Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 23/04/2026 at 7:30pm online using Microsoft Teams.

The meeting link will be posted on ZSapp (Fencing Group) and sent to parent and student contact emails.

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

We have the following event scheduled for this Saturday:

Saturday 28/03/2026 – Individual Friendly U16 Foil and U16 Epee Fixture @ BARK

Please check the 2026 Results page for details on fencers, refs, mentors and start times:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2026-results/

Clipboard has been updated with the rolls for this weekend.

For all events, please aim to arrive 60 minutes earlier than your start time so that you can check in with the DT, get your name marked off the Clipboard roll with your coach, and warm up sufficiently before your first official bout. Get on the pistes early for warm up bouts before it gets crowded!

We welcome and encourage our Fencing parents to come support our boys and network with our fencing supporters. Thanks to our amazing Fencing committee and parent volunteers who help to make our program one of the most organised and best run sports in the school.

We wish our fencers all the best for this weekend!
Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

As we are still in the process of conducting Squad Trials, the training schedule for this week is as follows:

Monday 23/03:
After school 3:30 – 5pm: Squad trials: U19 Epee, U19 Sabre, U16 Foil

Wednesday 25/03:
Senior Sport 1:05pm to 3pm
After school 3:30pm to 5pm – Squad Trials: U16 Epee, U16 Sabre, U19 Foil

Thursday 26/03:
Junior Sport: 1:05pm to 3pm
After school 3:30pm to 5pm – Squad Trials: All squad trials attending

Saturday 28/03:
NSWSFL Foil U16 and Epee U16 Friendly Individual Comp @ Barker (select students from U16 Foil and U16 Epee Squads)

Please check the Fencing Google Calendar for up to date scheduling:
https://sbhsfencing.com/school-competitions/calendar/

After school Development sessions will begin when we have completed the Squad trials.

Reminder for new fencers: If you wish to purchase a glove from Jeff Hardge (Swordsplay), please bring $40 to buy off him when he attends this Thursday at 3pm. If you miss this opportunity, you will need to organise your own glove purchase in your own time. No glove = no bouting.

Also, new fencers are to sign and return the Gear Borrowing Contract ASAP to the MIC to obtain gear for the season. If you lost your copy or need a new copy, you can find it in the previous blog post. Contracts that are in poor condition or torn will not be accepted!

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 26/03/2026 at the end of the Junior Sport session in the cricket nets (3:15pm).

If you wish to buy a glove from Jeff Hardge, the cost is $40. 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, please read the Equipment Loan Agreement form for new fencers that was handed out to new year 7 and 8 fencers following the conclusion of try outs yesterday (link below). If you are a new year 9 or Senior Fencer, please print out the form or get a copy from me in the IA 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. We plan to distribute gear next Thursday!

fencing-equipment-loan-agreement-contractDownload

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

Welcome to the start of the Winter Sport season! We have the following sessions planned to conduct newbie try outs this week and work towards finalising squads by the end of the term:

Monday 16/03/2026:
3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA
Newbie Junior Fencers Try Out Session 1 of 2

Wednesday 18/03/2026:
1:10pm to 3pm at the COLA
Senior Sport

3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA:
U16 Foil Squad Trials

Thursday 19/03/2026:
1:10pm to 3pm at the COLA
Junior Sport

3:30pm to 5pm at the COLA:
Newbie Junior Fencers Try Out Session 2 of 2

Rolls have been added to Clipboard with relevant information for each session.

As squad trials are ongoing this term, please keep an eye out for when your trials are scheduled in the coming weeks.

We aim to have the final list of Newbie fencers for the season sorted by end of Thursday’s training session.
Please check and inform Mr Huynh if there are any issues or questions.

All the best with your try outs.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

To all SBHS students,

If you intend to try out for the SBHS Fencing program this year, please complete the try-out form below (use your school email):

https://forms.gle/AZBUxkGHCcsVZwhk9

Please have this task completed by 3:00pm Thursday 12/03/2026 as we need time to plan resources and set up pools for Squad try-outs.

The Google Form is part of the try-out process and does not guarantee your selection.

Please note: Students must complete the form on their own! It can only be accessed with an SBHS student email account signed in.

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.

May the Force be with you,
Mr D. Huynh
MIC Fencing

Thank you for your interest in the Fencing program for the 2026 Winter Sport season.

Please fill in the Google form below to help us plan the program for next year:

Expression of Interest form for new students only (Google Form)

NOTE: Please only fill in this form if you are a new student to the school in 2026.

For current students, the sign up form for try-outs will be posted in term 1 next year before the start of the Winter Sport season.

Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Sydney Boys High School!

Mr Dat Huynh

MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The Fencing Dinner is coming up this Friday 29/08/2025.

Please find the schedule below:

All attending students are required to assist with setting up the Great Hall at the end of the school day (Please meet me at the Great Hall from 3:15pm) and help pack up at the conclusion of the event. Many hands make light work!

Please let me know if there are any issues or questions and I look forward to celebrating with you on Friday.

-Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi Squad Fencers,

This is a reminder that the last batch of school photos is scheduled for this coming Monday 25/08/2025.

Fencing photos are scheduled at:

Period 1 (9:00am): First Grade (3 photos: Foil, Sabre, Epee)

9:50am: Weapon Squads (3 photos: Foil, Sabre, Epee)

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the photo time.
Please remember to wear full school uniform (blazers for First Grade) and remind me to bring down the AJ Rae and Roberta Nutt shields for the photos.

I do not officially work on Monday but will be present at school for the photos.

Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

We have the final fencing event of the school winter sport season happening this weekend:

• Saturday 23/08/2025 – NSWSFL U14 Epee Teams Round 2 (Includes medal presentations) @ SACS

Please check the 2025 Results page for details on fencers, staff and start time:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2025-results/

Clipboard has been updated with the rolls for this weekend.

For all events, please aim to arrive 60 minutes earlier than your start time so that you can check in with the DT, get your name marked off the Clipboard roll with your coach, and warm up sufficiently before your first official bout. Get on the pistes early for warm up bouts before it gets crowded! Please remember to bring your High sports jacket for medal presentations.

We welcome and encourage our Fencing parents to come support our boys and network with our fencing supporters. Thanks to our amazing Fencing committee and parent volunteers who help to make our program one of the most organised and best run sports in the school.

We wish our fencers all the best for this weekend!
Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing