2008 SUMMER PERFORMANCE COURSE 10th August - 16th August 2008 (Sun - Sat)
ONLY 3 EPEE SPACES AVAILABLE
Working on the success of our previous courses and the family atmosphere.
Our courses run for all ages with our youngest attendees being 10 for non- residential and 11 for residential, and our eldest attendees being in their 70's. With all ages, and nationalities that you can imagine.
Once again the emphasis will be on technique and fitness. The course director ensures attention to detail and personal care for participants with a ratio of no more than 1 coach to 12 pupils
The course is limited to 30 Foil, 20 Epee, and 10 Sabre spaces and is on a first come first served basis.
The Performance Courses provide an excellent opportunity for both fencers and pentathletes to prepare for the oncoming season and to ensure that their condition and skills are in top shape.
Each day will incorporate up to 5 hours tuition. There is also the opportunity in the evenings to put all this tuition into practice with free fencing for up to 3 hours.
The course will be lead by three Hungarian top coaches who have all produced World Championship fencers and they will be supported by up to three English coaches.
The course is directed by Steven Davey of the Aldershot Fencing Club who has in his own right trained a young foilist to World Championship level in 2006.
The Hungarian coaches we are drawing on are as follows:- Istvan Lukovich, Akos Patocs, and Bela Patocs, and assisted by 3 English coaches and coordinated by Steven Davey.
Istvan Lukovich has been teaching fencing at the faculty of PE and Sport Sciences of the Semmelweis University of Budapest for over 50 years and is now part-time member of staff. He is the author of ‘Electric Foil Fencing, advanced competitive training’ and ‘Fencing, the modern international style’. Both books have had a great influence on the education of British fencing coaches.
Akos Patocs recently qualified at the Semmelweis University of Budapest under the guidance of Lukovich and Szepesi and trains two groups of national standard fencers.
Bela Patocs was trained under the direction of Istvan Lukovich in all three weapons at Semmelweis University of Budapest. Under his direction one of his fencers won the 'junior world championship' in ladies Epee.
Frensham Heights School is situated three miles south of Farnham in wooded parkland with spectacular views over the Surrey and Hampshire countryside. Accommodation is in a small boarding house within the school grounds with 24-hour chaperone. Full boarding and a variety of free- time recreational activities will be offered. Participation on a daily non- residential basis is possible.