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::Senior European Championships, Zagreb, Croatia: 16-21 June::
::Wheelchair Fencing Demonstration::
::Boyne Valley Recruitment::
::Volunteer Manager Programme::
::Refereeing Structure::
::IFF Strategy 2013-2015::
::Welsh Open Ranked::
::Bronze Medal at Veteran WC::
::Strategy Workshop - 14th Oct::
::IFF Training Day - 13th Oct::
::Five Nations Team::
::Olympic Qualifier - Bratislava - 21/22 April::
::Calling all Veterans::
::Cadet Event added to Nationals::
::New Year Epee Cup Report::

 

  • Senior European Championships, Zagreb, Croatia: 16-21 June
    (16th May '13)

    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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  • Wheelchair Fencing Demonstration
    (27th March '13)

    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 Recruitment
    (28th January '13)

    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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  • Volunteer Manager Programme
    (20th January '13)

    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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  • Refereeing Structure
    (29th November '12)

    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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  • IFF Strategy 2013-2015
    (19th November '12)

    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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  • Welsh Open Ranked
    (30th October '12)

    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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  • Bronze Medal at Veteran WC
    (18th October '12)

    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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  • Strategy Workshop - 14th Oct
    (2nd October '12)

    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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  • IFF Training Day - 13th Oct
    (28th September '12)

    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 Team
    (21st September '12)

    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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  • Olympic Qualifier - Bratislava - 21/22 April
    (27th March '12)

    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
    (16th March '12)

    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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  • Cadet Event added to Nationals
    (27th February '12)

    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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  • MPAI - New Year Epee Cup Report
    (7th January '12)

    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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