Benjamin Lee (Treasurer)
Ben started fencing at the beginning of 2005 and has been enjoying the sport ever since. His hobbies (outside fencing, of course) include being stuffed in a suitcase and making sweet love to his bass guitar. (Yeah, he's a bit of a twit)
Currently trying to be a BA/BE (Chinese, History and Mechanical Engineeing) and pursuing bandy-glory with his punk band Friends of the Enemy.
Executive roles: Treasurer 2006-2007
Victoria Fedotova (Grants Officer)
Victoria has joined the club in 2005 through the beginner’s course, and has been fencing ever since. Starting as a social fencer, she can now be noticed in some of the regional competitions. In September 2006, Victoria took on the position of Grant Officer, and is now looking after grants and funding of the club. When not fencing, Victoria can be usual found finishing up her Master thesis in business, playing netball and just having a good time.
Executive roles: Grants Officer 2006-2007
Nancy Liu
Nancy started fencing at the end of her 1st year of university. After three years of moderate fencing, she decided to take over the world, one fencing club at a time. Currently a graduate student at the University of Auckland studying the exciting physiology of the lens, she has devoted her spare time to persuading people to donate their lenses to her. She is referred by many as “la muchacha diabólica”, hence the reason for taking over the world.
Executive roles: Vice-president 2005-2006, President 2006-2007
Chris Hay
Chris started fencing in a previous incarnation of the Auckland University Fencing club (then called Auckland University Swords) in 2000. Chris then moved across to Auckland Swords Club based out of Auckland Grammer where he learnt most of his tricks from Edmund Wong. Once Angus McMorland re-started Auckland University Fencing and Edmund moved away from fencing, Chris gradually slided across to A.U.F. Chris is also a member of the New Zealand Academy of Fencing in Otahuhu.
Chris currently works for ASB as an analyst in the Credit Information department. Chris finished a Master of Science in Mathematics at the University of Auckland in February 2006, having earlier completed a BSc in Maths and Stats at the same university.
Executive roles: Vice-president 2004-2005, 2006-2007
Simon O'Connor
Simon has only been fencing, off and on, for four years now. He began fencing believing it to be an effective means to world domination. While thinking this way, he augmented his rise to power by attaining the club presidency in 2004 ... though eventually deciding to step down in 2006 to pursue other 'avenues of power'.
He originally began fencing at Auckland University's Swords club in 1997 but had to stop a year later as travel to Boston then Fiji beckoned.
Now back in Auckland he has taken up the foil again. Although mainly a social fencer, he can be found at most local tournaments usually wincing after another convincing thrashing.
When not fencing, relaxing at the beach with a good book or taking in the nightlife, Simon can usually be found studying philosophy, theology or politics. Having collected two degrees he is now considering actually doing something with them.
Executive roles: President 2004-2006
Angus McMorland
Angus has been a fencer for more than half his life, starting in F1 at St Kents College. He has been a member of Auckland Swords Club (ASC) since '95 and joined Auckland University Swords Club (AUSC) in his first year at uni in '97, at which time it was being run successfully by David Welch. David introduced Angus to the joys and manliness of fencing epee, and Angus has never looked back (to foil) since.
After David left, AUSC took a turn for the worse, and membership and activities declined. In 2001 Angus, along with James Russell and Jonny Chadwick, took over running of the club, and over the next three years restored it to its former, and rightful, glory. At the end of 2004, Angus decided it was time to pass on the reins, and associated reign, of president in order to have more time to concentrate on fencing and social life... oh, and finishing his PhD too.
Angus has been competing seriously at senior NZ and Australian national level since 2001, under the expert coaching of Edmund Wong. His best results to date are 4th= at North Island Champs and 16th at Australian National Champs, both in 2004.
Executive roles: President 2001-2004, Armourer 2005-2006
Jonathan Chadwick
Jonathan picked up his first sword back in 1996 when his fencing career got of to a humble beginning at West Auckland Swords. He now trains primary at Auckland Swords Club but is also a member of the NZ Academy of Fencing and of course Auckland University Swords Club. Jonathan is a foilist exclusively and coached by Edmund Wong he hopes to achieve success in the coming year at the NZ National U20’s and Open tournaments. He also has plans to compete in Australia at the end of the year.
Executive roles: Secretary 2001-2004
James Russell
James has been fencing for some time over a decade now (apparently he stopped counting after ten years). Originally a "brat-boy" from Salle Jean-Louis on the North Shore, James now trains at most Auckland clubs. While Under-20 he represented New Zealand in foil and sabre in Australia. After a brief hiatus (two years kick-boxing with some secret cult), he returned under the auspice of coach Edmond Wong to begin competitive training in preparation for travelling overseas.
James' results in 2002 have included a bronze medal in the National University Men's Foil, and a gold medal in the National University Mixed Sabre. James is currently on the National University Men's Foil team, and is planning to fence in Australia later in the year.
Executive roles: Treasurer 2001-2004