Month: June 2022

MFA SUMMER CAMP 1

August 15 to 19, 9 am to 3 pm

Registration and Info Form (pdf)

Register by Friday, August 12

The goal of the camp is to prepare the fencer for the next competitive season in all weapons. The emphasis will be on training athletes for Canada Cup 1/2, Canada Games, NAC and International Circuits. Athletes who have at least one year of fencing are very welcome.

Coaches: Ayach Bounachada – Manitoba Provincial Coach

Daria Jorquera Palmer  – Assistant Coach

Zach Allard                        – Assistant Coach

Venue: Qualico Training Center, Sport Manitoba: 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg

Program: Physical preparation, footwork, technical, and tactical preparation.

Fees:

Provincial Team Members       Free

Out of-province athletes            450 $

National Team Members          250 $

Athletes from Manitoba            250 $

If you are able to get a copy of the June 1 Winnipeg Free Press or have an online subscription, check out our local star, Jordan Diacos, in the news.

This story describes Jordan’s preservernce as an athlete through the pandemic, his goals, and a few hints as to what his future holds!

Free Press article online here (link) 

Image credit: Winnipeg Free Press