This Saturday we have a Fencing event for U14 and U19 Foil Squad Fencers at Barker College.
Please see https://sbhsfencing.com/2024-results/ for details.

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

Jeff from Swordsplay will be at the after-school Development training at the COLA on Thursday (21/03/2024 @ 3:15pm) to sell fencing gloves to all beginner fencers. If you wish to buy from him, please bring along $38 (cash or card – cash preferred but bring exact change).

If you miss this opportunity, you will need to find and buy your own glove.

No glove = no bouting!

Please also remember to return the signed Fencing Equipment Loan Agreement form ASAP as gear will be distributed for beginner fencers on Thursday during training. Copies of the form can be found outside the IA staffroom or download it from the previous Blog post. Please remember to bring a sports bag large enough to carry the gear!

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

Cheers,
Mr Huynh
MIC Fencing

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 21/03/2024 at the start of the Development Training session in the cricket nets (3:15pm).

If you wish to buy a glove from Jeff Hardge, the cost is $38. 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, I have copies of the Equipment Loan Agreement form for new fencers (link below) outside my staffroom (Industrial Arts 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.

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

Hi all,

Not long to go before the Fencing season kicks off! Please be aware of the schedule for next week (starting Monday 11/03/2024):

• Monday 11/03/2024: Year 7 Rotation – Try Fencing (after school 3:30pm to 5pm) – predetermined list from the year 7 Rotation program
• Wed Senior Sport: All senior fencers to attend
• Wed after school (3:30pm to 5pm): Development group trials (1 of 2)
• Thurs Junior Sport: All junior fencers to attend
• Thurs after school (3:30pm to 5pm): Development group trials (2 of 2)

Fencing gear is not required in this first week of trials as activities will be fitness and agility based. New fencers who make it into the program will have access to a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the season.

If you are a returning fencer (not your first season), please make sure you bring your own fencing gear (PPE: mask, jacket, breeches, underplastron, glove), particularly if you’re trying out for Squads.

Squad trials will be ongoing from the week starting 18/03 onwards. All fencers nominating for Squads are to attend relevant Squad training sessions and must bring their own PPE. Please keep an eye on announcements and Clipboard schedule.

We aim to finalise the list of fencers in the program by the end of next week. Clipboard rolls will be in flux and updated as we conduct our trials.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this busy period.
Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.

Kind regards,
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/dDb2JsdAM43PBZHp8

Please have this task completed by 3:15pm Thursday 29/02/2024 as we need time to plan resources and set up pools for Squad try-outs.

Make sure you have also nominated Fencing on your Sports Selection Ballot. The Google Form is part of the try-out process and does not guarantee your selection.

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

Hi all,
For Fencing to continue to receive parking events from the school to subsidise the cost of our program, we are required to make sure we have enough students and parents helping with the allocated parking event.

We are in need of student volunteers for this Saturday’s parking event (Syd FC v Melb City). Please contact me ASAP via email or in person if you are free to assist. Award scheme points apply!

Thanks for your time and attention.
Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

On behalf of Bill Ronald (Head Coach at St Andrew’s Cathedral School) and in support of the NSW Schools’ Fencing League, I’m forwarding information on a valuable Fencing Camp opportunity for Foil and Epee fencers over the summer holidays. The event will be held at the University of Sydney – Bryden’s Stadium.

Dates: 4-12 January 2024,
Schedule: 10am-6pm typically — further information closer to the date
Camp fees: $850 The Camp (Fencers) $275 Professional Development (Coaches)
Designed For: Foil and Epee fencers and Coach Professional Development. The Camp is for fencers of all capabilities but must be aged 12 & over (unless very fit/technically capable). Participants will be divided into weapon & competency groupings.
Format: The Camp is run as a collaboration of coaches from different clubs, states and countries. It is about bringing people together to work intensively and cooperatively, to develop skills, confidence and networks.

Please contact Bill Ronald to reserve your spot:

fencingcamp@sport.usyd.edu.au

More information can be found here:

Thank you for your interest in the Fencing program for the 2024 Winter Sport season.

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

Enrolment Day 2023 – Fencing Expression of Interest Form

NOTE: Please only fill in this form if you are a new student to the school in 2024.

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!

Cheers,
Mr Dat Huynh
MIC Fencing

All fencers who still have loaned equipment: please return them ASAP for stocktaking.
Please see Mr Huynh in the IA Staffroom if there are any issues.

Off season borrowing cannot start until current season stocktake is complete.

Cheers,
Mr Huynh

Hi all,

The Fencing Dinner is coming up this Friday 22/09/2023.

Please find the schedule below:

5:30pm – Arrival at the Great Hall
6:00pm – Commencement of Proceedings: Speeches
6:30pm – Dinner Service
7:30pm – Dessert Service, Awards Presentation
8:00pm – Nidhogg Prize
8:30pm – Lucky Door Prize
9:00pm – Dinner concludes

All attending students are required to assist with setting up the Great Hall at the end of the school day and help pack up at the conclusion of the event.

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