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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.

News Articles: News & Updates

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.

News Articles: News & Updates

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:

  1. Approach every challenge with an open mind.

  2. No question is a bad question.

  3. Attend the session in sportwear and indoor trainers (no shorts)

  4. All equipment is provided (does not include any gardening tools!)

  5. We will put all your research from Hollywood movies to good use!

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