in the County are welcome to attend at no cost.

TIME AND VENUE:

The day is being organised at the Hertfordshire Sports Village (Map Overleaf) and will be from 10.00am to 4.30pm. So that we can start promptly we would kindly ask all participants to be at the Hertfordshire Sports Village by 9.45am.

More information and course admission form is available on our downloads page

Match report: Three counties Vs Luton

Match Report: Three Counties against Luton 16 July 2009

 

This was the last of the fixtures in this season’s calendar. Although we won both weapons, the score belies the struggle behind them.

 

Foil 6:3

 

The team comprised Andy Wood, Peter Davies and Terry Salinger. In this match, there were four bouts that reached 4:4, which was very unusual.  Two were lost, but two were won, with Terry having to cope with one of each.  These were stressful times for all concerned, including spectators – such bouts require both physical and mental stamina and can be very draining. Perhaps, Terry, if you fenced more regularly you would not have to put us through this torture?!

 

One notable hit was an off target one on the left wrist of a Luton opponent, which went through his watch strap and flung the watch four metres away. The owner did not notice, however!

 

Epee 5:4

 

This team comprised Mike Beazley, Michael Waterworth (making a return to the club from a far too long absence- welcome back, Michael) and Philip Allen. Whilst the competition’s rules dictate that the host club must field six fencers (three in each weapon), visiting teams may ‘double up’.  Luton had two of their four members who doubled up and in order to try and get as many bouts fence as soon as possible, it ended up with each of their epeeists having to fight their three fights consecutively.  This is by no means easy, as some of SAFC know from past experience, due to:

• Lack of experience/preference in one of the weapons,
• High quality of opponents (eg: SAFC!)
• Age

 

Full marks to Luton’s ‘young’ Geoff, whose preferential weapon seemed to be foil, but won two of his epee bouts with only a brief rest in between.  Remember: fencing is a sport for life – however short or long it may turn out to be!  Please also note that you only need to be over 40 to join the

National Veteran’s Association

.

 

Was there a notable event? Well, yes there was; Philip performed his first (and supposedly, last) fleche of the season- and got the point! On second reading, perhaps that should be

notifiable

event.

 

Recorded results for the clubs’ fixtures:

 

 

E&OE!

 

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