12.01.23: Beginners Final Week, Upcoming Events, EVF/BVF Results

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

RIP David Bowie, who died on 10th Jan 2016…. that’s 5 years ago!

Tonight (12th Jan) is the final week of our current Beginners Course – congratulations to those who made it to the end!

Next Thursday (19th Jan) we’ll be offering our Beginners an introduction into epee and sabre.

The following week (26th Jan) we’ll be getting them involved in a club competition night

Some other key dates for your fencing diaries:

  • Our next Beginners Course starts on Thurs. 2nd Feb – see below
  • SAVE THE DATE It’s the club AGM on Tues. 21st Feb – details to follow shortly


BVF/EVF INTERNATIONAL 

Last weekend was the British Veterans Fencing (BVF)  and European (EVF) International at Guildford, which a number of SAFC fencers attended over the 2 days of competition.

From L to R: John (ME Cat.3), Bryant (ME Cat.2), Richard B (ME Cat.1)
  • Richard B (Men’s Epee Cat.1) finished 14/16
  • Bryant (Men’s Epee Cat.2) finished 41/51
  • Sir John of Brox. (Men’s Epee Cat.3) finished 34T/42
  • Lindsay (Women’s Epee Cat.1) finished 7/19 (and was the top British fencer outside the top 3)
  • Lisa (Women’s Foil Cat.2) finished 9/14
Lisa (WF Cat.2)

Some great results there – well done to all those that competed!


BEGINNERS COURSE: PLACES AVAILABLE & DISCOUNT INCENTIVE

We still have a couple of places available on our next Beginners Course, due to start on Thurs. 2nd Feb.

For further information and to book, please VISIT THE SAFC WEBSHOP

NB: If a monthly or quarterly paying member refers someone onto the course, they’ll receive 50% off a month’s membership fee.  Please speak to a club committee member to redeem this offer.


SAFC BRANDED MERCH – ORDER NOW!!

We’re just a couple of items short of the minimum order number, so get your orders in please!

Choose from SAFC branded socks (available from stock) plus long & short sleeve techincal T’s, and hoodies with zip or without

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!

For further information and to place an order, please VISIT THE SAFC WEBSHOP

Don’t forget to SIGN IN for tonight’s session

See you on the piste…. en garde!