Camps
SUMMER NATIONALS OLYMPIC CAMP
Elite Preparation for Summer Nationals
Summer Nationals demand precision, confidence, and elite-level preparation.
This high-intensity Olympic camp is designed and led by the Bida Fencing Academy coaching team to prepare athletes for peak performance at the most important tournament of the season.
Training will be conducted by Sergey Bida, Violetta Bida, Zhanna Bikkina, Sergey Tikhonov, and Evgeniya Semina, with Olympic Champion Matteo Tagliariol joining the camp as a special guest coach, contributing international experience and high-level sparring insight.
Athletes train within a structured, championship-focused system, sharpen their competitive edge, and step onto the strip fully prepared to perform when it matters most.
This high-intensity Olympic camp is designed and led by the Bida Fencing Academy coaching team to prepare athletes for peak performance at the most important tournament of the season.
Training will be conducted by Sergey Bida, Violetta Bida, Zhanna Bikkina, Sergey Tikhonov, and Evgeniya Semina, with Olympic Champion Matteo Tagliariol joining the camp as a special guest coach, contributing international experience and high-level sparring insight.
Athletes train within a structured, championship-focused system, sharpen their competitive edge, and step onto the strip fully prepared to perform when it matters most.
CAMPS HOURS
Monday – Friday 9am - 4pm (Lunch 11:30am - 1pm)
Saturday 9am-12pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
What You’ll Experience
This camp is built for real competitive preparation ahead of USA Summer Nationals — not generic training.
Olympic and World Champion Matteo Tagliariol joins the BIDA coaching team as a guest coach, bringing 7 elite Italian athletes from the Cadet, Junior, and U23 National Teams.
They will provide high-level international sparring, exposing athletes to different styles, tempos, and tactical challenges rarely available in the U.S.
This environment prepares athletes for what they will actually face at Nationals.
Built for Summer Nationals Performance.
The goal of this camp is simple:
arrive at Summer Nationals confident, sharp, and competition-ready.
Training focuses on:
• tactical decision-making under pressure
• technical precision late in long training days
• adapting to unfamiliar opponents
• mental control in decisive moments
Everything is aligned with peak performance timing for the most important tournament of the year.
Elite Coaching. One System.
Olympic and World Champion Matteo Tagliariol joins the BIDA coaching team as a guest coach, bringing 7 elite Italian athletes from the Cadet, Junior, and U23 National Teams.
They will provide high-level international sparring, exposing athletes to different styles, tempos, and tactical challenges rarely available in the U.S.
This environment prepares athletes for what they will actually face at Nationals.
Built for Summer Nationals Performance.
The goal of this camp is simple:
arrive at Summer Nationals confident, sharp, and competition-ready.
Training focuses on:
• tactical decision-making under pressure
• technical precision late in long training days
• adapting to unfamiliar opponents
• mental control in decisive moments
Everything is aligned with peak performance timing for the most important tournament of the year.
Elite Coaching. One System.
The camp is led by the Bida Fencing Academy coaching staff:
Sergey Bida, Violetta Bida, Zhanna Bikkina (Stanford coach), Sergey Tikhonov, Evgeniya Semina, and Diana Berbega.
Matteo Tagliariol supports the camp as a special guest coach, contributing international experience and elite sparring — fully integrated into the BIDA training system.
This is not a mix of philosophies.
This is one system, executed at a championship level.
Matteo Tagliariol supports the camp as a special guest coach, contributing international experience and elite sparring — fully integrated into the BIDA training system.
This is not a mix of philosophies.
This is one system, executed at a championship level.
Limited Spots. Championship Focus.
Enrollment is limited to maintain training quality.
This camp is designed for athletes who plan to perform at their best when it matters most.
Train with purpose.
Prepare for Nationals.
Step onto the strip ready to compete.
Enrollment is limited to maintain training quality.
This camp is designed for athletes who plan to perform at their best when it matters most.
Train with purpose.
Prepare for Nationals.
Step onto the strip ready to compete.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellation or transfer requests must be made at least 20 business days before the camp start date.
A non-refundable cancellation fee of $50 per activity per person will be deducted from the refund.
If less than 8 people register at the camp, it can be canceled, in which case the fees will be refunded in full.
The number of seats is limited, so early registration is recommended
A non-refundable cancellation fee of $50 per activity per person will be deducted from the refund.
If less than 8 people register at the camp, it can be canceled, in which case the fees will be refunded in full.
The number of seats is limited, so early registration is recommended
THE FORM OF REFUSAL
The following forms must be completed by the parent/guardian and sent by e-mail at least 24 hours before the first day of the camp.
USA FENCING REQUIREMENTS
Before the camp, each tourist must register for membership in the United States Fencing Association (worth $29) and bring a confirmation of registration on the first day of the camp.
To register, go to the USA Fencing website http://www.usafencing.org and click "Become a member"
To register, go to the USA Fencing website http://www.usafencing.org and click "Become a member"
If you have any questions, please contact BFA at via email camp@bidafencingacademy.com
All cancellation or transfer requests must be made at least 20 business days before the camp start date.
A non-refundable cancellation fee of $50 per activity per person will be deducted from the refund.
If less than 8 people register at the camp, it can be canceled, in which case the fees will be refunded in full.
The number of seats is limited, so early registration is recommended
A non-refundable cancellation fee of $50 per activity per person will be deducted from the refund.
If less than 8 people register at the camp, it can be canceled, in which case the fees will be refunded in full.
The number of seats is limited, so early registration is recommended
The following forms must be completed by the parent/guardian and sent by e-mail at least 24 hours before the first day of the camp.
Before the camp, each tourist must register for membership in the United States Fencing Association (worth $29) and bring a confirmation of registration on the first day of the camp.
To register, go to the USA Fencing website http://www.usafencing.org and click "Become a member"
To register, go to the USA Fencing website http://www.usafencing.org and click "Become a member"
If you have any questions, please contact BFA at text camp@bidafencingacademy.com