Emik Kaidanov Memorial Tournament

Youth and Adult Epee and Saber tournament. Medals awarded 1st through 4th. This event is in memory of Emik Kaidanov, former National Team coach, 4 times Coach of the Year, 12 times NCAA National Championship winner, head coach of one of the most successful programs in USA Collegiate Athletics.

This is a sanctioned event.

Events Scheduled:

Y12 Mixed Saber and Y12 Mixed Epee 9am

Y14 Mixed Saber and Y14 Mixed Epee 11am

Senior Women Epee and Senior Men Epee 1pm

Senior Women Saber and Senior Men Saber 3pm

Preregistration from 02/27/25

Doors open at 7:30 am. Free parking! Free Wireless! Awesome Facility!

Fees: $50 per event payable at the door. Cash or Check made to Nova Fencing Club.

** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules of USA Fencing and other applicable rules instituted by Nova FC. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release USA Fencing and its sponsors, Nova FC, and referees from any liability. With entry you give consent to Nova FC to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. **

Current valid USA Fencing membership is required. You MUST show your USA Fencing card or have proof that payment has been made. You may join/renew at the door, however please arrive with a completed membership form (parent signature required for fencers under age 18). USA Fencing membership forms can be downloaded at usfencing.org or plan to come early to complete required paperwork. Please have separate checks made out to USA Fencing or use your credit card for your USA Fencing membership payment. Membership can be renewed online, as well. If you renew online, please print out your new card or payment receipt to show at the registration desk.

All fencers are expected to wear the required fencing attire and bring at least two weapons and two body cords that meet USA Fencing requirements. There are no exceptions to the attire and equipment rules.

We have a full Fencing Store at the club. You are welcome to browse the current inventory at https://www.novafencingclub.com/store.html. We also now carry FIE equipment.

E-mail or call Coach Greg Kaidanov with any questions at CoachGreg@NovaFencingClub.com or (703) 999 8077.

Thank you.