Fencing Parents Infobook 2017 by Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Information Book 2017-2018

Published on 21st August 2017

Dear Parents, Do you know what Winston Churchill, Angelina Jolie and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? Yes …FENCING! As one of the five sports which have featured in every modern Olympic Games, fencing’s unique charisma has attracted not only those big names listed above but also the 300 students from Dulwich (from DUCKS to Senior School) who have enrolled in our programme since its inception in April 2016. We are excited to share with you this Fencing Information booklet written specially for you, to provide an overview of fencing and our programme. Fencing requires so much - mentally, physically and emotionally. It is not a skill your child will acquire overnight and your patience and encouragement are very much appreciated along this journey. One thing is for sure: you will learn and grow together with your fencer child. Please take your time to read this information booklet. If you can’t find answers to your questions, I and my team are always willing to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Your sincerely,

Jing Shang Fencing Programme Manager

Content Preface What is Fencing? - Quick overview - Why fencing? - Three weapons - Is it safe? Dulwich Fencing Programme - Introduction - Management structure - Pathway - Schedule & fee structure - Programme structure - How to choose which weapon to start? How to enroll? - Dulwich students - Non-Dulwich students Membership - China Fencing Association - Overseas membership Equipment - Care and Maintenance - Key points

Content Competitions - Recognized competitions - Preparation - Strip coaching Communications Codes of conduct Appendix: - Achievements of school year 2016-2017 - Fencing activities overview 2016-2017 - Fencing Calendar (Term 1, 2017-2018) - Research about the safety of sports - Useful websites

What is fencing? Quick Overview Fencing was one of the first sports to be played in the Olympics, and was conducted in three weapons – foil, sabre and epee (pronounced “EPP-pay”). It is also one of the five sports which have featured in every modern Olympic Games. Fencing is an excellent sport for both girls and boys. It requires physical fitness and agility, quick and strategic thinking, calm, unwavering concentration, stamina and a strong desire to win. The key elements in fencing are timing, distance and speed. Good behavior and sportsmanship are an integral part of the sport while courtesy and respect must be shown to opponents and to referees. It also can be a life-long sport. Fencing has a long history with universities and schools for at least 500 years. The United States holds two national level university tournaments including the NCAA championship and the USACFC National Championships. In the UK, the BUCS fencing championship is an annual event . Fencing is governed by Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE). Today, its head office is in Lausanne, Switzerland.

What is fencing? Why Fencing? We have received positive feedback from our community about the improved confidence, ability to concentrate and adapt, sense of responsibility and independence of our fencers. Fencers learn -

Responsibility: As a 1:1 combat sport, the fencer is responsible for everything. There is no one to blame and nowhere to hide. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this a great way to learn responsibility?

To maintain concentration: Everything happens within seconds on the strip. Without concentration, the child will be beaten if he is fencing a weaker fencer with full focus.

Resilience: for the first few years, most fencers experience many more losses than victories. Dealing with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;failureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and keeping going is another wonderful life lesson to learn from fencing.

Decision-making and quick adaptation: As in a game of chess, your opponent is changing all the time. You need to think a few steps forward and be ready to adapt to any unexpected situation.

And of course fencing is so much fun! We have a wonderful community which allows children not only to make friends and learn from each other but also parents to become an important part of the programme. So many unforgettable moments from camps, competitions and school fencing activities!

What is fencing?

Three Weapons – Foil, Epee and Sabre Foil: The foil is usually regarded as the foundation weapon. The weapon is lighter than Epee and Sabre. Its valid target area is strictly your opponent’s lame and the bib of the mask, and valid hits are scored with the tip of the weapon. Epee: The epee is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons. It has a v-cut, triangular blade and a heavier, bigger guard. Its grip is similar to foil’s. The epee’s valid target area is the entire body of your opponent, and valid hits are also scored with the tip of the weapon. Sabre: The sabre looks very different to foil and epee. In Sabre, the valid target is all parts of the body from the waist up (simulating horseback combat). Valid hits are scored both with the tip and by slashing with the edge of the weapon.

All weapons fenced today are scored electrically, and all are fenced on a rectangular field of play called the "fencing strip" or "piste" with standard size of 14 meters in length and 1.5 to 2.0 meters in width.

What is fencing?

Is it safe? A full study of the injuries from the 2008 Olympic Games by Lars Engebretron found that fencing is one of the safest Olympic sports with only five summer Olympic sports posting lower injury rates than fencing. (Those were diving, synchronized swimming, rowing, kayak, and sailing.) For details, please see appendix.

China National Club League, Kunshan, March 2017

Dulwich Fencing Programme Launched in April 2016, the Dulwich Fencing Programme has grown far more than just CCA sessions. Dulwich Fencing â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim it to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best in-school fencing programme and focuses on developing Champions of Life through fencing and Champion Fencers. The programme provides different levels to engage students from Y2 to senior school, helping them to grow through fencing. Beginners learn fencing through CCA free with equipment provided by the school. At Development Level they train for 2-3 sessions per week; some fencers will proceed to Squad or School Team, which includes training between 2-4 times per week and taking small one-on-one lessons in addition to the larger classes. Senior school students have the choice of joining the service and leadership programme to learn fencing and give back in different ways. The fencers also have the opportunity to learn from world-class visiting coaches, to interact with elite senior fencers from all over the world, to join international camps hosted at school and overseas, engage in local, domestic or overseas club visits organized by Dulwich Fencing, as well as various fencing cultural activities and enter carefully-selected competitions both domestically and abroad. Right now, the programme offers foil and epee. There is year-based or term-based charge for non-beginners and the whole programme runs notfor-profit.

Dulwich Fencing Programme Management Structure

Director of Sports

Fencing Committee

Programme Manager Head Coach Coaches

Assistant Coaches

Working with other school departments and the external fencing community, the Fencing Programme Manager oversees the whole programme. The Fencing Committee consists of school staff and parent volunteers serving as a strategic advisory committee to the programme. Different roles are allocated to parent volunteers. Coaches are responsible for the careful planning of group lessons and private lessons, competition preparation and reflection and assistance at all sorts of camps and activities, under the direction of the Fencing Programme Manager.

Dulwich Fencing Programmeme Pathway

Service and Leadership Programme (Open to SS students)

Beginner Open to year 2 students and above, the beginner CCA sessions are free and designed to introduce basic fencing vocabulary and concepts whilst also developing rudimentary foil technique. Participants will learn about fencing safety and the history and traditions of the sport; including etiquette, respect and discipline. All fencers will fight and referee the fighting of other fencers in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the traditional methodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All equipment is provided at no cost by the college. Development, Squad and Team fencing The development, squad and team fencing groups are fee paying training sessions attached to graded competitive fencing opportunities. Fees differ for each of the three groups based on the level and regularity of training / competition that the fencer will be exposed to. In addition to termly fees fencers will need to purchase their own fencing equipment which is essential for use in sparring and at external tournaments and events. A fencers Progression through the different levels of the programme is dependent on two main factors: The fencers ability to compete at higher index rated tournaments and their willingness to commitment to a more regular and diverse training and competition programme.

Dulwich Fencing Programme Development After sampling the beginner sessions a student wishing to continue to refine their fencing skills and knowledge can join the development sessions. Members of the development group train up to thee times per week and have the opportunity to access fencing specific fitness training sessions. Squad Fencers who have completed two continuous terms of development fencing and have been involved in representing Dulwich Fencing at external competition during the last school year can apply to join the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squadâ&#x20AC;?. Squad members are required to attend at least two training sessions each week is required, as well as to commit to represent Dulwich Fencing in three recognized external competitions each school year. Parents will be required to make an up-front payment. Squad fencers will receive a focused and reflective fencing experience. Squad members are encouraged to maintain a fencing diary to track their progress, short lessons are given by assistant coaches during group sessions and they are given priority in the arrangement of private lessons and attendance at various maestro camps. Team Fencing team members are elite performers and as such are expected to commit to a high level of training. Team members will be invited by the Fencing Programme Manager and coaches, a strict guideline for selection is applied. In addition to meeting the selection criteria Team members are expected to train at least 3-4 times per week and participate in up to 3 private lesson with coaches. They represent Dulwich Fencing at the highest level in various competition sand are play an active role in school and community activities. up-front payment is required.

Dulwich Fencing Programme Service and Leadership Programme The Service and Leadership programme is open to Senior school students who would like to practise fencing and contribute to the community through fencing. They will get involved in CCA assistance, community activity organization, competition volunteering, and charity fencing activities. They can join beginner or development sessions.

Senior School volunteers Dulwich Ziemek Cup, April 2017

Dulwich Ziemek Cup, April 2017

Dulwich Fencing Programme Open to

Eligibility

Commitment

Training frequency

Private lesson/ fitness

Beginner

Y2 +

interest

N/A

1-hour per week

No/No

Develop ment

Y2+

Prior experience with fencing training.

N/A

2 sessions per week.

Yes at extra cost / Yes,optional

Squad

Y3+

1) joined continuous 2-term development fencing CCAs 2) joined an external competition recognized by the programme in the last 3 terms 3) upfront yearly CCA payment by parents 4) CFA member affiliated to DF

representing Dulwich Fencing in 3 recognized external competitions every school year

Required minimum 2 per week, prefer more

Yes with priority at extra cost / yes, encouraged to join. * Squad fencer will receive mini private lessons for free.

Team

Y3+

Invited by programme with consideration of guidelines listed on preious page; up-front yearly payment by parents

Representing Dulwich Fencing in all sorts of competitions and activities

Required 3 times per week

3 PLs per week included in package / Yes mandatory

Service and Leadership

Interest and willingness

Once a week helping with beginner class or similar.

flexible

Yes with limited space / Yes

Dulwich Fencing Programme •

Programme Structure Each term covers 2-3 units depending on the levels. The group lessons cover mindfulness, fitness, technique and sparring.

Group lessons

Culture Activities

These different activities are integral to the programme to develop fencers’ social skills, self-esteem, and independent thinking.

Life Champion & Champion Fencer

Sparring Competitions Camps

Will be introduced when the fencer is ready for this 20minute intensive private lesson. Priority given to Team, Squad.

Private Lessons

These occasions are important to evaluate what the fencers have learned in group and private lessons and whether they can handle themselves in 15 real scenario under pressure.

All those four areas are foundations of the programme to follow our philosophy of “Life Champion & Champion Fencer”. Useful tools like fencing diary will be introduced to fencers as well. Fencing diaries are compulsory for Squad and Team fencers. We care for the overall development of fencers rather than focus solely technique or results.

Dulwich Fencing Programme

How to choose which weapon to start? Each weapon has its own distinct “character” . The sabre is full of speed and the most aggressive one while epee is the slowest and a game of patience. Foil is in between, a good balance of aggression and patience, and is considered the elegant weapon. Most children will be introduced to foil first and they always have opportunity to try epee as well. They will gradually understand the different nature of the weapons. A decision will be made by the child with consultation of coaches in a natural way rather than following a timetable.

Schedule & Fee structure For latest term schedule and fee, please refer to CCA SOCS System. Generally, up-front yearly payment must be made for Squad and Team fencers. Payment for development fencers can be settled termly or yearly. Beginner sessions are free. An up-front yearly payment is non-refundable. For all payments, please kindly keep the ‘fapiao’ from the finance department for the school year. Private lessons can be purchased at finance department by 10 or 20 sessions. Payment slip is required to show programme manager to validate the private lesson bookings.

How to enroll? CCA Dulwich Students Dulwich students will enroll through normal CCA procedures. You need to understand which level you are at then choose the CCA sessions accordingly. For Squad invitees and Team members, they are pre-selected in SOCS database . After the CCA signup closure, you will have 14 days to settle payment at the finance department. Non-Dulwich students Non-Dulwich fencers are invited on a selected basis to participate in the Dulwich Fencing programme. Please contact Programme Manager for more details. fencing@dulwich-shanghai.cn Maestro camps and competitions may be open to non-Dulwich fencers. Please refer to the specific registration requirements.

Private Lessons All private lessons must be booked through MINDBODY APP. For detailed instructions of how to book private lessons, please see instructions separately. Bookings will be validated by programme manager after payment is made.

Membership China Fencing Association Dulwich Fencing is a member of China Fencing Association (CFA) and all development and above fencers are required to be members of China Fencing Association affiliated to Dulwich Fencing. Parents will be given membership forms. Please fill in the membership form and return the signed copy as well as the soft copy to fencing@dulwichshanghai.cn So far, this membership is free. This membership allows you to join CFA’s National Club League. Overseas membership For those who would like to compete in USA North American Cup (NAC) and HK (U14 Open for example) as international fencers, you need to become members of those fencing federations. If you are citizens of USA or HK, membership is still a must to join the competitions there. For more details, please visit: https://member.usfencing.org http://www.hkfa.org.hk/EN/index.html Dulwich Fencing is an affiliate member of USFA and fencers should register Dulwich fencing as their affiliate member. To join some international competitions in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Poland, Paris or London as an international fencer, usually you don’t need to become the member of that country or region’s fencing federation member. However, always check out the competition eligibility.

Equipment A whole set of fencing kit includes: mask, protective vest (plastic), plastron, jacket, lame (foil), knickers (pants), glove, body cord, mask cord (foil), fencing socks, fencing shoes, weapons (foil/epee/sabre), fencing bag. Lame

JACKET, underneath vest and plastron

Mask glove

Body Cord

foil Fencing Pants Fencing shoes Fencing socks

Care and Maintenance Weapon: Try not to touch your blade with your hands! Always wipe down your blade with a clean towel or rag (or even better, an oiled one) after you’re finished fencing. Do not store your weapons in a bag full of sweaty clothes. Clothes: Air-dry your entire uniform after every practice, and wash it regularly. In other words, never leave your uniform in your bag after use. This is the best way to prevent mould and mildew (which can weaken natural fabrics) as well as odors. Do not put your uniform in the dryer. Try not to bleach your uniform. Lamés: Air-dry. Must be hung asap after practice. Can’t wash unless it is a washable one! Gloves and Masks: Air-dry for starters. May use a hairdryer to dry fast. If it is 19 washable glove, please follow the instructions.

Equipment Key Points Beginners do not need to buy any equipment. All provided by the programme. Development and above need to prepare their own equipment. Parents can either buy from the school supplier or from other sources. However, please note that: -

all fencers must use school fencing bags bearing programme logo and programme patch must be sewed to the upper part of left sleeve of the fencing jacket; all development and above fencers are required to have at least 2 working weapons and 2 sets of cords which is also the min requirement to join any competition. if your child is left-handed, his or her equipment is significantly different from right-handed equipment. If you would like to buy imported equipment which is much more expensive than local manufactured ones, the best way to buy is to buy when you are overseas to avoid very high customs in China. We do have cooperation with the authorized ALLSTART supplier in China. Due to the fact of different sizes of blades introduced to young fencers in U10/U12 category around the world, we highlight some of these in case you are thinking of joining competitions in these countries or regions. Always check the equipment requirement before entering competitions.

Dulwich Ziemek Cup Pre-Comp Camp April 2017

Equipment country

U10

U12

Special notes

China

Size 0

Min 700N mask

Japan

Up to size 3

Size 5

stockings should be white and long enough to cover the knees

Size 2 for Y10

Size 5 for Y12

Up to size 3 in U11

Size 5

Usually 800N plastron

Size 0 or 3

Size 3

Epee sometimes size 2 for U12

US Australia or Hong Kong UK

For purchase through school supplier as well as lame & jacket printing, please contact programme manager for more details.

Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Baldini with Dulwich Fencers at the camp in May 2017

Competitions Every school year, we will organize various competitions to suit different levels. We usually publish the term’s competition plan at the beginning of each term, but due to the fact that some competitions are announced weeks earlier than the competition dates, we will update from time to time. Your child’s coach is the best reference to consult as to whether your child is ‘ready’ to compete. The general approach is they will start with internal competitions to get familiar with the basic competition format, and then local or regional competitions and finally to national or overseas competitions. Development and Squad fencers usually compete in their own age group; Team fencers will take on the challenge of joining an older group. In the next section, we will introduce our ranking points system. Every recognized competition has an index to show different levels of difficulty. Usually, Development level fencers are suitable for those competitions with index of 1; Squad members can try an index of 1-1.5. For team fencing, the team will be formed based on our ranking system and the coach has the final say about the sequence of the team considering the individual results in the competition etc. A normal competition starts with pools, where every 6-7 fencers will be grouped depending on the scale of the competition. In each pool, they fence each other for 5 points within 3 mintues. After pools, there will be a ranking based on how many bouts they win, net points scored. Then a direct elimination (DE) tableau will be produced. For example, in a tableau of 64, No.1 fences No.64; No.2 fences No.63……Then Tableau of 32,16, 8,semi-final, final. In DE bouts, usually U10 and U12 fence for 10 points within 3 bouts of 3 minutes with 1- minute break in between. If a fencer defeated in DE bout, his journey in the competition finishes, otherwise he proceeds to next round of DE.

Competitions Recognized competitions We usually recognize the competitions below for our ranking points system. The list will be reviewed or updated from time to time. Type

Venue

Competition

regional

Shenzhen

HK-Shenzhen-Macau Championship

overseas

HK U14

national

China

CFA Club League

regional

Beijing Vango

Beijing Vango Championship

all Asia

Dulwich Shanghai Vango Wang Lei Fencing Club, Shanghai

local local regional overseas overseas overseas overseas overseas overseas overseas overseas

host

Suitable for Index

Vango Fencing development + 1.5 Shenzhen HK Fencing Squad + 2 Association CFA,China development + 2 Fencing Association Vango Fencing development + 1.5 Beijing

Dulwich Ziemek Cup Dulwich Fencing Squad + 2 Shanghai Vango Shanghai Vango development + 1.5 Championship Shanghai Jing'An Challenge

Wang Lei Club development +

Beijing International Beijing Zhong development School Tournament club + Paris Challenge Fencing Paris CEP Squad + Mini-Marathon Mini Koala NSW Fencing Development Sydney Championship Association + Australia Fencing Australia U15 Open Team Association North American Cup US Shanghai Vango Squad + NAC LPJS International Foil LeonPaul development + London Competition Feb Fencing Paris CEP Team Marathon All Japan Elementary Japan Fencing Japan Squad + Championship Federation Singapore Singapore Minime Series Squad + Fencing Federation Beijing

1 1 2 2 2 2.5 1.5 2.5 2 1.5 23

Competitions Competition Preparation Before a competition, parents need to help their child to prepare. Inform class teacher for early pickup if applicable Ensure a good sleep Organise passport and traveling documents if applicable a soft copy or similar of Membership a soft copy of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance food, snack, water or sports drinks books, activity books, sudoku, puzzles, art supplies for waiting time. 1-2 Spare T-shirts a towel fencing diary camera if applicable Make sure you have phone numbers of competition coordinator Check fencing equipment with your child -

Shoes Socks Fencing Pants Fencing Jacket Plastron (Underarm Protector) Chest Protector Glove Lame (for foil ) Mask 2 working weapons 2 working body cords (and mask cords if foil)

THERE IS A STRICTLY NO SCREEN POLICY ON COMPETITION DAY AND DURING GROUP COMPETITION TRAVELLING

Usually, parents are responsible for your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety throughout the competition apart from their time on strip. So for every competition, every child must be accompanied by an adult.

Competitions Strip Coaching Coaches will not be at every competition. If there is a coach at the venue, please be aware that he may have a number of fencers to look after. It is impossible to be completely â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; due to the fact that fencers in the same category will fence at the same time or different categories may fence at the same time. The coach decides how to allocate his time based on the following guide lines: Priority is given to Team and Squad; DE bouts prevail over pools Fencers who have a possibility of winning could be given extra attention A fencer in great need of support may receive attention even he is not Squad or Team fencer If the coach canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend time strip coaching a fencer, he will make an effort to talk to the fencer before or after competition If two Dulwich fencers are fencing each other in DE bouts, no strip coaching will be given Other necessary factors will also be considered

Girls at China National Club League, Kunshan, March 2017

Ranking Points System The ranking point system is designed to show fencersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; effort and progress; it also allows coaches easily to form a team based on point standings in team fencing. During the school year of 2017-2018, this system is introduced for trial and we will review after two terms. The points system season will be the same as school year. At the end of the school year, 20% of the existing points will be carried on to next season. There are eight categories in the system, i.e. U10/12/14/14+ in Foil and Epee. Points will be updated monthly and posted in the wechat group and on the information board at sports center. Results

No. 1

No. 2

No. 3

Top 8

Top 16

Top 32

Top 64

Top 128

Others

points

Fencers earn points in individual events from every recognized external competitions and some internal ones . They do not earn points in team events. The points they earn depends on the result and the index of the competition. For example, a fencer achieved Top 64 in CFA Club League, the index of Club League is 2, so by joining this competition, he earns 2x2=4 points. At this stage, we will record all the points they earn during the season rather than taking best four results.

Communications Parents are strongly suggested to join fencing parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wechat group. All important notices, camp information, competition information, private lesson update etc will be posted in wechat group and by email. The Programme Manager is the first contact for parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communication. Any feedback, suggestions or complaints can be made by wechat privately or emailed to fencing@dulwich-shanghai.cn If parents are not satisfied with the feedback from Programme Manager, further assistance can be obtained from Mr. Jamie Gerrard, director of sports at jamie.gerrard@dulwich-shanghai.cn For external fencing community communications, the Programme Manager is also the first contact representing the programme.

Mr. Patrick Groc, director of French Fencing Federation visited Dulwich Fencing in April 2017

Maetro Ziemek Dulwich Visiting Coach

Codes of Conduct Every fencer in the programme is expected to adhere to the following codes of conduct. Parents, please help to reinforce this with your child(ren): -

Respect your choice of fencing programme, respect others, including coaches, peers and referees Respect the etiquette of this old sport, salute and shake hands with your opponent always, even in practice Follow the safety guidelines always, such as No Mask No Fencing; No running at the venue except warm up running; No stepping on the reels; Wear full kit for sparring etc Carry your own fencing bag and pack after training (it’s not mum’s or Ayi’s job) For Squad and Team fencers, look after your equipment at home Squad and Team fencers are expected to keep records in their fencing diaries Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your private lessons unless your lesson starts straight after school, warm up by yourself and be ready physically and mentally for your private lesson Before competition, test and check your own equipment During competition, even you don’t agree with the referee, try to communicate first rather than getting upset For Y4 and above fencers, put on gear within 5 minutes All fencers are expected to put school equipment back neatly after use When doing pair practice or sparring, give your 100% effort to help yourself and others Speak up in case of any doubt, questions or physical difficulty

Codes of Conduct Parents, we always appreciate your time and effort spent in the programme. To ensure the smooth operation, we are looking forward to your cooperation as below: -

You are welcome to observe the group lessons, however, please do not step into the training area or talk to the coach during the session. If you see any safety issue, please do report to the coach first.

For private lessons, please remain out of the fencing corridor while private lesson is given.

Please do check group message in the wechat group and add ‘fencing@dulwich-shanghai.cn’ to your email contacts.

Please drop off fencing bags as instructed to minimize the interruption to other training.

When your child is going through ‘low’ time such as unsatisfactory competition result, try to work with the coach as a team.

Settle the payment on time.

Please respect the time allocation by the coach during the competition.

Ask your child’s permission to look at his/her fencing diary and encourage him/her to keep recording.

Try to be a volunteer for once during this school year to show your support to your child and our community.

Thank you for your patience and support! We are looking forward to a great 29 season ahead by working with you together!

Appendix: Achievements of school year 2016-2017 Though Dulwich Fencing was only established in April of 2016 we have achieved amazing results: -

2017 Paris Fencing Mini Marathon – Gold U10 Women's Foil 2017 Beijing International School Championships - Silver, U10 Men’s Foil 2017 Beijing International Schools Championships – Silver, U10 Women’s Foil 2017 Australia National U15 Championships - Silver, Team, U15 Men's Foil 2017 Dulwich Ziemek Cup Asia – Gold, U11 Men’s Foil 2017 Dulwich Zimek Cup Asia, Silver, U11 Women’s Foil 2017 North American Cup (NAC) – 8th, U10, Men’s Foil 2017 China National Club League Tang Shan Stop - Silver, Team, U14 Men's Foil2016 China National Club League Final – Bronze U10 Men's Foil 2016 China CFA National Points Standings – Runner Up, U10 Men’s Foil 2016 China National Club League Chengdu Stop – Gold,U10 Men’s Foil 2016 Australian Koala Cup – Silver, U11 Men’s Foil 2016 Australian Koala Cup – Silver, U11 Women’s Foil 2016 All Korea Fencing Championships – Silver, U10 Women’s Foil 2016 All Korea Fencing Championships – Bronze, U10 Men’s Foil 2016 All Japan Elementary School Championships – Silver, U12 Men’s Foil 2016 Shanghai Youth Open Songjiang – Bronze, U14 Men’s Foil 2016 Paris Mini Marathon – Silver, U12 Men’s Foil 2016 China National Club League Tianjin Stop – Gold, U10 Men’s Foil 2016 China Vango Championship 3rd Stop – Bronze, U9 Men’s Foil 30

Appendix: Achievements of school year 2016-2017 Other Achievements Many fencers apply the skills they learned in fencing, namely self management, focus, discipline, ability to have a goal and plan to achieve in other areas of their lives. An example of some of the achievements of our fencers: -

2017 Successful Top US University applicant – assistant coach utilized experience in the programme to successfully apply to a renowned US college 2017 Chess Team Champions – Shanghai (included two fencers in a team of four) 2017 DCS Self Awareness Award 2017 DCS House Captain – and Winning House 2017 DCS Chess Champion 2017 Dulwich Olympiad Representatives (multiple) 2017 DCS term award (Multiple) 2017 Junior School Class Award-Attainment (multiple) 2017 Sports Award - full color and half color (multiple) 2017 Music Award – full color and half color (multiple)

Appendix: Fencing Activities of school year 2016-2017 -

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Sept 2016 – joined Shanghai Youth Open Dec 2016 - hosted Fencing Winter Festival Jan 2017 - visited Haling Club to celebrate Spring Festival Feb 2017 – hosted Spring Friendship Invitation Competition Mar 2017 visited Elite Club March 2017 - 25 Dulwich fencers experienced their first National Club League in Kunshan April 2017 - hosted Spring Fencing Camp featuring Sholto Douglas from Australia National Foil Team April 2017 - hosted Epic Dulwich Ziemek Cup brought the highest possible level of U14 competition in Asia and wide praise from FIE and CFA. 3-day pre-competition camp run by Coach Patrick from French Fening Federation and experienced European Coach Vojtek. May 2017 - hosted Maestro Ziemek & Baldini Camps lasting for almost 2 weeks. May 2017 - watched FIE Grand Prix in Shanghai. Top fencers like Choupinitch trained at Dulwich together with whole Australian National Team before FIE GP. June 3, 2017 - hosted Founder’s day demonstration bouts June 2017 - joined Beijing International School Fencing Tournament and DCS finished 3rd as a whole In total, DCS fencers joined 11 regional, national or international competitions

2017-2018 Term 1 Fencing Calendar

Updated on July 30 2017