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2010 Club Photo
Wed, Jul 2010 01:49
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Sun, Jul 2010 09:09
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SA-FC August committee meeting, Tue 13th July 8PM
On the beer terrace at the Sandridge Rd Allotments (behind the King William pub).
Access is from Marshall Avenue, which runs between Sandridge Rd and Beech Rd.
Entrance is between house numbers 24-26. Post code for your Tom Tom AL3 5HT.
Park in the car park and walk on the path that runs directly away from the car park towards the two polly tunnels on the far side of the site.
We’ll be on the beer terrace, or if wet in the far polly tunnel
Beer, snacks, company, executive decisions to be made, and funny shaped vegetables!
On the beer terrace at the Sandridge Rd Allotments (behind the King William pub).
Access is from Marshall Avenue, which runs between Sandridge Rd and Beech Rd.
Entrance is between house numbers 24-26. Post code for your Tom Tom AL3 5HT.
Park in the car park and walk on the path that runs directly away from the car park towards the two polly tunnels on the far side of the site.
We’ll be on the beer terrace, or if wet in the far polly tunnel
Beer, snacks, company, executive decisions to be made, and funny shaped vegetables!
T-Shirts!
Sun, Jun 2010 03:04
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T Shirts!
At long last (and thanks to the creative talents of Beverley Sullivan) we can finally show you what the next round of T shirts will look like:
We are offering T shirts (and subject to demand, hoodies) for £7 or £15 for the hoodies.
All we need to know is:
Your size
The number you're interested in
Whether you'd like a hoodie.
If you can drop us an email with all this and a cheque for the right amount to Philip, we'll do the rest.
See you all Thursday
At long last (and thanks to the creative talents of Beverley Sullivan) we can finally show you what the next round of T shirts will look like:
We are offering T shirts (and subject to demand, hoodies) for £7 or £15 for the hoodies.
All we need to know is:
Your size
The number you're interested in
Whether you'd like a hoodie.
If you can drop us an email with all this and a cheque for the right amount to Philip, we'll do the rest.
See you all Thursday
Open Air announcement
Wed, Jun 2010 10:24
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17th June - News Update
Hi everyone,
Two big announcements this week. The first is that the Open Air is the 12th September and we'd like you and your other halves to be there. Its an opportunity for spouses and loved ones to see quite why we dress up as we do and come back aching on any given Thursday (and enjoy a BBQ and maybe a beer or two while we're at it). Entry forms will be making their way to you shortly.
The other is that the ever talented Tony Middleton will be doing his magic show at the Old Town Hall:
Saturday 19th June, 7:30pm
Sunday 20th June, 7pm
Tickets £10, £7 concs.
Call the festival box office on: 01727 864 511
or tourist information: 01727 844 488
or online: http://www.stalbansfestival.com/theatre/icalrepeat.detail/2010/06/19/158/14/sonics-amazing-magic-shows
Hi everyone,
Two big announcements this week. The first is that the Open Air is the 12th September and we'd like you and your other halves to be there. Its an opportunity for spouses and loved ones to see quite why we dress up as we do and come back aching on any given Thursday (and enjoy a BBQ and maybe a beer or two while we're at it). Entry forms will be making their way to you shortly.
The other is that the ever talented Tony Middleton will be doing his magic show at the Old Town Hall:
Saturday 19th June, 7:30pm
Sunday 20th June, 7pm
Tickets £10, £7 concs.
Call the festival box office on: 01727 864 511
or tourist information: 01727 844 488
or online: http://www.stalbansfestival.com/theatre/icalrepeat.detail/2010/06/19/158/14/sonics-amazing-magic-shows
Round Up - 25 March Round Up - 25 March
Thu, Mar 2010 11:37
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In celebration of the long weekend, please join us for a Curry at the Waterend Barn on 1st April - meet there at 8 and then hopefully onwards for a night on the town!
For those of you interested in competitions and sabre (a minority I know!)
might be of interest.
The AGM returned a committee in the form of:
Jon Daley - Chairman
Philip Allen - Treasurer
David Reid - Secretary
James Bird - Armourer
Liam Nichols - Webmaster
Helen Turner - Social Secretary
A very warm thank you to Hazel for all her efforts as Social Secretary over the past two years and also to John Williams for his enormous contribution over the past five years.
Finally we are accepting designs for a new logo to go on club branded kit - so grab your coloured pencils and get scribbling. We'll be looking to select a design in the first week of May - the designer of the winning logo may get something for their efforts.
Annual General Meeting
Sun, Mar 2010 10:35
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AGM - Tuesday 16th March 8PM at the Portland Arms
It's that time of year again - time to stand up and be counted, your chance to stand for high office without the danger of being embroiled in an expenses scandal.
8PM start at the Portland Arms http://theportlandarmspub.co.uk/ at AL3 4RA.
We'll be feeding you, so no need to eat before you come.
If you'd like to see the agenda before hand, or have anything you'd like to add to the AOB section, please contact one of the committee.
Look forward to not being able to squeeze into the bar.
It's that time of year again - time to stand up and be counted, your chance to stand for high office without the danger of being embroiled in an expenses scandal.
8PM start at the Portland Arms http://theportlandarmspub.co.uk/ at AL3 4RA.
We'll be feeding you, so no need to eat before you come.
If you'd like to see the agenda before hand, or have anything you'd like to add to the AOB section, please contact one of the committee.
Look forward to not being able to squeeze into the bar.
Herts Senior Championships
Wed, Mar 2010 11:40
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Herts Senior Championships are on the 15th May (Saturday):
Seniors Foil 11:30 - 11:45
Sabre 14:00 - 14:15
Epee 15:30 - 15:45
Check-In Times:
Novices Foil 10:00 - 10:15Seniors Foil 11:30 - 11:45
Sabre 14:00 - 14:15
Epee 15:30 - 15:45
Upcoming matches
Mon, Mar 2010 01:51
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Upcoming matches - St Albans v
Home to Watford 11th March 2010
Home to Watford 11th March 2010
Home to Milton Keynes 8th April 2010
Away to Bedford 18th May 2010
Home to Luton 8th July 2010
Merry Christmas!
Mon, Dec 2009 03:06
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We resume activities on 7th January 2010 - provided we don't get the type of weather we had last Thursday (We hope
We resume activities on 7th January 2010 - provided we don't get the type of weather we had last Thursday (We hope
everyone got back alright)
See you all on Thursday 7th January 2010
Membership renewals
Mon, Dec 2009 03:02
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The social membership cards for the latest beginners course have arrived (We'll distribute at the next club night 7th January 2010 and thereafter).
We would also like to remind you to check that you have up-to-date BFA membership and hence insurance cover.
Basically, you have to renew your membership every 12 months. Social membership needs to be renewed through the club (ie, via David Reid) but you can take out/ re-new full membership online
directly. (Generally speaking, if you intend to fence competitively at a number of venues then you should be taking out full membership.)
SAFC closed 20th |||amp; 27th August
Thu, Aug 2009 02:59
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The St Albans Fencing Club is closed on August 20th & 27th, 2009 as the sports hall receiving a new protective varnish coat on its floor surface.
August 20th we're heading down to the
August 20th we're heading down to the
more details at the next fencing night.
August 27th we will be having a bowling night in
August 27th we will be having a bowling night in
. More information will be posted in the next few days.
Beginners course announced for October
Thu, Aug 2009 02:26
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We're pleased to announce the next beginners course which is scheduled for October, 2009.
Please visit the
Please visit the
for more information.
Welcome to the new St Albans Fencing Club website
Thu, Aug 2009 02:16
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Welcome to the new site, if you have any suggestions or content you would like to add to the site please use the
and let us know what you have to offer or what suggestions you have for the site. We'll see what we can do.
We'd also like you to use the
We'd also like you to use the
to update your contact details.
If you are a current member please ensure you subscribe to the site to receive updates whenever the site is updated. You can subscribe to this site by entering you email address in the subscription box on the left of this page.
We hope you like the new site and welcome and suggestions/comments.
If you are a current member please ensure you subscribe to the site to receive updates whenever the site is updated. You can subscribe to this site by entering you email address in the subscription box on the left of this page.
We hope you like the new site and welcome and suggestions/comments.
New safety rules. This affects you!
Sun, Oct 2006 09:18
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From January 2006, if you are fencing with electric weapons, you will need to ensure that your clothing conforms to the ` following new safety standards:
1. Jacket - minimum CEN1/ 350 Newtons
2. Plastron - minimum CEN2/ 800 Newtons
3. Mask - minimum 350 Newton bib (PLUS must be fitted with safety back strap)
4. Breeches - minimum CEN1/ 350 Newtons PLUS now compulsory for all electric fencing
Please note that these rules apply to all electric fencing - even just practicing on club nights. (There are even more exacting rules covering FIE A-grade competitions - see the BFA web-site for further details.)
While the club has bought some 800 Newton plastrons (principally for beginners), all members should be aware that it is their individual responsibility to ensure that they have the correct equipment. Details of the FIE safety standards are posted on the BFA web-site and displayed on the club notice board, but if you are unclear about how the rules affect you, please ask a committee member.
An 800 Newton plastron will cost in the region of £30; breeches around £40.
Remember, these rules come into effect from January 2006. You are responsible for your own compliance. Besides the obvious risk to your personal safety in the event of an accident, your BFA insurance is likely to be invalidated if you fail to comply with the new standards.
1. Jacket - minimum CEN1/ 350 Newtons
2. Plastron - minimum CEN2/ 800 Newtons
3. Mask - minimum 350 Newton bib (PLUS must be fitted with safety back strap)
4. Breeches - minimum CEN1/ 350 Newtons PLUS now compulsory for all electric fencing
Please note that these rules apply to all electric fencing - even just practicing on club nights. (There are even more exacting rules covering FIE A-grade competitions - see the BFA web-site for further details.)
While the club has bought some 800 Newton plastrons (principally for beginners), all members should be aware that it is their individual responsibility to ensure that they have the correct equipment. Details of the FIE safety standards are posted on the BFA web-site and displayed on the club notice board, but if you are unclear about how the rules affect you, please ask a committee member.
An 800 Newton plastron will cost in the region of £30; breeches around £40.
Remember, these rules come into effect from January 2006. You are responsible for your own compliance. Besides the obvious risk to your personal safety in the event of an accident, your BFA insurance is likely to be invalidated if you fail to comply with the new standards.
New club coach
Mon, May 2006 01:21
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Liam Harrington has been appointed our new club coach to replace Mike Whale. Despite his 'retirement', Mike will be continuing to provide coaching for the foreseeable future.
