Time for a quick update!
Van Diemen Fencing Club is going well! Our lovely French Sabre Coach, Magaly, has been running some highly enjoyable Beginner Sabre classes. This week she covered parries and ripostes. It is wonderful to see so many happy students listening eagerly :)
The club now has a scoring box so club has been that bit more fun hooking up to the box for bouts.
We have an enthusiastic group for the beginner Epee course running on Mondays and the majority are females so hopefully we'll have enough ladies to run separate Epee events at tournaments soon which means twice the medals to hand out ;)
Club is now running on Saturdays (1pm-3pm) AND Tuesdays (6pm-8pm).
Our last Tuesday club for the year will be on December 13th and our last Saturday club for the year will be on December 10th.
Our last tournament will run on December 17th and 18th. Epee will be on the 17th and will be for club members only this time around. Sabre will be on the 18th and will be limited to Magaly's students.
Don't worry though! I know two months is too long to go without fencing, so we will be holding a training session to get us back in the swing of things. January 14th, 10am-2pm @ the club (YMCA Glenorchy). $20 per person. The session will include footwork, bladework drills, structured bouting and more. The session will be suitable for beginners through to State reps :)
The club is seeking enthusiastic youngsters ages 7 to 10 for junior classes and club in 2012. Currently we only have a couple of fencers in this age group and the more the merrier, so please spread the word! Fencing is great for this age group because it improves balance, coordination, agility and boosts self confidence.
Our Awards Night is on November 26th! At the China Diner in Moonah. There will be a lot of awards to hand out! From awards for being a reliable volunteer to awards for top-ranked Senior and Junior Epeeist in 2011. Please RSVP if you wish to attend the night, as I need to book a table. Avril: 0428 057 473
CLUB SOCIAL EVENT: This Friday, November 11th, we will be going to the cinema to see The Three Musketeers. This film is rated M so juniors must be accompanied by a parent. Session times come out tomorrow so please call if you want to come so I can let you know when we'll see it. We will aim for the session closest to 7pm. Glenorchy Village Cinemas. Approx. $17 p.p. because it's 3D. We will all wait in the foyer so we can nab good seats as a group :)
Van Diemen Fencing Club always welcomes new members! From Beginner to Experienced, the more the merrier!
