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Whether it be one of our members being placed in competitions, special events or just having a great time at a club social event, you will find it here.

If you think you have a newsworthy story, use the members area to add it to the News section.

Much Wenlock Olympian Games 2010

Well done to all our fencers who competed in the Much Wenlock Olympian Games on Sunday 11 July 2010.
Neil, Lee and Jade competed in the adults individual foil competition. All three did very well given the high standard of fencing.

Neil came 18th and Lee came 14th in the Men's Individual Foil and Jade came 3rd in the Plate in the Ladies Individual Foil.

Lily, Tom and Laurent competed in the U13's team event and also placed 3rd in the plate.

Well done to all who competed and special thanks to Chris Beadling for coaching and support!

Coaching Qualifications

Congratulations to Royston Brooks-Lewis, John Willows and Ms Gadhok for achieving their Level 1 Coaching Awards. Royston; Level 1 Foil, John and Ms Gadhok; Level 1 Sabre.

Also congratulations to Bret Gantry from Harborough Swords for achieving his Level 1 Sabre Coaching Award.

Sherwood LPJS

Congratulations to Laurent Czechowski for winning Bronze in the U9 Boys Foil and Alex Schlindwein for achieving a last 8 position (7th) in the Boys U15 Foil.

Kenilworth LPJS

Laurent Czechowski achieved Silver in the U9s.

Sean Burrows attained a L8 before being knocked out in the DEs.

Congratulations to both.

Andre Twins Dominate in Doncaster

Elise Andre recently won the U11 Girls' Sabre at the Yorkshire Leon Paul, while twin brother Jacques finished second in the Boys'.
Well done both!

Manchester Cadet Finalist

Well done to Rachael Hamson on finishing 2nd at the Manchester Cadet last Saturday.

THE RETURN!

Hi all,

The club officially restarts on Tuesday 25 August 7pm - 10pm. Summer Club fees still applyl (£5 per person).

All membership fees are due on 1 September. This includes Cash and Direct Debits. Details will follow shortly.

Breeches for Sale!

Hi all,

I have a pair of 001B (Spartan Breeches) for sale. Size 38" waist. £43.47.

I need to know if anybody wants them by 6 September AT THE LATEST!

admin@beadlingacademy.co.uk

Cheap Fencing Equipment on Ebay

Hi all,

Please see this link if you're interested...

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/escrime-2008_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ

Cornhill Cup 2009 - Leicester Team Reports

Cornhill Cup 2009, Rushcliffe School, 19th July 2009

Leicester C

Poule 1:
Woodhouse Eaves A 5-4
3 Blades (?) 4-5

Poule 2:
Leicester A 3-6
Sherwood B 2-7

12th so out

The opener against Woodhouse Eaves A started shakily with first blood to Andy, but the newbies settled in quickly and we duly got down to nailing 5-4 a match that we could probably have won easier, but a win is a win when all’s said and done, and a great way to start any competition.

After a fairly long break we were back in the saddle, this time against 3 Blades. From the off we realised that we would need to contain Benoit in order to get anything out of this one – but we were dragging our heels early on, despite having done our homework on them, and at 4-4 and 4-4 it fell to the captains to go nose to nose and decide it, and he took it on the final point at close range. I will be working hard on my reaction times after that one!

So with 5-4 and 4-5 we were seeded 8th out of the field – full marks to the freshers for that alone!

Vs Leicester A was a typically intra-club encounter with some fights going fully one way, others a bit tighter, and with grudges aside the match ultimately going the way of the form as we know it. I will have Steve one of these days, but for now, it went 3-6 to the A who would deservedly go on to nearly win the cup.

By the time we took on Sherwood B the decline had set in. A tidy unit that blends youth, experience, guile and a tricky left-hander, none were phased by either Janina’s measured footwork or Royston’s spirited determination (he only got the one warning); it was no surprise then that even with Simon carrying a sore elbow they dealt us our widest margin of the day ending it, and whatever feint hopes we still had of appearing in the next stage, with ample breathing space at 2-7, and yes, with lessons learnt – on our part – I hope!

Despite finishing 12th(?), I was very impressed by the quality and application of skills that both Royston and Janina brought to the piste, not to ignore too their determination to fight for tough points under pressure. Overall it bodes well for future competitions whether team or individual, and shows that Leicester Fencing Club is capable of turning out effective and up-for-it-competitive fencers all the year round.

Cornhill Cup 2009

Congratulations to all the teams who entered the competition yesterday!

A special congratulations to Lee Garner, Steve Smith and Gemma Lambell for getting a SILVER medal this year. There was some stiff competition amongst some dubious judging!

There was also a healthy mix of Grade 1, Grade 2, Intermediate and Advanced fencers.

Special Olympics-Leicester 2009

Hi All,

Leicester Fencing Club will be volunteering it's time to promote fencing at the Special Olympics this year.

We have several volunteers who will be providing demonstrations and interactive sessions for the delegates and families in the Olympic Village at the Walkers Stadium.

Many thanks to Joan Paul who has donated Mini-fence kit.

If you are in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area please come along and support us or come to watch.

Apparently ITV will be providing help and support so there will be TV camera's there!

Swiss nr.1 at Leicester Fencing Club

The Swiss number one cadet girl sabreur, Francesca Rushton from Club Hygienique de Chatelaine CHCD in Geneve, trained with the club on Tuesday 14th July 2009 whilst on a brief visit to the UK.

Manchester Open

Rachael Hamson won the silver medal at the Manchester Open

Banquet Charity Fund Raising

Hi all,

Just to let you know that we raised £153.00 for Cancer Research UK during the Medieval Banquet on 23rd May. We have received a thank-you letter from the charity.

C

Aylestone Closed

Hi All,

Aylestone will be closed on Tuesday 30 June, so we will not be fencing on that day. Please do NOT forget the AGM on Weds 1 July as well as the Hinckley Friendly on Tuesday 7 July (Please see Lee for details about the Hinckley teams).

Thanks,

Retrofitting current Masks for the new Foil target

Hi all,

Please go to http://www.leonpaul.com/acatalog/new_fencing_products.html which should help you to consider what to do about the new foil target area. If you currently have a mask which is still useful and in good condition, but wish to have the new foil target area, then please take note of this.

Thanks.

LFC End of Season

Hi All,

Just to remind you that our AGM/Curry evening is Wednesday 1 July, starting at 7pm. Please notify me if you wish to attend the Curry.

The last official session of LFC is Tuesday 14 July; watch this space for news about the last session for the Sabre.

LFC will restart Tuesday 25 August 2009 at 7pm.

East Mids Intermediates

This competition has been cancelled. Please contact the organisers for refunds etc.

www.emfencing.com

LFC's AGM

Please be aware that Leicester Fencing Club will be holding it's Annual General Meeting at 7pm - 9pm on Wednesday 1 July 2009. It will be held in the cafe at Aylestone Leisure Centre {towards the back of the centre}.

All are welcome as we'll be going for a curry afterwards!

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