Clinics
BOSTON FENCING CLUB
This clinic is designed to prepare athletes to compete at the 2023 Summer Nationals. The clinicis intended to help athletes develop the elements that make their game successful. Athletes will participate in a variety of activities including footwork, organized bouting, team events, group drills and more. The pre-nationals clinic will be taught by coaches Yasser Mahmoud, Matthew Zich, Brendan Doris Pierce, and Davis Merritt.
Pre-Nationals Clinic
24 - 28th June 2023
Weekdays: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
We will teach foil fencing in all levels in a fun environment. Coach Davis will play lots of games to warm up and teach the fencing footwork to the beginner fencers. Experienced fencers will be grouped together and work on fine tuning their skills. They will have plenty of time to fence, under the watchful supervision of the coaches, who will set challenges and drills to introduce them to the skills and tactics of the sport. At the end of each bout they must shake hands with their opponents, encouraging sportsperson-like behavior alongside developing co-ordination and fitness.
Youth Comp + COMP Foil Summer Clinic
Schedule
Day schedule runs 10AM - 4PM
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM .......... Morning Session
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM .......... Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM .......... Afternoon Session
Drop Off from 9:00AM & Late Pick Up available until 5:00PM. Late pickup available upon arrangement for $25 per day. Please email info@bostonfencingclub.org for early drop off or late pickup requests.
Dates
July 31st - August 4th
What To Bring
We provide all of the fencing equipment, so kids do not need to have their own gear. However they should bring:
- a packed lunch
- long athletic pants
- a water bottle
-sneakers
Youth comp + Competitive Epee Summer Clinic
We will teach epee fencing in all levels in a fun environment. Coach Yasser will play lots of games to warm up and teach the fencing footwork to the beginner fencers. Experienced fencers will be grouped together and work on fine tuning their skills. They will have plenty of time to fence, under the watchful supervision of the coaches, who will set challenges and drills to introduce them to the skills and tactics of the sport. At the end of each bout they must shake hands with their opponents, encouraging sportsperson-like behavior alongside developing co-ordination and fitness.
What To Bring
We provide all of the fencing equipment, so kids do not need to have their own gear. However they should bring:
- a packed lunch
- long athletic pants
- a water bottle
-sneakers
Youth Comp + Comp SABRE
For kids of all levels seeking to fence sabre
This clinic will work on advancing young athletes from all levels to give them a competitive edge. Morning sessions will focus on warmup games, footwork and bouting designed for the beginner, youth competitive, and competitive athlete. The afternoon session will incorporate youth competitive students with the competitive athletes to challenge the younger fencers and give them the opportunity to work with more experienced fencers. Drills, tactics and conditioning are incorporated in the structure of the clinic.
Sabre Summer clinic
Schedule
Day schedule runs 10AM - 4PM
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM .......... Morning Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM .......... Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM .......... Afternoon Session
Drop Off from 9:00AM & Late Pick Up available until 5:00PM. Late pickup available upon arrangement for $25 per day. Please email info@bostonfencingclub.org for early drop off or late pickup requests
What To Bring
- Full electric fencing kit (we have limited kits to loan)
- long athletic pants or knickers
- a water bottle
-Extra t-shirt
Lunch will be provided for full-day participants
Objectives
Intended as an intensive training session to help athletes prepare for competition at the USFA Summer Nationals and July Challenge. Athletes will work on:
Problem Solving
Situational Bouting
Tactical Fencing
Conditioning
Technical and Tactical Footwork
