Summer Solstice Junior/Cadet/ Youth Foil
Camp
June 15-17, 2007
Hosted by
This camp is the last of four 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 USSR State University and a Master’s degree in Fencing. They were Gold
Medallists of the Soviet Union in 1985, medallists at the USSR Nationals from
1986-1989 and finalists at the World Cup and Student World Game competitions.
Mikhail and Arkadiy have been developing fencing in the Grand Rapids Metro area
since 1993. In March 2005, Maestro Mikhail was recognized as “Youth Developmental
Coach of the Year” by United States Fencing Association.
We invite fencers ages 19 and under to join. Fencers will be divided into two age groups: 15-19, 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 Grand Rapids Fencing Academy will provide accommodations and meals. Pool activities are included in your tuition.
Tuition: $150.00 with accommodation and meals
$130.00 without
accommodation.
Please make checks payable to “
Registration
Deadline:
The
registration deadline is June 11. Non refundable deposit of $70 is required at
the time of registration to reserve the spot in the camp. Registration form and pool waiver are available for download from
Register by phone:
616-776-7870 (GRAFA) every weeknight except Friday from 7PM to 9PM or by
e-mailing Mikhail.Sarkisov@alticor.com
Camp Schedule
Fri. 06/15
6PM-7PM Registration. Host Family assignments.
7-9PM Open fencing and
evaluation of the fencers.
Sat. 06/16 10AM. –1PMPM Conditioning, footwork, theory, strategy drills
1:30 PM Lunch at the pool
2:00PM- 4:30 Pool Activities
Sun. 06/17 11: AM -1:30PM Instruction, drills
1:30PM- 2:15 PM Lunch
2:15PM- 4:00PM Conditioning,
footwork, theory, strategy drills.
4:00- 4:30PM Social Hour: Light snacks and punch. Parent’s questions and comments are welcome at this
time.
4:30 PM we must sadly say
goodbye to all of our friends and wish them a safe trip home.