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Fencers Club Olympic Day/Olympic Dreams Event Saturday, June 20, 2015, 9AM-Noon

Fencers Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through the sport of fencing. We actively support a culture of sharing by performing community services that extend beyond fencing. Fencers Club Olympic Day/Olympic Dreams Event Saturday, June 20, 2015, 9AM-Noon Goals: To broaden the base and elevate the level of fencing, to inspire and motivate youth in our community to pursue excellence through the Olympic sport of fencing, and to support our athletes, both Olympians and 2016 Olympic hopefuls, in their pursuit to make the US Olympic Team. Event run by and to benefit the 2015 US Senior Team members, Olympians and 2016 Olympic Hopefuls: • Ben Bratton – Senior World Team Member • Nzingha Prescod – Olympian • Nicole Ross – Olympian • Ibtihaj MuHammad – Senior World Team Member • Yeisser Ramirez – Senior National Medalist Olympians and Elite AtHletes in Attendance to Support the Event (confirmed as of 5/8/2015): • Peter Westbrook – 6x Olympian • Erinn Smart – 2x Olympian • KeetH Smart – 3x Olympian • Ivan Lee – Olympian • AkHi Spencer-El – Olympian and Coach • Isis WasHington – 2015 NCAA Champion • Lauren Willock – Senior National Medalist Event Format: • 9-10AM: Presentation by our Olympians, brunch • 10-11AM: Participants will warm-up, practice group footwork, tactical drills and strategic exercises led by our Olympians and elite athletes • 11-11:45AM: Fencers will be grouped by weapon (foil, epee and sabre) into teams to fence alongside our elite athletes and Olympians in a team competition for the gold! • 11:45-Noon: Awards and closing ceremony Location: Fencers Club, 229 W. 28th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC 10001 Age/Level/Weapon: The event is open to all ages, all levels and all weapons, though we recommend fencers have at least one year fencing experience to make the most of this opportunity. Please inquire if you have questions. Registration* (via AskFRED.net): https://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=29927 *Please register early, as space is limited! Event Donation and Perks: • Tax-deductible donation of $140 to Fencers Club. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. • Autographed Olympic Day Event T-shirt, Brunch, and gift bag for each participant .

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