AFM Foil 2017 Summer Nationals Preparation Camp #4

Athletes will experience intensive immersion in fencing, honing specific techniques, strategies and tactics, in numerous bouts and tournaments and engaging in mental training for success. The entire camp is conducted to ensure that fencers reach peak readiness in time for the most important competition of the year. Coaches will work with participants to improve their fencing skills and provide constructive feedback on technique and on-strip strategies to help athletes adjust their game during fencing bouts. Each athlete will be challenged to think critically and develop approaches and methods to improve their own fencing performance and empower themselves in national competition and their training afterwards. The camp is directed by the world class AFM Coaches Youth/Cadet/Junior foil fencers that go to Summer Nationals are invited to attend. AFM Summer Nationals Preparation Camp includes: • physical training and conditioning • intensive footwork, drills and developmental exercises • coached bouting • bout tactics and strategy, • fencing bouting with different tasks Dates: Monday June 26 – Friday June 30, 2017 Camp Hours: 1pm – 4pm Location: Academy of Fencing Masters 86 Railway Ave., Campbell, CA 95008 Cost: $275 for 1 week camp 10% discount for second sibling To complete pre-registration a non refundable deposit of $100 must be paid on askFRED. The camp fees need to be paid in full on the first day of camp. Please send an email to the camp organizer that specifies: • Name of the participant • Date of birth • Parents email and phone numbers for contact about the camp Equipment: Fencing exercises and bouts will be performed on electrical fencing equipment, each camper should bring: • 2 (or more)working weapons and body cords, • fencing outfit (jacket, mask, gloves, underarm protector, good shoes, lame, fencing knickers and long socks) • Two changes of clothes (at least T-shirts) • A healthy lunch Space is limited so early registration is advisable. Unfortunately due to the limited space we will not be able to accept walk-ins or registrations after the deadline. If you have any questions please contact AFM at office@AcademyOfFencingMasters.com For more information about AFM camps go to http://academyoffencingmasters.com/camps/about-afm-camps. Preregistration opens on 02/08/2017. Preregistration closes on 06/11/2017.