The Benefits of Fencing at Nova Fencing Club
Fencing is an Olympic Sport with college opportunities.
Fencers have a distinct advantage when it comes to college applications.
Fencing is extremely safe and is ranked on par with badminton for safety.
Fencing is a life-long sport where physique and age are not limitations.
Strategy, finesse, skill, & endurance all come together in this individual sport.
Fencing is a fast paced sport that builds confidence, fitness and quick decision making.
Fencers have a distinct advantage when it comes to college applications.
Fencing is extremely safe and is ranked on par with badminton for safety.
Fencing is a life-long sport where physique and age are not limitations.
Strategy, finesse, skill, & endurance all come together in this individual sport.
Fencing is a fast paced sport that builds confidence, fitness and quick decision making.
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Covid-19 Precautions
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Contactless check-in
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Social distancing
Mask-wearing required for unvaccinated members |
We are The Club that Champions Call Home
2020 Honorary World Team - Vet 50 Women's Foil
2019 National Champion - Div 2 Men's Epee
2018, 2019, 2020 High School All-Americans
2018-2021, High School All-Academic Team
2018, 2019, 2020 Junior Olympians
2019 - 2021 Top Eight Veteran Finishes - Women's & Men's Epee, Foil & Saber
2019 National Champion - Div 2 Men's Epee
2018, 2019, 2020 High School All-Americans
2018-2021, High School All-Academic Team
2018, 2019, 2020 Junior Olympians
2019 - 2021 Top Eight Veteran Finishes - Women's & Men's Epee, Foil & Saber
Our club is our family, and our home away from home. Our coaches, led by Coach Greg Kaidanov, work to create a friendly environment where fencers of all ages and abilities can find success. Coach Greg Kaidanov learned his coaching techniques from working along side of his father, US Fencing Hall of Fame Coach Emik Kaidanov. The 2019 National Championship is the second in Coach Greg's coaching career.
News from Nova Fencing & Archery Club
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Octoberfest - Fall PotluckWe had a blast at the picnic! We're glad that so many coaches, athletes and parents were able to make it.
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Under Armour Team Jackets & PantsWe will place a bulk order and the uniforms will be available to purchase at the pro shop. Fencers who reach the podium should wear our presentation suit or their whites when receiving their medal. Archers are expected to wear our competition shirt and/or jacket. Let us know what size you want. A Men's and Women's sample jacket is available to see in the Pro Shop.
https://forms.gle/WiiLnaj4ztcyxscT9 Sizing in Men's, Youth and Women's. The order will be placed on October 12. |
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The Home of George Washington University Collegiate ArcheryWe are happy to be the new home on George Washington University's Collegiate Archery Club. Led by Tony Moon and Sydney Kang this USA Archery Collegiate club will hold weekend practices at Nova Archery Club.
Go Colonials! And good luck on your upcoming season! |
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Welcome to the Club, Coach Damien LehfeldtCoach Damien has been coaching pentathletes in one-touch epee at Nova Fencing Club since he returned to the DMV, and now he will be expanding his coaching role. Damien previously coached at Richmond Fencing Club, and he was formerly an A-Rated epeeist, an A-Rated foilist, and a D in Sabre.
Damien was the coach of a London 2012 Olympian in Modern Pentathlon, a World Maccabi Games silver medalist, and a member of the DC Fencers Club epee squad that took gold in the 2012 North American Cup. He was a four-year starter and co-captain at Brandeis University, where he was an intercollegiate fencing association (IFA) gold medalist. |
USA Fencing All-Academic Team
The All-Academic Team recognizes high school student-athletes with a GPA of 3.4 or higher with fencers who earn a 3.85 or better being named to the First Team. Second Team honorees are composed of fencers with a GPA between 3.4 and 3.84. We are proud to recognize the academic achievements of our fencers - Elias Chatoo, Sofia D'Orzio, Gianna Hall, Grant Halla, Natalie Kerbel, Cole Leffler, Ellee St. Pierre and Narain Dowling.
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2021 Club Excellence ProgramNova Archery Club has been selected to participate in the USA Archery 2021 Club Excellence Program! What does that mean for you? Our club coaches will be modeling training practices similar to national programs such as USA Archery’s Regional Elite Development Program and the Resident Athlete Program to produce maximum athlete performance. We will be focusing on athlete development, coach development and competitive excellence.
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Free Trial USA Archery Membership for Explore Archery MembersFor the first time, USA Archery is offering a free trial membership for new, under 18 members, who are enrolled in an Explore Archery Class. Take Advantage of this great opportunity! https://www.usarchery.org/memberships/become-a-member/trial-youth-membership
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Beginner Fencing ClassesLearn the fundamentals of fencing in our awesome, small beginner fencing classes. These classes teach fencing footwork and bladework in drills against dummies and partner drills. Learn the foundations of fencing from our coaches before you bout. Classes are for Youth and Teen & Adult Beginner Fencers. Due to Covid-19 safety precautions we encourage Beginners to purchase their own mask and glove for $80 for foil or epee or $110 for saber. See our class times and enroll now!
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Fencing Mask & Glove - Special $80 & $110New fencers can buy their own mask and glove for the special price of $80 for foil & epee and $110 for saber. Our masks are Advanced 350N puncture resistant masks with removable and washable lining. Excellent performance at great price. Available in S, M, L, and XL for Epee, Foil and Saber.
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