The Fencing season runs from February to June. Training begins in the middle of Term 1, and continues until week 8 of Term 2. The fencing competition starts in the first 2-3 weeks of Term 2, and runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays.
Compulsory Registration and Consent
All trial information for our Extra Curricular programs will be communicated through StudentNet Notices. It is the responsibility of students to regularly check for these updates. Additionally, trial information will be posted on Stack Team App. Please refer to the section below for sign-up instructions.
Consent forms will be issued once team selections have been finalised. Parents/guardians are required to complete the online consent process for their student(s) via QParents prior to participation.
QParents is the online portal at BSHS for all consent requests related to curriculum excursions and extracurricular programs. It is also the platform where you can access student report cards, timetables, and attendance information. If you do not yet have a QParents account, please visit https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/landing. You should have received an invitation code via email upon your student's enrolment. If you cannot locate the invitation, please contact us at qparents@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au.
Levy
Fencers must pay an annual levy for equipment, administration costs, end of season celebration expenses, trophies and team registrations. All prior levies are required to be finalised before commencing the 2025 season.
For students choosing to compete in fencing, a separate individual registration is compulsory and payable to Queensland Fencing Association via their website. (https://www.qfa.org.au)
Competition
Fencing is held on Saturdays in Term 2 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (depending on age division).
Venue
Sports Hall - Yeronga State High School, Villa Street, Yeronga
Training requirements
Fencers are expected to attend at least one of the two training sessions per week.
Note: Students must attend 75 per cent of training sessions to be eligible for a pocket.
Transport
Players must arrange their own transport to and from venues.
Uniform
- Sports uniform
- Students are provided with all specialised necessary uniforms and equipment when training and competing, except for shoes and socks.
Volunteers
BSHS Fencing program is run entirely by volunteers. Parents, students, alumni and the wider BSHS community are welcome to support us with training, competition and coaching - please contact the Master in Charge.
End of Season Presentation
An end of season awards event is held for Fencing. Details regarding venue and catering requirements will be advised once the season begins. Cost of event is included within student levy.