Northampton Fencing Club

Doug Facer

Doug Facer began his fencing career in Northampton in 1949 before moving away from the area in 1952. During this time he continued to fence and upon his return to Northampton in 1962 he rejoined the club.

In 1980 he was elected President of the club and remained the figurehead for the next 21 years, standing down as president a few months before he passed away.

People Fencing
In 1982 he qualified as a foil coach for the club, progressing to county coach level in 1993. Many coaches came and went over the years, however for 20 years Doug was instrumental in introducing beginners to the sport.

After he died in 2001, the club felt it was fitting to hold an annual foil competition, with the trophy dedicated to Doug's memory, the monies raised during the competition going to his chosen charity, Cystic Fibrosis.

Competition Winners
Category 2007 2006 2005
Foil Jack Beech Jack Beech Jack Beech
Plate Steve Rowntree Paul Drake N/A

Doug Facer Memorial Foil 2007 : Overall Ranking
Ranking Name Club
1 Beech, Jack Northampton
2 Beech, Graham Northampton
3 Norrie, John Northampton
3 Parker, Julian Luton Sword
5 Conroy, David Northampton
6 Hamson, Rachael Towcester
7 Knapton, Andrew Milton Keynes
8 Conroy, Stephen Northampton
9 Carpenter, Fay Northampton
10 Norrie, Lynda Northampton
11 Portal, Jacques Towcester
12 Rose, Darren Radcliffe Sword
13 Dowdy, Steve Northampton
14 Dyer, Chris Northampton
15 Brailsford, Andrew Radcliffe Sword
16 Eades, Samantha Radcliffe Sword
17 Rowntree, Steve Northampton
18 Chatterley, Richard Luton Sword
19 Drake, Paul Northampton
20 Levett, Sharon Northampton