The NSWSFL Epee Team Premiership starts this Saturday with St Aloysius’ College hosting the first fixture.

Teams have been selected in consultation with Coach Ted and details can be found on the Results 2019 page below:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2019-2/
Squad members not in teams should still be prepared to fence as benched reserves in case of misadventure or any other issues in that team on the day. Squad members who are not actively fencing on the day will assist with refereeing and other duties in order to fulfil their Saturday participation commitment and support their school.

Ms Stewart and Coach Ted will be present to supervise at SAC on Saturday.

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The NSW Schools’ Fencing League now has a Facebook group page to provide an online community for students, staff, coaches, parents and families involved in the NSW Schools’ Fencing League.

You can follow the link below to view the group page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2096075547178257/

I encourage you to join the community group if you wish to stay updated with NSW Schools’ Fencing League news and notifications.

Cheers,
Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

Welcome back to term 2! I hope you all had a restful Easter break.

SBHS will be hosting our first Foil Fixture this Saturday. Students who have made Foil Squad selection in all 3 age categories will be expected to attend.

Teams will be selected and announced during training this week after consulting with our coaches. Squad members not in teams should still be prepared to fence as benched reserves in case of misadventure or any other issues in that team on the day. Squad members who are not actively fencing on the day will assist with refereeing and other duties in order to fulfil their Saturday participation commitment and support their school.

More details can be found on the Results 2019 page below:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2019-2/

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues.

Cheers,

Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Thanks to our U14 Foil Squad members and older Mentors for participating in this friendly event. Also big thanks to Ms. Stewart for supervising the event.

The event continues on Saturday with Direct Elimination rounds. The rankings from last Saturday can be found on the Results -2019 page.

For more details and start time for this coming Saturday, please visit the Results – 2019 page here:

https://sbhsfencing.com/2019-2/

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

For all new fencers who need to purchase a fencing glove, Jeff Hardge will be dropping in after training at 3pm on Thursday to sell fencing gloves. Please bring $25 exact cash.

You are welcome to purchase from any supplier of your own choosing, but must have a glove by the end of Term 1 in order to progress to using metal weapons.

For more information about local Fencing suppliers, please visit:

https://sbhsfencing.com/uniform/where-to-buy-fencing-gear/

Please also bring an extra sports bag on Wednesday/ Thursday training this week to carry fencing gear you will be borrowing for the season.

Feel free to contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
– Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting is on this Wednesday 03/04/19 at 6:00pm in the Staff Common Room.

Please find the agenda attached below for your information:

https://sbhsfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fencing-supporters-meeting-agenda_190403-2.pdf

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 on Wednesday!

Please let me know if there are any issues or questions. I can add items to the agenda if you notify me by email before noon on Wednesday.

Cheers,

Dat Huynh

MIC Fencing

Andrew Szandurski (SICR MIC Fencing) has invited a number of schools to attend an U14 Foil Team friendly competition on Saturday 29/03/19.

Date: Saturday 29/03/19

Time: 11:00am to 1:30pm (please arrive by 10:30am to warm up)

Address: Riverview Gartlan, Riverview NSW 2066

Venue location: Gartlan Centre, Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview

Google Map link:https://goo.gl/maps/KKjr9Rb7HNP2

Parking: Enter main gate Tambourine Bay Road.

Public Transport: Various bus routes and ferry access nearby.

Schools attending:

• Saint Ignatius College Riverview – 2 teams
• Barker College – 2 teams
• Saint Aloysius’ College – 1 team
• Sydney Boys High School – 2 teams

SBHS Representation:

The two teams we are submitting will comprise of the 6 selected from the U14 Foil Squad tryouts.

SBHS U14 Foil A Team:

• Jayden Chu
• Jon Huh
• Oswald Xie

SBHS U14 Foil B Team:

• Andrew Ren
• Allan Phan
• Felix Yi

SBHS Mentors:

• Owen Zhang (y11)
• Leon Liu (y10)
• Daniel Low (y9)
• Alvin Liu (y9)

Ms Stewart will be present to supervise at the event and the SBHS mentors will assist our teams on the day. SBHS mentors may also be called upon to assist with refereeing duties.

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

Good luck to our students and have fun on Saturday!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh

MIC Fencing

Date: Saturday 30/03/19

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: SBHS COLA

Sabre fencers who are trying out for the U19 and U16 Sabre Squads are to attend this special training session on Saturday to fence your pool matches.

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U19_Sabre_Squad_Tryouts_2019

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U16_Sabre_Squad_Tryouts_2019

Sabre fencers who have nominated themselves for the U14 Sabre Squad automatically qualify for the U14 Sabre Squad due to the number cap not being reached. You will conduct your ranking pools at a later date.

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U14_Sabre_Squad_Tryouts_2019

Coach Garry will be present to supervise and manage the training activities on Saturday.

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

Cheers,
-Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Besides a small number of students who were absent for tryouts this week (conflicting rowing training etc.), we have mostly concluded the tryouts for program intake for the 2019 season. Absent students (who completed the tryout form) will still be assessed at the next opportunity during a training session to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the tryout process.

Squad tryouts are still ongoing as we aim to wrap up the pool bouts ASAP.

When pools have been completed and Squad selection is finalised, all students who did not make Squad selection are to attend the Wednesday 27/03/19 after school training session from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Foil Squad Fencers:

Students who are trying out for the U19 Foil Squad and/or the U16 Foil Squad, please attend the Monday 25/03/19 after school training session from 3:30pm to 5:00pm to complete your pool bouts.

Students who are trying out for the U14 Foil Squad, please attend the Thursday 28/03/19 after school training session from 3:30pm to 5:00pm to complete your pool bouts.

Epee and Sabre Squad Fencers:

All students who are trying out for Epee and/or Sabre Squad selection, please attend the relevant Squad training sessions from week 9 onwards as pool bouts are conducted during training to determine your ranking.

Beginner Fencers and Recreational Fencers:

Students who are new to Fencing and are not involved in Squad tryouts, please attend the Wednesday 27/03/19 after school training session from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in managing this challenging task. Also, special thanks to the coaching team for their efforts during this most difficult task of determining the intake for the training program this season.

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

Cheers,
Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Foil Squad Tryouts:

Due to the time constraints and larger number of fencers trying out for the Foil Squads, The following after school training sessions in week 8 will be dedicated to running tryouts for the Foil Squads:

Monday 18/03/19 – 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)
Please be ready to fence in your pool (Bring your gear and be dressed for electric fencing).

• U19 Foil Squad Tryouts

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U19_Foil_Squad_Tryouts_2019

• U16 Foil Squad Tryouts

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U16_Foil_Squad_Tryouts_2019

Wednesday 20/03/19 – 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)
Please be ready to fence in your pool (Bring your gear and be dressed for electric fencing).

• U14 Foil Squad Tryouts

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U14_Foil_Squad_Tryouts_2019

Epee and Sabre Squad Tryouts:

All students who signed up to try out for the Epee and Sabre Squads are on probation to train with that squad starting week 9. You will be fencing your pools during training as part of the ranking process during this term, with the final Squads announced by end of the term. You are not required to attend after school training in week 8.

Beginner Tryouts

Tryouts for Beginners will be conducted during the following sessions:

Wednesday 20/03/19 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)
Bring a water bottle and wear sport uniform and appropriate shoes.

• Beginner Senior fencers (years 10, 11, 12)

Thursday 21/03/19 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm, continuing after school 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)
Bring a water bottle and wear sport uniform and appropriate shoes.

• Beginner Junior fencers (years 7, 8, 9)

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

Cheers,
– Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing