July 2013

JULY 2013

Hello! Sorry for the long wait for an update, non-fencing club life has been busy and a new laptop with a nasty operating system meant a delay in blog usage.  

1. Winter has been cold and dark, as usual, but we're impressed with the number of dedicated members who've turned up to every club session, without fail. :-)
2. We have another scoring box - this one is run through a laptop and is completely awesome.
3. We also have a set of junior Epees which are working out well for our 5 to 12s.

VDFC WINTER EPEE CUP - JULY 20th - 2013

The tournament will have a Novice (Less than 1 year of fencing experience) event and an OPEN event (Novices are encouraged to also enter the Open event).

The entry fee is $20 per person, $30 to enter both events, regardless of which club they are from.

The tournament is to be held at the COLLINSVALE MEMORIAL HALL, in Collinsvale and will run from 10am.  Hopefully concluding around 4pm.

There will be a tuck shop raising funds for the club. We will have hot and cold food and drinks and healthy and unhealthy snacks. :)

The usual safety guidelines apply; Mask, jacket, chest guard, glove and full length pants/fencing breeches.

Entrants must be wearing fully enclosed sneakers. Street shoes/boots will not be allowed and they damage the floor.

Family and friends are encouraged to watch and there in a living room and play ground for people who need a break from all of the awesomeness.

NEXT BEGINNER FENCING COURSE STARTS IN AUGUST

Mondays from August  12th

Tolosa St Hall, 148 Tolosa St

Info + register: van.diemen.fencing.club@gmail.com

We welcome anyone who would like to have a stab at the sport to register for the next beginner course.

Students will learn a range of footwork, bladework and tactical skills during weekly classes.

This course is great for both complete beginners and people who haven't fenced for many years.

The aim of the game is fun (and finesse, accuracy, speed and style for more experienced fencers...) ;)

Avril and Nathaniel after a bout.

Estefana and Sabine trying out their mad Epee skills.

Epee Coach Avril..