Pre-World Championship Veteran Sabre Camp with Maitre David Sierra

Join us for a Pre-World Championship Veteran Sabre Camp with Maitre David Sierra! We are excited to invite all veteran saber fencers who are preparing for national and international competitions, including the Vet World Championships in Bahrain in October 2025, to train together. This Veteran Sabre Camp will be led by experienced Sabre Coach and Maître d'Armes David Sierra. Maître Sierra (also the Head Coach of the Division 1 NCAA program at Wagner College) has coached veteran-age sabre athletes to more than 30 medals in North American Cups including multiple team championships. Maître Sierra is deeply committed to expanding access to training opportunities for Veteran fencers. He brings a dynamic and exciting focus with a deep understanding of the modern sabre game.

Each day of the camp will entail a mix of tactical games and drills, directed bouting, video review, and psychological preparation for competition tailored specifically for veteran-age athletes. There will be theoretical and roleplaying scenarios, along with "real world" practical exercises and situations. There will be breaks built into the schedule! The registration fee also covers healthy snacks, lunches on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the team dinner at a local private residence on Saturday evening. Our goal is to bring as many people training for Veteran World Championships together as possible and also provide good training to any competitive level veteran-age fencer looking to up their game. You will leave this camp a better sabre fencer than you started and make new friends and contacts within the exciting world of veteran sabre fencing!

Full uniform and bouting equipment is required for participation. 

Cost is $500 if paid in advance on askFRED by 8/4/2025. $600 at the door. Includes in-clinic snacks, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and Saturday evening dinner.

One-on-one lessons are available to participants in the clinic. Please email David Sierra - Sierra.sabre@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Lessons are $70 each, payable directly to the coach.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 7:

1. Arrival
2. Training Clinic: 4 PM - 7 PM

Friday, August 8:

1. Morning: sightseeing options in the Boston area, TBD, for a small additional fee
2. Training Clinic: 4 PM - 7 PM

Saturday, August 9:

1. Morning Session 10 AM - 12:30 PM
2. Lunch (included) 12:30 - 1:30 PM
3. Psychological and Mental Skills 1:30 - 2:30 PM
4. Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM - 5PM
5. Team Dinner at a local private residence

Sunday, August 10:

1. Morning Session 10 AM - 12:30 PM
2. Lunch (included) 12:30 - 1:30 PM
3. Psychological and Mental Skills 1:30 - 2:30 PM
4. Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM - 5 PM

Accommodations

The closest hotels are in Natick and Framingham, about a 15 minute drive from Zeta's location. Hotels are in walking distance from each other. All room rates are similar to each other.

1. Aloft Framingham: 130 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01702
2. The Hampton Inn Boston/Natick: 319 Speen St, Natick, MA 01760
3. Residence Inn Boston/Natick: 1 Superior Dr, Natick, MA 01760
4. The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: 1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760

About Maître David Sierra

Maître Sierra Currently serves as the Head Men's and Women's Fencing at Wagner College, a Division 1 NCAA Institution in Staten Island, New York City. With over 30 years of experience in the sport of fencing, he has filled a variety of roles in the sport including athlete, coach, coach developer, referee, and administrator. He is a certified Maître d'Armes by the United States Fencing Coaches Association and the Academy d'Armes Internationale and has produced multiple regional and national champions in North America in all age groups..

About ZETA Fencing:

There are three airports within easy reach of Zeta Fencing: Logan Airport (Boston, 31 miles), Worcester Regional Airport (30 miles), TF Green International Airport (Providence, RI, 50 miles).

The nearest Amtrak train station is Route 128 Station, 24 miles from Zeta. The Worcester Metrowest Regional Train Station is less than a mile from Zeta.

Zeta's well-lit facility with AC features 12 full length fencing strips and wireless scoring machines. There is a changing room and a comfortable visitor viewing area with free Wi-Fi. There is plenty of free parking around the building and across the street. A local coffeeshop with bakery and sandwiches is next door.