I was recently made aware this afternoon that SAC have conflicting scheduling with a Cadet camp on our original date of 19/06/2021 for the Foil Team Premiership fixture that would lead to insufficient fencers and forfeiture of team matches on that date.

As a result and in consultation with SAC, we are moving the SBHS vs SAC match to this Saturday 22/05/2021 so that we can complete our fixtures.

The SBHS vs SICR match is still going ahead on the 19/06/2021 and will be supplemented with friendlies with other League schools in the other match time slots on the day.

Details for SBHS v SAC Foil Team Premiership match this Saturday 22/05/2021:

Time: 9am start (Be there by 8:30am) – estimate time to finish 11:30am

Venue: SBHS COLA

Please stay tuned for updates and contact Mr Huynh if there are any issues or concerns.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

Binh Johnsun has kindly put together a guide for new fencers on how to navigate the NSWFA online registration system. Please find document below:

Please make sure you complete your registration for the Intermediate Roberta Nutt competition by 6pm Wednesday 12/05/2021.

Please contact me if there are any issues.

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

NSWFA Intermediate Roberta Nutt Individual Competition:

Venue: NSW Fencing Centre

Schedule:

Squad Fencers from year 7 to 9 are expected to participate in this competition on Saturday.

Please ensure you have paid for your NSWFA membership (JUNIOR REGISTERED category – $45) this is a prerequisite to entering their ‘School Age Competitions’. You can do so via this link:

https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=41826

Please be aware it may take up to 75 minutes to sync your membership details to allow you to register for NSWFA competition events.

Once you have organised your NSWFA membership, please register for the Intermediate Roberta Nutt competition. Link provided for convenience:
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=42855

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 covers your entry fee and by using the code, the school will be invoiced the fees for all SBHS participants at a later date.

The registration deadline is scheduled by NSWFA at 6pm on Wednesday before the event so please complete this task before then. You will not be able to compete if you fail to register in time.

You may borrow electric equipment on Thursday at Squad Training.

NSWSFL U14 and U19 Epee Premiership Round 2 Pools:

Venue: St Aloysius College

Event times:

U14 Epee Fencers: 8:00am to 9:30am (be there at least 7:30am to sign in and warm up)

U19 Epee Fencers: 10:00am to 11:30am (be there at least 9:30am to sign in and warm up)

This is round 2 of your pools for seeding before the Direct Elimination rounds next week.

You may borrow electric equipment on Thursday at Squad Training.

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

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Hi all,

We have a busy Saturday with 2 events happening for Fencing:

• NSWSFL U14 Epee Round 1 Individual Pools:

Venue: St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Venue and event details can be found here:
https://sbhsfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/nswsfl-epee-2021.pdf

Start time: 10:00am (be there at least 30 minutes earlier to sign in and warm up)

Supervising: Ms Hannah Jackson and Coach Ted Elliott

• NSWFA Senior Roberta Nutt Individual competition (Qualifier for Schools National Individual event):

Venue: NSW Fencing Centre

All participating fencers are reminded to arrive at least 30 minutes before their start time to sign in at the DT (Director of Tournament) table and warm up before their first match.

Start times:

• Senior Boys Sabre: 8:00am
• Senior Boys Epee: 8:30am
• Senior Boys Foil: 11:45am

All SBHS Fencers are required to wear full fencing uniform in accordance with competition requirements, along with one white fencing sock on their front fencing leg and one SBHS soccer sock (sky blue with two brown stripes on top) on their rear fencing leg for ease of identification at the competition venue. All SBHS fencers are also reminded to bring a SBHS sport jacket for medal ceremonies.

Supervising: Mr Dat Huynh, Coach Garry Huang and Coach John Tian

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

May the Force be with you,

Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

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