2019 USFCA NorthEast Regional Coaches Clinic

This is an Introductory and Intermediate fencing coaching clinic featuring experienced and professional coaches Paul Sise, and John Krauss. The clinic will start with safety and professionalism and coaching the fundamental actions. Coaches then practice putting them into group and individual lessons, and learn how to include footwork as a tactical element in the lessons. More advanced material will also be covered, including student led open-eyes lessons and the use of preparations. USFCA Assistant Moniteur, Moniteur, and Prevot practical exams will be available by arrangement at the clinic. (Prevot level practical exams will be available in Epee only. Assistant Moniteur and Moniteur exams will be available in FES.) Provide the necessary information about your interest in examination when you pre-register here. USFCA Examiner Training will also be given to eligible Prevots and Masters attending. Paul Sise and John Krauss are USFCA certified Fencing Masters. Coach Sise is a former Chair of the USFCA's Certification and Accreditation Board (CAB) and is still a member of the CAB. Coach Krauss is a former USFCA Vice-President, Chair of Conference Committee, and is a former CAB member. See here for testimonials from previous clinics given by Krauss and Sise: http://www.pioneerfencing.com/coaching-clinic-testimonials.html Schedule: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. Venue: Concord Fencing Club 126 Hall St. D Concord, NH 03301 http://www.concordfencingclub.org/ Contact Concord Fencing Club (for local information): Althea Haropulos (Business Manager) (603) 224-3560 (club phone) concordfencingclub@gmail.com Contact John Krauss (for program information): John Krauss (207) 974-8461 (cell/text/facebook messenger) desfcg@aol.com Fees: Save money by preregistering and paying prior to April 1st! The early registration fee is $200. If you register and pay on or after April 1st the fee is $250. If you can only attend one day, the early registration fee is $100 per day paid prior to April 1st. Late registration fee is $125 per day paid on or after April 1st. Fencers (non-coaches) are encouraged to attend too! Students wishing to attend and take a lot of lessons for a set fee for the weekend, please contact Concord Fencing Club. Exams have separate fees and are paid through the USFCA website. Please send checks to the host venue, and made out to Concord Fencing Club. Note USFCA NE Regional Coaches Clinic on your check. Mail to: Concord Fencing Club 126 Hall St. D Concord, NH 03301 You may pay, after the deadline, at the door at the higher rate. To pay by credit card, please contact Concord Fencing Club. Thank you. Hotels: Best Western Concord Inn & Suites 97 Hall St, Concord, NH 03301 (603)228-4300 Residence Inn by Marriott 91 Hall St, Concord, NH 03301 (603)226-0012 Comfort Inn 71 Hall St, Concord, NH 03301 (603)226-4100 Exams: (Optional) USFCA Assistant Moniteur, Moniteur, and Prevot practical exams (Epee only for Prevot level) will be available. A limited number of exams will be offered. If you are interested in an exam, please email Paul Sise at paul.sise@pioneerfencing.com. Each weapon has separate practical exams, so if you would like to be a 3 weapon Moniteur, you'll need to take one written exam but register for, pay for, and take three separate practical exams. If demand for Moniteur exams is high, priority will be given to getting each person certified in one weapon rather than having only a of couple people take multiple exams. ------------------ How to register for USFCA exams: Get your USFCA membership and take the written exam at: https://www.usfca.org/ Requirements prior to practical examination (at clinic): -USFCA Membership -Pass exam required written test. -Payment of exam fees to USFCA (IMPORTANT) Bring proof of passing the written exam and proof of paying for the practical exam to the clinic. We will not be accepting payment for exams at the clinic. Preregistration opens on 03/04/2019. Preregistration closes on 05/03/2019.