31/3/08 - 5 Nations

RFC fielded two fencers in this year's Five Nations Home International, held in Glasgow at the weekend.  Steve Bateman made his debut for Wales and Alain Barbasiewicz represented England, both in the Mens Epée event - Wales won all four of their matches, with Steve fencing well despite wearing borrowed kit (courtesy of British Airways), and Alain scoring most hits on his team, placing 3rd but winning the overall title.  Photos in Gallery, 57-60.

27/3/08 - Rebecca in Poland

Well done to Rebecca Mayle, who finished 44th/112 in Poland this weekend, doing well as one of the younger competitors in the event.

24/3/08 - England Youth Champ's

Southern Region will be hosting the above event on 5th-6th July, down the road from us at the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre. RFC will be lending our support, and with many of our juniors also competing at the event it's an ideal opportunity to lend your support and a helping hand at the same time. Please have a look at our flyer HERE, and mail s or speak to Alain at the club if you're free to help!! Entry forms and further information can be found here.

23/3/08 - Birmingham International

Steve 18th, Gavin 44th, Alan 55th Dave 61st and Verity 60th.

11/3/08 - Improver Classes

Thank you and well done to those who've just completed our January beginners course.  We will be holding more group lessons for you to take part in, focusing on epee and footwork.  Details you need to know... when: Mondays (not Easter), 19:30-21:00... dates: 17 March, 31 March, 7 April... cost: £7.50 per lesson (paid in advance!).  Classes will be open to recent beginners, too, so if you're interested then speak to Alain or Robin at the club or just e-mail us.

5/3/08 - Cadet European Championships

Many congratulations to Ben White, who finished 9th at the above event, held in Rovigo, Italy.

4/3/08 - 5 Nations Selection

Well done to Alain B. (ENG) and Steve Batemen (WAL), who've been selected for this year's 5 Nations Championships, being held in Glasgow on 29 March.

2/3/08 - Nottingham

John Prime placed 5th, with clubmates Gav Lyon, Alan Knowles and Harry Gulliver all making the L32.

16/2/08 - BYC's

A highly successful weekend at the British Youth Championships... U12 Boys Epee: Piers F-T 5th, Sam C-D 22nd, Will Mayle 28th, Ben Brown 29th... U14 Boys Epee: Callum Williams 15th... U14 Girls Epee: Rebecca Mayle, 9th... U16 Boys Epee: Harry Gulliver 5th, James Ross 14th.

10/2/08 - International Result

Steve comes 15th at the Stockholm satellite, just missing out on world ranking points.

3/2/08 - Slough

Steve comes 5th at the Slough open, Phil B L16, John P and Alan K L32.

10/2/08 - Steve Bateman Wins Aldershot

Another open title for Reading. Phil B and Gareth W L16, Alan K and Verity H L32.

27/1/08 - Reading Clear up at BBO Championships

Reading fencers won the U12 boys (Oliver Ross), U16 boys (James Ross) and Ladies (Verity Howell) events and took all of the medals in the U14 Girls (poorly Rebecca Mayle, 3rd) and Mens (Gold, Phil B, Silver, Harry Guliver, Bronze, Will Ross and David Hillier) event at this years County championships.   Rebecca has also been selected for England, congratulations!!!