Chicago 2-Weekend Sabre Camp (Youth, CDT, JR)

Join us for an intensive two-weekend Sabre training camp led by world-class coaches from US Sabre Academy and RedStar Fencing Club Chicago! This year, we have 2 special guests: Dennis Kolakowski, Sabre Coach at Northwestern University, and Dr. Ina Harizanova, sports psychologist. Coach Dennis will present on college recruiting and recruitable student-athlete profiles. Dr. Ina will present topics on elevating your mental game.

*Updates will appear here

*Please read the entire details below, which include payment instructions

Fencers must be registered on AskFred and paid before deadlines!

"Approved status"

1. Registered on the AskFred camp page
2. Paid by deadline(s)
3. Have USA Fencing membership # or 90-day Free Trial
4. Must have Sabre fencing experience



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ABOUT THE CAMP

🔹 Tailored for experienced fencers, ages 7+

🔹 Features: Technical & tactical development, games, and supervised bouts (outdoor activity may be planned)

🔹 Build strength, speed, and strategy in a focused, fun environment

🔹Discounted pricing is available before the regular payment deadline

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Dates: June 13-15 and June 20-22

1. Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
2. Sunday:  10:00am – 3:00pm
3. Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Location: RedStar Fencing at 5942 N Northwestern Highway, Chicago, IL

Check out our new facility: https://youtu.be/FLX8iXuvk4E?si=C-hpJQhtronhiQXj

1. Located in Norwood Park, a quiet neighborhood
2. 5-minute walk from the Metra line
3. 10–15 minutes from O’Hare International Airport by car
4. Great lodging options nearby (we suggest booking near our location or O’Hare)
5. Easy access to downtown via Metra
6. If using rideshare, type in 5942 N Northwestern Highway for drop-off directly at our door

Parking

1. Free street parking available within 1–2 blocks (check Naper Avenue as well)
2. Do not park in the Gerber parking lot

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Pricing for early rate / regular rate: FULL PAYMENT DUE BY MAY 1ST / JUNE 7TH

1. 6 Days - $550 by May 1st / $600 by June 7th
2. 3 Days - $350 by May 1st / $380 by June 7th
3. Per Day - $130 by May 1st / $140 after May 1st

*$15 per-day equipment rental, if necessary

*Registrations or payments after June 7th will be subject to a per-day fee of $140

Payments: (please put your fencer's name in the payment comment lines)

1. Zelle: JG Habala zentra.jg@gmail.com
2. Venmo: @REDSTARFENCING, code #1603

Text (331) 979-1578 with your fencer's name and payment confirmation

Cancellation fee: 75% refund with medical injury and a Doctor's note received on or before June 12th; NO REFUNDS on or after June 12th

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What to Prepare

1. All participants must have a current USA Fencing membership or a 90-day free trial (required before arrival)
2. Please arrive 15 minutes early
3. Sign in at our self-check-in kiosk upon arrival
4. Bring indoor and outdoor gym (fencing) shoes. Outdoor shoes must be removed upon entry
5. Please bring your own water container, snacks, a sweat towel, extra tee-shirts, and deodorant

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Featured Coaching Staff

1. Seden Senoglu –Owner and Coach, US Sabre Academy; 10yrs Turkish National Team
2. Irmak Senoglu – Athlete Leader, US Sabre Academy; 21x Turkish National Team Medalist, 3x European Medalist
3. Charles Rohrlack –Head Sabre Coach, RedStar Fencing Club, Chicago; 12x USA NAC medalist
4. Dexter Wilde - Assistant Sabre Coach, RedStar Fencing Club, Chicago: The Ohio State University, Div1 NCAA Sabre Alum

With Guests:

1. Dr. Ina Harizanova - Sports Psychologist, Fencing Coach, former Pentathlete - Sunday, June 14, 2026
2. Dennis Kolakowski - Sabre Coach, Northwestern University, Div1 NCAA - Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Our club manager will contact all participants. However, she will not be at this event. For any questions, please contact JG Habala at hello@redstarfencing.com or use the "Message the Organizers" button.

We look forward to two great training weekends with you!