A reminder for all Squad Fencers wishing to compete in the NSWFA Senior Roberta Nutt Individual Competition this weekend, please make sure you have paid your NSWFA membership fee and have registered yourself for the competition. Please use the code (that I informed you of at Squad training) when registering for the Roberta Nutt competition to avoid having to pay the entry fee during the online registration process. The school will be invoiced the entry fees for SBHS participants at a later date.

You can find the link to register for the Senior Roberta Nutt competition here:

https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=42854

Please make sure you complete this task ASAP as registrations close at 6pm on Wednesday 05/05/2021.

You may borrow all necessary electric equipment from the Fencing Storeroom during Squad Training on Thursday.

Please be aware of the NSWFA updated equipment requirements for this season: Double velcro strapped masks (350N min). 800N underplastron and 350N whites are required.

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

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

We have events for Epee and Foil this Saturday:

• NSWSFL Epee Premiership (Individual Round 1) pools

Venue: St Aloysius College – Ms Stewart and Coach Ted will be there to supervise

Start time: first match at 8:00am (be there by 7:30am to sign in and warm up)

• NSWSFL Foil Team Premiership fixture

Venue: Barker College – Mr Huynh and Coach John will be there to supervise

Start time: first match at 8:00am (be there by 7:30am to sign in and warm up)

SBHS Fencer details can be found here: 2021 Results

For information about program and venue details, please find the relevant documents here: School Competitions

Squad fencers are invited to attend Squad Training during the holidays on Wednesday 07/04/2021 at the COLA.

The session starts at 1pm and should wrap up by 4pm. Coaches will be available to help us prepare for competitions coming up soon in Term 2.

Attendance for Squad fencers is highly encouraged but voluntary. Thank you to those who have already indicated their attendance. Please contact me if you are no longer able to attend.

Hope you’re all having a productive and safe holiday break.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Barker is hosting an U16 Foil Friendly Individual competition this Saturday. Students who are attending have already been notified. Please make sure you sort out your gear by Thursday afternoon training.

Venue and event details can be found here:

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

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Jeff from Swordsplay will be at after-school training at the COLA on Wednesday (24/03/2021 @ 3:30pm) to sell fencing gloves to all beginner fencers. If you wish to buy from him, please bring along $30 exact cash. If you miss this opportunity, you will need to find and buy your own glove.

No glove = no bouting!

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

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 01/04/2021 at 6:00pm 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:

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

The Equipment Load Agreement Form will be distributed to new fencers during training this week (Week 8) and gear will be lent out next week (Week 9).

Please make sure you return your Equipment Loan Agreement Form to Mr Huynh in the Industrial Arts Staffroom by Thursday 25/03/2021. Please note: First in, first served!
If you misplace your form, a digital version can be found here for printing:

If you choose to buy your own gear, you will not need to submit the form.

For more information regarding uniform and where to buy equipment, please visit:

https://sbhsfencing.com/uniform/

Congratulations and welcome to the students who made the cut this season!
As general intake try-outs have finished this week and we know our numbers for the season, afterschool training sessions will begin Week 8 (Monday 15/03/2021).

Training:
All Fencers trying out for Squads (and have nominated themselves in the Google Form as such) are expected to attend the after school Squad training sessions (Monday and Thursday 3:30pm to 5pm @ COLA) as the ranking matches are still ongoing and conducted during these sessions.

Beginner and Development Fencers are to attend Sprints training on Monday afterschool (3:30pm to 5pm @ Moore Park West) and the dedicated Development Training session on Wednesday after school (3:30pm to 5pm @ COLA).

For more information, please check the training schedule here:
https://sbhsfencing.com/training/

Uniform and equipment:
All returning fencers are expected to have their own personal protective equipment (PPE – Glove, mask, underplastron, jacket and breeches) by Week 9 and bring it to all training sessions in the COLA (not Sprints).

All Beginner Fencers will have the opportunity to borrow a set of PPE (excluding glove) for the season. They are expected to care for, wash and bring their equipment to all training sessions in the COLA (not Sprints). A Loan Contract document will be distributed to new Fencers in Week 8 for students and parents to sign before the gear will be distributed in Week 9. New Fencers are expected to purchase their own Fencing glove. Jeff from Swordsplay will drop by training in Week 9 to sell gloves to new students.

For more information about uniform and equipment information, including where to buy Fencing gear, please visit:
https://sbhsfencing.com/uniform/

Calendar:
We have an active SBHS Fencing Google Calendar that shows all training and events planned for the season.
Please consider subscribing to the Google Calendar to get the latest updates on events.

The SBHS Fencing Google Calendar can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link on this page:
https://sbhsfencing.com/school-competitions/calendar/

We look forward to a rewarding season with you!
Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

As Year 8 have an excursion next Monday (15/03/2021), the U14 Foil Squad Trials will be moved to Thursday 18/03/2021 after school @ 3:30pm.

Please have your personal protective fencing equipment ready for electric bouting. For more information on where to buy Fencing equipment, please check out this page: https://sbhsfencing.com/uniform/where-to-buy-fencing-gear/
Foils, body wires and lames will be provided.

Please attend your regular sports sessions this week (Seniors on Wednesday @ 1pm, Juniors on Thursday @ 1pm) for fitness trials and induction.

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

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

Due to the time constraints and larger number of fencers trying out for the Foil Squads, The following training sessions will be dedicated to running try-outs for the Foil Squads.

Monday 08/03/2021 – 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)

• U19 Foil Squad Tryouts – Selection process has been completed.

• U16 Foil Squad Tryouts:

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U16_Foil_Squad_Tryouts_2021
Please be ready to fence in your pool (Bring your gear and be dressed for electric fencing).
If we don’t get through all of the bouts, U16 Foil matches will continue on Wednesday after school (10/03/2021 @ 3:30pm)

Monday 15/03/2021 – 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)

• U14 Foil Squad Tryouts

https://challonge.com/SBHS_U14_Foil_Squad_Tryouts_2021
Please be ready to fence in your pool (Bring your gear and be dressed for electric fencing).

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 8. You will be fencing your pools during training sessions as part of the ranking process this term, with the final Squads announced by end of the term. You are not required to attend after school training in week 7.

Beginner Tryouts

Try-outs for Beginners will be conducted during the following sessions:

Wednesday 10/03/2021 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)

• Beginner and new Senior fencers (years 10, 11, 12)
  Bring a water bottle and wear sport uniform and appropriate shoes.

Thursday 11/03/2021 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm, continuing after school 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ SBHS COLA (Cricket Nets)

• Beginner and new Junior fencers (years 7, 8, 9)
  Bring a water bottle and wear sport uniform and appropriate shoes.

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

Cheers,
– Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing