42 NAVY NEWS, FEBRUARY 2009
Fencing
AAdventurdventuroous spiritus spirit
Selectors
novices seek stars
blooded of future
in Bristol
ARE you the golfing ace the
powers-that-be are looking for?
The RN Golf Association
UPCOMING Navy fencing talent
is looking for players of an
got the chance to show what they
appropriate standard who could fill
can do at a weekend tournament
a berth in the men’s representative
in the West Country.
squad – guideline handicap is five
Four of the 28 teams were from
and below.
the Senior Service – one in foil,
The RNGA run an attractive
fixture list, culminating in
one in sabre and two épée – and
the best players being selected
the whole event was hosted by
for the annual inter-Service
reservist unit HMS Flying Fox.
championships in September.
Lt Cdr Dicky Barton, chairman
The association is also looking
of the RN Amateur Fencing
for players who do not yet meet
Association, said: “This is the
the squad criteria but have the
third year we have run this event,
potential to lower their handicap –
and it went very well.
a development weekend is planned
“It gives people who are not
for this group at Southwick Park
necessarily top-level fencers the
on the weekend of March 28-29,
chance to compete in teams, both
open to all serving single-figure
RN and civilian.
golfers.
“It is encouraging fencers rather
Attendees will be responsible
than getting them to compete.
for arranging accommodation but
“People fenced as many matches
sports travel will be authorised.
as they could in the seven hours
Anyone interested in the above
rather than fenced on until we
should contact Cdr G Skinns,
got a result, which meant all the
secretary RNGA on 9380 27880
Navy fencers got at least 12 fights
or 023 9272 7880, or email
– that’s pretty good going.
(internal) Temeraire rnso6 or
“We saw lots of new blood in
secgolfws@a.dii.mod.uk
there.”
● HMS Scott’s junior rates clearly enjoy wading through water beneath a net on the Collingwood assault course
Encouraging young Turks was
also an element of the RN knockout
challenge. “Rather than settling scores, the to any ship wishing to prepare marina Continued from page 44
Units scrap at
competition in November, which
The assault run is not only a The officer’s set the fastest competition served to intensify personnel for a command course
attracted a record 20 teams, and it
test of physical endurance and time, triumphing over the youthful the rivalry and a ‘return fixture’ – or for whole ship training.
will continue with further events
nerve, but also restraint. The enthusiasm of the junior rates and is being arranged,” said Lt Jim Ships wishing to take advantage
Collingwood
in the coming weeks.
academy staff penalise teams if the experience of the POs and Chapman. should contact CPO Neil Upson
they hear any swearing during the
chiefs. The assault course is available at Collingwood.
THE Royal Navy inter-unit
This month sees a similar
Boxing Cup will take place at
competition in Birmingham
HMS Collingwood SARC on
over the weekend of February
Seven up for Damien
Wednesday February 11, starting
14-15, again run by the Navy
at 7.30pm.
and organised by Lt Andreana
There will be free entry to all
Glendinning (QARNNS) and NN
military personnel with an identity
Leanne Parry, who will be looking
card, and for all civilians wishing
for similar benefits to those gained
to attend tickets will cost £5.
at Flying Fox.
For further information contact
Mid-March will see another such FOR the seventh time in eight years, Royal Shawbury) and POAEA Dave Armstrong RN (Yeovilton) and current RN champion
POPT Brocklesby on 01329
event in Portsmouth, organised by Marine Capt Damien May proved unbeatable (Culdrose) beat all opponents, young and Capt May.
332389 or LPT Edwards on
Lt Keith Bowers, who has been on the court as he lifted the RN squash title. not so young, to take the trophy – one which May has been playing some remarkable
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building up experience as a top- The green beret and lifesaver with 771 NAS Armstrong won in 2007 with a different squash over the past 12 months and indeed
Doors will open at 6.30pm.
flight referee in recent months. was one of more than 40 competitors who partner. was fourth in a recent Combined Services
The Royal Navy fencing converged on HMS Temeraire in the closing In the veterans’ and vintage events, Lt Cdr individual competition at Aldershot.
championships will be held in days of 2008 for two days of squash, writes Lt Robin Young (Nelson) once again retained his The fi rst game was packed with some
Ex-pugilists plan
Portsmouth on the weekend of Cdr David Cooke (RNSRA secretary). titles against Mr Dave Milford and WO Dave outstanding shots and rallies, but Ellicott’s lack
May 8-10. Forty matches were played on the fi rst day Gibson RM (Excellent) respectively. of match fi tness let him down and when May
annual reunion
– and as a result there were many tired legs on His fi nal in the veterans’ event was a fi ve- turned the screw, he forged ahead.
Life savers
The RN RM Ex Boxers
Saturday morning, when most competitions game classic, but Young had for too much guile Nevertheless there was plenty for the crowd
Association will be holding their
were at the semi fi nal stage. and cunning for his opponent, who once again to applaud as May came home 3 – 0, to not
annual re-union at Portsmouth on
NATIONAL pool lifeguard
Familiar faces were engaged in renewing missed out on a champion’s trophy. only retain the title of Navy champion but to
the weekend of March 27-28.
courses will be taking place at
acquaintances with old adversaries as the The Men’s Plate was won by AEM Tom win it for the seventh time in eight years; his A dinner boxing show between
HMS Temeraire in Portsmouth
morning progressed, and by the time the fi nals Springall (Culdrose), who was also the runner- only miss was when Ellicott beat him in the the RN and Dorset has been
throughout 2009.
were being played, most players had played up in the U25 competition, losing out to a very 2006 championships. arranged at South Parade Pier on
The course, which leads to a
each other in the past. sharp Culdrose comrade, AET Stephen Wallace. Cdr Shaw (chairman of RNSRA) thanked the Friday, followed by visits to
civilian-recognised qualification,
The ladies’ competition – contained on the The Classic Plate (losing quarter fi nalists all players for supporting the event, also urging various events and a social evening
is open to military personnel, fi rst day – produced encouraging signs and in the open event) was won by POPT Jason them to maintain fi tness and standards for the
at HMS Excellent on the Saturday
MOD employees and military Surg Lt Kate Roue (Derriford) overcame all Wallace (Culdrose), who nudged out Kate forthcoming Inter-Services Championships
evening.
dependents and costs £85. others to become the champion, beating Cdr Roue’s brother, Lt James Roue (Culdrose), in a which opens in Aldershot on February 3.
Further information can be
For more information on dates, Fiona Fawcett (Chicksands) in the fi nal. very entertaining fi nal. More details about the sport from Lt Cdr
obtained from LPT Green at
contact LPT Shortt on 9380 In the men’s doubles competition the Naval The men’s fi nal was a re-run of numerous Cooke on 9380 23741 or on Navy Star at
HMS Nelson, tel 9380 25749, or
24191. Air Command duo of Lt Julian Crew (RAF previous encounters between Lt Matt Ellicott TEMERAIRE RNSO4
Alan Dolman on 02392 483388.
● Global reach: Members of the ship’s company of HMS Portland
stage a volleyball tournament on the frigate’s fl ight deck whilst at
sea in the Gulf of Oman. Being the Navy, this was not a spot of
relaxation; the winners of a hard-fought inter-mess competition
were the Royal Marines of Fleet Patrol Group RM
Picture: LA(Phot) Alex Cave
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