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 26/03/2026 at the end of the Junior Sport session in the cricket nets (3:15pm).

If you wish to buy a glove from Jeff Hardge, the cost is $40. 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, please read the Equipment Loan Agreement form for new fencers that was handed out to new year 7 and 8 fencers following the conclusion of try outs yesterday (link below). If you are a new year 9 or Senior Fencer, please print out the form or get a copy from me in the IA 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. We plan to distribute gear next Thursday!

fencing-equipment-loan-agreement-contractDownload

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

Welcome to the start of the Winter Sport season! We have the following sessions planned to conduct newbie try outs this week and work towards finalising squads by the end of the term:

Monday 16/03/2026:
3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA
Newbie Junior Fencers Try Out Session 1 of 2

Wednesday 18/03/2026:
1:10pm to 3pm at the COLA
Senior Sport

3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA:
U16 Foil Squad Trials

Thursday 19/03/2026:
1:10pm to 3pm at the COLA
Junior Sport

3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA:
Newbie Junior Fencers Try Out Session 2 of 2

Rolls have been added to Clipboard with relevant information for each session.

As squad trials are ongoing this term, please keep an eye out for when your trials are scheduled in the coming weeks.

We aim to have the final list of Newbie fencers for the season sorted by end of Thursday’s training session.
Please check and inform Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

All the best with your try outs.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

To all SBHS students,

If you intend to try out for the SBHS Fencing program this year, please complete the try-out form below (use your school email):

https://forms.gle/AZBUxkGHCcsVZwhk9

Please have this task completed by 3:00pm Thursday 12/03/2026 as we need time to plan resources and set up pools for Squad try-outs.

The Google Form is part of the try-out process and does not guarantee your selection.

Please note: Students must complete the form on their own! It can only be accessed with an SBHS student email account signed in.

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.

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