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Australian Academy of Fencing Special Meeting 2009
A Special Meeting of the AAF was convened at Prof. Mike O'Brien's residence in Kenmore on Sunday 26th April 2009. In attendance were Maitre Gary Worsfield (Chairman), Prévot Tynan Worsfield and Simon Leitch while, stuck in traffic was Ramon, Moniteur Joseph Del Vecchio (Minute Secretary) and Aaron Jordan.1. History of the Academy to where we are today. 2. Discussion of the recent changes adopted by the AAI and how they can impact on the Australian Academy. 3. What we need to do as an Administration - a revival strategy / development plan 4. Hold annual Examinations - AAI Certificates can be issued at the appropriate levels (moniteur, prevot, maitre déscrime and maitre dármes) along with a Masters' competition - this year can be the selection for the 2010 World Fencing Masters Championships tentatively hosted by Sweden.
Further discussion starts formulating a plan that consists of 4 Examination/Assessment Weekend Courses. One weekend devoted to each discipline - foil, epee, sabre and artistic fencing. One Weekend at the end of each school term. Each Review and Examination Weekend will consist of one day of workshops, reviewing the examination criteria and levels of competency, and another day of practical examination, giving and taking lessons, fencing and officiating on the electrical scoring apparatus.