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Fencing Guide for New Members 2020 Adelaide Swords Club Fencing guide for new members 2020 V2.1 adelaide swords club Version control Version Date Description Comment 1.0 01/11/2017 Final For issue 2.0 13/02/2018 Final For issue 2.1 5/11/2020 Draft 2 adelaide swords club Contents About adelaide swords club 4 Club membership 6 A brief introduction to fencing 8 Aim of the sport 9 The weapons and their target 10 Safety 12 Equipment 12 Basic techniques of fencing 15 Training 16 Competing 17 ASC development pathways 24 Appendix A – ASC 2018 timetable 25 Appendix B – ASC coaches 26 3 adelaide swords club About Adelaide Swords Club Adelaide Swords Club (ASC or the Club) would like to welcome you to our community and the world of fencing. Originating in 1936, the ASC was the first fencing club in Adelaide. We have around 120 members. Our members are diverse in age ranging from 8 to 70+, and skillset with some members choosing to compete informally at club level through to those who compete on an international level. We also have members on the Australian Fencing Team and the Australian Fencing Squad. So, as you can see we cater for all ages and skill levels. The Club offers beginner, intermediate and advance classes throughout the year. For more information on these courses refer to the ASC timetable in Appendix A. We also have several coaches who are available for one-on-one lessons to accelerate your development. The Club has eight electric pistes which are set up according to demand. We encourage all fencers to develop their fencing by getting onto the piste and electric fence as often as they can, it’s the best way to improve those hard-earned skills and put them into practice. Club and state competitions are where it counts though and we like to see all our fencers giving it a go! They are great fun and there is an age group and skill category available for everyone to participate. The ASC is affiliated with Fencing SA, the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) and the International ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fencing Federation (FIE). We are an Incorporated body as such we have a constitution which can be ​ ​ ​ found in the forms section of our website at www.adelaideswordsclub.org.au. ​ ​ ​ The Club is managed by a committee that meets on a regular basis. Financially we operate on a calendar year with memberships due for renewal at the beginning of Term 1 each year. We follow the ‘Play by the Rules’ program and have achieved provisional Star Club accreditation. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to talk to a committee member so we can ensure that you get the most benefit from your membership and fencing experience. 4 adelaide swords club Committee Members: President: Angus Kingston Vice President: Ursula Menz Treasurer: Lachlan Oerman Secretary: Alison Wotherspoon Committee: Keith Vinglis-Plant (armourer) Connor Bury (Coaching director) Coraine Sopru Michael Griffin Child Safety Officer/ Public Officer: Dannielle Kurbatfinski 5 adelaide swords club Club membership If you have finished a beginner course and you would like to keep fencing, or you are an established fencer new to the club, you need to join the club as a member. Memberships are paid half-yearly or annually.. Alternatively, if you don’t think you will be fencing regularly, you can become an associate member and pay a casual fee each time you fence at the club. To continue fencing you must also register with Fencing SA as a participative fencer or a licensed fencer, this is explained in more detail in the ‘Competing’ section of this guide. To become a member and complete the Fencing SA registration, go to our website at www.adelaideswords.org.au. If you have any questions, speak to ​ ​ a committee member who will be happy to assist you. Being a member means you can train as often as you like with full access to the club’s facilities along with other benefits such as: ● Use of 350N safety rated club jackets; ● Use of FIE 1600N rated masks and FIE Weapons; ● Use of training weapons, targets, scoring machines and the training space; and ● Insurance cover for Sports Injury through the Fencing SA registration. We also have a limited amount of 800N whites available for competition use. We offer three types of memberships, junior, senior and associate. We offer a family discount of 20% off the second and subsequent memberships in the same family. Membership type Full year (Jan-Dec) Half-year (Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec) Senior $300 $160 Junior/student $190 $100 Associate No fee but must pay casual visit $10 or class fees if fencing. FSA participative registration $50 pa FSA licence Junior/student $105 Senior $120 Member classification Senior: Any fencer who does not fit any of the below criteria (i.e. most adult fencers) Junior: Aged under 20 on January 1 (as per competition criteria) Student: Full-time school or university student Associate: Family and friends who want to support the club Payment Annual membership payments and FSA registration are due by the 15 March. The preferred method for payment is via the online try booking portal which can be accessed from the Club website. 6 adelaide swords club Governance We take Club governance very seriously. We have an extensive number of Policies and Plans on the Club website that you can access. As a member, you are required to become familiar with the ASC ​ Member Protection Policy (MPP). The MPP is binding on members under the Club Constitution. ​ You may also want to familiarise yourself with our Hot Weather Policy. Newsletter We regularly email a newsletter to keep members informed of upcoming competitions, fencing courses, competition results, club merchandise, social events etc. Keep a lookout for it! If you haven’t received our newsletter email: [email protected], and we will add you to the ​ ​ mailing list. Also, if you are on Facebook, don’t forget to ‘like’ our Facebook page so you can keep in touch as to what is happening in the club and at competitions. ASC Calendar of Events We have an annual calendar of events so you can keep up to date with what’s happening at Club, State and National levels. You will find the calendar on the Club website. The calendar will be updated regularly, when this occurs we will let you know in our newsletter. 7 adelaide swords club A brief introduction to fencing Fencing is an international and Olympic sport that provides high levels of physical and mental stimuli, with a great sense of satisfaction from the development of dexterity and the use of tactics to outwit the opponent. Since it is predominantly a skill-based sport with a little premium on mere strength, it provides equal access and opportunity for both men and women. Australia is one of 105 nations affiliated with the international governing body the Federation Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) and competes regularly at international competitions including annual junior, senior and veteran’s world championships. Fencing is currently one of 28 sports competing at the Olympic Games and is one of only four sports to have been included in every Olympic Games since their inception. In Australia, Fencing is widely practised in clubs, universities and increasingly in schools with strong participation bases in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia and developing participation bases in Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. With support from the FIE, Australia is the base for the Oceania Fencing Masters Academy (OFMA) - the international coaching development centre for the Asia and Oceania region. The sword is one of the oldest weapons. Fencing evolved from waging war to duelling and finally to the Olympic Sport. The modern rules and conventions still reflect the aristocratic origins of fencing and example of this is the salute. The salute: ● Out of courtesy, it is customary for opponents to salute each other before a bout and to shake hand with the unarmed hands at the end. ● In competition, you salute the President or Referee before saluting your opponent. ● When receiving and individual lesson, you and the coach salute each other at the beginning and at the end. ● A good salute, given with a smile reflects your confidence and attitude towards the sport. Fencing is an athletic sport and is not only great for fitness it also develops: ● Concentration ● Coordination ● Self-control ● Precision ● Confidence ● Speed of reaction ● Respect and loyalty ● Reflexes ● Balance ● Judgment ● Spatial awareness ● Decision making 8 adelaide swords club Aim of the sport Fencing has been around since the ancient Greek and Roman times. It's a fantastic way to improve balance, coordination and flexibility. There are three types of fencing - epee, foils and sabre. In all three, weapons are wired electronically to record when a hit is scored. In foil and epee, points can only be scored by the point of the weapon hitting. In the case of the foil, only a hit on the torso counts. In the epee, the whole body is the target. In sabre, points can also be scored by hitting the arms and head. Fencing takes place on a specially marked strip called a piste (see below). Two fencers try to score a set number of hits to win. The validity of a hit will depend on where and how the hit is landed and varies according to the weapon used. With the foil and the épée hits are made with the point. Whereas with the sabre hits are scored by cutting with the blade as well as hitting with the point. A bout is conducted by a referee who awards the hits as they occur following the conventions of that particular weapon.
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