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Fencing North Inc. Committee Meeting – 19.09.2022

 Meeting Opened:  7:07 pm (MS Teams)

Present: Ben Upton (Secretary), Peter Butler (President); Katie Logan (Academy of Fencing); Fiona Campbell (H&S and tournaments); Mary Black (Tuatahi),  Kirsten Hansen (Media); Sunnie Sun (Vice President), Hannah Choi (Auckland University), Anya Kaminya (Coach). Amanda Hopkins (Treasurer), Fiona Campbell (Tournaments). David Elder (President, FENZ, late).

Apologies: Mary Black, Judit Flizar.

Minutes of last committee meeting

 Ben Upton apologised for the lack of minutes which is due to lack of saving.

Tournaments

Pickworth

This went well although numbers were relatively low.  Ran break even.

National Secondary Schools

This went well.  Formal thanks to Katie Logan and Fiona Campbell for key work in making this happen.

Organisation went well.  There was a black card incident, which was unfortunate.  Disciplinary actions dealt with by FENZ.  There was another incident which led to damage to a stairwell area.  This is being dealt with by via the school and parents.

Main learning was the organisation / location of DT which allowed people not involved to interact too much.  A separate room is required.  There are some options that will need to be discussed. 

Fiona will be running a workshop to train up helpers.

Oceaneia

There is a need for assistance for weapons check, first aid, dinner.  Kirsten will do a post to advertise these jobs.

There was a discussion about referees and whether there was a need to fund if we are short. 

The plan was for 11 pistes.  Anya Kaminya advised that there was a likely need for 2 referees from overseas to cover 3 weapons for the three days. Agreed that Anya to approach overseas referees to see what can be accommodated.

In terms of food stalls, there are options for other clubs to take a day.  Otherwise Tuatahi could do the three days.  There is a preference to share.  This option will be advertised.

Financials

Amanda Hoplkins indicated that the accounts were in good order.  This is mainly with support from venue grant.  There is still some income to come in from team entries for NZ Schools teams. 

A formal plan is required for gear replacement.  Pistes and boxes in particular.  Some old gear could be retired to clubs. Peter to put together a capital expenditure budget.

Media

Kirsten indicated that she was posting up-coming events.  A photographer came to the tournament with an indication that competitors could purchase online.  This might be an option at Oceaneas.

There is some media interest in the referee course.

Fenz news

Main items were Commonwealths, Referee course, Oceanias. Coaches technical course at year end.  There are enough national medals for Oceania.

Health and Safety

Nothing to report.  Major incidents only need reports.  Minor matters only need to be noted.  World University Games. 

Other Business:  

2023 calendar.  National tournaments are U15/17, North Island Champs, Australia has published their tournament timetable already. 

Peter to circulate a template to try and populate the 2023 calendar.  We need to look at revised ideas if any. 

Tommy Lee has suggested patches for Fencing North.  This was endorsed on the understanding that he will get quotes for this.

Confirmation of next meeting date – Monday, 10 October 2022.

Meeting Closed:   8:45 pm.

We want to make this a great warm-up competition for our first International Event in three years..so sign up now!

Calling all potential competitors in WOMEN'S EVENTS - We're determined to hold gender-separated events for you. I have scheduled these separate events  for the Open but YOU have to sign up to make it happen !!

Standard registrations for next Sunday's PICKWORTH Tournament close at 11.55pm this evening.

Want to see who's coming? The competition will be posted to Fencing Time Live this afternoon. 

Link to booking page  for this event is now LIVE on our FN calendar.

Link to Participants also available from calendar.

PICKWORTH Tournament registration page now live on FN calendar.

See you at Te Pai!

Fencing North Inc. Committee Meeting – 14.07.2022

Meeting Opened:  7:15 pm (In person – Peter Butler’s home, Mt Albert)

Present: Ben Upton (Secretary), Peter Butler (President); Katie Logan (Academy of Fencing); Fiona Campbell (H&S and tournaments); Mary Black (Tuatahi), Judit Fliszar, Kirsten Hansen (Media); Sunnie Sun (Vice President), Hannah Choi (Auckland University), Matt Stanley (Hikurangi Fencing Club); Anya Kaminya (Coach).

Apologies: Amanda Hopkins (Treasurer);

Minutes of last committee meeting

These were read at the meeting and approved.

Peter Butler reported that the video referee system is still to be produced by David Elder.  It needs to be ready for the National Secondary Schools (preferably with it being available for FN Secondary Schools so that referees can practice using it). 

Tournament

Junior tournaments

Judit Fliszar advised that she will be running a junior fencing tournament for U10, U12, 14 on 13 August.  No help required from Fencing North at this stage.  There will also be a similar age group tournament for teams on 10 September and a further individual event on 5 November.  All at Kristen School.

Head of Tournaments

Maja has resigned as Head of Tournaments.  Fiona Campbell has volunteered to be the new Head of Tournaments.  Fiona expressed the view that there was a need for a wider sharing of responsibility, with different tasks allocated.

Discussed that there was an organic learning process which will hopefully lead to the sharing of expertise and knowledge.  There may also be opportunity for referees to assist on the day.

Approved - Fiona Campbell appointed as the new Head of Tournaments.  

The necessary hardware (server, modem, cables) and multi-user Fencing Time licence will need to be purchased for and on behalf of Fencing North. 

Approved that Fiona Campbell has the authority to effect those purchases and claim all necessary expenses (as required).

National Secondary Schools

This is at Te Pai.  There has been discussion already in terms of organising this.  Heather Claydon will be Head DT and assisted by Fiona.  Peter Butler will be floor manager.  Anya Kaminya will be Head Referee and Katie Logan will be referee co-ordinator.

Team organiser – There was a discussion around how the teams event would be run.  Discussed that we would look to operate the teams event on the following basis:

• Maximum amount of teams per event will be 16.  4 fencers per team – 3 with one reserve.  Teams of 3 can be entered but entry at own risk (if there is injury withdrawal of a three fencer team, then the team will lose the match).
• Each school could put forward a top team per weapon.
• Regions can add composite teams (up to a maximum of 4 per region, inclusive of top school teams) per region.
• After that, ‘second’ school teams can be entered until maximum reached.
• After that, ‘third’ school teams can be entered until maximum reached.
• After that further ‘composite teams’ until maximum reached.   
• Team rankings will be dictated by individual results.   
• Ideally, schools (particularly those fielding more than one team) should bring a referee. 
• Team fee - $100 per team at this stage.

Above approach approved.

Financials

Amanda Hopkins was absent.  This item was deferred to the next meeting.

Website

Any FN events can be put on FENZ website.  Amanda Hopkins in charge.

There was discussion about the current website.  There is a desire to establish a new website.  This is not priority at this stage.  The current website can be updated in a basic way and maintained. 

Health and Safety

No issues.

Other Business:  

Anya Kaminya indicated that there would be an Oceania referee teaching course supported by FIE.  There is a real need for female candidates.  This will be end of October.  This will be in Christchurch, possibly also in Auckland.

Judit Flizsar indicated that the coaching course in Christchurch is for 8 days.  There is a concern from some of the coaches will not be able to attend due to accommodation costs not being covered.   Suggested $800 per coach (5).   Total $4,000. 

This to be considered at the next meeting.

Confirmation of next meeting date – Monday, 1 August 2022.

Meeting Closed:   9:30 pm.

Fencing North Inc. Committee Meeting – 14.07.2022

Meeting Opened:  7:15 pm (In person – Peter Butler’s home, Mt Albert)

Present: Ben Upton (Secretary), Peter Butler (President); Katie Logan (Academy of Fencing); Fiona Campbell (H&S and tournaments); Mary Black (Tuatahi), Judit Fliszar, Kirsten Hansen (Media); Sunnie Sun (Vice President), Hannah Choi (Auckland University), Matt Stanley (Hikurangi Fencing Club); Anya Kaminya (Coach).

Apologies: Amanda Hopkins (Treasurer);

Minutes of last committee meeting

These were read at the meeting and approved.

Peter Butler reported that the video referee system is still to be produced by David Elder.  It needs to be ready for the National Secondary Schools (preferably with it being available for FN Secondary Schools so that referees can practice using it). 

Tournament

Junior tournaments

Judit Fliszar advised that she will be running a junior fencing tournament for U10, U12, 14 on 13 August.  No help required from Fencing North at this stage.  There will also be a similar age group tournament for teams on 10 September and a further individual event on 5 November.  All at Kristen School.

Head of Tournaments

Maja has resigned as Head of Tournaments.  Fiona Campbell has volunteered to be the new Head of Tournaments.  Fiona expressed the view that there was a need for a wider sharing of responsibility, with different tasks allocated.

Discussed that there was an organic learning process which will hopefully lead to the sharing of expertise and knowledge.  There may also be opportunity for referees to assist on the day.

Approved - Fiona Campbell appointed as the new Head of Tournaments.  

The necessary hardware (server, modem, cables) and multi-user Fencing Time licence will need to be purchased for and on behalf of Fencing North. 

Approved that Fiona Campbell has the authority to effect those purchases and claim all necessary expenses (as required).

National Secondary Schools

This is at Te Pai.  There has been discussion already in terms of organising this.  Heather Claydon will be Head DT and assisted by Fiona.  Peter Butler will be floor manager.  Anya Kaminya will be Head Referee and Katie Logan will be referee co-ordinator.

Team organiser – There was a discussion around how the teams event would be run.  Discussed that we would look to operate the teams event on the following basis:

• Maximum amount of teams per event will be 16.  4 fencers per team – 3 with one reserve.  Teams of 3 can be entered but entry at own risk (if there is injury withdrawal of a three fencer team, then the team will lose the match).
• Each school could put forward a top team per weapon.
• Regions can add composite teams (up to a maximum of 4 per region, inclusive of top school teams) per region.
• After that, ‘second’ school teams can be entered until maximum reached.
• After that, ‘third’ school teams can be entered until maximum reached.
• After that further ‘composite teams’ until maximum reached.   
• Team rankings will be dictated by individual results.   
• Ideally, schools (particularly those fielding more than one team) should bring a referee. 
• Team fee - $100 per team at this stage.

Above approach approved.

Financials

Amanda Hopkins was absent.  This item was deferred to the next meeting.

Website

Any FN events can be put on FENZ website.  Amanda Hopkins in charge.

There was discussion about the current website.  There is a desire to establish a new website.  This is not priority at this stage.  The current website can be updated in a basic way and maintained. 

Health and Safety

No issues.

Other Business:  

Anya Kaminya indicated that there would be an Oceania referee teaching course supported by FIE.  There is a real need for female candidates.  This will be end of October.  This will be in Christchurch, possibly also in Auckland.

Judit Flizsar indicated that the coaching course in Christchurch is for 8 days.  There is a concern from some of the coaches will not be able to attend due to accommodation costs not being covered.   Suggested $800 per coach (5).   Total $4,000. 

This to be considered at the next meeting.

Confirmation of next meeting date – Monday, 1 August 2022.

Meeting Closed:   9:30 pm.

 Booking link for this event has now been posted on FN Calendar.