1938-39

2']O FENCING
In special cases the Committee shall have power to award Army
Fencing Colours to an individual in spite of the fact that he has
not fulfilled the existing conditions.
Duration of Season
iz.
The fencing season will begin on October ist and end after
the ensuing Royal Tournament.
Matches
13.
The General Committee will be responsible for arranging
A.F.U. matches.
Army Fencing Union Matches
The Army Fencing Union fences the following matches and
competitions during each season :
versus Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Foil, Ep6e, Sabre and
Bayonet.
versus Royal Air Force in Foil, Ep6e, Sabre and Bayonet.
versus London Fencing Club, two matches in Foil.
versus Epee Club, two matches in Epee.
versus Sabre Club, two matches in Sabre.
Nairn Cup Competition, Foil, Ep6e and Sabre.
Savage Shield Competition, Epee.
Referees and Judges
14.
An official list of members qualified to judge or act as referees
will be kept by the Hon. Secretary.
The Hon. Secretary will find Referees and Judges for any Army
meeting or match provided ten days' notice is given and expenses
of officials paid. '
Correspondence
15.
All correspondence to the Hon. Secretary should be
addressed :
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ARMY INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM COMPETITIONS AND
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Army and Inter-Service Individual Championships are
fought each year. The preliminary rounds take place in Commands
and the finals are fought during the Royal Tournament at Olympia.
There is a separate competition in each of the four weapons, and
prizes are given to all those who reach the final Inter-Service pool.
There is also a Bayonet Team Competition for Regimental teams,