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The Bears Elite Fencing Clinic will offer competitive fencers an opportunity to work with Brown’s awesome coaching staff and elevate their fencing to the next level. This is an excellent clinic for fencers interested in competing at the national and collegiate level.
This is a clinic for foil, epee, and saber fencers, with a special focus on mental preparation. Participants will achieve improvement in footwork, bladework, tactics, and mental toughness while working with Head Coach Alex Ripa and the Brown staff, who approach training with a focus on athlete individuality.
Coed, for ages 12-20.
Required Fencing Equipment
Fencers are required to have all of their own equipment. This includes everything they would use at a competition: underarm protector, jacket, glove, mask, knickers, fencing socks and sneakers, lame (foil or saber), 2 body cords and at least 2 electric weapons.
Schedule/Clinic Details
This clinic will take place at RIFAC, which is located just a few miles from the Brown campus. RIFAC is home to the Brown Bears Varsity Women’s Fencing Team and the Brown Bears Men’s Club Team. RIFAC has 14 full sized grounded strips, air-conditioning, and all the training equipment needed for fencing at the highest level.
Participants should bring snacks, plenty to drink, and pack their own lunch. Water and Vitamin Water are available for purchase at the club.
Dates: December 27-29, 2024
Times: Friday 1-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: $495
This clinic is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, and grade level. This clinic is not sponsored nor hosted by Brown University, but rather is under the sole supervision and control of RIFAC.
Fencing is a sport of passion and precision, and for two decades, Rhode Island Fencing Academy owners Alex and Jill Ripa have shared their love and knowledge with thousands of students, some of whom have risen to the highest levels of this perennial Olympic sport.