Crossing swords in ADFA comp

Volume 48, No. 16, Sepetember 7, 2006

ADFA Fencing Club (AFC) held its annual tournament on August 19, attracting 32 competitors from across seven clubs and confirming the tournament’s place as the premier fencing event on the ACT and ADF calendars.

An individual competition was held for foil, fencing’s most fundamental weapon, with Navy’s LEUT Jason Evans winning the gold medal.

Six clubs entered the team inter-club Italian relay which pitted the best fencers for foil, epee, and sabre against each other in a battle for club pride. Making their first appearance at the tournament, Southern Highlands won the relay with AFC finishing third. Based on results from the individual and team competitions, the AFC was awarded the tournament trophy for the second successive year.

The ADF team inter-Service foil competition was the final competition for the day and Navy walked away with the honours. The Navy team fought off stern challenges from the Air Force and Army teams, led by OCDT George Minns and OFFCDT Mitchell Keene, to achieve the victory.

AFC president, OFFCDT Adam Brown, described the tournament as a satisfying success for all involved.

Being a relatively small sport in the ADF, OFFCDT Brown hopes that through events like the AFC’s annual tournament, fencing can achieve more recognition as both a fun and challenging activity.

 For more information on ADF fencing, contact OFFCDT Brown by emailing a.brown@student.adfa.edu.au

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