Summer News 2023

Greetings, Fencers!

We’re here to share some exciting news and important updates with you. Summer is in full swing, and we hope you’re having a blast! Without further ado, let’s dive into the latest happenings at SchermCentrumAmsterdam.

Apollohal Summer Break

The usual Wednesday training at Apollohal will be temporarily closed from July 19th to August 30th. We’ll be back on Wednesday, September 6th, with our first training session after the summer break.

Training at Frans Otten Stadion

Our Tuesday and Thursday Youth sessions from 18:00 to 19:00 will take a summer break from July 25th to August 24th. The first training session at these hours after the summer break will be on Tuesday, August 29th. For our awesome kids who usually fence from 18:00 to 19:00, you’re invited to join our 19:00-20:30 youth training session that will remain open. It’s a chance to meet new friends and have even more fun!
Meanwhile, all other youth and adult training sessions will continue as usual throughout the summer.

Saturday Fencing and Annual SCA BBQ

There won’t be any Saturday fencing sessions until September 9th. But guess what? Our annual SCA BBQ will be taking its place, and it’s going to be a blast! Put September 9th in your calendars and get ready for an evening filled with delicious food, great company, and plenty of fencing stories to share. More details about the club BBQ will follow, so keep an eye out for further announcements.

Congratulations to Our Nederlands Kampioenen

Let’s give a big round of applause to our amazing fencers who achieved outstanding success at the Nederlands Kampioenschappen. These talented individuals have made us incredibly proud:

Jeugd:
Maria Xiaoman Li: Cadetten Sabel – 2023 Champion
Ashley Sheikh Hosseine: Pupillen Sabel – 2023 Champion
Fleur Van Laere: Junioren Sabel – 2023 Champion
Tijn Klomp Bueters: Benjamins Floret – 2023 Champion
Emily Kaho: Pupillen Floret – 2023 Champion

Medals at Nederlands Kampioenschappen Jeugd:
Martin Medvedev: 2nd place – Pupillen Floret
Maria Xiaoman Li: 2nd place – Junioren Sabel
Cedric Van Den Berg: 2nd place – Cadetten Floret
Sam Fitzgerald: 3rd place – Junioren Sabel
Henri Plantinga: 3rd place – Junioren Sabel
Quinn Ducastel: 3rd place – Pupillen Sabel
Valerie Buijse: 3rd place – Junioren Floret
Laszlo Maracz: 3rd place – Pupillen Floret
Carlotta Peters: 3rd place – Junioren Sabel
Suhayl Nawar: 3rd place – Junioren Floret
Anna Marija Orlova: 3rd place – Junioren Degen

Fencing Accessories Still Available!

Don’t forget, we have a range of fencing socks and body cords for sale. If you need any equipment or accessories, reach out to one of the coaches.

That’s it for now, fencers. Enjoy the rest of your summer break, soak up the sun, and recharge those fencing batteries. We can’t wait to see you back on the piste, ready to conquer new challenges and create unforgettable moments!

Happy fencing!
SchermCentrum Amsterdam