SUMMER PROGRAMS 2022
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NEW: SUMMER CLASSES
Experienced fencers looking to maintain and improve their skills over the summer as well as to bout on a regular basis should consider this class option. Fencers from all classes beyond the Beginner & Intermediate Classes are invited to attend (including Adult Class fencers). Classes are only offered on specific dates (see below). Additional family members enrolling in this program are entitled to a 10% discount after the first family member pays the full price. The class will be taught by Head Coach Dima Boyko.
During the first hour, fencers will work on conditioning, receive instruction on footwork, and practice partner drills. The second hour is for open bouting. Each class will last two hours, from 6 - 8PM.
Dates
- July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
- August 9, 11
Fee
- Registration: Single Class Fee: $50
- Second Family Member Registration: Single Class Fee: $45
- Registration: 8-Class Package: $350
- Second Family Member Registration: 8-Class Package: $315
Please bring
- Water bottle
- Proof of current USFA membership (2022-23)
- Full set of fencing equipment and workout gear
Registration & Payment
Program is limited to 20 fencers. Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Registration is not complete until the completed form and full payment have been received.
- Proof of USA Fencing membership: YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 31ST, PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY OF FENCING in August!
- Payment: Please choose the payment option on the Registration Form.
All fencers and parents must read and acknowledge Zeta Fencing’s Code of Conduct. By submitting a registration form, you agree to its terms.
BEGINNER SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Beginner Summer Program is our entry-level offering for new students with no prior fencing experience. Students learn about the long history of swordsmanship and engage in a variety of tactical and physical games as they learn a new sport in a safe and fun environment.
The main objective of the program is to teach the basic skills of Olympic fencing: footwork, blade moves, and the foundations of strategic thinking. Following an introduction to all three disciplines of modern fencing (épée, foil, sabre); students will eventually focus on fencing with Olympic-style sabres. Throughout the program, students will experience the values of true sportsmanship and camaraderie. On the last day, students will fence an in-house tournament on fully equipped fencing strips with Olympic-standard electric scoring equipment.
The program runs from 9AM to 4PM every day. Participants will practice and learn for a total of 6 hours per day. They will have a one-hour lunch break to eat and relax. That’s what makes our summer programs the perfect way to start fencing!
Please note: recommended age of 8 years: Fencing is a challenging sport with rules that can be hard to understand and moves that can be difficult to execute for young children. We recommend children under the age of 8 develop their motor skills with age-appropriate workouts and join our program when they are ready. If there are special circumstances, we will consider 7-year-olds on an individual basis. Please contact us (zetafencing@gmail.com) before registering a student younger than 8.
Students may register for multiple weeks.
Dates
- July 11-15, 2022 (Only 1 spot left!)
- July 18 - 22, 2022
- July 25 - 29, 2022
- August 8-12, 2022
Schedule
- 9AM – 12PM Warm-up Games, Agility/Speed/Strength Training, Footwork, Fencing Drills
- 12PM – 1PM Lunch Break (please see lunch option purchase below)
- 1PM – 4PM Warm-up, Footwork, Fencing Drills, Bouting
Fees
- Program Fee: $500
- Sibling Reduced Program Fee: $400 (Note: First sibling pays full program fees for a summer program of equal or higher value.)
- Lunch: $55 (for 5 days, options include: pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup, veggie or meat lasagna, cookie, apple slices & carrot sticks)
Please bring
- Pair of sneakers with clean soles that are not worn in the street (wipe off soles of used sneakers, find detailed guidelines here)
- Long, loose-fitting sweatpants (no jeans, leggings, cargo pants) & 2 short-sleeved T-shirts
- Face coverings (optional)
- Water bottle
- Lots of energy!
Registration & Payment
Each program is limited to 20 fencers. Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Registration is not complete until the completed form, full payment, and proof of USA Fencing membership have been received.
- Proof of USA Fencing membership: Our insurance requires that all students become members of USA Fencing. A non-competitive membership costs $10 per year. Find more information and detailed instructions here.
- Payment: Please choose the payment option on the online registration form.
All fencers and parents must read and acknowledge Zeta Fencing’s Code of Conduct. By submitting a registration form, you agree to its terms.
INTERMEDIATE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Fencers with prior experience (at least two sessions of our Beginner Class or one session of our Intermediate Class) will improve and expand their sabre fencing skills in this program and prepare for promotion to the next class levels in 2022/23. Besides footwork and technical fencing drills, developing refereeing skills for sabre fencing will also be an important focus.
The program runs from 9AM to 4PM every day, so participants will practice and learn for 6 hours per day (they will have a one-hour lunch break to eat and relax). That’s what makes this summer program the perfect way for intermediate level fencers to improve their skills.
Students may register for multiple weeks.
Dates
- July 18 - 22, 2022
- July 25 - 29, 2022
Schedule
- 9AM – 12PM Warm-up Games, Agility/Speed/Strength Training, Footwork, Fencing Drills
- 12PM – 1PM Lunch Break (please see lunch option purchase below)
- 1PM – 4PM Warm-up, Footwork, Fencing Drills, Bouting
On Friday, we will hold a tournament during the afternoon session. In the morning, students will warm up and prepare for the competition.
Fees
- Program Fee: $500
- Sibling Reduced Program Fee: $400 (Note: First sibling pays full program fees for a summer program of equal or higher value.)
- Lunch: $55 (for 5 days, options include: pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup, veggie or meat lasagna, cookie, apple slices & carrot sticks)
Please bring
- Pair of sneakers with clean soles that are not worn in the street (wipe off soles of used sneakers, find detailed guidelines here)
- Long, loose-fitting sweatpants (no jeans, leggings, cargo pants) & 2 short-sleeved T-shirts
- Face coverings (optional)
- Water bottle
- Lots of energy!
Registration & Payment
Each program is limited to 26 fencers. Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Registration is not complete until the completed form, full payment, and proof of USA Fencing membership have been received.
- Proof of USA Fencing membership: Our insurance requires that all students become members of USA Fencing. A non-competitive membership costs $10 per year. Find more information and detailed instructions here.
- Payment: Please choose the payment option on the registration form.
All fencers and parents must read and acknowledge Zeta Fencing’s Code of Conduct. By submitting a registration form, you agree to its terms.
COMPETITIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Zeta Fencing’s Competitive Summer Programs are among the highest-quality fencing programs in the United States.
Both Competitive Programs are for fencers who have completed at least one year of fencing instruction and are interested to start competing at the regional and national level. Fencers use their own personal fencing equipment. Week 1 is for younger competitive fencers, while Week 2 is for older competitive fencers (see birth years below). Each program is designed to prepare fencers for the tournament season 2022/23.
NOTE: Coach’s recommendation is required for registration.
Dates
- August 1 - 5, 2022 (YOB: 2010 - 2014)
- August 15 - 19, 2022 (YOB: 2010 and older)
Schedule
- 9AM – 12PM Warm-up, Agility/Speed/Strength Training, Footwork, Fencing Drills
- 12PM – 1PM Lunch Break (please see lunch option purchase below)
- 1PM – 4PM Warm-up, Footwork, Fencing Drills, Tactical and Psychological Instruction, Video Analysis, Bouting
On Fridays, there will be an in-house tournament during the afternoon session. In the morning, fencers will warm up and prepare for the competition.
Fee
- Registration: Club Member: $700 / (Non-Member: $750)
- Club Member Sibling Registration : $560 / (Non-Member Sibling: $600)
- Club Member Single Day Fee: $150 / (Non-Member Single Day Fee: $175) (minimum of 3 days, please indicate the choice of days in email)
- Lunch: $55 (for 5 days, options include: pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup, veggie or meat lasagna, cookie, apple slices & carrot sticks)
Please bring
- Face coverings (optional)
- Water bottle
- Proof of current USFA membership (2022/23)
- Full set of fencing equipment and workout gear
Registration & Payment
Each program is limited to 26 fencers. Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Registration is not complete until the completed form and full payment have been received.
- Proof of USA Fencing membership: All students must be current competitive members of USA Fencing. YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 31ST, PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY OF FENCING!
- Payment: Please choose the type of payment on the Registration Form.
Fencers and parents must read and acknowledge Zeta Fencing’s Code of Conduct. By submitting a registration form, you agree to its terms.
ELITE SUMMER PROGRAM
NOTE: Head Coach’s approval is required for registration!
Zeta Fencing’s Elite Summer Program is for fencers who compete actively at the national and international level.
National competitive experience of at least two years is the minimum requirement. Participants have to be eligible for the Cadet or Junior age group during the 2022-2023 season (born 2003-2009). The program is designed to prepare fencers for the 2022-2023 competition season at the national and international level.
Dates
- August 22 – 26, 2022
Schedule
- 9AM – 12PM Warm-up, Agility/Speed/Strength Training, Footwork, Fencing Drills
- 12PM – 1PM Lunch Break (please see lunch option purchase below)
- 1PM – 4PM Warm-up, Footwork, Fencing Drills, Tactical and Psychological Instruction, Video Analysis, Bouting
On the final day, we will hold an in-house tournament during the afternoon session. In the morning, students will warm up and prepare for the competition.
Fee
- Registration: Club Member: $700 / (Non-Member: $750)
- Club Member Sibling Registration: $560 / (Non-Member Sibling: $600)
- Club Member Single Day Fee: $150 / (Non-Member Single Day Fee: $175) (minimum of 3 days, please indicate the choice of days in email)
- Lunch: $55 (for 5 days, options include: pizza, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup, veggie or meat lasagna, cookie, apple slices & carrot sticks)
Please bring
- Face coverings (optional)
- Water bottle
- Proof of current USFA membership (2022-23)
- Full set of fencing equipment and workout gear
Registration & Payment
Program is limited to 30 fencers. Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. Registration is not complete until the completed form and full payment have been received.
- Proof of USA Fencing membership: All competitive students must be current competitive members of USA Fencing. YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 31ST, PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY OF FENCING!
- Payment: Please choose the payment option on the Registration Form.
All fencers and parents must read and acknowledge Zeta Fencing’s Code of Conduct. By submitting a registration form, you agree to its terms.
