Chicago 2-Weekend Sabre Camp (Youth and Cadet)
Registration closes June 9, 2025
Online Payments Not Accepted
2-Weekend saber clinic designed for Youth & Cadet fencers. Hosted by US Sabre Academy and RedStar Fencing Club Chicago. You must be registered on AskFred and paid by deadline. See all details below.
Join us for an intensive two-weekend Sabre training camp led by world-class coaches from US Sabre Academy and RedStar Fencing Club Chicago!
Fencers must be registered on AskFred and paid before deadlines!
"Approved status"
- Registered on AskFred camp page
- Paid by deadline(s)
- Have USA Fencing membership # or 90-day Free Trial
- 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 14-16 and June 21-23
- Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- 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
- Located in Norwood Park, a quiet neighborhood
- 5-minute walk from the Metra line
- 10–15 minutes from O’Hare International Airport by car
- Great lodging options nearby (we suggest booking near our location or O’Hare)
- Easy access to downtown via Metra
- If using rideshare, type in 5942 N Northwestern Highway for drop-off directly at our door
Parking
- Free street parking available within 1–2 blocks (check Naper Avenue as well)
- Do not park in the Gerber parking lot
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Pricing for early rate / regular rate: FULL PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 1ST / JUNE 9TH
- 6 Days -
$450/$500 - 3 Days -
$320/$350 - Per Day -
$120/$130
*$15 per-day equipment rental, if necessary
*Registrations or payments after June 9th will be subject to a per-day walk-up fee of $150
Payments: (please put your fencer's name in the payment comment lines)
- Zelle: JG Habala zentra.jg@gmail.com
- 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 13th; NO REFUNDS on or after June 13th
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What to Prepare
- All participants must have a current USA Fencing membership or a 90-day free trial (required before arrival)
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Sign in at our self-check-in kiosk upon arrival
- Bring indoor and outdoor gym (fencing) shoes. Outdoor shoes must be removed upon entry
- Please bring your own water container, snacks, sweat towel, extra tee-shirts, deodorant
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Coaching Staff
- Seden Senoglu –Owner and Coach, US Sabre Academy; 10yrs Turkish National Team
- Umit Senoglu – Coach, US Sabre Academy; 10yrs Turkish National Team
- Charles Rohrlack –Head Sabre Coach, RedStar Fencing Club Chicago; 12x USA NAC medalist
With Guest Coaches:
- Dexter Wilde – Sabre Coach, RedStar Fencing Club Chicago; OSU DIV1 NCAA Alum
- Athlete Leader Irmak Senoglu – Cadet Women’s International fencer, Turkish national ranking #1, US ranking #4, and European Fencing Confederation ranking #2
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Our club manager will contact all participants. However, she will not be at this event. For any questions, please get in touch with JG Habala at hello@redstarfencing.com
We look forward to two great training weekends with you!