HERTFORDSHIRE SCHOOL SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS
RESULTS
YEAR 3
1st ALDWICKBURY PURPLE
2nd ALDWICKBURY YELLOW
3rd LOCHINVER HOUSE
4th ST HELENS
5th BEECHWOOD PARK
6th ST HILDA'S
7th CUNNINGHAM HILL
8th RADLETT
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YEAR 4
1st MAPLE
2nd HABERDASHERS
3rd ALDWICKBURY
4th ST HELEN'S
5th LOCHINVER HOUSE
6th MAPLE WHITE
7th BEECHWOOD PARK
8th RADLETT
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YEAR 5& 6
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1st ALDWICKBURY
2nd CUNNINGHAM PURPLE
3rd BEECHWOOD PARK
4th LOCHINVER HOUSE
5th ST HELEN'S
6th HABERDASHERS
7th BEECHWOOD PARK RED
8th HABERDASHERS RED
9th ABOYNE LODGE
10th ST HILDAS
11th CUNNINGHAM HILL YELLOW
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YEAR 7-11
1st ALDWICKBURY
2nd ST COLUMBAS COLLEGE
3rd QUEENSWOOD
4th BEECHWOOD PARK
5th LOCHINVER HOUSE
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ACADEMY SCHOOL SESSIONS
At the Academy we create environments that foster friendship, respect, hard work and reward success. We create sessions that are fun, engaging, and energetic and provide a service that is the same for all. We use fencing as a tool to develop a child’s wellbeing and contribution to their local community.
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Year 1 & 2
Little Ninjas ‘on big adventures’
Little Ninjas training has been designed to give children new opportunities to discover their passions and develop as individuals. By becoming a Little Ninja, your child will be given opportunities to work on self confidence, self discipline, friendships, learn new skills in a range of combat sports, including fencing (sword fighting) and have so much fun! Through a growth mindset approach, your child will be able to take the life skills from these classes and see the benefits of them in their every day life.
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OUR PLEDGE
"We are little Ninjas on big adventures.
We always try to overcome challenges.
We help others on our journey.
We are respectful.
We are little Ninjas!"
Oss! BOW
Year 3, 4 & 5
Fencing FUNdamentals Fun! Fencing! Friends! Swords! Active!
Your child will discover the Olympic Sport of Sword Fighting with the British Fencing Development Club of the Year; Paul Davis Fencing Academy. The Academy Fencing Clubs are packed full of Fun, Active Learning, Opportunities to Compete and Represent you School, Win medals and prizes and learn the art of sword fighting! All Fencing equipment is provided (Yr 3 & 4 Go Fence, Year 5 metal swords and Fencing whites). Through the Academy sessions we create environments that foster friendship, respect, hard work and reward success. We create sessions that are fun, engaging, and energetic and provide a service that is the same for all. We use fencing as a tool to develop a child’s wellbeing and contribution to their local community. These classes will have captains and vice captains and Fencers will be awarded a Fencer of the Week each session.
Year 6, 7 & 8 +
Senior School Fencing Club
Fencing is the Olympic sport of Sword fighting and described like athletic chess. This Club is the perfect place to broaden your experiences, keep active and have the opportunity to represent your School at national events and children from this session have progressed to represent Great Braitan at U14 & U17. The session is designed to enhance your child’s passion for Fencing and provide them with the skills to take the sport in the direction of their choosing. Taught in a welcoming environment the children get the opportunity to develop skill leadership skills and develop their independence whilst working as a team. All equipment is supplied. Equipment includes metal swords and Fencing whites.
All Academy Coaches have an Enhanced DBS check, insured and on the British Fencing Coaching Register
BRITISH YOUTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
U12 FOIL
Pietro - 14th
U14 Foil
Martino - 35th
Nikhil - 27th
U16 Foil
Daniel - 58th
U12 SABRE
Libby - 21st
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JAYDEN - CHAMPION
Ashwyn - Silver
George - Bronze
Ted - 5th
Zach 6th
Jamie - 8th
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U14 SABRE
HUI XIN - CHAMPION
Maya - Silver
Tosin - Bronze
Emily - 9th
Amy - 21st
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Aidan - 5th
Henry L - 7th
Henry W - 11th
Ben - 14th
Harry - 12th
Joshua - 16th
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U16 SABRE
Jacob - Bronze
Adam - 26th
Toby - 38th
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Ava - 5th
Esme - 12th
Jessica - 25th
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U18 SABRE
Tom - 8th
Alexis - 31st
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ACADEMY FOIL SQUAD U12 & U14 & U17 & U20
2021-2022 Season
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the Academy U12 & U14 & U17 & U20 Foil Squad for the 2021-2022 season. There are two groups, Home Squad and Travelling Squad. These Age groups will also compete in U11 & U13 & U15 events where applicable.
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Home Squad
These athletes are at the develomental stage of their Competition journey. They are either young in their cateogry or new to the competition circuit. Athletes from this group could be moved to the Travelling Squad during the season based on their results or performances. These athlete will represent the Academy and enjoy the experience of being part of the Team and working towards a national ranking. It might not happen immediately but starting the journey is the key to success.
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Tia PG U12
Julius P U12
Wolfe Y U12
Joanna U12
Adrian Y U12
William F U12
Kathryn F U14
Noor B U12
Jonathan B U17
Dominic H U17
Ciaran P U20
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Travelling Squad
These athletes are highly competitive and have potenital to make the England and Great Britain Team for U14 internationals. As the Travelling Squad these athletes will attend the nominated events across the UK to represent the Academy and collect national ranking points.
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Martino C U14
Thomas B U14
Jessica B U14
Aidan R U14
Pietro C U12
Ben K U12
Nikhil J U12
Owen P U12
George K U17
Hana C U20
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Process & Expectations
Athletes will be informed of the nominated events by the Academy.
Athletes enter the event via the Hertfordshire Combat Centre Link. The Academy staff will bulk enter athletes to the event.
The event fee includes the Coaching Fees. Coaches will be there for all athletes and there will not be an equal amount of time between athletes at every competition even though all athletes will be part of the squad.
Athletes represent the Academy as PDFA
Athletes will wear the Team colours and fightware during the competition - Tracksuit, tshirt, socks
Athletes will attend the competition as a Squad and stay and support their team mates.
At Coach attended events - On the day Parents will register the athletes with the designated coaches and enjoy the competition as a spectator if they wish to attend the competition
For the Travelling Team the Academy will look to organise Transport. Drop off and collection will be form the Hertfordshire Combat Centre. the Transport Fee will be included in the Entry Fee.
Athletes will approach the competitions in a professional and mature mindset to ensure they make the most of the opportunities.
Athletes will be proud of the Team they are part of.
For Internaional Competitions there will be compulsory Team meetings to plan the trip.
ACADEMY SABRE SQUAD U12 & U14
2021-2022 Season
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the Academy U12 & U14 Sabre Squad for the 2021-2022 season. There are two groups, Home Squad and Travelling Squad. These Age groups will also compete in U11 & U13 events where applicable.
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Home Squad
These athletes are at the develomental stage of their Competition journey. They are either young in their cateogry or new to the competition circuit. Athletes from this group could be moved to the Travelling Squad during the season based on their results or performances. These athlete will represent the Academy and enjoy the experience of being part of the Team and working towards a national ranking. It might not happen immediately but starting the journey is the key to success.
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Lilly B U12
Thomas H U12
Elias B U12
Max G U12
Jonah H U12
Toby I U12
Elijah B U12
Zac H U12
Evan R U12
Archie L U14
Emmanuel E U14
Akaash K U14
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Travelling Squad
These athletes are highly competitive and have potenital to make the England and Great Britain Team for U14 internationals. As the Travelling Squad these athletes will attend the nominated events across the UK to represent the Academy and collect national ranking points.
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William J U12
Aidan B U12
Ashwyn L U12
Seb C U12
Tristan M U12
Ted F U12
Bennett J U12
Charlie M U12
Jocelyn S U12
Bobby M U12
Jayden W U12
Tosin O U14
George L U12
Matthew H U14
Emily F U12
Ben I U14
Henry W U14
Henry L U12
Aidan G G U14
Hui Xin S U12
Maya S U14
Leo O U14
Oscar Q U14
Euan D U14
Joshua D U12
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Process & Expectations
Athletes will be informed of the nominated events by the Academy.
Athletes enter the event via the Hertfordshire Combat Centre Link. The Academy staff will bulk enter athletes to the event.
The event fee includes the Coaching Fees. Coaches will be there for all athletes and there will not be an equal amount of time between athletes at every competition even though all athletes will be part of the squad.
Athletes represent the Academy as PDFA
Athletes will wear the Team colours and fightware during the competition - Tracksuit, tshirt, socks
Athletes will attend the competition as a Squad and stay and support their team mates.
At Coach attended events - On the day Parents will register the athletes with the designated coaches and enjoy the competition as a spectator if they wish to attend the competition
For the Travelling Team the Academy will look to organise Transport. Drop off and collection will be form the Hertfordshire Combat Centre. the Transport Fee will be included in the Entry Fee.
Athletes will approach the competitions in a professional and mature mindset to ensure they make the most of the opportunities.
Athletes will be proud of the Team they are part of.
For Internaional Competitions there will be compulsory Team meetings to plan the trip.
ACADEMY SABRE SQUAD U17 & U20
2021-2022 Season
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the Academy U17 & U20 Sabre Squad for the 2021-2022 season. There are two groups, Home Squad and Travelling Squad.
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Home Squad
These athletes are at the develomental stage of their British Ranking Competition U17/U20 journey. They are either young in their cateogry or new to the U17/U20 competition circuit. Athletes from this group could be moved to the Travelling Squad during the season based on their results or performances. These athlete will represent the Academy and enjoy the experience of being part of the Team and working towards a national ranking. It might not happen immediately but starting the journey is the key to success.
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Edward M U17
Leo L-O U17
Emanuel O U17
Henry W U17
Ben I U17
Euan D U17
Henry L U17
Jack J U17
Matthew H U17
George G U17
Joshua D U17
Josie B U17
Tosin O U17
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Travelling Squad
These athletes are highly competitive and have potenital to make the Great Britain Team for U17/U20 internationals. As the Travelling Squad these athletes will attend the nominated events across the UK to represent the Academy and collect national ranking points.
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Esme G U17 & U20
Thisbe D U17 & U20
Maya S U17
Hui Xin S U17
Egzi K U17 & U20
Ava D U17 & U20
Jessica F U17
Emily F U17
Josie R U17
Jacob B U17 & U20
Seb ER U17 & U20
Toby M U17
Innes DW U17
Tom H U17 & U20
Alexis L U17
Olly CH U17 & U20
Aidan GG U17
Chris L U17 & U20
Alex H U20
Tom R U20
Tom F U20
Bob G U20
Ben R U20
Freya DW U20
Betsy R U20
Amber S U20
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Process & Expectations
Athletes will be informed of the nominated events by the Academy.
Athletes enter the event via the Hertfordshire Combat Centre Link. The Academy staff will bulk enter athletes to the event.
The event fee includes the Coaching Fees. Coaches will be there for all athletes and there will not be an equal amount of time between athletes at every competition even though all athletes will be part of the squad.
Athletes represent the Academy as PDFA
Athletes will wear the Team colours and fightware during the competition - Tracksuit, tshirt, socks
Athletes will attend the competition as a Squad and stay and support their team mates.
On the day Parents will register the athletes with the designated coaches and enjoy the competition as a spectator if they wish to attend the competition
For the Travelling Team the Academy will look to organise Transport. Drop off and collection will be form the Hertfordshire Combat Centre. the Transport Fee will be included in the Entry Fee.
Athletes will approach the competitions in a professional and mature mindset to ensure they make the most of the opportunities.
Athletes will be proud of the Team they are part of.
For Internaional Competitions there will be compulsory Team meetings to plan the trip.
CHECKLIST FOR YOUR FIRST FENCING SESSION
5th April 2021
We are in a new location - Hertfordshire Combat Centre, Unit 5, Campfield Road, AL1 5HN
There is plenty of parking onsite and on the local roads. Please take care of pedestrians when driving around the car park
Parents are still not able to come inside the venue (even though we would love to show you around)
Face coverings and COVID procedures are still in place
Fencers must bring indoor trainers to change into.
Fencers are to wait outside socially distanced until registered to enter the building.
Please wait in the designated areas to avoid moving vehicles
Parents are to ensure their contact details are provided and correct prior to the first session
Fencers who are in the Compete or Performance sessions or Membership need to have their own equipment or get a long term hire of equipment from the Academy.
Follow the Academy on social media to keep up to date with the latest news
You can get your Academy training sportware online and collect it at your first session.
NEW FENCING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
5th April 2021
Moving Paul Davis Fencing Academy from a local School hall into a purpose built venue has allowed the Academy to offer scheduled training six days a week. The sessions are now more bespoke for age, weapon and ability. We understand the schedule might not fit everyones current needs, but we are sure once you have an opportunity to see inside the Hertfordshire Combat Centre, you will not want to leave! We want to make ourselves as flexible as possible to members, whilst ensuring the Fencers are in the correct sessions so please get in touch with Maria and see what we can offer you.
5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
5th April 2021
Stepping out of your comfort zone and into the unknown can be scary and exciting, challenging and rewarding, and definately a great idea! at the Combat Centre we are here to make your experience full of positive memories. Here are 5 tips to make the most of your experiences:
Approach every challenge with an open mind.
No question is a bad question.
Attend the session in sportwear and indoor trainers (no shorts)
All equipment is provided (does not include any gardening tools!)
We will put all your research from Hollywood movies to good use!