Australian Fencing News http://www.ausfencing.org/feeds/atom.php 2008-05-09T06:57:39-06:00 Andrew Harcourt (C) 2008, Australian Fencing Federation Inc. All rights reserved. tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-12 2008-04-22T19:00:00-06:00 The ASDMAC TUE application form was updated in February 2008 and the new form can be found on their website at http://www.asdmac.org.au/apply.htm If you have an FIE International licence you should access this form on the FIE website http://www.fie.ch Abbreviated Therapeutic Use forms (ATUE) can be accessed on the ASADA website for non-international fencers and sent to the AFF, or on the FIE website for International licence holders. In short, if you have an FIE International licence proceed to the FIE website for your forms. If not, you need to go to the ASDMAC website for a TUE, and to ASADA for a simple ATUE which is then sent to the AFF. Andrew Harcourt tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-107 2008-03-30T18:00:00-06:00 The AFF congratulates the following winners of the 2008 AFF Torunament #1 - the DH McKenzie Tournament, held in Melbourne from 28-30 March: Open Men’s Foil: Marcus BEST (Vic) Women’s Foil: Jade SARAH (Qld) Men’s Epee: Victor LEWITH (Vic) Women’s Epee: Catherine MACKAY (Vic) Men’s Sabre: Simon LEITCH (Qld) Women’s Sabre: Jessica BROOKS (NSW) Veteran Men’s Foil: Richard PURDIE (NSW) Women’s Foil: Jenny BONNEY-MILLETT (Qld) Men’s Epee: Richard PURDIE (NSW) Women’s Epee: Angela DOBSON-BLOCK (Vic) Men’s Sabre: Richard PURDIE (NSW) Women’s Sabre: Harriet JORDAN (NSW) All final rankings, detailed results (pools, D/E tableaux, etc) are available from: www.ausfencingevents.org Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-105 2008-03-30T17:30:00-06:00 The Australian Oympic Committee (AOC) had recently advised the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) that following recent media reports regarding the use of colostrum by an Australian athlete, Dr Olivier Rabin, Director, Science of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) provided the following advice on 19 March: “WADA would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that colostrum contains Insulin Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) a substance prohibited under section S.2 of the 2008 WADA Prohibited List. Even if influence of oral intake of colostrum on plasma concentration of IGF-1 is still a matter of debate within the scientific community, WADA would like to alert that abnormal increase or level of blood circulating IGF-1 would be considered as potentially revealing doping practices (e.g hGH or IGF-1 intake) by athletes. WADA wishes to draw your utmost care in the use of colostrum by athletes.” Given WADA's cautionary advice, the AOC has recommended, in the strongest possible terms, that athletes and sports officials on the inherent risks of using colostrum as a supplement and counsels them against its use. With respect of WADA’s advice, it is appropriate to extend the AOC recommendation to all products containing colostrum, including Travelan. The AOC had initially recommended the use of Travelan by teams traveling to China as a traveller’s diarrhoea prevention agent. However, given this most recent advice the AOC does not now support its use by members of the Australian Olympic Team or AFF athletes. The AOC will now review other possible preventative measures for traveller’s diarrhoea and provide the AFF with further advice in due course. This information and recommended action is being drawn to the attention of all athletes on the AFF Weapon Squads and those competing at the upcoming Cadet & Junior World Championships and the Asian Senior Championships. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-106 2008-03-29T20:30:00-06:00 Modifications to FIE Rule t.47.2 which comes into effect as of 1st January 2009 and modifies the target area in Foil to include the bib of the mask. 'The target at foil excludes the limbs and the head. It is confined to the trunk, the upper limit being the collar up to 6 cm above the prominences of the collar bones; at the sides to the seams of the sleeves, which should cross the head of the humerus; and the lower limit following a horizontal line across the back joining the tops of the hip bones, thence by straight lines to the junction of the lines of the groin. It also includes the part of the bib below a horizontal line that is 1.5 - 2 cm lower than the chin and which, in any case, cannot be lower than the line of the shoulders.' The AFF intends to adopt this new rule as of 1 January 2009. Further details regarding the proposed new technology to cover the bib and make it part of the valid target will be supplied by the FIE during 2008. It is anticipated that this will involve a cover for the bib that is connected to the lame jacket, thus making it part of the valid target. Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-104 2008-03-25T20:30:00-06:00 Attached for your information, and circulation as appropriate within your local Fencing community, is the Australian Team for the 2008 Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) Senior Championships.The Championships will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24th - 29th April 2008.On behalf of the Australian Fencing community, the AFF congratulates all team members on their selection and wishes each of them the very best for the Championships. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-103 2008-03-20T17:00:00-06:00 Attached please find an updated circular providing weapons check information and accommodation details for the 2008 AFF National Competition Circuit - Tournament #1 (DH McKenzie Tournament). Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-102 2008-03-13T16:30:00-06:00 Attached please find the competition timetable for the 2008 AFF National Tournament #2, the inaugural Robyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament to be held at Scotch College in Adelaide, South Australia from 7 to 9 June 2008.Please note that entries from State Associations close with the FencingSA(with copies also to the AFF) on Friday 23 May 2008. Where State Associations have set their own local closing dates for entries, they must ensure that entries are lodged with FencingSA and AFF no later than 23 May 2008.Entry forms and instructions for lodging entries will be circulated separately to State Associations.The entry fees are $55 per individual entry for each event, except in Veterans events where one entry fee entitles a fencer to compete in other Veterans events. Late entry fees of $100 per individual entry for each event will be charged for entries received after the closing date (23 May 2008) and up to roll call on the day of the event.All States Associations are reminded that both the State Association and the individual fencer must be affiliated with the AFF before a fencer can compete.An updated information sheet which will include advice on accommodation options will be circulated in the next few weeks. The attached timetable should allow interested fencers to plan and make necessary travel arrangements taking advantage of any available discounted travel otpions.Please distribute the competition information circular amongst your local Fencing community for the information of interested fencers. This information is also available on the Australian Fencing Events website (www.ausfencingevents.org) Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-101 2008-02-14T21:30:00-07:00 Attached please find an information circular and nomination forms for the 2008 Asian Senior Fencing Championships to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23-29 April 2008.Nominations for selection for the Australian Team close with the AFF on Monday 3rd March 2008.Nomination forms should be forwarded to:Mr Andrew IusAFF Director64 Princes StreetWilliamstown, Victoria, 3016Fax: (03) 9397 8113 or Email: secgen@ausfencing.orgPlease circulate the attached information to your local Fencing community. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-100 2008-02-14T21:00:00-07:00 Attached please find an information circular (with timetable and venue information) for the first AFF national tournament for 2008 to be held in Melbourne from 28 - 30 March. The November 2007 AFF General Meeting agreed to re-name the AFF#1 Tournament the DH McKenzie Tournament, in light of the FencingSA request to name the AFF#2 Tournament the Robyn Chaplin Memorial Tournament. Please distribute the information circular amongst your local Fencing community for the information of interested fencers. Please note that entries from State Associations close with Fencing Victoria (copies to the AFF) on Friday 14th March 2008. State Associations should set set their own local closing dates for entries, so as to ensure that entries are lodged with Fencing Victoria and the AFF no later than 14 March 2008. Instructions for State Associations to lodge entries will be circulated closer to this date. Entries can only be received through an affliated State Association. The entry fees are $55 per individual entry for each event, except in Veterans events where one entry fee entitles a fencer to compete in other Veterans events. Late entry fees of $110 per individual entry for each event will be charged for entries received after the closing date (14 March 2008) and up to roll call on the day of the event. All States Associations are reminded that both the State Association must be affiliated with the AFF and all capitations paid for their fencers before a fencer can compete. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-99 2008-02-14T11:00:00-07:00 Championships. Anyone interested in competing in these Championships, should respond directly to the Championships organisers. While these Championships do not provide the opportunity for points under the AFF Selection Policy, such events provide opportunities for those interested or seeking international experience. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-98 2008-02-14T10:30:00-07:00 Attached for your information is the Australian Team for the 2008 Junior and Cadet World Championships.The Championships will be held in Arcireale, Italy, from 5th - 14th April 2008.On behalf of the Australian Fencing community, the AFF congratulates the selected team members on this significant achievement in their Fencing careers and wishes each of them the very best for the Championships. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-97 2008-01-18T13:30:00-07:00 Attached please find the updated AFF Selection System Points and Rankings for Cadets, Juniors, Seniors and Veterans following the recent 2007 AFF National Open Championships held in Sydney. Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-96 2008-01-15T18:00:00-07:00 Attached please find details of the Veterans Coupe Curacao to be held in the Caribbean from 10 - 13 April 2008. This International Veterans Fencing Friendship Tournament will hold events in all 3 weapons, mens and womens 50 -59 and + 60 categories. For more information, visit http://www.curacao.com pro_escrime@yahoo.com.mx Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-95 2008-01-13T16:30:00-07:00 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) updates its Prohibited List prior to the commencement of each calendar year. the new list will enter into force on 1 January 2008. For convenience, the links to the 2008 Prohibited List and the Summary of Modifications to the List published by WADA are shown below: http://www.wada-ama.org/rtecontent/document/2008_List_En.pdf Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-94 2008-01-13T14:30:00-07:00 The 1st International Congress on Science and Technology in Fencing, will be held Friday 15 -Sunday 17 February 2008 in Barcelona (Spain), concurring with the celebration of the Women's Epée World Cup.This event will bring together fencing technicians, managers, researchers, sportsmen and women, as well as manufacturers and professionals related to fencing product technology, with the aim of facilitating and promoting the transmission of scientific knowledge in the field of fencing. A preliminary program is attached and you can find further details at www.esgrima.cat/barcelona2008 Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-93 2008-01-03T15:30:00-07:00 The November 2007 AFF General Meeting agreed to apply the following policy on a black card penalty. The policy is applicable to all registered fencers with the Australian Fencing Federation from 1 January 2008. A fencer penalised by a black card (which carries the penalty of exclusion from an event, suspension from the rest of the tournament and exclusion for the following two months of the current or following FIE season) at any international competitions or AFF national competitions, shall be excluded from competing: in official FIE competitions - for two months, from the date of the offence, in the age group competition season in which they are eligible to compete in the current or following FIE season; and in all other international competitions - for two months from the date of the offence; and in the next AFF national tournament in which they would have been eligible to compete; and at the state level - all state and interstate level competitions from the date of the offence to the conclusion of the next AFF national tournament in which they would have been eligible to compete. The AFF will take responsibility for advising State Associations as to which registered fencers are penalised in accordance with the above policy. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-92 2007-12-30T18:30:00-07:00 Attached please find a circular and nomination forms inviting nominations for both athletes and officials for the Australian Team for the 2008 Junior & Cadet World Championships.These Championships will be held in Acireale, Sicily, Italy from 5-14 April 2008.Information about the Championships is available from the official Championships website at: www.escrime-acireale.comNominations for athletes and team officials close on Monday 28th January 2008. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-91 2007-12-30T16:30:00-07:00 Attached please find the updated version of the AFF Selection Policy, as amended by the 2007 General Meeting in November 2007. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-90 2007-12-18T19:30:00-07:00 Attached please find an information circular concerning the 2008 National Epee Training Camp Program. The epee camps are part of the ongoing national program to provide athletes with opportunities to develop and refine their skills as part of their individual training and competition program. A registration form for attending any or all of the camps is also included. Andrew Ius for AFF Chris Ryan tag:ausfencing.org,2002-05-01:article-89 2007-12-10T10:00:00-07:00 Please find attached the 2008 Beijing Designated Point Scoring Events. Chris Ryan