Important Dates, Big Wins & More – Spring Newsletter

Dear SCA Members,

As we move through spring, we’re excited to share a few important updates and announcements from the club. Please read on for details about our holiday schedule, an upcoming workshop, recent competition highlights, and a great opportunity for members aged 55 and older.

Holiday Season Club Closures

Please take note of the following changes to our opening hours during the upcoming holidays:
Open as usual on:

• Good Friday (Friday 18 April)
• Saturday 19 April
• Liberation Day (Monday 5 May)

Closed on:

• Easter Monday (Monday 21 April)
• King’s Night (Friday 25 April)
• King’s Day (Saturday 26 April)
• Apollo closed (Wednesday 30 April)
• Ascension Day (Thursday 29 May)
• Whit Monday (Monday 9 June) – only the introductory course

Weapon Repair Workshop – May 24

We will be hosting a Weapon Repair Workshop at the club on Saturday, May 24. This is a great opportunity to learn how to maintain and repair your fencing equipment. Save the date!

Competition Highlight – Congratulations to Xander

It was a fantastic day of fencing for our SCA boys. Xander won a thrilling final with a close score of 15–14. A huge congratulations to him, and well done to all the SCA kids who fenced excellently that day!

Stadspas Sports Support for 55+ Members

The municipality of Amsterdam offers a sports support program for residents aged 55 and older with a low income: the Stadspas Sports Reimbursement for 55+.

Adults 55+ who have a Stadspas are eligible for a reimbursement of up to €350 per year (€175 per half year) to join a sports club. We are proud to say that our club is part of this program. This means the city will cover your membership fees up to €350 per year.

Please note: A Stadspas holder can redeem their Sports Reimbursement at only one sports club per season.

We hope to see you all soon at the training and at the workshop on May 24!

Warm regards,

SchermCentrum Amsterdam