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Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 08 Mar 2011 16:13

Smallsword Symposium is now confirmed for the 1st and 2nd of October, in Edinburgh, and will be on the theme of "Subtleties of the Smallsword", featuring classes concentrating on specific technical aspects of the smallsword

Join the mailing list on smallswordsymposium(AT)gmail.com or search "Smallsword Symposium" on FB and join the group for more details.

Instructors to be confirmed soon
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 17 May 2011 07:45

--Effete Snob--
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 24 May 2011 14:33

One third of the places have gone already. I expect many more to go come payday so be quick!
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 24 Jun 2011 10:47

Just a reminder that the early Bird discount finishes next week and places are going fast, over half full now but still time to get in if you're quick.

Just saying that you are coming isn't enough, payment gets precedence unless you have arranged otherwise directly with me.

Also next Thursday is the launch night of the new Black Boar North Edinburgh school- an excellent opportunity to get your fingers nimble, your lunge perfect and your measure sorted bewteen now and then with their Smallsword class
--Effete Snob--
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 24 Aug 2011 17:02

There's been a late rush of applicants for the Symposium so, if you want to be sure of a place, have said you are coming and haven't paid up or arranged anything with me otherwise then please get in touch asap.

There's been a few queries so I'll answer them here if that's OK-

The event is for all abilities- from those that practice smallsword daily to those that only ever hold a smallsword at this event- so don't be concerned that you aren't skilled enough. All we ask is that you are keen to learn and be taught.

If you can only make one day then please do so- just let me know and we can arrange something. While each class leads on from each other thematically on the Saturday they are stand-alone classes and the Sunday morning promises to be very interesting indeed.

Yes- barring an extreme dose of Life the event will be on next year. There are already plans being put in place. That doesn't mean you should skip this year if you can make it.
--Effete Snob--
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 17 Sep 2011 09:54

Due to the BFHS putting on an IL1 exam on the same weekend there are now a couple of spaces free at the Symposium.

There is also now a rather nice trophy to be claimed for the Ten Guinea Tournament
--Effete Snob--
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Re: Smallsword Symposium - 1&2 Oct 2011

Postby Phil C » 04 Oct 2011 10:54

Possibly the highest concentration of fencers with Ph.D/D.Phils of any event I know of (at least 7 out of 35 attendees), and I reckon the first to feature a ballet class!

If you weren't there you missed out, but here's some pics and vids I took with my 'phone to make up for it:-
http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z44 ... um%202011/

Plans are already underway for next year.
--Effete Snob--
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