Mountains Fencing Club

Great Sabre Bout

Ross — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:33 +0000

Now we have a few sabre freaks in the club, I thought I would look for some bouts to post to the blog. This great and heated bout is supplied with thanks to www.fencingvideos.net. Enjoy!

Regional Regatta Weekend

Ross — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:05:05 +0000

On the weekend of the 18th -19th of September, NSW Fencing and the
Sydney University Fencing Club will be hosting a series of events for
regional fencers, coaches, and referees in Sydney. Participants from
all clubs are encouraged to attend.

Saturday 18th September at the Arena Sports Center, University of Sydney:

* 12 noon – 2pm (Main Hall): A basic referee clinic (with Stephen
Darragh) and an armory course (with Peter Witkop) will be run
concurrently.

* 3pm – 4pm (Seminar Room 1): Advanced referee clinic with Antonio
Signorello and Stephen Darragh, focusing on right-of-way weapons.

* 2pm – 5pm (Main Hall): all attendees will be welcome to join
regular club training or practice their refereeing skills.

* Dinner – Details TBA.

Sunday 19th September at Steel Park PCYC:

* 7am – 10am: a group coaching workshop will be held by Antonio
Signorello.
* 9am – 3pm: Novice State Championship and
Club Foil Team Championship.

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Accommodation options:

YHA central

http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/sydney-central/

not much car parking,
$40-50 per bed dorm + brekie, can do doubles if quick
20min train/walk to steel park or (bus/walk) to sydney uni fc hall
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Hotel Formule 1 at St Peters:- (02) 9519 0685
about 5-10 minutes drive from steel park, 10-15min drive to Sydney uni fc hall
which has free parking and 3-person rooms for $79/night.

See a PDF copy of the event poster.

For more info & RSVP’s contact: Sam Hughes:- samuelhu8@gmail.com
and/or look up..
google.com.au/group/newcastle_fencing/web/regional-regatta-weekend

All competitors at NSW state tournaments can now enter online.

Ross — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:23:13 +0000

All competitors at NSW state tournaments can now enter online.
Entries are open until the Thursday night before each Sunday
competition. Follow the link on the right at http://www.nswfencing.org.au/

This online entry system is currently in its trial phase: please notify
the secretary if you encounter any bugs. Pen-and-paper registration on
the day of the event is still available.

Winter Beginner’s Course Underway.

Ross — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:14:01 +0000

We had a good roll-up for the introduction to fencing on Monday night, Joe had the new recruits getting right into some training and even an introduction to blade work. There are still a few spots left if anyone would like to jump into the course. Just email or give the club a ring.

AGM 2010

Ross — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:09:54 +0000

Minutes (including the President’s report) from the club’s AGM held earlier this month are now available for download Link.

Winter Beginner’s Course

Ross — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:24:23 +0000

The club’s next beginner’s course starts Monday 19th July,and consists of a 10 week program, with classes run for 2 hours every Monday night for 2 hours from 7.30pm.
Looking forward to meeting our new recruits. See you all in the courtyard of the Lawson Community Center @ 7.30. Don’t forget to wear flat training shoes and long track pants, and don’t forget some water. If you decide to continue with the course, the fee is due the following Monday.

Sabre classes

Ross — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:16:52 +0000

Our coach Joe Raciborski is now taking members for sabre classes. Please talk to Joe if you are interested in trying out for the class.

AGM

Ross — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:09:55 +0000

A reminder to all club members the AGM is on this Thursday the 8th of July at our training venue. Meeting starts at 7.30 sharp. Can we have as many members as possible to the meeting, it is your chance to make suggestions and have your say in the voting of the committee and direction of your club.

The meeting will be finished by 8.30. Bring your gear for a bash after the proceedings.

Movie and Pizza for all club members Saturday 19th of June.

Ross — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:00:07 +0000

Movie and Pizza for all club members Saturday 19th of June. 4.30pm movie start at the Mid Mountains Community Centre!

Bring a bean bag, drinks and nibbles. Movie and Pizzas supplied!

Domo arigato, Mr Roboto

Ross — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:22:12 +0000

Found this on Urban Dictionary today…

1.	Mr Roboto
	pr.n. A title given to a fencing referee who exhibits the following characterstics in the best manner among his contemporaries: A. total impartiality bordering on apathy B. void of expression and emotion C. mechanical adherence to published Referee Hand Signal D. obsessive devotion to pursuit of refereeing E. current international record holder of the most number of days in a year spent refereeing The title is unofficially handed down by a representative of the FOC upon positive identification of the ideal candidate in each generation. This gesture is a tribute to Styx and one of its songs’ relevance to legitimization of modern fencing referees. When you can achieve 90-degrees elbow like Mr Roboto, you know you are ready for the next level. Domo arigato, Mr Roboto…