OCTOBER 19TH AND 20TH WHEELCHAIR ADP CAMP

On October 19th and 20th, in collaboration with the Wheelchair Fencing World Class Program, British Fencing will hold a two day camp at the UKSI/University of Bath. Fencers will be able to make use of the state-of-the-art facilities on the campus, with a focus on performance for those competing internationally and also on exploring potential improvements developing fencers can make in their home training.

Where will the camp be held?

The event will be held at the UK Sports Institute at the University of Bath, Map HERE.

Accessible parking can be found here (https://w3w.co/hunt.paid.prop), past the electric car chargers on both the left and right, you will need the JustPark app to pay for parking unless you want to use the machines.

Main access to the sports complex is here (https://w3w.co/slides.drove.oils), and will be used on each morning of the camp.

Is this camp for me?

As with previous ADP wheelchair camps, there are no specific selection criteria for participants; you do not need to have attended any previous camps in order to come to this one, nor do you need to have any form of classification. We ask that you come prepared to work hard over the course of the camp and use it as an opportunity to meet and learn from other wheelchair fencers.

This camp will have a focus on preparation for high level competition and development of the necessary physical and mental skills inherent to perform at that level. However, these skills will be applicable to all fencers, regardless of their level of experience  and will benefit them at training or in competition, enabling them to grow and pursue their personal goals.

Camp staff

The camp will be staffed by wheelchair ADP lead, Nathaniel Lewis, and World Class Program head coach, Peter Rome; they will be joined by UKSI staff Jothan Hibben and Anna Knowles who will bring their expertise in strength and conditioning and video analysis workshops.

What should I bring?

Food:

There is a café on site selling hot food and drink during the daytime, but fencers are welcome to bring their own food if they wish. We recommend that all fencers bring snacks for breaks in training.

Equipment:

If you have any questions or support needs regarding the below, please get in touch. We will be able to source kit and chairs if required, but please let us know in advance as soon as possible. In particular, if you have your own fencing chair, you should bring this along so you can train with familiar equipment and allow loaner chairs to be distributed to those who need them the most.

• Full electric fencing kit including breeches, socks, spare weapons and wires for all weapons you expect to fence.
• Your training diary.
• Your own fencing chair (please let us know if you don’t have one so we can arrange a loaner).
• Sports kit for non-fencing activity. T-shirts, shorts, comfortable indoor trainers, etc.
• Any kit you would usually use for warm ups, including resistance bands.
• Named water bottle.
• Any essential medication.
• Clothes and toiletries.

Accommodation

You will need to source your own accommodation; there are several hotels in the city, many of which have accessible rooms. These include, but are not limited to:

Holiday Inn Express (https://goo.gl/maps/1ry31bgy37tzqkHu6) which is on the outskirts of the Bath – accessible twin rooms and a car park (note that parking is payable for all, including blue badge holders).

Hampton by Hilton (https://goo.gl/maps/qP3LxZxPiSgBRTjQ8) in central Bath – accessible double rooms, but please note there is no dedicated parking for this hotel.

Premier Inn (https://goo.gl/maps/jezCsj3B5ZwQZY447) in central Bath – accessible double rooms, but please note there is no dedicated parking for this hotel.

Travelodge Waterside (https://goo.gl/maps/tgw4uqBDupCt9fwZ6) – twin accessible rooms with free parking for blue badge holders.

Times

Training will commence at 1000 each day and conclude by 1700.

How do I sign up?

Invitations will be sent out at the start of September using Sport:80; please make sure that your communication preferences are updated to receive messages from British Fencing. If you have yet to receive an invite and would like to attend please use the questions/concerns form below.

If you have any questions or concerns about the camp, including suitability, accommodation, or camp content, please click here.

To learn more about British Fencing’s ADP project as a whole, please click here.

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