Attention Squad Fencers (and Newbie Foil Fencers): Squad Training is going ahead on Monday 29/04/2024. Please check Clipboard to see details.

Please note: Speed and Agility is not running on Monday 29/04/2024.

Reminder that the Foil training schedule has been revised and will be in place from Term 2 onwards to allow the Newbie Foil fencers to work more closely with Coach Kevin.
Updated schedule can be found here: https://sbhsfencing.com/training/ 

Further reminder to all Squad Fencers to pay for their NSWFA membership and complete the Google Form to collect their registration information. Students can access the Google Form using their SBHS email profile (in case you have trouble accessing it). Failure to comply means you may miss out on the first competition event next Saturday (and expect to do many burpees).

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.
Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Please make sure you pay for the NSWFA ‘Junior Participative’ membership ASAP ($50) as I will need your membership number when I register fencers for NSWFA individual and team competitions.

You can register for the membership here:

https://nswfencing.org.au/fencers/#1

Once you have done so, please complete this Google Form so I can collect all Squad Fencers information for NSWFA competitions in one place (I need your NSWFA membership number):
https://forms.gle/Z8mpCPvjggn4t21X6

The first NSWFA Competition is on the first Saturday in Term 2. Please complete this task ASAP and by Wednesday 24/04/2024 at 9am at the latest.

Burpees may apply for those who fail to comply by the due date.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

Holiday fencing training has been scheduled both Wednesdays of the break to help keep our fencers fit and sharpen their skills to be ready for Term 2 events.

Date: Wednesday 17/04/2024
Due to conflicting Cricket Nets booking, we are unable to run the Development session before the Squad session on this date.
Squad Training Session: 3pm to 5pm
For our Squad fencers to stay fit and sharp, ready for competitions in Term 2! Competitions start on the first weekend back in Term 2 so we highly recommend our Squad fencers attend training.

Date: Wednesday 24/04/2024
Newbie/Development Training Session: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
For our new and recreational fencers to get focused attention to level up your skills quickly!
Squad Training Session: 3pm to 5pm
For our Squad fencers to stay fit and sharp, ready for competitions in Term 2! Competitions start on the first weekend back in Term 2 so we highly recommend our Squad fencers attend training.
Squad fencers are permitted to participate in the earlier session pending manageable numbers of attendance.

All holiday training is voluntary – the roll will still be marked to track attendance for data purposes. We will have coaching resources allocated for these sessions and Mr Huynh will be on site for supervision.

Please make sure you bring the following:

• Your fencing gear
• Water bottle and towel
• Your own lunch (canteen will not be open!)

Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.
We wish you a safe, enjoyable and productive holiday break!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

A reminder to our Junior fencers that Junior Sport will not be running this week due to the whole school Cross Country Carnival.

Afterschool Development Training is still running from 3:30pm to 5pm.

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

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

This Saturday we have a Fencing event for U16 Foil Squad Fencers at Barker College.
Please see https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/ for details.

Squad Fencers are reminded that you are expected to attend Saturday events when called upon to support as Referees, Mentors or Helpers as the program relies on volunteers from all schools to run the event successfully and on time.

Students have been added to the Clipboard rolls for the event. Please check Clipboard session notes for details and make sure you get your name marked off on the roll on the day. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to sign in with DT and warm up.
Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Monday 08/04/2024 at 7:30pm online using Zoom.

The Zoom meeting link will be posted on ZSapp (Fencing Group) and hopefully sent to parent contact emails (once I manage to get a copy of the fencing parent contact list).

Please find the agenda attached below for your information:

Binh has provided a Slido link for parents to submit questions for the Q&A segment. Please familiarise yourself with the information provided on the SBHS Fencing website. If you have further questions, feel free to post them here ahead of the meeting:
https://app.sli.do/event/wE5bTPffBGL9FZWbE6ZtWv

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 then!

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

Cheers,
Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

This Saturday we have a Fencing event for U14 and U19 Foil Squad Fencers at Barker College.
Please see https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/ for details.

Students have been added to the Clipboard rolls for the event. Please check Clipboard session notes for details and make sure you get your name marked off on the roll on the day. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to sign in with DT and warm up.
Please contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Jeff from Swordsplay will be at the after-school Development training at the COLA on Thursday (21/03/2024 @ 3:15pm) to sell fencing gloves to all beginner fencers. If you wish to buy from him, please bring along $38 (cash or card – cash preferred but bring exact change).

If you miss this opportunity, you will need to find and buy your own glove.

No glove = no bouting!

Please also remember to return the signed Fencing Equipment Loan Agreement form ASAP as gear will be distributed for beginner fencers on Thursday during training. Copies of the form can be found outside the IA staffroom or download it from the previous Blog post. Please remember to bring a sports bag large enough to carry the gear!

Please contact Mr Huynh if you have any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

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

Hi all,

Not long to go before the Fencing season kicks off! Please be aware of the schedule for next week (starting Monday 11/03/2024):

• Monday 11/03/2024: Year 7 Rotation – Try Fencing (after school 3:30pm to 5pm) – predetermined list from the year 7 Rotation program
• Wed Senior Sport: All senior fencers to attend
• Wed after school (3:30pm to 5pm): Development group trials (1 of 2)
• Thurs Junior Sport: All junior fencers to attend
• Thurs after school (3:30pm to 5pm): Development group trials (2 of 2)

Fencing gear is not required in this first week of trials as activities will be fitness and agility based. New fencers who make it into the program will have access to a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the season.

If you are a returning fencer (not your first season), please make sure you bring your own fencing gear (PPE: mask, jacket, breeches, underplastron, glove), particularly if you’re trying out for Squads.

Squad trials will be ongoing from the week starting 18/03 onwards. All fencers nominating for Squads are to attend relevant Squad training sessions and must bring their own PPE. Please keep an eye on announcements and Clipboard schedule.

We aim to finalise the list of fencers in the program by the end of next week. Clipboard rolls will be in flux and updated as we conduct our trials.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this busy period.
Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.

Kind regards,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing