05.05.22: Club Comp Tonight, Monday nights, 3C news, Socks & Mike Whale RIP

*TONIGHT* CLUB COMPETITION

It’s club comp night!  There’ll be a short fitness group warm up, then kit on and straight into the comp.

It’s a team comp, we’ll be pairing our Beginners with more experienced fencers and will be great fun!

 

3 COUNTIES MATCH:  HITCHIN v SAFC

SAFC travelled to Hitchin on Tuesday for a league match.

SAFC from L to R: Simon, Gemma, JD, Richard B, Giles, Richard R (c)

Unfortunately, Hitchin were too strong and just edged the Foil, taking that 5-4.  They also took the epee with a 6-3 win.

After 3 matches we’re ranked 2nd overall, tied with Watford & Bedford.  We’re 2nd in Epee (tied with Watford,  Bedford & Dacorum) and 3rd in Foil (tied with Dacorum, Luton, Watford & MK)

Full results HERE

 

MONDAY NIGHT FENCING STARTS…… ON MONDAY!

Starting Monday 9th May and running for an initial trial period of 12 weeks.

Small gym
8:15 – 10:00pm
9 May to 25 July
No group warmup or coaching – just free sparring

For monthly and quarterly payers it’s £6 per night (a subsidised rate for the initial trial period); for guests / weekly payers £12 (as per Thursdays). Cost will be reviewed when we see what the demand is like.
Space is limited to 3 pistes, so book early through the usual webform to avoid disappointment.

 

SAFC CLUB SOCKS

We will shortly have some SAFC branded club socks available.  £10/pair in various sizes.

Full details to follow, they’ll be available to buy in the club webshop soon.

 

OBITUARY:  MIKE WHALE

The club is very saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Whale.

Mike was involved right at the very beginning of SAFC and it’s fair to say the club may not have existed without him.

A former SAFC head coach, Mike also coached at other clubs  – one of our members was coached by Mike as a junior, back in the 1980’s at Welwyn Hatfield FC.

 

See you on the piste……… en garde!