Grand Rapids Fencing Academy has quickly earned a reputation in the Great Lakes Section for the quality of its weekend training 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: “15-20” and “14 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 Camp Waiver form and Pool Waiver form (pool waiver only required for summer camp), print and complete them, and send them with their child.
GRAFA Camp Upcoming Dates:
Spring Equinox JuniorCadet Youth Foil and Epee Camp – 03/04/2011 – 03/06/2011 – Register Here – More Info - Flyer
Summer Solstice Junior/Cadet/Youth Foil Camp - 06/10/2011 – 06/10/2011 – Register Here – More Info - Flyer
Omnes Camp - 06/20/2011 – 06/24/2011 – Register Here – More Info
Omnes Camp Info
Fencing Camp with Foil Olympic Champion of Games of the XXV Olympiad Philippe Omnes.
Foil training camp will be held June 20-June 24, 2011 in Chicago, IL at Fencing Center Of Chicago.
Enjoy the beautiful view of Chicago skyline and Magnificent Mile shopping and entertainment along with vigorous fencing training
Coaches:
• Philippe Omnes (France)- Foil Olympic Champion in 1992 in Barcelona, World Champion.
• Bakhyt Abdikulov (USA) – Coach of Chicago Lakeshore Athletic Club, University of Chicago and University High Laboratory School. 17 years of coaching experience in USA, 1993-1995 National junior coach of Mexican foil team.
• Mikhail Sarkisov (USA)– USSR 1985 National Champion, 2004 Developmental Coach of the Year by US. Olympic Committee, Head coach of Grand Rapids Fencing Academy.
The cost is $695 for the entire week. We offer 30% family discount for the second child, totaling $1181 for the family of 2.
If participants elected “no accommodation) i.e. commuters, we are offering up to %20 discount on the tuition.
To APPLY, return this application and the Health Form/Liability Waiver, AND a $150.00 Registration fee, by June 17, 2011. The fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
IMPORTANT!!! Please download the waiver by clicking on the link above, right under “Who’s Preregistered?”, sign it and bring with you at the first day of the camp.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 17, 2011. After deadline, please e-mail for the space availability
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Bakhyt Abdikulov
MAIL PAYMENTS TO: Bakhyt Abdikulov
1965 Tanglewood, Unit C, Glenview, IL 60025
THE PRACTICES will be held at Fencing Center Of Chicago, at 111 S. Washington St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
ACCOMODATION:
TBA
CHECK-IN TIME FOR FENCERS SUNDAY, JUNE 19, AFTER 3 PM. CENTRAL TIME
SCHEDULE:
There will be 2 practices per day, every day of the camp except Friday. We will have only one an extended morning practice on Friday.
Tentative daily schedule is below:
* 10 AM – 12 AM – First Practice
* 12 AM – 1 PM – Lunch
* 1 PM – 4 PM – Second Practice
On Friday, June 24 we will have one extendent practice from 10AM to 2PM. We will adjourn for the short lunch during this time.
From 2 PM to 3 PM – It is a sad time to say GOODBUY to our fencers. This will time for souvenirs, photos and hugs. At this time we are welcome parents to ask any questions and get feedback from the coaches
Questions: ChicagoCamp@grfencing.com
Preregistration opens on 01/06/2011.
Preregistration closes on 06/17/2011
