Northern Lights Cadet and Youth Foil Camp

December 3-5, 2004

Hosted by Grand Rapids Fencing Academy, Grand Rapids, MI

This camp is the first of three cumulative camps to be held at Grand Rapids Fencing Academy during the 2004-2005 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 2005 Summer Nationals; specifically, extensive training exercises, advanced footwork and strategy. Additionally, each student will receive 2 private lessons.

Maestros Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, the head coaches of GRAFA, will be the instructors. Both Maestros hold a BS degree in Physical Education from Russian 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.

We invite fencers ages 17 and under to join. Fencers will be divided into two age groups: 15-17, 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. A trip to Frederick Meijer Gardens to view the “Christmas around the World” exhibition will be included in tuition.

Tuition: $125.00 with accommodation and meals

$100.00 without accommodation and meal

Please make checks payable to “Grand Rapids Fencing Academy”

Registration Deadline: Monday, 11/29/04

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. 12/03 6PM-7PM Registration. Host Family assignments.

7-9PM Open Fencing and evaluation of fencers.

Sat. 12/04 10AM. -1:00PM Conditioning, footwork, target work, drills and private lessons

1:00PM-1: 45PM Lunch

2:15PM - 4:15PM, Frederick Meijer Gardens

4:30PM - 5 PM Watch and review fencing tapes from World Cup and Olympic games

5 PM - 7:30 PM During this time we will have bouts with assigned tasks for each bout.

Sun. 12/05 11:AM -1:30PM Instruction

1:30PM- 2:15 PM Lunch

2:15PM- 4:45PM Instruction

5-6PM Social Hour: Light snacks and punch. Parent’s questions and comments are welcome at this time.

6PM we must sadly say goodbye to all of our friends and wish them a safe trip home.

Grand Rapids Fencing Academy

800 Monroe NW, Suite 322 · Grand Rapids MI 49503 · Tel 616-776-7870

Visit our web site www.grfencing.com for driving directions