There was never a fencing champion or any champion at all who didn’t work hard. It is the degree of hard work that separates the podium from the pack, and defines the colour of the medal. The praise and excitement for the under 15’s Silversword fencing A team winning the gold medal and the under […]
Today, 6th August 2016, Craig Kelly, Member of Parliament, came to visit the Silversword Fencing Academy. He presented Coach Arash with two official Australian flags to present to Clubs Scherma Pisa Antonio di Ciolo and Escrime Pays d’Aix in France where our fencers, Courtney, Jack, Luke and Sarah will be training and competing in September […]
When US Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson took his first fencing class, it wasn’t because he had any real interest in the sport. It wasn’t even because he felt like the outfits were cool. It was because he was getting into too much trouble doing anything else. Like any kid, he also thought swords were cool. Unable […]
There is no doubt that there is some value to a child playing team sports. Fencing is just as valuable as other team sports and in some ways, even more so. This is because of the individual element involved in fencing. Rather than all players working toward a goal at one time, fencing teams allow […]
We had a pleasure of working with talented actor, Emmanuel Nicolaou and actress, Lynda Leavers, choreographing the sword fighting part of the “Moon Over Buffalo” production. Special thanks goes to Tom Richards, director and Christine Weeks, Wardrobe & Props. We had the pleasure of seeing this play performed and how well they presented this scene. […]
When it comes to manners in fencing, there are specific elements that not only benefit the sport and the individuals participating in it, but can also be of benefit outside the classroom. This is especially true because fencing encompasses a sort of elegance and level of respect that you may not find in other sports. […]
A start of the shine for the young Silversword fencers and coaches at the 1st of May 2016 Marconi Cup. Our young fencers’ outstanding performance could not be achieved without our coaches; Tanya, Leah ,Julia and Aliasghar. their passion, skill and hard work have made Silversword a better fencing club and a club of elites. Huge shout […]
ActiveActivities Most Popular 2015 Award Active Activities have announced that we have been awarded the Most Popular Kids Activities for 2015! Our volunteers and coaches have been working tirelessly towards the SilverSword Fencing Academy’s milestone of developing and promoting our students’ mental and physical potential by relying on fencing as a kid’s activity. In order to continuously move forward we have kept […]
A quick interview and promotional editorial with our local Helensburgh newspaper/magazine, 2508. The magazine has promoted our club from Engadine Saturday fencing classes as well as Helensburgh Wednesday fencing classes. Stay tuned, we will announce the Silversword Fencing Academy summer camp soon so that parents can start planning their summers ahead of time with fencing classes […]
In recent fencing news, SilverSword Fencer Courtney Buchanan has worked tirelessly this year and her efforts have been recognised. Not only has she repressed Australia at the Commonwealth Games in South Africa, she has now won the IAS Illawarra Mercury Tobin Award and IAS Individual Athlete of the year. The SilverSword Fencing Academy Coaches all congratulate […]