Author: theswordsclub

Club members of all ages and standards are invited to compete in the annual Nils Saksen Mixed Handicap Foil. Fencing will be electric with score handicaps against the more competent fencers. Prizes awarded to the top 6 finalists. All competitors must have their own equipment.

Schedule

Arrival – 8:30am for 9:00am roll call
President’s address – 9:15am – 9:30am
Start of competition – 9:30am
Lunch – During the lunch period, a free sausage sizzle with drink will be provided for all
entrants. Other food items will also be available throughout the day.
Parking will be available in the school through the gates to the left of the loading bay
Entry fee – $25 (2025 membership fees paid)

2025 Nils Saksen Handicap Foil Competition entry form

Volunteers can use this form to register their interest in helping with support activities on the day.  

The next beginner class will commence on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

This is a great way to learn with your friends, along with other adults who have never fenced before.

Beginner registration

We don’t require our beginners to become members as soon as they start, however we do require some information from you when you are starting off. The beginner form is required to cover you for you by insurance while you are learning to fence.

Please complete the form prior to your first lesson.

Beginner registration form

The next children’s beginner class will commence Term 4, 11:00am, Saturday 11 October, 2025

This is a great way to learn with your friends, along with other people who have never fenced before.

Beginner registration

We don’t require our beginners to become members as soon as they start, however we do require some information from you when you are starting off. The beginner form is required to cover you for you by insurance while you are learning to fence.

Please complete the form prior to your first lesson.

Beginner registration form

Dear TSC members, and friends,

2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the 2025 Annual General Meeting of The Swords Club to be held at North Sydney Girls High hall on Saturday 20 September 2025, 3pm. All members are invited to attend.

AGENDA

1. Apologies
2. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting
3. Business Arising
4. President’s report
5. Treasurer’s report
6. Election of office bearers:
       President
       Vice President
       Secretary
       Treasurer
       Committee members
7. Membership fees
8. General Business

Hope to see you there.

Due to the federal election, the school hall and gym will be unavailable for club activities.

There will be no lessons class and individual,  and no social fencing. 

Please contact your coach if you have any questions regarding your lessons. 

The club will be open again as usual from the following Tuesday 6 May and Saturday 10 May 2025.

Note: The club will be open as usual on Saturday 26 April 2025.

Happy New Year for 2025
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We’re back for social fencing and individual lessons from Saturday 11 January 2025 and Tuesday 14 January 2025.

Contact your coach to see when they are starting lessons for 2025.

Class Lessons are back from Saturday 1 February 2025.

See you there.  🤺

The Swords Club Jubilee Cup Competition, our annual all ages electric foil event, will be held on Saturday, 24 August 2024, at The Swords Club. This event is open to all members, and all members are encouraged to compete, regardless of experience.

If you would like to register ahead of the day please register through the link below

Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024

Time: Roll call at 1pm, start of bouts 1:15pm. Please arrive in time for roll call or you may not be able to fence.

Venue: The Swords Club, North Sydney Girls HS Hall

Format: This is a non-handicapped event. The competition will start with poules to 5 and continue with direct elimination (DE) bouts until completed.

Equipment: All fencing will be using electric equipment and there will be limited Club gear available to borrow on the day. If you have them, please wear full fencing whites, although tracksuit pants will be acceptable.

Entry Fee: $20 per fencer payable online or on the day.

We hope to see you there for a day of fun and friendly competition!

McEvoy Cup is an annual club competition for all Junior Members (all members under 18 years of age).

Participants must have a current membership (form and payment completed) for 2024 to be able to compete. This is for insurance purposes. Membership can be completed here.

Date: Saturday, 22 June

Time: 11:30am for a 12pm start – registrations and check in close at 11:30am

Registrations can be paid and completed prior here

Location: The Swords Club

Entries fee: $20

Format:

• Competition will start with poules and continue with 10-hit direct elimination bouts until the round of 8 then 15-hit direct elimination bouts until completed.
• Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

Equipment:

• All fencing will be using electric equipment.
• There will be limited Club gear available to borrow on the day.
• If you have them, please wear full fencing whites although (thick) tracksuit pants will be acceptable
• The second-hand clothing and equipment pool will be available.

We hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.

The Swords Club will open again in 2024 on Saturday 13 January 2024 and Tuesday 16 January 2024 onwards for individual lessons and social fencing.

Please liaise with your coach regarding start dates for individual lessons.

Class lessons start back 1st week of Term 1 2024

• Adult classes – Tuesday 30 January 2024
• Children classes – Saturday 5 February 2024