PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION IN THE SPORT OF FENCING!
SUMMER YOUTH FENCING CAMP: in Clarke County, Virginia
Professional Instruction in the sport of fencing.
SUMMER YOUTH FENCING CAMP IN BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Olympic Style Fencing Instruction
For Ages: 8-14
Dates: June 19th – June 23rd
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: DG Cooley Gym, in Berryville VA (Upper Campus)
Camp fee: $225 per student. (Includes official fencing glove for campers to keep.)
Instructor: Head coach David Copeland, USFA Professional Member with 25+ years of coaching experience.
Description:
Head Coach, David Copeland, USFA Professional Member, has over 20 years of coaching experience in the sport of fencing. This one week fencing camp will cover a brief history of the sword, as it relates to fencing, dueling, and the beginnings of the sport. Campers will acquire an understanding of the weapons, how each one is used, and the modern-day understanding of the rules, footwork, form, and function and will have the opportunity to learn to fence on a fencing strip, using the same style of electronic equipment used in the modern Olympic Games. Use of all protective fencing gear is provided in the camp. Email us on how to register. This camp should fill up fast!
For more information, email: swordsmen101@yahoo.com (With your inquiry, please include your age, location, and how you found out about our classes.)
If you live in the areas of Winchester, Virginia Purcellville, VA Berryville, VA Lovettsville, VA, Leesburg, VA Frederick, Maryland Brunswick, MD Boonsboro, MD Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, this class is within about a thirty minute drive of your location.