[MSFC] ?Summer 2019 Preview ?
Join us this summer and learn from one of our outstanding professional coaches. See why kids want to return year after year! It is SUMMER PLANNING TIME 2019…
WEEK BY WEEK:
JUNE
Our current Academy Class and Practice Schedule continues throughout the entire month of June. Academy members, join your Academy Class for the Mid-South Academy Championships as each Academy Class competes to earn the most points for an end-of-season ice cream party. Competition day is Sunday, May 19, 2:00-4:00pm. Check in at 1:30pm.
Beginners are introduced to all styles of Olympic swords where they learn the basics of how to play the game.
June 10-14: Our first of two half-day afternoon camp this week off-site at Durham Academy. This Beginning Olympic Fencing Camp for rising 3rd-6th graders. Registration is on the Durham Academy website. Cost is $210 but discounted if you register for a morning camp too.
June 17-21: Olympic Fencing Full Day Camp (Beginner/Intermediate) – $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current and past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic-style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time and free play. We feel that it is important to balance rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $50 paid at the beginning of the week. More info and registration is here.
June 24-28: Saber High Performance Camp (Competitive/Elite) – $425. Open to Y-14 – Div I competing athletes. Prepare for the Summer National Championships, set your goals for the 2019-2020 season, and have fun with your fencing besties! Don’t miss out! We welcome all folks planning to “go competitive” next year to join this camp or our Intermediate High Performance camp in August. We want to ensure that you feel prepared as we transition to prepare for the next competitive season. We meet from 9:00am-5:00pm with an 1.5 hour lunch break. More info and registration can be found here. Wednesday evening we will have our semi-annual potluck, senior salute and pinning ceremony.
July
Summer at Mid-South is a time to explore something you love and feel excited about.
July 15-19: Evolution of Swordplay – $290. Ages 11-17, 9:00am-3:30pm. Campers will learn about history, mythology, and martial arts techniques for survival on the path to becoming a knight while learning the knightly art of combat with the two-handed nylon blade training longsword. More info here.
July 15-19: Olympic Fencing Half Day Camp – $195. Ages 7-12, 9:00am-12:00pm. This camp is for the younger beginner fencer. We use games and exercises to build self-confidence, athletic awareness, and practice the basic skills needed to develop as a fencer such as hand-eye coordination, quick reflexes, the ability to change direction efficiently, and the ability to make quick decisions with psychological resiliency. This is our only half-day camp at our Brightleaf location downtown.
July 22-26: Olympic Fencing Full Day Camp – $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current and past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic-style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time and free play. We feel that it is important to balance rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $50 paid at the beginning of the week. More info here.
July 22-26: If you need a half-day afternoon camp this week, check out our Beginning Olympic Fencing Camp for rising 3rd-6th graders at Durham Academy. Registration in on their website. Full-day camp options are available. Half-day only camps are priced at $210.
July 29-August 2: Fencing/Chess/Dodgeball Camp – $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. Fencing has long been called the sport of “chess with swords”, and chess has long been acknowledged as the ultimate game of strategy. Coach Chris will combine the best elements of both into an action packed and fun week. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $50 paid at the beginning of the week. More info here.
August
Coach Chris instructing youth in the saber.
August 5-9: Intermediate Saber and Youth High Performance Camp – $330. Ages 8-17, 9:00am-4:00pm. Our Intermediate Saber Camp & Youth High Performance Camp is designed for our competitive youth members and pre-competitive fencers looking for focused fun and a leap to advance their training for the fall. We use the electric equipment daily for tactical and technical drill work to develop higher level fencing skills. We also assess fitness levels and focus on the core work needed for a young fencer to develop in a safe and optimal way. This is also a great camp choice for campers who come back year after year but are looking for the “next level” of camp. More info here.
August 12-16: Olympic Fencing Full Day Camp – $290. Ages 8-16, 9:00am-3:30pm. This camp is great for beginners, newer fencers, and our current and past Academy fencers. We learn and practice Olympic-style sport fencing in an active and positive coaching environment. Our full-day camps also include team sports, book-time, board-game time, creative time and free play. We feel that it is important to balance rigorous physical activity with opportunities for campers to socialize with their peers and exercise their brains in different ways. 5:00pm late pick-up option is available for a one time fee of $50 paid at the beginning of the week. More info here.
The Mid-South Fencers’ Club annual “BIG BLUE” tournament for all three Olympic weapons and Y-12 Saber will be August 10 and 11. Register Now!
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