Southern Fencing

Good news for all Southern Region folk

Ian McQ — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:17:29 +0000

It is official – the England Board have unanimously agreed that Southern should be kept as an England Fencing Region
It is all down to the support for the region shown by all of you – our case was, apparently, well put and well supported
We now have to prove our worth even more over the next x number of years
We need to get more folk fencing
We need to encourage our fencers to fence at the regional competitions and for region when the opportunity arises
We need to encourage fencers and volunteers to get involved with training opportunities
We need to spread the work of the region around still further, more folk doing small amounts
If you think you would like to get more involved – even if it is just making sure you arrive early or stay late or make the tea at a comp, or you if you have some more time to get involved, there a few areas bigger that would be nice to share around
Those who are already involved are really appreciated and I do hope you understand how much
This is the opportunity to show our region is innovative; together we will find new ways of promoting fencing as a more main stream sport
Thanks again for all your support

Southern Hoodie back by popular request

Ian McQ — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:36:38 +0000

If you’ve ever longed for a Southern Hoodie, now is your time. We will be collecting orders over the summer and plan to make the hoodies up in the autumn. Take a look at the attached link, and follow the instructions for ordering in the Southern Hoodie Form.

EF meeting discussing the future of the regions and development

Ian McQ — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0000

There is a meeting being hosted by England Fencing, in Wandsworth, to discuss the future of the regions and development

The agenda will cover:

Geographical Boundaries and representation criteria
What clubs and fencers should expect from all regions
What else individual regions would like to deliver and how England Fencing can best support them

If anyone would like to attend with Rochelle, please let her know and she will let you have the details

Heloïse finished 3rd in the BYC 2010 U10 Foil

Ian McQ — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:16:34 +0000

The one entitled ‘captured….’ is Heloïse (on right) along with the other bronze medalist receiving their prizes. The other three photos are all from the recent Wrexham LPJS (where Heloïse won the GU11 and currently leads the championship). One of the photos includes her brother, Alexander.

BYC Under 10

Ian McQ — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:00:00 +0000

At the BYC U10 competition we had three very good results. Heloïse Hardie who finished 3^rd (whom I gather was most impressed with the huge bar of chocolate that she was given – check out her photos – one in action and one at the presentation, no chocolate we notice!). Samantha Flack finished 7^th – unfortunately it fell to Heloïse to knock her out. Harry Vaughan-Williams was 15^th in the boys – knocking out the eleventh seed on the way.

Our congratulations go to all three.

BYC Epee U14 and U12

Ian McQ — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:28:45 +0000

Edgar Hornby and sister Odette were both delighted with their first time competing in the BYC, with Edgar coming 3rd in the U14 and Odette coming 8th in the U12.

British Youth Championship (BYC) 2010

Ian McQ — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:07:00 +0000

1st – 3rd May 2010 in Sheffield EIS

BYC’s – May 1-3 in Sheffield

Ian McQ — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:36:09 +0000

Eileen and I will be there for the weekend, we sell BF kit there and look after the volunteers – two things…
1 – if you are fencing, remember to come tell us how you are doing (good or bad!) – if you want some extra support we will try and come along, if you reach a quarter final we will make sure at least one of us come along… just remember to tell us
2 – parents… if you find that you are not wanted for a while and fancy something different, we would appreciate a bit of help (even if you only have 15 mins at a time and could do a check to see if the armourers need feeding, it would be appreciated)

Senior Winton

Ian McQ — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:42:00 +0000

Many congratulations to all those who fenced in Sheffield last weekend. we came joint second on victories and third after a fight count

Clubmark Accreditation

Ian McQ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:24 +0000

Clubmark was introduced in 2002 by Sport England to:

Ensure that accrediting partners apply core common criteria to ensure that consistent good practice and minimum operating standards are delivered through all club development and accreditation schemes.
Enable parent(s)/carer(s) to make informed decisions when choosing a club for their children.
Ensure that Clubmark accredited clubs are recognised through a common approach to branding.
Provide a focus around which all organisations involved in sport can come together to support good practice in sports clubs working with children and young people.

Clubmark accreditation is awarded to clubs that comply with minimum operating standards in four areas:

The playing programme
Duty of care and child protection
Sports equity and ethics
Club management

Clubmark now has its own website.

Two clubs have been given Clubmark accreditation in the region:

Salle Eton
Salisbury

Having got Salle Eton through the mire of paperwork and courses David Oakden has kindly agreed to act as a mentor. If your club is going through the process, or thinking about starting it and want to talk to someone who has been there, please email David (see contacts)

First Southern Region Clubs have received the Clubmark accreditation

Ian McQ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Salle Eton and Salisbury on receiving Clubmark accreditation.

This is an achievement for both clubs and one that we hope to see all around the region.

Having got Salle Eton through the mire of paperwork and courses David Oakden has agreed to act a mentor. If your club is going through the process, or thinking about starting it and want to talk to someone who has been there, please email David (see contacts)

SFR Teams – Age Group Team Foil, Epee and Sabre

Ian McQ — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:01:00 +0000

Sunday, 7th March 2010
To be held at the Sports Centre, University of Reading,
Shinfield Rd, Reading – for SatNavs use RG6 6UR

Please note – change in age group cut off datesIt has been pointed out that some schools/clubs have problems with putting teams together because of the January 1st cut off. To assist with this for the regional team competition only the date of cut off has been changed to ‘age as at 1st September 2009′

i.e. as long as the fencer is
13 or under on 31st Aug they are U14 for this competition
or
14 to 17 on 31st Aug they are U18 for this competition

Foil Team

U14 Foil
U18 Foil

Epee Team

U14 Epee
U18 Epee

Sabre Team

U18 Sabre

Entry form:

SR Team Entry Form 2010

2009 – 2010 Southern Region Age Group Team Epee

Ian McQ — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Held at the University of Reading on the 7th March 2010

U14
1 – Espada
2 – Reading
3 – Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

U18
1 – Reading
2 – Espada B
3 – Espada A
4 – Wellesbourne

Our Regional Competitions

Ian McQ — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, a new organising team from Hampshire, ran their first major event (with over 160 fencers) in a venue new to the region and, overall, they did very well.

The information we were given for finding our new venue caused problems in so far as if you had an old satnav it couldn’t get you there and there were roadwork’s nearby that caused folk delay. We chose to give folk a bit extra time to arrive so from the beginning of the day we were a little behind. We try very hard to ensure every foil fight has a competent referee, again ref’s are folk who volunteer to give of their time learn how to referee, and then to referee. It is always hard to ensure there are enough folk around to referee at a county, regional or Open competition and this sometimes causes delays waiting for someone suitable to be available.

Apologies to the u12’s who, yesterday, had to stop but who were then able to start again and compete their competition – with hindsight it might have been handled differently, but hindsight is a wonderful thing most of us wish we had.

Those of you going to Sheffield to represent the region, very well done and good luck.

I will be in Sheffield with Eileen (near the entrance with the BFA kit), please come say hello and tell us how you are doing (good or bad!) – we especially like to close up and come watch you when you get into the last four so make sure we know; mind you one of us will try and pop along any time we can (if you want us and you tell us).

Badges will be available at the team competition for anyone who hasn’t already got one. These are to warn on the none fencing arm. As soon as there is news on the hoodies we will put it on the website.

Finally, I would like to thank BB&O for the Epee and Sabre competition last November and Hampshire for yesterday, Milind and Ian for their computer skills, Eileen for handling all the entries, Harry for coping with armoury for many more fencers than the youngsters that he is actually there for, all those who refereed and helped with food and all of you who chauffeur and support the fencers and to the staff at Bradfield College and Reading University Sports Centre for looking after us and look forward to seeing many of you at the team event in March in Reading.

If you could spare some time to help at a competition please let us know

Your help will make a difference

2009-2010 Age Group Foil and Senior Foil and Epee Photos

Ian McQ — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:00:22 +0000

Some photographs from the Foil qualifiers held at the Universify of Reading on the 31st January 2010.

If you have any pictures (or videos) from the competition please feel free to send them in.

Click on the picture for a closer view and details.