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USFA Chest Protector for Foil Change in Specifications
New Foil Chest Protector Rule to be Implemented This Summer 04/16/2018, 3:45 PM CDT
BY USA FENCING
“At all weapons, the use of a breast/chest protector (made of metal or some rigid material) is compulsory for women and optional for men. At foil, this breast/chest protector must be worn below the protective plastron. At foil, the protector will have the following characteristics: The entire outside of the chest protector (the side facing the opponent) must be covered with a soft material such as E.V.A. (Ethylene-vinyl acetate) of four mm thickness and density of 22kg/m3. (The material can be attached to the current plastic models or incorporated into the manufacture of new chest protectors). The material must have the SEMI technical mark at the center of the upper edge.”
This rule is in line with the rule change made at the 2017 FIE Congress which began implementation at the 2018 Junior and Cadet World Championships. The rule is applicable to foil fencers ONLY.
The change will be effective beginning with the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge on June 28, 2018 for all Division I, Cadet Junior and Veteran USA Fencing national events.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2018, the rule will take effect for ALL USA Fencing sanctioned events.
BY USA FENCING
“At all weapons, the use of a breast/chest protector (made of metal or some rigid material) is compulsory for women and optional for men. At foil, this breast/chest protector must be worn below the protective plastron. At foil, the protector will have the following characteristics: The entire outside of the chest protector (the side facing the opponent) must be covered with a soft material such as E.V.A. (Ethylene-vinyl acetate) of four mm thickness and density of 22kg/m3. (The material can be attached to the current plastic models or incorporated into the manufacture of new chest protectors). The material must have the SEMI technical mark at the center of the upper edge.”
This rule is in line with the rule change made at the 2017 FIE Congress which began implementation at the 2018 Junior and Cadet World Championships. The rule is applicable to foil fencers ONLY.
The change will be effective beginning with the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge on June 28, 2018 for all Division I, Cadet Junior and Veteran USA Fencing national events.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2018, the rule will take effect for ALL USA Fencing sanctioned events.
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Ilya Burnatesev joins Nova for the SummerStop by and welcome Ilya as he coaches with us this summer. Ilya was a foilist on the Russian National Team, constantly finishing in the top 16 in the world as a Junior. After injuries sidelined his Senior competitive career, Ilya began coaching. Like Greg, Ilya is a second generation coach. Welcome!
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Fencing Summer Camps Start June 18This summer we are offering 8 weeks of fun packed summer camps ending the last week of August. Our camps are perfect for beginners and club members. Come and spend your summer with Coach Jeff. Register Now.
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Justin Chenh Wins Bronze at the Y10 Jedi ChallengeJustin went out and represented Nova Fencing Club at the final Jedi Challenge at Loudoun International Fencing Club on June 2. He placed third and brought back the bronze in Y10 Mixed Epee. We are very proud of Justin!
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NOVA Brings Home the CAN/AM Cup HardwareJeannine Prokop and Donna Rios both medaled at the Can/Am Veterans Cup 2018 held in Toronto, Canada. Prokop won the Gold Medal in Veteran 50 Women's Epee and Rios won Bronze in Veteran Combined Team Epee.
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Beginner Fencing Classes are Now Forming!Do you need a new sport ? There is no time like now to start the sport of fencing. Beginner Fencing Classes start at the beginning of each month. Already know how to fence? Our Fencing Classes are combined age and ability, allowing athletes to progress at an accelerated pace.
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