THIS WEEK: EPEE NIGHT Coach Lajos will be taking the group warm-up and be available for individual lessons. There will be at least one dedicated piste for epee. Foil & sabre can still be fenced as normal… with the normal arguments over right of way! As our latest Beginners head towards the end of their […]
REMINDER: PLEASE SIGN IN There have been a few occasions recently where fencers have forgotten to check in, or perhaps thought they had but the booking process had not been completed successfully. Please note that it is a requirement that ALL attendees must book a place via the SAFC sign-in That includes fencers, Beginners, non-fencing […]
WELCOME TO 2022!! Happy New Year! We resume fencing tonight, 6th Jan and look forward to seeing you, from 8-10pm as usual. Please remember that face coverings are required when not fencing – or warming up – and social distancing should be maintained at all times when not on the piste. MEMEBERSHIP FEES A […]
A CHAIRMAN’S SEASONAL MESSAGE 2021 has been great. Seriously! It’s been absolutely *** fantastic!!! And no, I’m not joking. Not when it comes to SAFC. While the world outside has been in varying states of tumult, and some members have had to weather their own personal storms, fencing at SAFC has been a haven. Somewhere […]
THIS WEEK THURS 16.12.21 We’re back in the main hall again and it’s Epee night so Coach Lajos will lead the group warm up and take individual lessons. Beginners will be back with Coach Andy. The school have warned that scaffolding may be going up around the sports facility as part of ongoing building works […]
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? We’re back in the small hall tonight, for the last time this year. Sorry but that means no Beginners, or coaching as we’re limited to 3 pistes. Please specify a weapon choice on booking and we’ll try to group fencers accordingly There are still 2 places left at the time of […]
IMPORTANT: COVID UPDATE In light of the escalating COVID situation, face coverings MUST be worn between bouts and when not fencing. They are not required during warm-up or when on the piste, although you may choose to do so. Please also ensure you maintain social distancing, when not fencing. SAFC v HITCHIN MATCH REPORT […]
THURSDAY 25.11 It’s going to be a very busy night…!! We’re back in the main hall this week, so we welcome the return of our Beginners. We also welcome Hitchin Fencing Club for a friendly foil & epee match. Good luck to both teams! Please remember that anyone attending must sign in beforehand. This includes […]
THIS WEEK: THURSDAY 18TH NOV A reminder that we’re in the small gym again this week, which means we’re limited to 18 fencers across 3 pistes. There’s no Beginners Course this week and no coaching available, just free sparring. Please specify a weapon choice when booking and we’ll try to group fencers accordingly, as best […]
A lot to cover this week, starting with: THURSDAY 11TH NOV: A REMINDER We’re in the small gym this week (and next week, too) which means a couple of important things to note: We’re limited to 18 fencers across 3 pistes. There’s no Beginners Course this week (or next week) and no coaching available, just […]