March 2009 Alex Khoshnevissan Gold Medal NCAA Western Regional Championships
Alex will be competing at the NCAA championships in Ohio this month. Congratulations Alex!
NorCal Qualifiers - May 3rd, 2009
| Silver Medal | Men’s Foil Junior Team | |
| David Mostovoy | Silver Medal | Y14 Men’s Foil |
| Gary Shumakher | Bronze Medal | Y14 Men’s Foil |
| Joseph Lam | Third Place | Y14 Men’s Foil |
PORTLAND Nationals, April 2009
| Danielle Ferdon | Bronze Medal | Y10 Women’s Foil |
| Paul Wat | 13th Place | Y12 Men’s Foil |
SFFC fencers bring home the most Foil medals from the May 9 & 10 2009 Regional Youth Circuit! Congratulations to all SFFC medalists!
| David Mostovoy | Gold Medal | Y14 Men’s Foil |
| Stefani Kahookele | Silver Medal | Y14 Women’s Foil |
| Lucas Orts | Silver Medal | Y10 Men’s Foil |
| Gary Shumakher | Silver Medal | Y14 Men’s Foil |
| Paul Wat | Silver Medal | Y12 Men’s Foil |
| Danielle Ferdon | Bronze Medal | Y12 Women’s Foil |
| Joseph Lam | Bronze Medal | Y14 Men’s Foil |
SFFC: Road to the Olypmics, Gateway to Top U.S. Universities
Alex Khoshnevissan has been a committed fencer since he first picked up a foil. He stepped into the national spotlight by obtaining the gold medal in Cadet Men’s Foil in 2005. His other notable accomplishments include top 16 in a Senior National competition in April 2007 and a 9th place finish in Juniors in November 2007. He has continuously represented the United States in numerous World Cups, such as London and Madrid. This is Alex’s second year as the starter on the Stanford Varsity Foil Team. We wish him the best of luck as he continues on to his second year with both his academic and athletic endeavors!
San Francisco Fencers’ Club welcomes 2004 Olympian Nadiya Fortunatova!
Mina Zargham has shown great devotion to the sport of fencing and her academic goals. She finished in the top 16 in both Cadet and Junior Women’s Foil at the 2005 Summer Nationals. She was nationally ranked in Seniors the following year and represented the United States in many World Cups. This is her second year as the starter on the Princeton Women’s Varsity Foil Team. In her studies, she pursues a Civil and Environmental Engineering major. Good luck on both tracks!
Discover the fastest-growing sport in the Bay Area - the Olympic sport of fencing.
Congratulations to San Francisco Fencers’ Club fencers Gary Shumakher and David Mostovoy who took the Silver and Bronze medals at the 2009 Summer Nationals Qualifiers!
Building on the centuries-old traditions of European dueling and swordsmanship, modern Olympic fencing turns a once fatal practice into a safe and enjoyable sport.
Fencing is fast-moving and strategic, allowing you to match wits with your opponent in an exhilarating one-on-one competition. Here are some of the many benefits of this challenging discipline:
- Develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Provides a rigorous workout
- Enhances strength and flexibility
- Builds character and confidence
- Accessible for all ages and both genders
Best of all, it’s incredibly fun!
San Francisco Fencers’ Club is quickly becoming the premier fencing club in the Bay Area. We offer competitive and recreational fencing for ages five and up in a fun and safe environment. We believe that everyone has the ability to learn, perform, and excel. If you’ve always wanted to try fencing yourself or are looking for a place where your child can learn it, our club is the ideal choice.
Our fencers regularly compete in national and international tournaments at the Cadet and Junior levels, and several have reached the top 20.
Check our schedule for class offerings and more information on which age group is right for you or your child.
Read more to learn why we offer the strongest fencing program in the San Francisco Bay Area, and please contact us to come check out our club and watch or participate in your first class!
