OHIO STATE

2009 SESSION I ........................... JUNE 21-27, 2009 SESSION II .......................... JUNE 28-JULY 1, 2009 SESSION III ......................... JULY 19-25, 2009 OHIOR STATE FENCING SUMME CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION Enrollment for the 2009 Ohio State Summer Fencing Camp is limited so apply early! 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 full refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued for any cancellation received at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp session. Any cancellation received less than 2 weeks to the start of the camp session will generally not be eligible for any refund. A camp fee may not be transferred to any other Ohio State sports camp or camper. Cancellation/Request for Refunds received after June 1, will be processed after the last camp session has ended. All documentation required for a refund to be approved and processed must be submitted by August 15, 2009. No refunds will be processed after August 31, 2009. MORE INFORMATION Contact Assistant Coach Alexander Smerdin - phone 614-292-9602; e-mail: fencing@osu.edu ENROLLMENT The registration fees are $450 for commuter campers and $750 for resident campers. Campers who enroll in more than one session receive a discount of $50 per session. A $100 deposit (per session) is required at the time of registration. Full payment is due by June 1, 2009. Please make checks payable to The Ohio State University. You may also register online by visiting ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps. Full payment is required when registering online. Discounted fees are not available online. Upon processing of each registration, a confirmation notice will be sent with directions and other details. For further information, or if you have any questions, email the Sports Camps office at BuckeyeCamps@osu.edu. WHAT TO BRING 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. 2009 FENCING CAMP REGISTRATION Complete a separate registration form for each participant. Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip: __________ Home Phone: ( ______ ) _________________________________________ Email (for initial confirmation): ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Work Phone (___) ___________________________________ Club Team _____________________________________________________ Coach ________________________________________________________ Entering Grade _____________ Age _________ Date of Birth ___/___/____ Weapon (circle one): Epee Foil Sabre Roommate Preference ___________________________________________ Please check session(s) and resident or commuter status SESSION I: June 21-27 , 2009 SESSION II: June 28-July 1, 2009 SESSION III: July 19-25, 2009 SESSION I & II: RESIDENT $750 ..... RESIDENT $350 ..... RESIDENT $750 ..... RESIDENT $1,000 .. COMMUTER $450 COMMUTER $250 COMMUTER $450 COMMUTER $600 OPTION 1: Online Registration To register online, please visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com/camps. OPTION 2: Check or Money Order Make checks payable to: The Ohio State University Mail applications to: Fencing Camp, Jack Nicklaus Museum 2355 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43210 Camp fee $ Total enclosed $ Balance due $ THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE. OV NAZLYM G V. N FENCI PS CAM009 2 H. Thompson 2008 Olympic Silver medalist Session I: June 21-27 Session II: June 28-July 1 Session III: July 19-25 L. Bond-Williams 2004 Olympian D. Tolkachev NCAA Champion A. Crompton 3-time NCAA champion J. Rogers 2008 Olympic Silver medalist S. Byrne 2008 Olympian B. Ellis 3-time NCAA Champion CAMP STAFF CAMP DIRECTOR 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 Olympic-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 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 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. Department of Athletics Jack Nicklaus Museum 2355 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 BUCKEYE SPORTS CAMPS NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE COLUMBUS, OHIO Permit No. 711 PA I D ALEXANDER SMERDIN ASSISTANT COACH GIA ABASHIDZE ASSISTANT COACH