The Robert Bruniges Memorial Fund has opened applications from Cadets and Juniors looking to make the step up to represent GBR in international competitions. Applications close on the 1st October 2024.
Robert Bruniges was a cherished member of the BF community and was 1976 World Junior Foil Champion; 1981 GBR Foil Champion; and 1976, 1980 and 1984 GBR Olympian. He was a coach, coach developer, mentor and a great friend to many.
Following his passing in February 2023, Bath Sword Club (BSC) started a memorial fund in Rob’s honour. Following fundraising activities, BSC is accepting applications for this fund (and new donations are still welcome): Just Giving – Robert Bruniges Memorial Fund
The fund is seeking to assist in a small way any Cadet and Junior GBR fencers that are looking for financial support when stepping up from the national circuit to representing GBR on the international circuit.
Andrew Courtney, Chair of BSC, said,
“The costs of accepting invitations to represent GBR internationally is not cheap and with the requirement for FIE equipment, travel and accommodation it can be a big shock to many parents in helping their child achieve their dream to represent Great Britain internationally. Rob when he was younger faced a very similar situation and his parents would very often run local fundraising events such as jumble sales to help fund Rob’s fencing trips. We have therefore set up this fund to help those young fencers who may struggle to accept their first invitations to represent Great Britain internationally to due to their financial circumstances.”
More details on the fund and the application form can be found here.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1st October 2024.
The 2023-24 grant recipients can be found here: 2024 Robert Bruniges Memorial Fund Successful Grants
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