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Winter Beginning Camp for New Students

Over 100 fencers went through our Beginning Fencing Camp last summer, and many of those young fencers have moved up to our Intermediate Class during this fencing season.  It's always exciting to watch bright students build skills, confidence and friendships as members of the Birmingham Fencing Club.  We appreciate the opportunity to get to know them, and their families.

This beginning level camp will introduce students to the basics of the sport of fencing. Students will learn about foil, epee, and saber. The classes will cover footwork, handwork, rules and strategy. Students will begin each day with stretch and warm-up activities. Students will wear protective equipment (masks, gloves, jackets and swords) that is provided by the club. Training will be directed by Coach Yuanjing Wang, Birmingham Fencing Club head coach and former coach for the Chinese Olympic Fencing Team. Counselors will be advanced members of the Birmingham Fencing Club Team.

★ Beginning fencing camp is for boys and girls ages 6 through 12.

★ There are no special physical requirements for the sport of fencing.

★ Height, weight and gender are not important.

★ Fencing provides a good work-out, but anyone can participate.

 

When:

Tuesday, December 27th through Friday, December 30th

Application deadline is December 17th.  If less than 5 students have applied you will be notified of camp cancellation and your check will be returned.  Please stop by the Birmingham Fencing Club for a form or print the information here.

December camp is limited to only 20 fencers.  Mail registration form and check for camp and registration fees to Birmingham Fencing Club, 1425 Montgomery Highway 31 Suite 25, Birmingham, AL 35216 or drop off Monday thru Friday 4:00 pm -7:00 pm

 

 Cost and Package:

1)     Full Day camp ( 9:00 am --4:00 pm ) $110 per week

2)     Morning camp ( 9:00 am – 12 pm ) $60 per week

3)     Afternoon camp ( 1:00 pm – 4 pm ) $ 60 per week

4)     Child care (7:30 am --9:00am or 4:00pm – 5:30pm) $20  per week

5)     Family or Additional Camps: 15% Discount

 

Where:

Camp will be held at the Birmingham Fencing Club, 1425 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills
(located in Suite 25 of the Park South Shopping Plaza where Diplomat Deli and Pier One Imports are located).

 

What to bring:

You will need to wear loose, comfortable clothes (sweat pants or jeans are ok--no shorts) and athletic shoes. You can bring a large plastic (not glass) container of water or PowerAde type products. Please do not send any other type of beverage. A water fountain will also be available. Snack will available.

 

Directions and additional information about the Birmingham Fencing Club can be found on our website: www.fencingclub.org or you may call David Arias at his cell phone: 515-3902 or by email: arias@fencingclub.org. You can also call Coach Wang at 567-5918 or email: jing35216@charter.net