Board of Directors
Executive Director: Taras Feculak
Chairman: Andrew Rusheleau
Vice Chairman: David Cymbaluk
Director: Richard Bezemer
Director: Orlin Bojanov
Director: Denis Fournier
Director: Laura Hoehn
Director: Nathaniel Johnson
Director: Svetoslav Marinov
Director: Yue Ming
Director: Zac Morris
Director: Elya Perritt
Our Committees
VETERAN
Represents the collective interests and voice of Alberta’s veteran fencing community while also promoting fun, life-long participation and celebration of the achievements of veteran athletes in training and competition.
Committee Members: Svetoslav Marinov(Chair) , Richard Bezemer
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Reviews existing policies, researches similar policies from other sources and, if beneficial, recommends and implements changes. As policies affect all stakeholder groups, internal and external, appropriate policies are essential for the efficiency of all operations and communications.
Committee Members: Andrew Rusheleau(Chair), David Cymbaluk
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Produces marketing initiatives and maintains partnerships to promote active communication between the AFA, its members and everybody with an interest for fencing in Alberta.
Committee Members: Denis Fournier(Chair), Laura Hoehn, Nathaniel Johnson, Richard Bezemer
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Considers financial issues affecting the AFA and strives to position the organization for sustainable growth while maintaining a favourable financial standing.
Committee Members: Nathaniel Johnson(Chair), Andrew Rusheleau
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Responsible for recruitment, development, certification, and retention of coaches province-wide.
Committee Members: Yue Ming(Chair), Elya Perritt, Richard Bezemer
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Oversees the stock levels, maintenance and distribution of the AFA’s equipment. This committee is also responsible for the development of armourers province-wide.
Committee Members: Orlin Bojanov(Chair), Trevor Plitt
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Responsible for the recruitment, development, retention and assignment of referees province-wide. This committee promotes a culture of awareness and interest in this discipline (specialization) by finding or providing development events and opportunities.
Committee Members: Yue Ming(Chair), Andrew Rusheleau
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Streamlines the processes and procedures to improve the tournament experience for all stakeholders, including standards of sanctioned tournaments.
Committee Members: Nathaniel Johnson, Elya Perritt, Laurier Aubin
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Advocates for the best interests of fencers who wish to participate in development opportunities provided through training camps, work shops, tournaments and other such events. Also, responsible for the integration of the LTAD program within the community.
Committee Members: Andrew Rusheleau(Chair), Richard Bezemer
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