ET16 is short for the European Teams Championship 2016 – when the European Team event came to the UK! The competition was hosted in Medway, Kent and such a huge amount of effort was out in by so many people that it only seems right to celebrate this occasion with a page on the website…
The European veterans Team Championships were held in Medway, UK, on 5-8 May 2016.
- 22 countries
- 99 teams
- 400 fencers
Results
Vets Teams
- Download ME Vets Team results here>>>
- Download WE Vets Team results here>>>
- Download MF Vets Team results here >>>
- Download WF Vets Team results here>>>
- Download MS Vets Team results here>>>
- Download WS Vets Team results here>>>
Grand Vets Teams
- Download ME Grand Vets Team results here>>>
- Download WE Grand Vets Team results here>>>
- Download MF Grand Vets Team results here>>>
- Download WF Grand Vets Team results here>>>
- Download MS Grand Vets Team results here>>>
- Download WS Grand Vets Team results here>>>
Report
We did it team ET16! What a fantastic 25th Anniversary celebration.
Great team work to produce a great Team Championships. Well done everyone for your hard work, professionalism, dedication and positive attitude.
The success of this event is due to everyone who contributed to the organisation and running of the event. Grateful thanks to everyone on behalf of British Veterans Fencing and the Organising Committee.
A special mention to the rest of the Organising Committee: John Mason, David Sweeney and Katie Rhodes.
Also to:
- Accreditation Manager: Ann Dawkins
- Armourers: Simon Axon, Adam Bartley, Jonathan Courtney, Andrew Goodier, Trevor Hill, Malcolm Holford, Janet Huggins, Peter Huggins, Steve Jackson, Rob Kirby, Dave Lichfield, Andrew Nisbet, Noel Cortes Ortiz, Alastair Savage
- Audio/Visual Engineer: Kola Ayanwale
- Cashier: Sonya Mason
- Ceremonies Manager: Brian Speight
- Event Manager: David Sweeney (in advance), Katie Rhodes (during the event)
- Finals Manager: Paul Baillache
- Floor Manager: Jon Dawkins
- Fundraising Manager: Lawrence Burr
- Graphics Designer: Anne Mills
- Hospitality Manager: Gillian Aghajan
- Information Manager: Pete Baron
- IT Manager: John Mason
- Master of Ceremonies: Brian Speight
- Medical Officer: Clare Halsted
- Merchandising Manager: Ingrid Heskett
- Photographer: Tom Smith Photography
- Protocol Managers: Cary Zitcer, Lawrence Burr, Hilary Philbin
- Quality Control: Caryl Oliver
- Referee Coordinator: Mike Thornton
- Registration Manager: John Mason
- Secretary: Marcia Stretch
- Transport Manager: Lawrence Burr
- Treasurer: John Mason
- Venue Manager: Jon Dawkins
- Videographer: Chris Green
- Volunteers Manager:Katie Rhodes (in advance), Maggie Lloyd-Jones (during the event)
- Webmaster: John Mason
Directoire Technique: President John Crouch, John Mason, Mike Thornton. Secretariat: Mike Robinson, Moya MacNamara, Janet Baron and Diane Austin.
The Dickens theme and entertainment: Dickens Fellowship, Kent Stage Academy, Medway Magicians, Medway Lindy Hoppers, Gillingham Dramatic Society.
Volunteers
Referees
Flag bearers from local fencing clubs Mallard (Herne Bay), Invicta (Sandwich)and Shortland House (Bromley)
Medway Council, Lindsey Horton (Major Sports and Tourism Manager) and the brilliant staff at Medway Park
Sponsors: England Fencing, British Fencing, Leon Paul, OFEC, Ruffart, Topkit, Activ8
Fund raisers and those who gave personal donations
And last but not least the Fencers from all participating countries.
Gillian Aghajan
Chairman ET16 Organising Committee