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Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 5 March 2022, 1:30pm at The Swords Club. All members and parents of members are invited to attend.

Get ready for the Club’s biggest annual event which promises lots of fun and camaraderie for everyone — parents, fencers and non-fencers.

DATE: Saturday, 11 December 2021

TIME: Arrive at 8:30am for 9:15am start

FEE: FREE to all current members! (please make sure your membership is up to date)

Club members of all ages and standards are invited and encouraged to compete. Fencing will be both electric and non-electric with score handicaps against the more competent fencers. Prizes will be awarded to all finalists.

Not fencing? You’re still invited to join us and cheer on the fencers or just have a chat with everyone else.

Parking will be available in the school through the gates to the left of the loading bay and also in the car park off David Street.

Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of competition and a free sausage sizzle with drink provided for all competition entrants. Other food items will be available for a gold coin donation throughout the day.

Finally, if you still have your ActiveKids voucher available for use, we will be accepting membership fees for 2022!

The NSW Public health orders have been amended such that indoor recreation facilities can be opened to all club members. Adults (16 years and over) are required to be fully vaccinated unless issued with a medical contraindication certificate compliant with the Public Health Order.

The Swords Club will recommence group classes and private lessons for our younger members Saturday 30 October 2021 onwards.

Saturday Group classes recommencing include;

12.00pm –Advanced (Coach Mark Marsi).

1.30pm – Children (Coach Callum Ferrell),

12.00pm – Light Sabre (Coach Stephen Lake)

Tuesday classes available

7.30pm – Adult intermediate group class (Coach Callum Ferrell)

Members undertaking private lessons are requested to confirm lesson times with their coaches.

At this stage, everyone within the Club premises, including Club members and coaches participating in training and lessons, will be required to adhere to the following rules; 

· Sign in using the QR code

· Temperature Check

· Produce evidence of full vaccination status at the sign-in desk (Adults 16years or over),

· Hand sanitise

· Social distance at all times when not fencing

· Wear masks at all times when not fencing

Social fencing for members will be available on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm and on Saturday afternoons from 2:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you and our younger fencers back at The Swords Club.

Further details regarding proof of vaccination can be obtained from Services Australia (https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/what-types-proof-there-are)

 

Thank you,

TSC Committee

The Swords club is now back. At this stage, only fully vaccinated persons will be able to train, fence, and be present at the Club.

Fully vaccinated members can recommence lessons and are advised contact their individual coach for confirmation of lessons times. Social fencing for fully vaccinated fencers will be available on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm and on Saturday afternoons from 2:00pm.

As per NSW Health legislations we also must follow the following measures to keep you all safe:

– Sign in using the QR code
– Temperature check
– Hand sanitise
– Produce evidence of full vaccination status at the sign-in desk (either Covid-19 Digital Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation History Certificate)
– Social distance at all times when not fencing
– Wear masks at all times when not fencing

We look forward to seeing you back at The Swords Club.

7/7/21 UPDATE: Due to the NSW Government extension of the NSW restrictions to the 16/7/21 the club will remain closed until Saturday 17/7/21. We will provide further updates pending the NSW government and the what restrictions are lifted at this time.

UPDATED: This will now also include Saturday 3rd July and Tuesday 6th July due to the most recent NSW government restrictions

Dear members and parents of The Swords Club,

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the Sydney metropolitan area, the TSC Committee has decided to temporarily suspend activities at The Swords Club tomorrow, Saturday, 26 June.

The scheduled Winter Fencing Camp, scheduled for Tuesday, 29 June, to Thursday, 1 July, is also being postponed to a later date.

The Committee will continue to assess the situation and will determine towards the end of next week if it is wise and reasonable to resume activities on Saturday, 3 July.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support of our Club.

As usual, please look after yourselves and your family, observe the recommended health guidelines, and stay safe.

TSC Committee

We will be starting a new beginners class for adults on Tuesday 6th July 2021, at 6.30pm.

These lessons are a great way to learn fencing with other adults who have never tried the sport before. You can attend on your own or bring some friends along and try a new sport.

You can find out furhter informaiton about lesson options for adults here

If you are interested in joining this beginners class or have any further questions please contact us at theswordsclub@gmail.com

The Swords Club is planning a three-day fencing camp from Tuesday, 29th June 2021, to Thursday, 1st July 2021 at our usual Club venue at North Sydney Girls High School. We were greatly encouraged by the experience of and the results from the January and Easter camps that the coaches felt it best to continue the momentum. The kids enjoyed the training and the camaraderie.

We would like to gauge possible interest and intent to join this camp. If you are interested in joining the camp and are intending to participate, send an email to theswordsclub@gmail.com with the attendees name or before before 5:00pm on Monday 14 June 2021. We will include you in further correspondence on the camp and include you or your children in the planning numbers.

Please note your child’s memebership must be paid for 2021 to attend the camp for insurance purposes.

The Swords Club Winter Holiday Fencing Camp
Dates: Tuesday, 29 June 2021, to Thursday, 1 July 2021
Time: 9:00am to 3:45pm with a 45-minute lunch break
Venue: The Swords Club, Gym/Hall at North Sydney Girls High School
Cost: (still to be finalized but looking at around $150 per participant)

Please contact us via email theswordsclub@gmail.com for further questions

The Swords Club is planning a three-day fencing camp from Wednesday, 7 April 2021, to Friday, 9 April 2021 at our usual Club venue at North Sydney Girls High School. We were greatly encouraged by the experience of and the results from the January camp that the coaches felt it best to continue the momentum. The kids enjoyed the training and the camaraderie.

We would like to gauge possible interest and intent to join this camp. If you are interested in joining the camp and are intending to participate, send an email to theswordsclub@gmail.com with the attendees name or before 12 March 2021, Friday. We will include you in further correspondence on the camp and include you or your children in the planning numbers.

Again, a summary:

The Swords Club Easter Holiday Fencing Camp
Dates: Wednesday, 7 April 2021, to Friday, 9 April 2021
Time: 9:00am to 3:45pm with a 45-minute lunch break
Venue: The Swords Club, Gym/Hall at North Sydney Girls High School
Cost: (still to be finalized but looking at around $150 per participant)

We are excited to run our first youth club competition this year. To give our fencers an additional challenge, we will be inviting other clubs to join us.

We hope that fencing with other young fencers will give them renewed challenge, offer more variety in competition, and allow them to meet more fencers of their age. We also hope that the Club is able to organise and be involved in more events like this throughout the year.

The competition is scheduled on Sunday, 14 March. We encourage everyone up to the age of 15 (born on or after 2006) to participate.

Details as follows:

Date: Sunday, 14 March 2021
Times: Arrive at 8:15am; check-in and registration closes at 8:30am; bouts start at 8:45am
Venue: The Swords Club, North Sydney Girls HS
Format: Poules then Direct Elimination.
Fee: $20 upon registration (visitors/non-TSC financial members pay an additional $5 visitor’s fee)
Equipment: Bouts will be electric so fencers will need an electric foil, body wire, and a lame, apart from the rest of their usual fencing gear (i.e., glove, mask, jacket, plastron, and chest plate for females).

Fencers are encouraged to have their own electric gear (a VERY limited number of second-hand electric foils and lames may still be available for purchase from the Club second-hand pool). Breeches are also recommended (you might also want to check out the Club second-hand pool); otherwise, please wear thick trackpants. If you are also looking into getting your own gear, we recommend ordering now (through Jeff Gray at jefence@tpg.com.au) to ensure delivery on or before competition day.
We hope that this competition becomes a positive experience for them. If you or your child has any questions or concerns, we encourage you to approach any of our coaches, Club committee members or any of the “older” (or rather, experienced) fencers and parents or drop us an email at theswordsclub@gmail.com

Thanks again and looking forward to seeing you and your child at the competition.

TSC Committee

Happy new year! We hope you and your family have been able to relax during the holidays, Covid outbreaks notwithstanding! The Club begins 2021 with the hope of continued health and safety of everyone.

We open the Club doors on Tuesday, 12 January 2021, then on Saturday, 16 January 2021.

• Callum’s 7:30pm adult group class will resume on Tuesday, 12 January.
• Callum’s 10:00am and 1:30pm group classes will resume on Saturday, 16 January.
• Mark’s 12:00nn group class will resume on Saturday, 30 January.

Fencers who take individual lessons should reach out to their coaches to reconfirm the resumption of lessons.

All members are invited and encouraged to join social fencing and bouting beginning on Tuesday, 12 January.

2021 Membership: Everyone is reminded to complete the 2021 Membership Registration Forms and make payment for the 2021 membership fees. Our membership fees allow the Club to pay for our venue, provide insurance, and maintain our equipment