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

For experienced (squad level) foil fencers, if you are interested in fencing in the pre-season Barker friendlies (dates: 26/02 and/or 05/03), please see Mr Huynh in the IA Staffroom or email by end of school this Friday.

-D. Huynh
MIC Fencing