It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Prof. John Sanders, who passed away at the age of 87 last Thursday. He was a Life Member of the BAF and, to date, the youngest person to have become a Maître d’Armes of the BAF. Additionally he was the coach of…
Details for Prof. Vic Cassapi’s funeral: 2:00pm – 12th of JanuaryWilford Hill CrematoriumLoughborough RdNottinghamNG2 7FE Then onto The Beeches Hotel to share memories of Vic’s life The Beeches Hotel69 Wilford LaneWest BridgfordNottinghamNG2 7RN Travel between the two venues approximately 5 to 10 minutes
It is with profound sadness that I must inform our members of the passing of Prof. Vic Cassapi Vic passed away peacefully last night (19th) with all his children around him. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family at this very sad time Funeral arrangements to followPhilip Bruce
Our latest examination results may be found here.
The British Academy of Fencing is saddened to hear of the passing of Jean MacLardy. Jean began fencing at a housewives group in 1971. From this beginner’s introductory class she went on to pass her SAFU and BAF coaching exams. She coached many youngsters in her time starting some international fencers on their paths to…
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The Academy is saddened to learn that Peter Green (of Hull) died on the 21.03.16. Peter was a long standing member of the Academy and a regular supporter of our Annual General Meetings. Peter was well like by his colleagues and pupils and he will be missed by all. The Academy offers its deepest sympathy…
Message from Prof. Angela Goohall:“It is with great sadness that I have to tell the fencing community that Istvan Lukovich passed away on Saturday 27th February….”The above from the Fencing Forum may be of interest to some of the older members who were around when Istvan was one of the foreign coaches invited some years…
