Update regarding qualification for Nationals: I have sought clarification regarding qualifying events for Nationals and have been informed by NSWFA that any fencer who participates in NSWFA school competitions (including the AJ Rae and Roberta Nutt) are eligible to participate in the National Schools Championships.
As such (and as per previous season), we will only be submitting Sabre Squad Fencers into the remaining two NSWFA events. Epee and Foil Squad Fencers will prioritise League events and friendlies for the rest of the season to complement their training.

We have the following events happening on Saturday:

• NSWSFL U19 Epee Individual DE + Finals + Medal Ceremony (Venue: SACS)
• NSWFA School Championships: U14 & U16 Individual Competition – SBHS Sending Sabre only
• Foil Team Friendly with SGS, hosted at SBHS Gym
• Development Training (Foil and Epee – venue: SBHS COLA for Epee, SBHS Gym for Foil)

Please check the 2024 Results page for details on fencers, refs and start times:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/

This is a courtesy post to keep everyone updated with events planned for this Saturday. More details will be updated here once locked in. Final details to be confirmed by End of Training on Thursday. Comms and info for Intermediate National Selection will be sent out later this week after Wednesday Squad Training concludes.

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

We have the following events happening on Saturday:

• NSWSFL U14 Epee Individual Round 2 Pools, U16 Epee Individual Round 1 Pools (Venue: SACS)
• NSWFA Roberta Nutt Shield: U18 Individual Competition (all weapons) @ NSW Fencing Centre

Please check the 2024 Results page for details on fencers, refs and start times:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/

Clipboard has been updated with the rolls for Saturday.
Please note that for NSWFA events, students are asked to bring their student ID cards and present it to the Director of Tournament (DT) to check in before the start of their competition.

For all competitions, 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. Referees are to check in with the DT 30 minutes before the start time.
For Squad Fencers competing in NSWFA events, it may be a very long day so remember to pack food and water, bring a towel, and wear correct uniform (school sock on back leg, school tracksuit jacket for medal presentations).

For Development Fencers, Saturday training has been cancelled for this weekend due to limited coaching and staff resources that need to be redirected to manage the competition events. Please keep an eye on announcements for any future Saturday training sessions.

We wish our fencers all the best for this weekend!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

We have the following events happening on Saturday:

• NSWSFL Epee U19 Individual Competition Round 1 Pools @ Sydney Boys High School (Venue: SBHS Gym)
• NSWFA Roberta Nutt Shield – U14 and U16 Individual Competition (all weapons) @ NSW Fencing Centre

Please check the 2024 Results page for details on fencers, refs and start times:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/

Clipboard has been updated with the rolls for Saturday.
Please note that for NSWFA events, students are asked to bring their student ID cards and present it to the Director of Tournament (DT) to check in before the start of their competition.

For all competitions, 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. Referees are to check in with the DT 30 minutes before the start time.
For Squad Fencers competing in NSWFA events, it may be a very long day so remember to pack food and water, bring a towel, and wear correct uniform (school sock on back leg, school tracksuit jacket for medal presentations).

For Development Fencers, Saturday training has been cancelled for this weekend due to limited coaching and staff resources that need to be redirected to manage the competition events. Please keep an eye on announcements for any future Saturday training sessions.

We wish our fencers all the best for this weekend!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

Welcome back to Term 2!
We have a busy schedule of events happening this month, starting with this Saturday:

• NSWSFL Epee U14 Individual Competition Round 1 Pools @ St Andrew’s Cathedral School
• NSWFA AJ Rae U16 & U18 Team Championships (all weapons) @ NSW Fencing Centre

Please check the 2024 Results page for details on team compositions, refs and start times:
https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/

Clipboard has been updated with the rolls for Saturday.
Please note that for NSWFA events, students are asked to bring their student ID cards and present it to the Director of Tournament (DT) to check in before the start of their competition.

For all competitions, 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. Referees are to check in with the DT 30 minutes before the start time.
For Squad Fencers competing in the AJ Rae, it may be a very long day so remember to pack food and water, bring a towel, and wear correct uniform (school sock on back leg, school tracksuit jacket for medal presentations).

For Development Fencers, Saturday training has been cancelled for this weekend and next weekend due to limited coaching and staff resources that need to be redirected to manage the competition events. Please keep an eye on announcements for any future Saturday training sessions.

We wish our fencers all the best for this weekend!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

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