United States Fencing Coaches Association
2010 National Coaches Conference &
Annual General Meeting
July 30 - August 1, 2010
Hosted by Louisville Fencing Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Venue – Host
Louisville Fencing Center
1401 Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40123
(502) 540-5004
Contact at LFC (for local information):
Coach Orion Bazzell
Host Hotel
Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown
101 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40202
Tel: 1-502-585-2200 Fax: 1-502-584-5657
Host Hotel Accommodations:
The hotel offers a number of features and amenities including:
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary High Speed Internet Access, Wireless is available in our Meeting Rooms and Lobby Areas
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Shuttle to the Airport and within a 8-Block Radius of the Hotel
Indoor Pool
Fitness Center
Five Meeting Rooms
Free local, calling card and 800# calls
Business Center
Lobby Bar
Hilton Honors Points
The hotel is within walking distance of Waterfront Park, Slugger Field, Fourth Street Live and all major attractions. We are located l block from all major interstates and are within a few blocks of many restaurants, both casual and upscale.
Rooms:
Rate: $104/night (Single or Double). Room rates are subject to all applicable taxes (currently 15.01%). Individuals will be responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges. The reservation deadline for this contracted group rate is July 1, 2010. Any reservation made after the deadline date, the rate will reflect the host hotel’s standard rate. Check in time: Beginning at 3:00 PM Check out time: 12 NOON.
Reservations:
Individual reservations may be made by calling the Hotel directly at 502-585-2200 or Toll Free at 800-HAMPTON. For individuals to receive the established Group rate, they must identify themselves as members of the Group initially when making the reservation. All reservations must be received by the Groups deadline date: July 1, 2010 and guaranteed with a credit card. After receipt of a guaranteed reservation, upon request the Hotel will forward guestroom confirmations to each individual.
Making reservations Online:
Enter check in and out dates under Special Accounts: Group/Convention.
Enter: USF – the room types and rate will appear.
Presenting Coaches
Maestro Ed Korfanty - US National Women Saber Coach
Maestro Leslaw Stawicki - US National Wheelchair Fencing Coach
Olympian Mariel Zagunis
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
Coach David Littell
1988 Olympian, Former Haverford College Head Coach
Maestro Abdel Salem
1984 Olympian, Air Force Academy Head Coach
Current USFCA President
Coach Tom Strzalkowski
1996 Olympian, Air Force Academy
Maestro Amgad Khazbak
Former Head Coach, Egyptian National Team
Dr. James White - Excercise Physiology
Coach Peter Burchard - Halberstadt Fencing Club
Conference Schedule:*
Coaches should be prepared with full coaching gear. The seminars will be active as the presenters plan to engage coaches to practice techniques.
Thursday (7/29): Evening
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Early Registration (Venue)
7:00 – 9:00 PM: Training Class for Board Examiners - CAB/Chair Rob Handelman
Friday (7/30): Seminars:
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Morning Registration (Venue)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Morning Seminar: Coach David Littell (Foil)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch (Venue)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Afternoon Seminar: Dr. James White (Fencing Exercise Physiology Research)
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Afternoon Seminar: Coach Amgad Khazbak (Foil)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: USFCA Practical Examinations (Venue) - CAB
9:00 - 10:00 PM: Reception: Mariel Zagunis & Master Korfanty - Hampton Inn
Saturday (7/31): Seminars:
8:30 – 9:00 AM: Morning Registration (Venue)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Morning Seminar: Coach Ed Korfanty & Mariel Zagunis (Saber)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Annual General Meeting & Luncheon - Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown – Lewis Suite
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Afternoon Seminar: Coach Leslaw Stawicki (Wheelchair Fencing)
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM: USFCA Practical Examinations – CAB
Sunday (8/1): Seminars:
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Morning Seminar: Coach Abdel Salem (Epee)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Morning Seminar: Coach Tom Strzalkowski (Saber)/Coach Peter Burchard (Foil)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Conclusion of Conference Activities: USFCA Practical Examinations, Evaluations, Certificates
*Schedule is subject to modification if deemed necessary. Please check back for updates. Last updated - 7/26/10.
Details about ground transportation:
Between airport and Hampton Inn: The Hampton Inn offers a free shuttle for guests to and from the airport by request. Contact the Hampton Inn at 502-585-2200 to arrange an airport shuttle to the hotel. No early reservations are necessary.
Between hotel and venue: The USFCA will be providing van shuttle service to and from the venue from the Hampton Inn. The Louisville Fencing Center (venue) is about 15 minutes from the hotel. There will be van service scheduled trips in the morning before activities and in the evening after activities, and including transportation for the AGM Luncheon. Please check for van shuttle information at the Hampton Inn front desk on arrival.
Details about the USFCA Annual General Membership Meeting & Luncheon:
Saturday, July 31st - 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown – Lewis Suite
101 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40202
Tel: 1-502-585-2200 Fax: 1-502-584-5657
Cost per person: $20.00. Payable at USFCA