Congratulations and welcome to the SBHS Fencing program!

As a minimum safety requirement, all fencers must have their own fencing glove to protect their fencing hand during training and bouting.

New fencers will have a chance to purchase a glove from one of our school fencing equipment suppliers, Jeff Hardge, next Thursday 21/03/2024 at the start of the Development Training session in the cricket nets (3:15pm).

If you wish to buy a glove from Jeff Hardge, the cost is $38. He can take cash or card (cash preferred – bring exact change if you can).

If you prefer not to buy from Jeff or miss this opportunity, it will be your responsibility to source and buy your own fencing glove. You will not be permitted to fence without a fencing glove.

Please see www.sbhsfencing.com/uniform/where-to-buy-fencing-gear/ for more info on where you can buy gear.

Furthermore, I have copies of the Equipment Loan Agreement form for new fencers (link below) outside my staffroom (Industrial Arts Staffroom). You are required to read and sign it (by you and a parent/guardian) before you get access to borrow school equipment. The order that you return the form to me (you can leave it on my desk in my staffroom if you can’t find me), is the order you will get access to the gear to borrow.

If you wish to be at the front of the queue, print the form out at home, get it signed and returned to me ASAP!

Once you have done so, please make sure you bring a sports bag to training that is big enough to carry a fencing mask, underplastron and fencing jacket. This gear will be under your responsibility for the whole season.

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

I look forward to an enjoyable and rewarding season with you all!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing