The Inter Services Triangular and Combined Services Individual Fencing Championships will be held at the Wyvern Centre, HMNB Devonport, during the period 25-29 Jun 07. The RAF Squad selected for the Inter Services Triangular competition has been notified separately. Those fencers who were placed in the top 12 for Men’s events or top 6 for Ladies events in each weapon at the RAF Senior Championships held between 5-6 May 07, together with the 2 Masters At Arms, qualify to take part in the Combined Services Individual Fencing Championships. The list of those who have qualified, in seeding order, is here.
The programme of events is as follows:
25 Jun 07
1300 Inter-Services Team Check In
1330 Inter-Services Team Start Time
TBN Master Swordsman / Master Swordswoman Event
1900 Evening Social Event
26 Jun 07
0830 CSFA AGM
0930 Men’s Sabre Check In
1000 Ladies Sabre Check In
1430 Six Member Team Check In
27 Jun 07
0900 Men’s Foil Check In
1000 Ladies Foil Check In
1430 Three Member Team Check In
28 Jun 07
0900 Men’s Epee Check In
1000 Ladies Epee Check In
All personnel will be accommodated by this year’s hosts, the RN. Accommodation at HMNB Devenport is extremely limited. The organisers will NOT book accommodation, therefore it is essential that all personnel requiring accommodation book via their respective messes as early as possible:
Officers Wardroom – 9375 65252
WOs and SRs Mess – 9375 65904
Junior Ranks Accommodation – 9375 65251
Fencers are reminded that representing the Royal Air Force is a duty; any fencer who is unable to attend, for whatever reason, is to contact the undersigned as soon as possible. Personnel nominated as reserves are to attend the event as, if they do not fence, they will be required to act as officials.
IMPORTANT: All fencers are to ensure that they have current membership of a recognized fencing association (BFA, SFA,WFU); applications will NOT be available on the day.
Dress for all fencing events will be either clean white fencing kit or jacket and tie (equivalent for ladies). Clean and smart attire (jacket and tie or equivalent for ladies) will also be required for the evening social event on Monday, 25 Jun 07.
These Championships are the premier event in the Services’ fencing calendar and offer the opportunity to fence against the highest calibre opponents. The competition also offers the chance for selectors to see who is suitable for selection to fence for the Combined Services. Accordingly, all those selected should endeavour to attend the Championships. If there are any additional queries regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact the Captain.