Scottish Veteran's Update - April 2024

Great Performance at the Veterans Age Groups in Nottingham in April

Congratulations to everyone who fenced in Nottingham last weekend with a special mention to those who returned with medals.

Our success is predominantly in Categories 3 and 4, we would like to encourage all 40 and 50 years olds to start or re-engage with fencing and join the competition circuit. Veterans are a friendly and supportive group.

Gold

Julian Ghosh – Edinburgh - MS Category 3

Vivien Frith – Shakespeare’s Swords - WS Category 4

Karen Grant – West Fife – WE Category 3

Hugh Kernohan – Salle Paul – ME Category 3

Andrew Brown – Forth Valley – ME Category 4

Rosalind Graham - Sancroft Blades - WS Category 1

Mike McKay – Sheffield Buccaneers – MF Category 2

Silver

Michele Narey – Bath Sword - WS Category 3

Silvia Brown - Sancroft Blades - WS Category 4

Rory Gibson – Salle Boston – MF Category 1

12 Scottish veterans selected to represent GB in European Teams - Belgium 9 – 12th May

Congratulations to the 12 Scottish veterans selected for the European Teams in Ciney, Belgium. A strong performance with a fifth of the team coming from Scotland.

Veteran Teams age 40-59

·       MF – Mike McKay and Nick Mort

·       WE – Georgina Usher

·       MS – Mo Mansoori

·       WS – Rosalind Graham

Grand Veterans age 60+

·       WF – Sheila Anderson

·       ME – Hugh Kernohan and Andrew Brown

·       WE - Karen Grant

·       WS – Michele Narey, Vivien Frith, Silvia Brown

Best of luck to everyone competing next month!