2008 Western Australian International Fencing Tournament

The Australian Fencing Nationals were in town this week and I had the opportunity to participate in the Women's Team Sabre, representing Cavaliers School of Fencing with Sarah Macfarlane and Vlasta Barac. We were seeded third and went up against the second seed team from Exalibur. *The* sabre club.

We lost to Excalibur 45 to 38 but we were very happy to have made it a very close match right up until the end when they were sneaking up points here and there. Highlights of the match were excellent ripostes from Cavs, giving great chase, and JR Ho breaking her sabre into my neck to get the 40th point. Her blade snapped as she made a point attack to my chest as I lunged causing the blade to get stuck between my chin and chest, snapping on the bib of my mask. It didn't hurt as such, but it took my breath away for certain! And of course, that is *why* we wear what we wear!

So it was between Cavaliers and UWA to battle out for bronze. Both teams started well and kept even right until the end. The final score was 45 to 43 to UWA. A well fought battle, but no medal this year.

Photos to come...!

EDIT: The sexy Cavs Sabre Team: