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

Hi all,

Welcome back to Term 4 – we’re glad to have our students back on campus. It is unfortunate to have our season cut short, but we still need to organise equipment returns and conduct a stock take to plan for repairs and purchases for next season.

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO LEFT GEAR IN THE STORE ROOM: As we have switched to the summer sport season, the store room has been cleared out. If you have left any fencing gear in there, please collect it ASAP from Mr Huynh. There are some items found in the store room that are loaned to beginner fencers – Remember that it is your responsibility to collect, clean and return your gear. It must be inspected by the MIC to sign off on your loan contract forms!

Beginner fencers who have borrowed gear for the season:

I am organising return dates and times for different year groups to help keep the year groups separated. Please meet Mr Huynh and/or Assistant Armourer, Louise Flint, at the COLA at the following dates and times for gear return (PLEASE BE ON TIME):

Year 11 (now 12) beginner fencers: Wednesday 03/11/2021 @ the beginning of Recess (11:10am)

Year 9 beginner fencers: Thursday 04/11/2021 @ the beginning of Recess (11:10am)

Year 7 beginner fencers: Tuesday 09/11/2021 @ before school (8:30am onwards)

Year 8 beginner fencers: Wednesday 10/11/2021 @ the beginning of Recess (11:10am)

Please make sure all equipment is cleaned before returning! Tips for cleaning can be found here: https://sbhsfencing.com/uniform/personal-fencing-gear/

If there was any damage (accidental or otherwise) to any loaned items, it must be reported so that we can repair and/or replace the item before next season starts. Please help keep our loaned equipment safe for everyone!

Other loaned out equipment by Squad Fencers (for competitions etc.) can be returned directly to Mr Huynh. Please do so ASAP and see me in the Industrial Arts Staffroom to have the item checked off.

If you have any issues or questions, please contact Mr Huynh.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Hi all,

I wanted to share with you a Fencing channel on YouTube that our very own Sabre Coach, Yoongi, has just started:

Swordsman in Aus: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCan9GN2D6DicIY4sELVT0zw

We encourage all of our students to stay active during this lockdown period and hope this resource can help you reach your fencing goals for next season!

Stay safe and well,

Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

Welcome back to term 3. As we are moving to online learning due to the ongoing lockdown, all training and competitions are suspended until further notice.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.

Stay safe and take care, everyone!
Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Due to the updated COVID-19 lockdown restrictions outlined today, the holiday fencing training session is cancelled.

Please try to stay fit and active during this holiday break. Here is a good YouTube channel (Fencer’s Edge) to help you train and learn more about fencing concepts while in lockdown at home:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndKNCqgmw8sAvcYoRboevg

I also like this channel that challenges and expands on fencing concepts to improve your fencing (S-Class channel):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNRvQsXG3ttOwI07TAYVMQ

Hope you have a safe and productive holiday break.

Cheers,

Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Due to the recent update on Stay At Home orders today, there will be no holiday Fencing Training in the first week of the holidays.

Pending the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of next week, we will schedule a training session in the second week on Wednesday 07/07/2021 from 1pm to 4pm at the COLA. Students in all 3 weapons are invited to attend on a voluntary basis. Coaches and Mr Huynh will be present to supervise.

Please keep an eye on the SBHS Fencing website and SZapp for up to date news and information. If restrictions are ongoing, I will notify you with the cancellation of the session via those channels.

Also, remember to allocate time for fitness during the holidays – at the very least, skipping rope, jogging and footwork drills at home will help keep you sharp and ready for the competitions coming up in Term 3.

Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday break.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Students,

Please complete the Google form to register your interest and intention for holiday training on either/both Wednesdays (30/06/2021 and/or 07/07/2021) from 1pm to 5pm. You do not have to stay for the entire duration but it will be supervised with coaches and Mr Huynh during this allocated time. Depending on demand, training will run on either or both Wednesdays – also pending COVID-19 restrictions. Please complete this form by Friday (25/06/2021) at 9am so that Mr Huynh can lock in dates.
Updates will be posted on the SBHS Fencing website and SZapp.

Google form link:

https://forms.gle/Ck7nXk3pgwYdxB95A

Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing