NSWFA School Competition Calendar has been updated.
Hi all,
Please be aware that the NSWFA Competition Calendar has been revised and updated as of 14/05/2017, due to the feedback they received from the extra long competition day we had on Saturday.
To access the most up to date calendar, please visit:
www.nswfencing.org.au/home/comp/pdf-calendar/
I have updated our SBHS Fencing Google Calendar to reflect the changes.
Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.
Cheers,
D. Huynh
Results from Saturday 13/05/17 – Achievement Unlocked!
For the first time in forever, we have achieved a significant milestone of qualifying for the National School Teams Championships in all three weapons this year! Congratulations to all of the boys involved!
Please visit “Results 2017” for more info on results.
Saturday 13/05/17 – Competition season starts!
Hi all,
This Saturday we have the start of the U15 School Teams Foil Premiership and the AJ Rae & RA White National School Teams Qualifiers.
I have been informed that as of noon today, there has not been another team entered into the Senior Epee competition so our Senior Epee team is not required to attend (we will automatically qualify). I still encourage our Epee team to turn up to support our school and just in case there is a last minute entry.
For team lists and details, please check the “Results 2017” page.
Good luck to all of our fencers this weekend!
Results from the Marconi Cup (Foil) – Sunday 07/05/17
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Lachlan Ho (yr9) for winning Bronze in the Marconi Cup last Sunday! Well done, Lachy!
Photo source: NSWFA Facebook page
Photo source: Carla Ciccarelli
Saturday Training 06/05/17, 9am to 11am – Beginner Foil Fencers
All first year beginner Foil fencers are expected to attend the training session this Saturday at the SBHS COLA (cricket nets) from 9am to 11am. This is an opportunity for students to cover rules and routines for electric fencing to prepare them for competitions.
NSWFA Registration and Detail Collection
The NSWFA school competition season is fast approaching.
All fencers must register with NSWFA and enter your details into the Google form by next Wednesday (03/05/17) if you wish to compete this season.
More information and details can be found here:
School Competitions – Registration
NSWFA School Team Premiership 2017 starts on 13/05/17
The fixtures for the School Team Premiership have been released. This competition is for U15 Foil fencers. We will be entering two teams (SBHS A, SBHS B) and will finalise team members by end of next week. The competition starts on Saturday 13th of May.
The fixture document can be found in the link below:
2017 School Premiership – Teams V2 Sheet1
Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.
Purchasing a Fencing glove
Jeff, our equipment supplier, will be coming to training next Wednesday (03/05/17) at 3:15pm at the COLA (cricket nets) to sell fencing gloves to our new fencers as well as any other fencers who may need a new glove.
Jeff usually sells fencing gloves for $24, but for this visit he has offered us a discounted special price of $22 cash for a glove.
Students will be able to try one on for size and purchase it directly from him on the day.
A gentle reminder that all students are required to have their own fencing glove as a part of their personal protective equipment for fencing and must bring it to every training session and competition.
You may choose to purchase your glove and any other equipment from any supplier you wish as long as it meets the minimum safety standards set out by NSWFA.
Please see Uniform – Where to buy fencing gear for more information or if you wish to contact Jeff directly.
Recent news and results from our fencers in state and national competitions (March/April)
Congratulations to Yu Ming Lee (7) for winning Gold in the the TriState U13 Sabre competition! The event was held in Canberra on the 8th of April, 2017.
Image source: Bonne Lee
Our High fencers also brought good news from the Season Opener national competitions held at the NSW Fencing Centre on the 19th of March:
Congratulations to John Tian (12), who won Silver and to William Zeng (10), who won Bronze in the Open Men’s Epee!
Image source: NSWFA Facebook page
Well done to James Siu (10), who won Gold in the Open Men’s Sabre event!
Senior holiday training: Wednesday 12/04/17, 1pm @ the COLA
Senior teams and selected junior fencers are invited to the training session on Wednesday 12/04/17, 1pm to 3pm @ the COLA.
All coaches will be present. Attendance is voluntary but if you’re trying out for First Grade, I strongly suggest you attend.
We hope you have a good break and encourage you all to stay active over the holidays.
Sydney Boys High School Fencing 