BFC's Beginner Foil Camp is designed to introduce the sport of fencing to students with little to no experience with the sport. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of foil including basic footwork, blade work, tactics, rules, and bouting experience. Campers should wear athletic shoes, long athletic pants, and t-shirts.
12/29-1/2 9am-1pm
Cost: $300.00 (Includes $50 Nonrefundable registration fee)
Schedule of Events:
9:00AM-10:00AM - Warm-up, stretches, games
10:00AM-11:00AM - Footwork, drills, bladework
11:00AM-11:30AM - Snacks and break*
11:30AM-12:30PM - Warm-up, footwork/bladework, rules, and drills
12:30PM-1:00PM - Games and cooldown stretches.
*Due to various dietary needs, snacks will not be provided by Birmingham Fencing Club and should be sent with each student. Students will be spaced out during this time.
All fencers should attend with comfortable athletic clothing, wear closed-toe tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle.