Summer Fencing
Camp 2007
Polish Fencing Master Marek P. Stepien, Barcelona Olympian and former coach of Cambridge University is organizing four demanding fencing camps at the Indiana Fencing Academy in Mishawaka for this summer!
Mr. Stepien is a certified Fencing Master from the British Academy of Fencing and Polish Fencing Association. He has much experience organizing very successful international fencing camps in England and Poland. Athletes from the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Welsh, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Malta, Spain, and Brazil have attended his previous camps. Many fencers have reported very successful seasons, stronger techniques and impressive results.
Fencing Master Stepien’s students have competed in European and World Championships. He has also trained Olympic medallists.
Camp I: June 11th to 15th 2007.
Camp II: June 18th to 22nd 2007.
Summer National Championships are June 29th to July 8th.
Camp III: August 6th to 10th 2007.
Camp IV: August 13th to 17th 2007.
The camps are open to all ages and skill levels of fencing.
Session I is strongly recommended for youth fencers going to the National Championships and Session II is recommended for competitive Cadets, Juniors, and Seniors. Youth fencers are also invited to participate in Session II. We will separate the campers according to age and skill level.
Daily Schedule: 9:30 - 12:30 PM Session
--2 Hours Lunch Break--
2:30 - 5:30 PM Session
7:30 – 9:00 PM Open Fencing (Marek System)
Pricing: Option 1 - $525 per camp, includes all fencing and lunch.
Option 2 - $135 per day, includes all fencing and lunch.
Please contact us if in need of accommodation assistance.
Some activities will include group drills, footwork, agility/coordination games, bouting and line lessons (which offer improvement for fencers to visualize and perform together in a fencing lesson). Each camp session's intensity is planned to be tailored to the age, skill levels, and goals of the individual participants.
Accommodation can be with local fencing families, unless you choose to find your own in a local hotel. We cannot cover your hotel bill. The local fencing families supply breakfast and dinner and lunch is included during the camp.
Please email
indianafencingacademy@yahoo.com if you have any questions or call (574) 633-4564. You can also email the organizer at
marekstepien@yahoo.com
The Indiana Fencing Academy will be holding four five-day Summer Camps before the start of Summer Nationals 2007. The camp will be for Foil and Epee, and feature Fencing Master Marek Stepien and Gia Kvaratskhelia. Both are currently coaches at Notre Dame University.
Information about the Coaches:
Fencing Master Marek Stepien is a former Olympian who represented his native Poland in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and was National Champion multiple times.
He holds a degree in Physical Education and Fencing Diploma from the Academy of Physical Education of Warsaw as well as Fencing Master diploma from the British Academy of Fencing. Marek has raised many successful athletes including two Olympic medallists and numerous athletes who have made National Teams.
Coach Gia Kvaratskhelia is a former foil standout of the Georgian National team, and was a three-time foil champion of his country. He had transformed Kanza Fencing Club into one of the country’s top foil fencing training centers. His students won three national men's foil team championships and four fencers have gone on to compete on the Division I level as scholarship athletes. Gia was named the 2002 National Development Coach of the year by the US Fencing Association and has a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Club Address: Mrs. Louise Leighton
109 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Post Address: Mr. Marek P. Stepien
60008 Cedar Rd.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
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