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To all U18 members,

The Swords Club U18 McEvoy Cup Competition, an annual electric foil event, will be held on Saturday 26 September 2026, at The Swords Club. This event is open to all members born 2008 or later, and all kids are encouraged to compete, regardless of experience.

If you would like to register ahead of the day please use the following link:

U18 McEvoy Cup entry form  

Details as follows:

Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026

Time: Registration closes at 11:30am on the day; bouts start at midday. Please be dressed and ready to begin fencing promptly at midday.

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. DEs will be up to 10 points until the round of 8, and then to 15 points.

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: $25 per fencer payable on the day or online.

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

A notice to all members, the Swords Club will be CLOSED this Saturday, 25 April, in recognition of ANZAC Day.

Happy New Year for 2026

We’re back for social fencing and individual lessons from Saturday 17 January 2025 and Tuesday 13 January 2026.
Note: The club will open from 3:00pm on Saturdays 17 and 24 January 2026 and will go back to the usual 10.00am to 5.00pm from Saturday 31 January 2026.

Contact your coach to see when they are starting lessons for 2026.

Class Lessons are back from Saturday 31 January 2026.

See you there.  

You can now pay your club membership for 2026.

Membership fees for 2026 can be paid now. The club uses your membership fee to pay for the Club venue and insurance for our members.

The next children’s beginner class will commence Term 1, 11:00am, Saturday 31 January, 2026

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

Duration:	Beginners course runs for a minimum duration of 10 weeks. Lesson are 60 mins
Lesson cost:	$200 (payable to the coach)
When:	Saturday 11:00am – 12:00am
Beginner registration fee:	$50
Equipment provided:	You will receive a mask and jacket for the duration of their beginner lessons. Females will also be provided with a breast plate. A glove will need to be purchased ($35) on their first lesson.

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 beginner class will commence on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

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

Duration:	Beginners course runs for a minimum duration of 12 weeks. Lesson are 60 mins
Lesson cost:	$200 (payable to the coach)
When:	Tuesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Beginner registration fee:	$50
Equipment provided:	You will receive a mask and jacket for the duration of their beginner lessons. Females will also be provided with a breast plate. A glove will need to be purchased ($35) on their first lesson.

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

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.

Duration:	Beginners course runs for a minimum duration of 12 weeks. Lesson are 60 mins
Lesson cost:	$200 (payable to the coach)
When:	Tuesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Beginner registration fee:	$50
Equipment provided:	You will receive a mask and jacket for the duration of their beginner lessons. Females will also be provided with a breast plate. A glove will need to be purchased ($35) on their first lesson.

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.

Duration:	Beginners course runs for a minimum duration of 10 weeks. Lesson are 60 mins
Lesson cost:	$200 (payable to the coach)
When:	Saturday 11:00am – 12:00am
Beginner registration fee:	$50
Equipment provided:	You will receive a mask and jacket for the duration of their beginner lessons. Females will also be provided with a breast plate. A glove will need to be purchased ($35) on their first lesson.

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.