Join us for a celebration of sword fighting at TOSC MAYhem!
On May 9th and 10th The Old Sword Club is running social fencing, sabre tournaments, and a fencing training camp at Harold Park Community Hall (1 Dalgal Wy, Forest Lodge NSW) starting 9.00am each day.
For the Saturday sabre tournaments we’ll be running both a novice tournament and an opens tournament based on Victorian Era fencing conventions. The novice tournament is restricted to fencers who have competed in three or fewer HEMA, sports fencing, Kendo, or Buhurt tournaments (not counting internal or practice tournaments). The opens tournament is open to fencers of any level of experience and backgrounds (including anyone who competed in beginners). Tournament rules are available at https://theoldswordclub.com/tosc-mayhem-tournament-rules/
We will also have a dedicated Social Fencing space both days. In addition to being a great place to fence old and new friends the space will include a source lending library and a weapon lending library so you can try out some new and fun weapons or systems. There will also be boffers and spare protective gear for new fencers who haven’t got a full kit yet can still join in the fun.
On the Sunday we’ll be running a training day for you to improve your fencing. We’ll have a group warm up and plenary lesson to get everyone up and fencing, and then we’ll all be fencing while top level coaches will work with anyone who asks.
Merch is available at https://www.theoldswordclub.theprintbar.com/.../TOSC... so grab yours now.
Come and join in the fun! There’s fencing for everyone!
Anyone attending events run by The Old Sword Club is expected to abide the following:
Mutual respect – the Club’s culture is built on a basis of mutual respect, treat every single person, member or not, that is attached to the Club with courtesy, respect and politeness.
We are progressive and very anti-bigotry – the Club is designed to be a safe space for marginalised groups. We do not tolerate sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, classism or ageism.
Respect for boundaries – Do not touch, hug or enter into the personal space of someone without checking if they’re okay with it first.
Don’t play to win, Win by playing – Sword fighting is a fun hobby, and while there are competitive aspects our main goal is to create a friendly atmosphere that is enjoyable for everyone. Don’t get fixated if you “win” or “lose”, the point of the club is to have fun fencing without needing to keep score or be better than anyone else.
Ask for consent before sparring or drilling – Before engaging in drills, sparring or anything involving weapon you must have the full informed consent of your training partners. A person may withdraw their consent at any time, they are not required to explain why or justify doing so.
Active communication with participants – Make sure you are activity communicating with your training partners about your needs and regularly check in with them. Especially check in about safety expectations, injuries, and the intensity of drilling or bouting to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of your training partners.
Follow the safety rules – Make sure you follow the safety rules and safety directions from instructors and other participants.
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land in which our events take place and pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal Peoples. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
