Firebirds rewarded for their hard work and dedication
Some fencers received provincial colours while others received trophies for their individual performances in their various age groups.
POLOKWANE – Fencers from the Firebird Fencing Club were rewarded for their hard work and dedication at the recent Limpopo Fencing Union year end function and prize giving ceremony at Airport Africa Lodge.
Some fencers received provincial colours while others received trophies for their individual performances in their various age groups.
Tersia Goosen, Firebird Fencing Club representative, said the ceremony was well attended and they were happy to award the fencers for their hard work and the effort they put into the various tournaments since the beginning of the year.
Fencers who received provincial colours:
• Moné McCabe.
• Jandré Nel.
• Anerique van der Walt.
• Emme-Jé Hatton.
• Charl Venter.
• Jamie Norvel.
• Leon de Villiers.
• Jaycey Pinn.
Moné McCabe received the award for Best Women’s Cadet Fencer, and Anerique van der Walt was announced as the Best Junior Fencer. Michelle Batler was recognised as the Most Promising Fencer.
Modern fencing uses three weapons and is thus divided into three competitive categories: foil, sabre and épée.
Most competitive fencers choose to specialise in only one of these categories.
Competitive fencing is one of five activities which have been featured in every one of the modern Olympic Games, the other four being athletics, cycling, swimming, and gymnastics.
Limpopo will host their first ever National Rankings Fencing Tournament at the University of Limpopo from 6 to 7 December.
Fencers from all nine provinces in the country will come to compete for national rankings.
