A lot to cover this week, starting with……
FENCING TONIGHT 20.08
Fencing is on tonight, in the main sportshall.
With temperatures being a bit cooler and more usual for this time of year, we’ll revert to normal: so a group warm-up from 8pm, followed by free sparring and individual lessons.
TARGET PRACTICE!
We have a new bit of kit for you to play with – a Favero electronic target board.
FENCING EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY
***IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING***
All Fencers are reminded that it is their responsibility to make sure that all their equipment is safe and properly maintained. This applies to weapons and all items of personal protective equipment
The Britush Fencing Safety Guidelines are >HERE<
Please acquaint yourself as your and your opponent’s safety relies upon them. If you are unsure about anything, please ask a member of the Committee for guidance.
DACORUM MATCH REPORTÂ
Sorry it’s late! (The match was 3 weeks ago on 30th July). Match report by Team Cap’n David:
It was a trip beyond the magic roundabout where strange things happen… We visited Dacorum for a three counties match. There was a distinct lack of foilists available so we went with a predominantly epee team: John, James L & myself, with James B on foil duties.Â
And we started with the foil: we all took part; I won 2 despite my foil breaking and even the other two who were least keen managed to win one. Congrats to James B winning all 3 of his, and we finished the foil 6-3 ahead. A good start as we went into the epee…
…And Dacorum are very strong at Epee. John managed to win 2 and we had a few close matches but maybe the foil took too much out of us, as we lost 7-2.
So we won the foil and lost the epee, final overall score: Dacorum 10 – 8 SAFC
Thanks team for sterling work. No further matches expected until after the summer.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:Â YOUR CLUB NEEDS….
We are looking for volunteers. With the Open Air just over TWO weeks away, we need helping hands for the prep and set-up. Most importantly we need people at the start of the day to help set out pistes, tables, refreshments, etc. This should not interfere with your fencing and just means getting to Marlborough an hour or so before check-in. There’s also food and drinks for the BBQ to be bought in the days leading up to the event, so please let the committee know what you can commit to to help it run smoothly.
SAFC OPEN AIR EVENT 2026
It’s back for 2026!!! and the date is set:Â Sunday 06 September
For tickets and further info please click here: <OPEN AIR 2026>
BEGINNER COURSE: DATE CHANGE
 Our next Beginner Course was originally due to start tonight. This has now been pushed back until after the summer. It will now start on Thurs. 24.09
If you have already booked a place, we can transfer that to the new date, or offer a refund – please let us know. Apologies for any inconvenience.
For further information and to book tickets please <click here>
SAFC MERCH ORDER
We’re getting ready for our next club merch order. There’s a minimum order number so please get booking as we only do these periodically.
Guaranteed* to improve accuracy, point control and give priority** at all times whilst making you the envy of all other fencers, on and off the piste!
*may not be guaranteed **not applicable to epee
We have SAFC branded socks, long & short sleeve technical T’s, and hoodies with zip or without.
For further information and to order please visit the SAFC WEBSHOP
See you on the piste… en garde! SAFC