Spring Equinox Junior\Cadet \Youth
Foil and Epee Camp
March 14-16,
2008
Hosted by
This camp is the first of three cumulative camps to be
held at
Maestros Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, the head coaches of GRAFA,
will be the instructors. Both Maestros hold a BS degree in Physical Education
from
Many of his students successfully compete on
National and International levels. Mikhail and Arkadiy have been developing
fencing in the Grand Rapids Metro area since 1993.
We invite fencers ages 20 und under to join. Fencers will
be divided into two age groups: 15-20, and 14 and under, or by fencing
experience. Students should have a minimum of 1 year fencing experience. The
camp will be limited to 25 students. Host families of members of
Tuition: $150.00 with accommodation and meals
$130.00 without accommodation and meal
Please make checks payable to “
Registration
Deadline: The
registration deadline is March 10, 2008. Non refundable deposit of $70 is
required at the time of registration to reserve the spot in the camp.
Registration form is available for download from
Note: The camp participants must have electrical
equipment and at least 2 working weapons.
Register by phone:
616-776-7870 (GRAFA) every weeknight except Friday from 7PM to 9PM or by
emailing Mikhail.Sarkisov@alticor.com
Camp Schedule
Fri.
03\14 6:30pm-7pm: Registration. Host Family assignments.
7pm-9pm: Open Fencing and evaluation of fencers. Games
Sat. 03\15 10am-12:00pm:
Conditioning, footwork, target work, drills
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm –2:30pm: Theory: Fencing bout
strategy and tactics session (make sure you have your notepad and a
pencil).
2:30pm– 4:30pm:
During this
time we will have bouts with assigned tasks for each bout.
Sun. 03\05 11:00am-1:00pm:
Fencing drills. Subject: Whatever covered in the yesterday Theory session
1:00pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-2:15pm: Games (Dodge Ball, Soccer, Basketball, Hand Ball,
2:15pm-4:00pm: Bouts
4 pm: Light snacks and juices. Parent’s
questions and comments are welcome at this time.
4:15pm: At this time fencers must be picked up by their parents. GRAFA closed