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GRAFA All Ages Foil/Epee Camp Notre Dame Coach Gia
Sep 25, 2015 - Sep 27, 2015
Grand Rapids Fencing Academy: Grand Rapids, MI
THIS CAMP IS LIMITED TO 40 FENCERS. ONCE WE REACHED MAXIMUM NUMBER FENCERS ALLOWED FOR THE CAMP, THE NEW ENTRIES WILL BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST. THE NEW ENTRIES WILL BE APPROVED ONLY IF THERE ARE LAST MINUTES CANCELLATIONS.
SIGNUP FOR THIS CAMP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED MAXIMUM NUMBER FENCERS ALLOWED FOR THE CAMP. THE NEW ENTRIES WILL BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST. THE NEW ENTRIES WILL BE APPROVED ONLY IF THERE ARE LAST MINUTES CANCELLATIONS.
All AGES GRAFA FOIL and Epee Camp with Notre Dame Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia
Gia Kvaratskhelia, Notre Dame Fencing Coach, who lead Notre Dame fencing squad to NCAA Champions 2011 will be participating in this camp
This camp is the first of four cumulative camps to be held at Grand Rapids Fencing Academy during the 2015-2016 fencing season. Each camp will continue to build on the knowledge of the previous sessions. Designed for the intermediate and advanced fencer, it will focus on the preparation of youth fencers for the 2014 Summer Nationals; specifically, extensive training exercises, footwork and advanced strategy.
Maestros Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, the head coaches of GRAFA, will be the instructors along with Coach Gia. Both Maestros hold a BS degree in Physical Education from Russian University and a Masters degree in Fencing. They were Gold Medalists of the Soviet Union in 1985, medalists at the USSR Nationals from 1986-1989 and finalists at the World Cup and Student World Game competitions. In 2005 Maestro Mikhail Sarkisov has been recognized by US Olympic Committee as Developmental Coach of the Year.
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.
Fencers will be divided into age groups and/or by fencing experience.
The camp will be limited to 40 students. Host families of members of Grand Rapids Fencing Academy will provide accommodations and meals.
Lunch for the both days of the camp will be provided by GRAFA.
Day 1 lunch will be catered by Subway
Day 2 lunch will be catered by local pizza parlor.
Tuition:
$220.00 with accommodation and meals
$200.00 without accommodation and meals. (Lunch and snacks during the day provided)
Please make checks payable to: Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
Registration Deadline: The registration deadline is September 24, 2015. Non refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration to reserve the spot in the camp.
Note: The camp participants must have electrical equipment and at least 2 working weapons.
Preferred registration method is AskFred.net.
Any question or concerns, please contact Mikhail.Sarkisov@amway.com
Camp Schedule:
Fri. 09/25
6 PM -7 PM Registration. Host family assignments.
7-9PM Open fencing and evaluation of the fencers.
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Map to 1345 Monroe NW Suite #102 Grand Rapids MI 49505