Summer Epee & Foil Training Camps 2026
Aug 17-21 & Aug 24-28
Both camps will have Epee AND Foil!
Exciting News!
We have two great guest coaches joining us for our Summer Training Camps!
Ralf Bissdorf – Aug 17-21

Marc-Andre Leblanc – Aug 24-28

Epic Fencing Coaches
Elya Perritt
- 20+ years of coaching experience developing fencers from beginner to national level
- Seven-time Canadian National Champion with deep competitive insight
- Known for building smart, tactical fencers with extensive experience mentoring athletes into collegiate fencing and high-performance pathways
- Brings calm, clarity, and long-term vision to athlete development

Peter Drevenka
- Over two decades of international coaching experience and 15 seasons at Epic
- Hungarian-trained coach with a Master’s in Education and elite technical foundation
- Exceptional eye for detail, distance, and timing — the “small things” that change bouts
- Has guided athletes to provincial, national, and international success
- Known for consistency, precision, and building excellent technical habits

Kelleigh Ryan
- Olympian and former World Top-10 fencer with 15+ years on the Canadian National Team
- Brings true international high-performance standards into daily training
- Specialist in translating elite tactics, preparation, and mindset to developing athletes
- Master’s in Kinesiology and strength & conditioning coach — integrates physical prep with fencing
- Regularly coaches athletes to podium results at national and U.S. regional events

Isabella Sabatini
- National-level competitor and nationally ranked referee with sharp tactical understanding
- Medallist at provincial and national levels; international experience at Junior Worlds & Commonwealths
- Recently completed BSC in Kinesiology, bringing sport science into coaching
- Relatable, technical, and highly effective with youth and competitive fencers alike

More Information
Schedule and Activities
- Hours: 9am-4pm (Lunch 12-1pm)
- Morning-Only participants: 9am-12pm
- Activities:
- Strength & Conditioning: with MKin, Kelleigh Ryan, and BScKin, Isabella Sabatini
- Footwork: Technical and Fitness sessions
- Drills: practice specific fencing skills and strategic exercises with a partner
- Bouting: A high volume of both structured and high intensity matches
- Video-analysis: Watch and analyze matches to gain tactical insight and perspective
- Private lessons: Before camp, after camp, or during lunch, work one-on-one with one of our guest coaches or one of our esteemed Epic coaches (available for an additional fee)
- Participants: This camp is for competitive and developing fencers, age 8 and older
- Grouping: Fencers will be grouped by weapon, age, and skill as the coaches see best fit for the fencer’s development. Open bouting periods will allow fencers of different ages and levels to practice together
- What to bring:
- Full working fencing equipment
- Epic members with less than 1yr experience can borrow club equipment but are encouraged to purchase their own
- Repairs will be available at a fee outside camp hours
- Electric vests with non-working spots will be accepted but users must understand the opponent will get benefit of the doubt on touches
- Water bottle with participant’s name on it
- Peanut-free Snacks
- Snacks are available for purchase on site
- Lunch
- There is a Subway a 20-minute walk from the club if needed
- Full working fencing equipment
Fees, Discounts, and Cancelation Policy
- Epic Members
- Before June 15: $432 for 1 week or $777.60 for 2 weeks
- Morning-Only: $252/week
- June 16 or later: $480 for 1 week or $864 for 2 weeks
- Morning-Only: $280/week
- Member Discount code: epicspringsummer2026
- Sibling discount code: epicfam
- Before June 15: $432 for 1 week or $777.60 for 2 weeks
- Non-Members
- Before June 15: $540 for 1 week or $972 for 2 weeks
- Morning Only: $315/week
- June 16 or later: $600 for 1 week or $1080 for 2 weeks
- Morning Only: $350/week
- Sibling discount code: epicfam
- Before June 15: $540 for 1 week or $972 for 2 weeks
- Cancelation Policy
- Requests for refunds for Camps will be refunded in full less $20 administrative fee up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the event
- Requests for refunds than 2 weeks prior to the start of the event will only be refunded at 50% of the event fees and $20 administration fee.
- Requests for refunds after the event has started will not be accepted.

