This coming Saturday we have the following events happening across 2 venues:

1. NSWSFL Epee Individual Round 4 (Finals) – Direct Elimination Rounds
   Venue: St Aloysius College
2. NSWFA Roberta Nutt Shield Competition for Intermediate Foil, Sabre and Epee fencers (Pools and DEs)
   Venue: NSW Fencing Centre

As per sensible hygiene measures, we strongly recommend all attending persons to wear a face mask (unless you’re actively fencing) and to maintain social distancing wherever possible.

For the list of participating SBHS fencers, start times and additional details about each event, please visit:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/ and check the Fencing calendar: https://sbhsfencing.com/school-competitions/calendar/

To all fencers participating:

• Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in with the teacher and Director of Tournament (DT) to get your name marked off.
• Bring your SBHS tracksuit jacket and wear the SBHS soccer sock on your back leg. You should have a full length white sock on your front leg (no exposed skin) when fencing.
• Besides your uniform and gear, also bring a towel, water bottle and healthy snack to recharge between matches.

We wish our fencers all the best for the events this weekend!

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

This coming Saturday we have the following events happening across 2 venues:

1. NSWSFL Epee Individual Round 3 for U14 and U16 Epee Squad Fencers:
   Venue: St Andrew’s Cathedral School
   Spectators are welcome, but must do so from the viewing gallery on the 8th floor.
2. NSWFA Senior Sabre, Novice Sabre and Senior Epee School Championships:
   Venue: NSW Fencing Centre
   Proof of vaccination restrictions have been lifted. Spectators are now welcome but they request only one spectator per fencer attending.

As per sensible hygiene measures, we strongly recommend all attending persons to wear a face mask (unless you’re actively fencing) and to maintain social distance wherever possible.

For the list of participating SBHS fencers and additional details about each event, please visit:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/ and check the Fencing calendar: https://sbhsfencing.com/school-competitions/calendar/

To all fencers participating:

• Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in with the teacher and Director of Tournament (DT)
• Besides your uniform and gear, also bring a towel, water bottle and healthy snack to recharge between matches

We wish our fencers all the best for the events this weekend!

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

As you may have heard, the teachers strike next Wednesday will impact our student attendance at school that day. After surveying our fencers during training today, there was insufficient interest to run a training session next Wednesday. Therefore, training will be cancelled for next Wednesday (04/05/2022).

I encourage all of our fencers to do some form of exercise at home that day to keep up your training routine.

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

This Saturday we have 3 events happening across 3 venues:

1. NSWSFL Foil Team Premiership Round 1 :
   Venue: SBHS COLA
   The SBHS Fencing Parent committee will be hosting morning tea for the fencers of the attending schools (SBHS, SGS, SICR and AAS). Spectators are welcome, but must remain outside the COLA fencing area.
2. NSWSFL Epee Individual Round 2:
   Venue: St Andrew’s Cathedral School
   Spectators are welcome, but must do so from the viewing gallery on the 8th floor.
3. NSWFA Sabre Intermediate School Championship:
   Venue: NSW Fencing Centre
   Proof of vaccination restrictions have been lifted. Spectators are now welcome but they request only one spectator per fencer attending.

As per sensible hygiene measures, we strongly recommend all attending persons to wear a face mask (unless you’re actively fencing) and to maintain social distance wherever possible.

For the list of participating SBHS fencers and additional details about each event, please visit:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/

To all fencers participating:

• Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in with the teacher and Director of Tournament (DT)
• Besides your uniform and gear, also bring a towel, water bottle and healthy snack to recharge between matches

We wish our fencers all the best for the events this weekend!

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

We hope you had a safe, productive and restful break. We’re gearing up for a very busy start to Term 2 with a few concurrent events happening on the first Saturday of competitions/events. Details will be posted shortly.

We’re also aware that year 9 are on exams this week so will miss the after school training sessions as per examination exemption policy. However, if your study schedule permits, we strongly recommend and welcome your attendance to the extra training sessions. Studies have shown better academic outcomes over the long term when you make time for exercise along with your studies! A reminder that year 9 are expected to attend the school sport session on Thursday as this is not part of the exemption policy.

Another firm reminder that all Squad fencers are to sign up and pay for the NSWFA Junior Registered membership and email Mr Huynh with your membership number (eg. NSW-123) ASAP.

Thank you to those who have already completed the task. The fencers who have not yet done so run the risk of being scratched from the upcoming NSWFA competitions so please get it done right away!

Stay tuned for more information regarding this weekend’s events.
Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

After polling students on their interest, we have decided to run holiday training sessions to help our fencers keep fit and sharpen their skills to be ready for Term 2 events.

Date: Wednesdays 13/04/2022 and 20/04/2022
Newbie Training Session: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
For our new 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!

Development fencers who wish to attend holiday training can join in on the Newbie Session.

All holiday training is voluntary. We will have coaching resources allocated for these sessions.

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

To our Epee fencers heading to St Andrews Cathedral School on Saturday for the NSWSFL Epee Individuals Round 1 event: Please be aware of updated protocols that have just been communicated to all schools attending:
Hi all In the run up to Easter SACS have reapplied some limited covid control measures.
Covid Protocols for SACS 2/04/22022.

All fencers to wear masks when not competing. Coaches/support staff at all times.

Accompanying adults MUST be double vaccinated and will have access to the 8th floor viewing windows.

Could you please ensure that these requirements are met.

Thanks and kind regards

Bill RONALD OAM, OLY
Epee League Convenor
NSW Schools’ Fencing League
0403 267 330
deploy@tpg.com.au

This Saturday we have the following events running across two venues:

NSW Fencing Centre:

• NSWFA Senior Foil Individual Championships (start time 7:45am)
• NSWFA Novice Foil (start time 10am)

Note NSWFA policy: Parent spectators are not permitted – only staff and coaches allowed in venue for school comp events. All participants/visitors to the NSW Fencing Centre must be at least double vaccinated and show proof before entering.

St Andrews’ Cathedral School:

NSWSFL Epee Individual Round 1 (U16 start time 8:30am, U19 start time 10am)

The list of fencers and additional details can be found here:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2022-results/

To all fencers participating:

• Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in with the teacher and Director of Tournament (DT)
• Bring your proof of vaccination
• Besides your uniform and gear, also bring a towel, water bottle and healthy snack to recharge between matches

We wish our fencers all the best for the events this weekend!

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

All Confirmed Squad Fencers are to pay the NSWFA Junior Registered membership ASAP in order to compete in NSWFA events.

Please read the NSWFA 2022-nsw-schools-brief-final-V1 document located on the School Competitions page for information and instructions on how to register for membership online.

Once you have paid for the NSWFA membership, please email Mr Huynh ASAP with your membership registration number (e.g. NSW-123 given at the time of member registration).

I will need that data to submit the school entries for the event. DO NOT LEAVE THIS TASK UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Failure to do so will mean you will not be fencing in NSWFA school competitions.

Please contact me if there are any issues or questions.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

The SBHS Fencing Supporters’ Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 06/04/2022 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:

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