This Saturday we have the following events running across two venues:

NSW Fencing Centre:

• NSWFA Senior Foil Individual Championships (start time 7:45am)
• NSWFA Novice Foil (start time 10am)

Note NSWFA policy: Parent spectators are not permitted – only staff and coaches allowed in venue for school comp events. All participants/visitors to the NSW Fencing Centre must be at least double vaccinated and show proof before entering.

St Andrews’ Cathedral School:

NSWSFL Epee Individual Round 1 (U16 start time 8:30am, U19 start time 10am)

The list of fencers and additional details can be found here:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/

To all fencers participating:

• Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in with the teacher and Director of Tournament (DT)
• Bring your proof of vaccination
• Besides your uniform and gear, also bring a towel, water bottle and healthy snack to recharge between matches

We wish our fencers all the best for the events this weekend!

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

All Confirmed Squad Fencers are to pay the NSWFA Junior Registered membership ASAP in order to compete in NSWFA events.

Please read the NSWFA 2022-nsw-schools-brief-final-V1 document located on the School Competitions page for information and instructions on how to register for membership online.

Once you have paid for the NSWFA membership, please email Mr Huynh ASAP with your membership registration number (e.g. NSW-123 given at the time of member registration).

I will need that data to submit the school entries for the event. DO NOT LEAVE THIS TASK UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Failure to do so will mean you will not be fencing in NSWFA school competitions.

Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 06/04/2022 at 7:30pm online using Zoom.

The Zoom meeting link will be posted on ZSapp (Fencing Group) and hopefully sent to parent contact emails (once I manage to get a copy of the fencing parent contact list).

Please find the agenda attached below for your information:

I encourage all parents and supporters who want to know more about the program and wish to get involved with plans and events for this year’s season to attend. I look forward to seeing you then!

Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Jeff from Swordsplay will be at after-school training at the COLA on Wednesday (25/03/2022 @ 3:30pm) to sell fencing gloves to all beginner fencers. If you wish to buy from him, please bring along $30 exact cash. If you miss this opportunity, you will need to find and buy your own glove.

No glove = no bouting!

Please contact Mr Huynh if you have any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

The first inter-school NSWFA event for Foil is on this Saturday. Please check https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/ for details.

Remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to check in with the DT and Mr Huynh and to warm up sufficiently before your matches.

It is also recommended you pack a healthy snack/lunch, water bottle and towel as it can be a long event with pools and DE conducted in a single day.

We wish our Intermediate Foil Squad fencers all the best!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

As we have a couple of NSWFA events coming up over the next 2 Saturdays, All Foil Squad Fencers are to pay the NSWFA Junior Registered membership ASAP in order to compete in NSWFA events.

Please read the NSWFA 2022-nsw-schools-brief-final-V1 document located on the School Competitions page for information and instructions on how to register for membership online.

PLEASE NOTE: I was informed earlier this week by NSWFA of an error in the document regarding age categories for all events. The corrected categories are:

• Mini Novice – Primary (no age limit)
• Novice – Years 7 and 8 (for beginners)
• Intermediate – Years 7 to 9 (for capable fencers)
• Senior – Years 10 to 12 (for capable fencers)

So a heads up for the Foil Squad Fencers:

Saturday 26/03/2022:
Intermediate Foil School Championships (SBHS Year 9 Foil Squad members to attend)

Saturday 02/03/2022:
Novice Foil (SBHS Year 8 Foil Squad members to attend)
Senior Foil School Championships (SBHS Year 10 – 12 Foil Squad members to attend)

Please check the SBHS Fencing Google Calendar for more information.

Once you have paid for the NSWFA membership, please email Mr Huynh ASAP with your membership registration number (e.g. NSW-123 given at the time of member registration).

I will need that data to submit the school entries for the event.

Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

May the Force be with you,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

The Try-Out Schedule for week 8 is as follows:

21/03/2022 Monday After school: 3:30pm – 5pm
Venue: COLA – Squad tryout bouting for U19 and U16 squads only (all weapons).

23/03/2022 Wednesday Senior Sport (year 10 to 12): 1:10pm – 3:00pm
Venue: COLA – Senior Fencing training as per usual.

23/03/2022 Wednesday After school: 3:30pm – 5pm
Venue: COLA – Squad tryout bouting for U19 and U16 squads only (all weapons).

24/03/2022 Thursday Junior Sport (year 7 to 9): 1:10pm to 3pm
Venue: COLA – Junior Fencing training as per usual for returning fencers, tryouts for new year 7 and 8 students continued until conclusion.

24/03/2022 Thursday After school: 3:30pm – 5pm
Venue: COLA – Squad tryout bouting for U19 and U16 squads only (all weapons).

Note:
– The Fencing Training Schedule will return to normal from week 9 onwards once we have concluded tryouts for the Fencing Program.
– Year 9 and 10 Foil Squad fencers have a competition on the 26/03 so the Foil Squads selection process will be prioritised in week 8. For event details, please check the SBHS Fencing Google Calendar.
– U14 Squad fencers: as there are less fencers than the quota trying out in each weapon, you have all been selected for U14 Squads on a provisional basis. You will be expected to attend the relevant after school Squad training sessions in week 9 onwards.

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

May the Force be with you,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Thank you to all students who completed the try-out form.

As Rowing students are preparing for HOTR and 1st and 2nd grade teams have their final GPS matches on Thursday, the try-out process will begin during the allocated training sessions next week (week 7) and continue the week after to ensure all students who filled in the try-out form have a chance to be assessed for the program.

Students trying out for Squads are expected to have their own whites (mask, jacket, underplastron, breeches, glove) and be ready for electric fencing at every training session. They may borrow body wires, lames and weapons during training. Squad selection will start with U19 Squads and work down to fill U16 then U14 Squads.

New and returning Development Fencing students will work on fitness and agility skills as part of the physical try-out process. Fencing gear will not be required for new and returning fencers in the first 2 weeks of training until try-outs have concluded.

The training schedule for next week is as follows (UPDATED AS OF 13/03/2022):

Week 7: 16/03/2022 Wednesday Senior Sport (year 10 to 12): 1:10pm – 3:00pm
COLA is being used by 1st Grade Cricket to prepare for their final GPS match on Thursday.
Fencers to use outdoor basketball courts for drills and warm up bouts. If raining, relocate to the Great Hall.
Week 7: 16/03/2022 Wednesday After School: 3:30pm to 5pm
Venue: COLA – Fencing bouting for Squad try-outs (U19 and U16 squads only for this week)

Week 7: 17/03/2022 Thursday Junior Sport (year 7 to 9): 1:10pm to 3pm
Venue: COLA Fitness and agility training as part of the try-out process. Fencing gear is not required.

Week 7: 17/03/2022 Thursday After School: 3:30pm to 5pm
Venue: COLA – Continued fitness and agility try-outs for year 7 and new junior fencers only.
Venue: COLA – Continued Fencing bouting for Squad try-outs (U19 and U16 Foil Squads only)

The shortlist for Squad Try-Outs has been posted on the Fencing whiteboard near the IA staffroom.

Please stay tuned for updates and news for week 8 schedule.

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

To all SBHS students,

If you intend to try out for the SBHS Fencing program this year, please complete the try-out form below:

https://forms.gle/rZx5RDjd8Ho4pKHU9

Please have this task completed by Tuesday 08/03/2021 as we need time to plan resources and set up pools for Squad tryouts in week 7.

Make sure you have also nominated Fencing on your Sports Selection Ballot. The Google Form is part of the try-out process and does not guarantee your selection.

Due to the demand and limited places, students who do not follow instructions to fill in the try-out form may be cut and will not be able to progress to physical try-outs in week 7.

May the Force be with you,
Mr D. Huynh
MIC Fencing