2009 OHIOR STATE FENCING
SUMME CAMP
GENERAL INFORMATION
Enrollment for the 2009 Ohio State Summer Fencing Camp is limited so
apply early!
SESSION I ........................... JUNE 21-27, 2009
SESSION II .......................... JUNE 28-JULY 1, 2009
SESSION III ......................... JULY 19-25, 2009
The Ohio State University Fencing Camp is a co-ed camp for fencers of all
ages and skill levels. Resident campers must be at least 12 years old.
CAMP OBJECTIVES
The Ohio State University Fencing Camp is committed to the personal
development of each camper. Through world-class instruction, campers
will develop the footwork, tactics and conditioning necessary to improve
their fencing skills. Individual lessons, drills and bouting will be featured
throughout the camp. Our low camper-to-coach ratio promotoes quality
instruction and individual attention.
FACILITIES
The Steelwood Athletic Training Facility boasts spacious and accommodating
training rooms and 8,800-square feet dedicated to fencing training. The
fencing room is one of the largest in the country with 16 electronic practice
strips. The fencing room allows campers to train more effectively as they
work to achieve their ultimate goals.
REFUNDS
All cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing on the
Refund Request form available at www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps. a ENROLLMENT
full refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued for any cancel- The registration fees are $450 for commuter campers and $750 for resident campers. Campers who enroll in more than
lation received at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp session. Any one session receive a discount of $50 per session. A $100 deposit (per session) is required at the time of registration. Full
cancellation received less than 2 weeks to the start of the camp session will payment is due by June 1, 2009. Please make checks payable to The Ohio State University. You may also register online by
generally not be eligible for any refund. A camp fee may not be transferred visiting ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps. Full payment is required when registering online. Discounted fees are not avail-
to any other Ohio State sports camp or camper. Cancellation/Request for able online. Upon processing of each registration, a confirmation notice will be sent with directions and other details. For
Refunds received after June 1, will be processed after the last camp ses- further information, or if you have any questions, email the Sports Camps office at BuckeyeCamps@osu.edu.
sion has ended. All documentation required for a refund to be approved
and processed must be submitted by August 15, 2009. No refunds will be WHAT TO BRING
processed after August 31, 2009. Fencers will need to provide all of their own equipment, including electronic equipment. Resident campers need to bring
their own towels, but bed linens will be provided.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact Assistant Coach Alexander Smerdin - phone 614-292-9602;
e-mail: fencing@osu.edu
2009 FENCING CAMP REGISTRATION Please check session(s) and resident or commuter status
Complete a separate registration form for each participant. SESSION I: June 21-27 , 2009 RESIDENT $750 ..... COMMUTER $450
Name: _______________________________________________________ SESSION II: June 28-July 1, 2009 RESIDENT $350 ..... COMMUTER $250
Address: _____________________________________________________
SESSION III: July 19-25, 2009 RESIDENT $750 ..... COMMUTER $450
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip: __________
SESSION I & II: RESIDENT $1,000 .. COMMUTER $600
Home Phone: ( ______ ) _________________________________________
Email (for initial confirmation): ____________________________________ OPTION 1: Online Registration
To register online, please visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps.
Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Work Phone (___) ___________________________________ OPTION 2: Check or Money Order
Make checks payable to: Camp fee $
Club Team _____________________________________________________ The Ohio State University
Coach ________________________________________________________ Mail applications to: Fencing Camp, Total enclosed $
Jack Nicklaus Museum
Entering Grade _____________ Age _________ Date of Birth ___/___/____ 2355 Olentangy River Rd., Balance due $
Weapon (circle one): Epee Foil Sabre Columbus, OH 43210
Roommate Preference ___________________________________________
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FENCI N 2 H. Thompson
2008 Olympic Silver medalist
Session I: June 21-27
Session II: June 28-July 1
L. Bond-Williams
Session III: July 19-25 2004 Olympian
D. Tolkachev
NCAA Champion A. Crompton
3-time NCAA champion
J. Rogers
2008 Olympic
S. Byrne
Silver medalist B. Ellis
2008 Olympian
3-time NCAA Champion
CAMP DIRECTOR CAMP STAFF
ALEXANDER
SMERDIN
ASSISTANT COACH
Now in his tenth season at Ohio State, Head Coach Vladimir Nazlymov has transformed the Buckeye fencing program into a national powerhouse. In 2007-08,
Nazylmov led the Buckeyes to the pinnacle of collegiate fencing with the program’s second national title since the competition became a combined total of the
men’s and women’s results. Coach Nazylmov first led the Buckeyes to a national champinoship in 2003-04.
Nazlymov came to Ohio State after spending eight years as the head coach for the Kansas City, Mo., School District, where he designed and developed an Olym-
pic-caliber fencing program. As the head coach at Kansas City, Nazlymov guided three high school students to the U.S. National Team and berths at the World
Championships from 1993-97. Nazlymov served as the sabre coach for the U.S. National Team from 1994-1999. His U.S. Junior Team finished in second place in
the overall medal count at the Junior World Championships in 2001. From 1986-88 Nazlymov served as the USSR National Team’s head coach. The USSR went
on to win a gold medal at the 1986 World Championships and silver medals at the 1987 Worlds and 1988 Olympics. Nazlymov was the head coach of the Soviet
Union Military Fencing Team from 1976-1990.
Competing for the Soviet Union, Nazlymov was a three-time Olympic medalist (1968, 1976, 1980). He earned the Olympic silver medal in 1972 and 1976, while GIA
notching the Olympic bronze medal in 1972. Nazlymov also is a 10-time world champion, with eight of the championships being team titles and two individual
crowns. In recognition of his tremendous success, Nazlymov twice was named the world’s best fencer by the International Fencing Federation. From 1970-80
ABASHIDZE
ASSISTANT COACH
Nazlymov served as the captain of the USSR Olympic Team. After moving to the United States, Nazlymov captained the USA team at the World Championships
from 1995-97 and at the 1995 and 1997 World University Games. A 1970 graduate of The Daghestan State Pedagogical Institute, Nazlymov earned a bachelor’s
and master’s degree in physical education.