Mid West Section

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Midwest Section

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Club Name: Midwest Fencing Academy

Coach(s): Hristo Etropolski

Camp Name: Sabre Summer Nationals Preparation Camp

Coaching Staff: Hristo Etropolski

Dates: June 21 – 25, 2010

Times:  10 am – 4 pm

Weapons: Sabre

Level/Age Group: All ages, minimum 1 year fencing experience

Cost (and what it includes): $500 before May 31st, $550 after May 31st, Lunch included

Housing information: N/A

Camp Description:  The camp is designed and led by an Olympian and World Champion, Hristo Etropolski whose students won over 180 medals from NAC's, JO's and Summer National tournaments in last 8 years. The camp’s program includes physical conditioning, footwork, bladework, technical drills, developing fencing strategies and analyzing tactical situations. You will also have numerous bouting opportunities with A rated fencers to help you gain excellent competitive experience. The training will aim at reinforcing each fencer’s individual fencing style and developing their skills and talents. 

Section/Division of Club: Midwest/Illinois

City and State: Chicago, IL

Nearest Airport: O’Hare International Airport

email contact: patrycja@midwestfencingacademy.com

Phone contact: 773-895-0055

Website: www.midwestfencingacademy.com

 

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Club Name:  Olympia Fencing Academy

Coach:  Sean Horan 

Camp Name:  Vader Adventure 

Dates:  Session 1- June 7 through 11; Session 2- July 5 through 9; Session 3- July 19-23

Times:  9:00 AM until 11:45 AM

Level/Age Group: Ages 6 to 10

Cost:  $110 with a $20 supply fee (includes a T-shirt) 

Facility information:  Olympia Fencing Academy's 6,500-foot facility offers fencing year-round in their “green” environment. Olympia, the first facility in St. Louis built exclusively for fencing, is built with recycled materials and is eco-friendly.  Parents, family, and friends are invited to stay and watch during fencing in the comfortable and welcoming seating area. Free Wireless Internet is also available.  

Description:  Olympia Fencing Academy's Vader Adventure camp is designed to channel the inner Jedi in each young fencer, teaching the ways of the force and basic fencing techniques in this out of this galaxy program. 

Whether or not a fan of the saga, each camp participant will get the chance to discover elements of the Star Wars universe through the creation of their own character and stretch their imaginations to develop creatures and stories through art and drama.  With three separate sessions held throughout the summer, make sure the force (and fencing) is with you.   

Section/Division of Club:  Mid West Section

City and State:  St. Louis, MO

Nearest Airport:  Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

E-mail contact:  info@olympiafencing.com 

Phone contact:  (314) 993-9700

Website:  www.olympiafencing.com 

 

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Club Name:  Olympia Fencing Academy

Coach:  Sean Horan

Camp Name:  Physical Chess Camp  

Dates:  Session 1- June 14 through 18; Session 2- July 26 through 30; Session 3- August 9 through 13

Times:  9:00 AM through 3:00 PM (full day) or 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM (half day)

Level/Age Group:  Ages 6 to 15; for beginning and intermediate fencers 

Cost:  $300 for full day; $200 for half day

Facility information:  Olympia Fencing Academy's 6,500-foot facility offers fencing year-round in their “green” environment. Olympia, the first facility in St. Louis built exclusively for fencing, is built with recycled materials and is eco-friendly.  Parents, family, and friends are invited to stay and watch during fencing in the comfortable and welcoming seating area. Free Wireless Internet is also available.   

Description:  Analytical and strategic thinkers will love the Physical Chess Camp. Fencing is often referred to as the “Physical Chess,” as the tactics, approach, and mindset needed to take out opponents are similar to the game of rooks, pawns, and knights.

This camp will allow beginning and intermediate fencers to strategize and engage in both chess and fencing. If your child is looking to be challenged both physically and mentally this summer while on break, this camp will certainly do the job.    

Section/Division of Club:  Mid West Section

City and State:  St. Louis, MO

Nearest Airport:  Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

E-mail contact:  info@olympiafencing.com 

Phone contact:  (314) 993-9700

Website:  www.olympiafencing.com