LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL FENCING CAMP:
July 28, 29, 30 & 31
8am to NOON
Lowell High School Field House
July 28, 29, 30 & 31
8am to NOON
Lowell High School Field House
If you know any middle school aged or high school aged students (6th grade and above) please let them know about this camp, to sign up they can send an email to Coach McPheeters (see below for contact info). Camp includes learning basics, participation in bouts, camp T-Shirt, plus a Beginners Tournament at the end of camp.
The goals of this camp are to introduce middle & high school aged students to the world of Sport Fencing. To provide a safe training atmosphere for students to learn with other students of similar ages. To allow students to learn the basics of sport fencing in non-intimidating surroundings.
This camp will be coached by Coaches:
- Kendra McPheeters (Foil Coach at L.H.S. + Foil Coach at NWI Fencing Club)
- Bob Skurka (Saber Coach at L.H.S. + Armorer at Marian Catholic H.S. & NWI Fencing Club)
- L.H.S. Varsity Fencers will be assisting with coaching duties to provide individualized training
While this camp is being held at Lowell, it is open to Home Schoolers,
and kids from other school districts.
For detailed information please send an EMAIL => kmcpheeters-neal@tricreek.k12.in.us
For those who are unaware, there is the Northwest Indiana Fencing Club located in St John, IN so if your child is interested in fencing as sport, they can also get lessons or practice at the NW Indiana Fencing Club, St John, IN In fact, taking the Lowell Fencing Camp would be a great prelude to anyone who might be interested in fencing, they could then follow up at the NWI Fencing Club.
There are 3 different weapons used in Sport Fencing. "Saber" is the FASTEST and MOST AGGRESSIVE of the 3 weapons used in fencing. "Foil" and "Epee," the other 2 weapons are slower and more deliberate in style and form. "Foil" is a dueling weapon of kings and their courts. "Epee" is modeled after fighting swords (think of the '3 Musketeers' movie). A typical "Saber" bout will take 45 to 90 seconds to complete while both "Foil" and "Epee" bouts may take closer to 3 minutes as the action is planned and deliberate. Students will pick 1 of the weapons and stick with it for the 4 day camp.
Below is my daughter in 2 different Great Lakes High School Conference bouts fencing "Saber," in both bouts she is the girl on the left side of the screen.
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIMfniaOMNY[/video]
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wk99FO_PkI8[/video]
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