Ireland will be represented by:

• David Alexander, Chris Cooke, Brendan Cusack: MF Indiv & Team
• Stephen Concannon: MS Indiv
• Team Manager: Nuala McGarrity

In addition, John Jones will be taking part in the organisation of the Championships as a member of Volunteer Programme.

Good luck to all

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The IFF is planning a Wheelchair Fencing Demonstration in association with Spinal Injuries Ireland on Saturday 13th April 2013.

Please see the Information Flyer

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Boyne Valley Fencing Club is recruiting new members each Wednesday evening from 16th January to 6th February 2013. No previous experience necessary - just bring yourself!

Fencing is a modern, safe and exciting sport ideal for of all ages. With its history in sword-fighting skills, fencing has become a vibrant sport which promotes outstanding technical skill, fitness, agility, quick reflexes and a cool head and tactical awareness. Boyne Valley Fencing Club is a sabre only club which caters for both children and adults (of all ages!)

Our coach is John McCabe. John captained the DkIT team which won the All Ireland University title in 2009 and is currently coaching three clubs in Leinster. He is ranked in the top 5 in Ireland and has represented his country at Student and Senior level. John is a young coach studying for his level 2 Coaching Certificate and brings huge energy and enthusiasm for the sport!

LOCATION
Drogheda Grammar School, Mornington Road, Drogheda

TIME
Each Wednesday evening Children : 6:00pm to 7:30pm and Adults : 7:30pm to 9:00pm

CONTACT
Ring or text Cliona McCabe (Club Secretary) on 086 153 4916 or email

FEES
There is no joining fee. Coaching fees of ?5 payable every four weeks. As a beginner the first lesson is free (the following three lessons cost ?5).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
We will provide all the equipment that you need to enjoy the sport. All you need bring is runners with flat soles (such as squash shoes), a t-shirt, tracksuit trousers and a drink.

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Calling those interested in competition organisation

At the forthcoming Cadet/Junior World Championships taking place in Porec, Croatia from 4-16 April, the FIE is organising a Volunteer Manager Programme - please follow link for information:

www.fie.org/en/news/wanted-volunteers-for-junior-and-cadet-world-championships-in-porec-0-2756

Those interested are invited to prepare a fencing CV and submit by email to: before deadline 31 January 2013

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The Irish Fencing Federation Executive Committee under its recently announced Strategy 2013-2015 has decided to implement an Irish Refereeing Structure and has set up a Referees Sub-Committee consisting of Huw Barton, Nuala McGarrity, Tony Quinn, and Michael Ryan (Chair)

The new Referees Sub-Committee has prepared the structure (see Refereeing Structure page)

To assist those who wish to obtain the Level I refereeing qualification, a 6-hour refereeing course will take place on 13 January 2013 in Dublin and will be facilitated by Huw Barton and Tony Quinn. At the end of the course the Level I refereeing examination will be held.

Please email to express your interest in taking this course. Cost is €30

For more details, please see the new Refereeing Structure page.

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The IFF is pleased to announce the release of it's strategy document for 2013 to 2015 entitled 'Enabling Greater Participation'.

IFF Strategy Document 2013-2015

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Please note that the Welsh Open has been added back to UK Ranking Tournaments for Foil and Sabre. The Welsh Open takes place the 10th/11th November 2012.

Rankings Explained

Calendar

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Veteran World Championships, Krems, Austria - Congratulations to Fiona Haldane from Northern Ireland on her bronze medal at the Veterans World Championships yesterday

http://en.fencingveterans2012.com/

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Sunday, 14 October, 2012 11 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., Mont Clare Hotel, Dublin

This is your opportunity to have your input into the Strategy of the IFF for the next 4 years

PLEASE COME ALONG

To confirm attendance, please email: or text 086-8350921

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3-Weapon Training Day Sat 13 Oct - see details

Saturday, 13 October, 2012
10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., Trinity College, Dublin, Gym
(suitable for fencers of Intermediate standard upwards)
Places limited - first come first served - Cost 20EURO

To reserve place, please email: or text 086-8350921

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Five Nations Match will take place at DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin on Saturday 3 November, 2012. See details of team selected

MF	ME	MS	WF	WE	WS
Conor Nagle ?/TD>	Colm Flynn ?/TD>	Stephen Concannon ?/TD>	Amy Kelliher ?/TD>	L McGill ?/TD>	A O'Loughlin ?/TD>
Fergal Martin	Shane Whelan	Owen McNamee	Jenny Jennings	Miriam Cashman	A Lolies
Chris Cooke	Rory Greenan	Jack McHugh	Stephanie Gales	Jacinta Clair	Erin Barclay
John Wyatt	Richard Noonan	Julian Hayes	Geraldine Davies	Aoife Carey	Liz Fitzgerald

Overall Team Captain: Conor Nagle

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The IFF has selected the following to take part in the forthcoming European Zonal Olympic Qualifier in Bratislava on 21/22 April:

• Womens Foil - Anna Smith
• Mens Foil - Brendan Cusack
• Mens Epee - Benedict Chambers
• Mens Sabre - Owen McNamee

Team Manager: Nuala McGarrity

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Calling all Veterans - The Celtic Challenge (6 weapons) will be held this year at Santiago de Compostela, Spain on 23/24 June. See calendar page

IFF Calendar

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Nationals - Due to the number of Cadets now fencing, we have added a Cadet section to the National Championships. Please refer to information on calendar page for timings of both events and online entry

IFF Calendar

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Seventeen fencers contested the inaugural MPAI New Year Epee Cup. The overall winner was Arthur Lanigan-O'Keeffe who beat Ido Ajzenstadt 15 - 12 in the final of the competition. Arthur led the rankings after the two pouling rounds with Ido the second ranked athlete and Richard Adams in third. While the usual direct elimination format was used for the winners of bouts, losing athletes had to continue to fight for every position. This meant a full day fencing was had by all.

More Info..

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