| Fencing Camp |
| Grand Rapids Fencing Academy has quickly
earned a reputation in the Great Lakes Section for the quality of its
weekend Youth Camps which are held quarterly. Designed for the
intermediate and advanced fencer, GRAFA camps focus on the preparation
of youth fencers for the USFA Summer Nationals. Each camp builds on the
knowledge of the previous session. |
| Maestros Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, the
head coaches of GRAFA, are the instructors. Both Maestros hold a BS
degree in Physical Education and are accredited Master’s of
Fencing. Arkadiy also holds a degree in Physical Therapy and is trained
in Sports Medicine. Mikhail and Arkadiy have been developing fencing in
the Grand Rapids Metro area since 1993; and in 2005, the United States
Fencing Association (USFA) named Mikhail “Developmental Coach
of the Year.” |
| We invite fencers ages 16 and under to join.
Fencers will be divided into two age groups:
“13-16” and “12 and under,” or
by fencing experience. Camp enrollment is limited and has consistently
reached maximum enrollment several weeks ahead of the event date, so we
encourage you to register your child early. Families of members of
Grand Rapids Fencing Academy will host out-of-town campers providing
accommodations and meals. |
| A parent or legal guardian must sign the
registration forms for his or her child. If the parents are unable to
accompany their child (for example, if they are carpooling) then the
parents must download the forms here and here,
print and complete them, and send them with their child. |
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Upcoming Dates:
**Important** Parents must sign the camp waiver form listed above.
Summer Youth Foil Fencing Camp
June 15-17, 2007
Northern Lights Cadet and Youth Foil Fencing Camp
December 1-3, 2006
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