2025 Pre-Nationals Summer Workshop
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Registration closed June 12, 2025
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This intensive 5.5-hour/day workshop is tailored specifically for those qualified for Summer Nationals - Y12-Y14-CDT-JNR athletes (Foil/Epee). It offers a unique focus on athletic foundation and technical utilization. It's designed to challenge your body and mind, fostering a competitive spirit, discipline, and good sportsmanship.
All participants are required to sign a Waiver, Release of Liability, and Hold harmless agreement. The waiver, which can be found here, must be returned by the first day of the workshop.
Group instructors, pro-athletes, and Referee Commission (RC) officials include NCAA Div-1 Coaches and athletes from Temple University and the NFL/NFLPA.
DATES/TIME
June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PARTICIPANTS
Limit of 24 participants. Register early.
Y12-Y14-CDT-JNR (Foil/Epee)
Current USA Fencing Membership is required
Participants should bring a light lunch snack and a (clearly marked) reusable water bottle. We have one (1) daily scheduled snack break time.
VENUE
Bronzeville Fencing Academy
6 Strips
Wall/Target Area
Crossfit/Weightlifting Area
Regulation-Size Basketball Court (Isometric/Plyometric Training)
Full-Service Locker Rooms | Restrooms, Showers - Men and Women
WORKSHOP FOCUS
Athletic Fundamentals (Olympic-style weightlifting variations, isometric and plyometric agility, and physical velocity exercises)
Technical Fundamentals (Power and endurance exercises)
Competitive Frameworks
COST
To finalize your registration, please follow the links below to reserve your space for the session.
STEP 1: Reserve Now
STEP 2: www.bfafencing.org/payment
$450.00 Per Participant
Master Card or Visa - no AMEX
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION
All fees for this workshop are non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid in full at the time of registration. If the Academy cancels the workshop, your pro-rata balance will be refunded or transferred to another session at your option.
LOCATION AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
All classes are on-site at 5000 S. Indiana Avenue—Lower Level. Enter the premises through the side entrance from the adjacent parking lot. PLEASE NOTE: Parking is restricted to building residents. The rules prohibit the parking of any non-resident except any vehicle engaged in loading and unloading participants for the program. Motorists who ignore this restriction will be towed at the owner's expense. Ample street parking is available.
There are 12 slots per weapon (Foil/Epee). After May 23rd, waitlisted and open slots will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis for all weapons.
Questions? Contact us at (312) 852-0622 or information@bfafencing.org