Governance
Board of Directors
Executive Director: Sean Rathwell
President (Interim): Aster Kan
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Will Sacuta
Director: Lory Laing
Director: Mark Samuel
Director: Nelson Chu
Director: Orlin Bojanov
Director: Svetoslav Marinov
Director: Sami Op
Director: Andrei Filonov
Our Committees
Armoury
Athlete Development
Finance
Marketing
Policy & Bylaw
Secretariat
Technical and Coaching
Veterans
Armoury
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, Nelson Chu, Douglas Carsted
Athlete Development
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: Kelleigh Ryan
Finance
Considers financial issues affecting the AFA and strives to position the organization for sustainable growth while maintaining a favourable financial standing.
Committee Members: Kali Sayers, Paul Schmold
Marketing
Oversees any marketing initiatives taken by the AFA.
Committee Members: Coming Soon
Policy & Bylaw
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: Michelle Ostrikoff, Kali Sayers, Kayla Brehon, Maia Rathwell, Mark Samuel, Claire Laing
Secretariat
Responsible for developing Tournament Operations Manual and guidelines for individuals interested in progressing as event organizers.
Committee Members: Coming Soon
Technical and Coaching
Responsible for recruitment, development, certification, and retention of coaches and officials province-wide.
Committee Members: Maia Rathwell
Veterans
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: Mark Samuel, Svetoslav Marinov, Lory Laing
