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CLUB NEWS

PUBLIC EVENT: OPEN HOUSE

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Have you heard the good news? New York Fencing Academy expanded! We moved upstairs to a brand new 3,000 square foot facility featuring a fully equipped state-of-the-art gym with 6 fencing strips, locker rooms, spectator area with TV & Wi-Fi, and a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere.

Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening
of our new facilities!

New York Fencing Academy’s Open House
Sunday, October 9th – 12 pm to 2 pm

2896 W 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Come enjoy fencing, games, food & prizes
Bring your friends, parents, kids, and experience the
fantastic sport of sword fighting!

Dress casually (gym clothes) so everyone can join in on the fun
(Yes, parents too:)

Please let us know in advance if you can attend – we hope to see you there

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CLUB NEWS

MEMBER PARTY AT NYFA

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Dear NYFA Members,

The move is over and now the FUN can begin.   We’re throwing a GRAND OPENING PARTY and you’re cordially invited to the big event!

Come by Sunday October 9th from 3-6 pm for the party at 2896 W 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224.   And invite your friends to our Open House from 12-2 pm to experience the sport of sword fighting!

There will be lots of exciting games, food, and prizes.  Come and bring your friends to join in all the fun!  Dress Code: CASUAL ATTIRE! (Gym attire is preferred so you can ALL join the games! And yes, we mean ALL of you including the parents.)

Please let us know in advance if you are attending.

Best Regards,
NYFA

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WE’RE EXPANDING OUR CLUB!

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We are excited to announce that in just a few weeks, we will be relocating upstairs to a larger, fully renovated facility to accommodate our growing family of fencers. The new club will feature a 3,000 square-foot gym with 6 fencing strips, state-of-the-art equipment, new floors, new heating and air conditioning, windows, locker rooms, and a spectator area with Wi-Fi and TV.  NYFA will still be conveniently located at 2896 W 12th Street in Brooklyn, NY.

Meanwhile, classes are off to a great start at our current location and registration is ongoing. Check out our schedule of epee & foil classes, introductory & member packages, and membership plans.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO NYFA FENCERS AT 2011 SUMMER NATIONALS

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New York Fencing Academy would like to thank all of our parents and fencers for your continuous support of our club which allowed us to achieve impressive results at the 2011 Summer Nationals in Reno, Nevada. For ten days, more than 3,500 of the best fencers in the US fought for National titles and medals. NYFA was represented by nine fencers: Annie Morelli, Anna Brosgol, Sophia Chelnitsky, Peye Wong, Skyler Chin, Gabriel Canaux, Daniel Hurwitz, Aaron Fu and Bennett Cohen.  Coach Misha Mokretsov congratulates everyone for giving their maximum effort and making our club proud.

Top 32 Results:

Y14 Women’s Epee National Championship:
Annie Morelli:  5th Place out of 112  (C2011 rating)
Sophia Chelnitsky:  30th Place
Peye Wong:  32nd Place  (E2011 rating)

Y14 Men’s Epee National Championship:
Skyler Chin:  Bronze Medal out of 167  (A2011 rating)

Cadet Women’s Epee North American Cup:
Anna Brosgol:  20th Place out of 133  (C2011 rating)

Cadet Men’s Epee North American Cup:
Gabriel Canaux:  20th Place out of 187

Division 2 Men’s Epee National Championship:
Skyler Chin:  Silver Medal out of 111

Division 3 Women’s Epee National Championship:
Sophia Chelnitsky:  32nd Place out of 96

Division 3 Men’s Epee National Championship:
Skyler Chin:  18th Place out of 129

RESULTS

NJFA DANNY BUKANTZ YOUTH & FENCERS CLUB JUNIOR EPEE CHALLENGE

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Congratulations to NYFA fencers for this weekend’s results:

  • Anton Chmut took home a gold medal in the Y10 NJFA Danny Bukantz Youth Challenge. We are happy that NYFA has young fencers ready to continue our traditions.
  • Skyler Chin took 5th place at the Fencers Club Junior Epee Challenge IV.  It was a strong event and Sky went undefeated in pools and was only 1 touch away from top 4.
  • Sophia Chelnitsky also took 5th place at the Fencers Club Junior Epee Challenge IV and renewed her rating.
  • Annie Morelli made top 8 at the Fencers Club Junior Epee Challenge IV and was a couple of touches away from top 4.
  • Peye Wong again impressed us with 2 medals from NJFA Danny Bukantz Youth Challenge – she got 3rd in Y12 mixed where she showed the best result of all girls.  In Y14 mixed, Peye took the girls bronze medal proving again that she can compete in older age groups.