Gia Kvaratskhelia Foil Coaching Clinic in San Antonio – April 3-5, 2009

[catwood1]

HA! Thats pretty good.

Hopefully the semester will be over by then so I can make it.

[MdA]

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-B

* I am somewhat amused that my best source of information for the event so far has been the publication of a completely separate organization.

Mr. Ma Fencing Center
7 Spielman Road,
Fairfi eld, NJ
• May 16-17

[oiuyt]

Mr. Ma Fencing Center
7 Spielman Road,
Fairfi eld, NJ
• May 16-17

Yeah, so more like 1:45-2:00 from my house. Still convenient driving distance. And I appear to have correctly remembered the dates.

Is there a reason this information, at least, isn't on the USFCA website?

-B

[Jason]

Is there a reason this information, at least, isn't on the USFCA website?

"You, alright! I learned it from watching you!"


(I just realized how it's very possible that most of the people on this site won't get that reference. I'd better get my walker...)

[oiuyt]

I'll see Dayn again this weekend (nice thing about the collegiate circuit is that you see people throughout the season even on days when your teams aren't fencing each other) and I'll see if there's any additional information.

Nevermind, I didn't see Dayn again after all. Drew was fencing in two different locations. He was with the men's team and Assistant Coach Miyako DeRose was coaching the women.

-B

[MdA]

13 are now signed up for the San Antonio Foil Coaches Clinic with Gia on April 3-5, 2009. Looks like a good group. Please sign up on AskFred if you are planning to attend. No pre-payment is required on AskFred...but we would like to know in advance if you are coming.

We like to know how many student fencers to provide for the coaches in the classes. this needs to be arranged in advance.

[Allen Evans]

Still no information on the Jersey clinic, I assume?

[MdA]

Here is a recent email I sent to someone interested in this clinic...thought it might be helpful for others...

Please sign up for this clinic on AskFred.net at the following link.

http://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=7385

If you would like to take the Moniteur practical exam you must first pass the written exam online. You need to pay $25 online at www.usfca.org.

Since you already paid for an associate membership ( I assume you joined and paid online on the www.usfca.org website)
1. Login with your login id and password.
2. Go to the Certification tab at the top of the page...you will see several drop downs...got to the last one "Exam Registration"
3. It will take you to a page with a link that says "Register for Moniteur Written Exam "
4. This will take you to the page where you can pay for the Moniteur exam online with a credit card.
5. The Certfication Board will send you a login ID and password (by email) for use with the online Moniteur exam. They will also send you a link to the exam site...it is different that the main webpage.
6. Take the exam and pass it with a score of 75 before you come to the clinic in April.
7. The online exam site will give you a page you can print with your score.
8. Print the page and bring it to the Clinic in April


If you have any questions, please PM.

[MdA]

Just a gentle reminder for the USFCA South Region Foil Coaches Clinic

It is now a month until this clinic.

Preregistration closes on 03/20/2009.

Please preregister now, if you plan to attend, so that we can make adequate preparations for you.

[RITFencing]

Wish I could go, but it conflicts with Sectionals for me...

[MdA]

Wish I could go, but it conflicts with Sectionals for me...

Thanks. That is the type of info that we need. Next year we can schedule at a different time....I can check the section schedules next year....although they are not always updated early enough.

[RITFencing]

Thanks. That is the type of info that we need. Next year we can schedule at a different time....I can check the section schedules next year....although they are not always updated early enough.

Yes, and it'll be difficult to find a weekend where no big things are going on anywhere in the country.

It might be a better solution to run the event 2 or 3 times, if possible, at different times of year. It might be harder, but it could also provide more revenue, and make it easier for people from different parts of the US to attend.

I'm bummed to miss out on this; I think Gia knows a ton and I was really looking forward to seeing what he had to teach.

[MdA]

......It might be a better solution to run the event 2 or 3 times, if possible, at different times of year. It might be harder, but it could also provide more revenue, and make it easier for people from different parts of the US to attend.

I'm bummed to miss out on this; I think Gia knows a ton and I was really looking forward to seeing what he had to teach.

I can't afford to fly Gia down here 2-3 times each year. This is the best time for his schedule....after the college season is over...and not to far into the summer camp season...and nationals.

I know that you can never pick a date that works for every coach. That is why I started this thread with a poll. I always encourage young coaches to grab these opportunitites when and where they are available. You never know if they will be repeated.

[RITFencing]

I can't afford to fly Gia down here 2-3 times each year. This is the best time for his schedule....after the college season is over...and not to far into the summer camp season...and nationals.

I know that you can never pick a date that works for every coach. That is why I started this thread with a poll. I always encourage young coaches to grab these opportunitites when and where they are available. You never know if they will be repeated.

Very true.

Are you expecting to turn a profit from this?

[MdA]

….. Are you expecting to turn a profit from this?

Not with only 7 guest coaches currently signed up on AskFred.net. Six of those signed up are the host coaches and their kids. One has cancelled. Looks like I will be donating my time to this one.

[JEC]

Not with only 7 guest coaches currently signed up on AskFred.net. Six of those signed up are the host coaches and their kids. One has cancelled. Looks like I will be donating my time to this one.

and I ... my money ... as one of the Epee Moniteurs not truly interested in toy weapons

[darius]

Yea, it's a shame it doesn't work out for me, as well. I'm a big fan of Gia and would enjoy doing it, but the timing and economic realities intrude.

darius

[RITFencing]

Perhaps next year you could drum up interest first and see which of a few different dates will work for people?

Just an idea; it might work or it might not.

Also, you may see a higher turnout if there are good reports (even from the host coaches) and maybe some video or other materials released.

Tournaments often start small in their first year, but with a good rep can grow larger. Maybe this will have a similar quality?

[Allen Evans]

To speak to clinics in general...

One of the things that always gives me pause before I attend a clinic is that the presenters are often VERY vague on what material is going to be covered. Many times "advanced" clinics aren't (I'm not making any claims or protests about THIS clinic, but simply speaking in general). Clinic organizers that can give an outline of what they are going to cover can help them selves in attracting coaches. If they can provide some written materials before the clinic, that is even better (though it hardly ever happens).


Allen

[MdA]

......If they can provide some written materials before the clinic, that is even better (though it hardly ever happens).


Allen

Go to the following link

http://www.usfca.org/Default.aspx?tabid=126

You need to login first....click on the "Study Guide for the Prevot practical exam". That is the written material for this clinic.