Classes

Our archery classes start with the Explore Archery program. This is a six week course, with 60 minute classes for new archers ages 8 and up.

A USA Archery Recreational membership is required for any participant who attends an Explore Archery program.

N.B. For safety reasons archers must remove face masks while shooting. We require face masks at all other times. Archers are spaced 6' apart while waiting and while firing.

Contact us to book a JOAD Class. info@novaarcheryclub.com

Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is open to any youth archer aged 8 to 20 and is designed to grow with the youth archer. Introductory JOAD classes teach the fundamentals of proper shooting form; as the young archer develops, they will learn more advanced techniques and earn achievement awards.

At the same time, we will be teaching our Adult Archery Program. The Adult Archery Program is a program of USA Archery for adults ages 21 years and older. Participants in the Adult Archery program can enjoy the sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition.

Enroll in one class for the Recreational Plan or two classes with the JOAD and Adult Archery Plan. One class per week is recommended for archers ages 8-11. For ages 8 and up. A USA Archery membership is required. JOAD membership requires a competitive membership.

N.B. For safety reasons archers must remove face masks while shooting. We require face masks at all other times. Archers are spaced 6' apart while waiting and while firing.

JOAD 2 is for archers between the ages of 8 and 20. This class can either be a stand alone class or combined with an existing JOAD/Adult Achievement class. The purpose of this class is to drill down into your shooting technique and improve your shooting scores and have fun. There is a minimum shooting score requirement for this class, only a staff member can enroll you.

Adult Archery 2 is for archers who are 21 and over, or are accompanied by a participating parent. This class can either be a stand alone class or combined with an existing JOAD/Adult Achievement class. The purpose of this class is to drill down into your shooting technique and improve your shooting scores and have fun. Enrollment for this class is only through a coach. There is a minimum shooting score for this class.

This two day a week JOAD and Adult Achievement Class is for archers ages 12 and up who wish to improve their shooting through exercises, drills and shooting. If you are interested in being on a competitive team this is the right class for you, and serious recreational archers are also welcome. Taught by Level 4 Archery Coach Dean Villanueva. These classes also include 2 additional days of Coach Directed Open Range.

Coach Directed Archery Practice for members of the JOAD and Adult Achievement Archery programs.

You must be a member of USA Archery and a member of Nova Archery Club to shoot at our range.

Join us for a one week indoor competitive archery camp with famed archery coach Bob Ryder. This camp will focus on the Mental Game.

"Our Goals for the participants in this 5-day camp will be to 1) Improve their Form & Execution of the NTS Shot Cycle and to 2) Help each Archer Develop their own Mental Game in an effort to prepare them to compete at a higher level. Coaches and Instructors will offer instruction in a variety of areas designed to improve each Archer's Competency in Technical Knowledge, Physical Conditioning, Sports Psychology, Training Methods, Competition Strategy, Personal Development, Rules & Procedures, and Media & Public Relations Skills... especially as it relates to the sport of archery."

This camp is geared towards Cadet, Junior, Collegiate and Adult archers. Cubs (12-13) are welcome if they are interested in competitive archery. All participants should know the steps of the NTS training system prior to attending camp.

Archers are responsible for bringing their own equipment and for their own transportation and lodging costs.

Any recreational or competitive archer who is a member of USA Archery and a Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Collegiate Archery Program, or Adult Archery Program Club is encouraged to participate! Archers must have at minimum a USA Archery Recreational Membership to participate in the tournament. You must be a member of Nova Archery Club to participate in our virtual tournament.

Our Beginner Fencing Classes introduce the fundamentals of fencing including footwork, handwork and the rules of the sport in a fun, exciting and supportive atmosphere. We love to teach fencing.

Fencing is a competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance. It is a great sport that develops focus, strategic thinking and good sportsmanship. Fencing is a unique sport where body type does not dictate your success. Success is the result of deliberate practice and rigorous technique as taught by our coaches.

This is a twice a week class that meets for 4 weeks. Ages 7 to 12. Equipment rental is included in the cost of the course.

Our Beginner Fencing Classes introduce the fundamentals of fencing including footwork, handwork and the rules of the sport in a fun, exciting and supportive atmosphere. We love to teach fencing.

This is a twice a week, 4 week course. Ages 13 to Adult. Equipment rental is included in the cost of the course.

Continue learning to fence epee in our youth epee program. This is an ongoing class for youth fencers with the goal of increased fitness and competition preparation.


Everyone must join USA Fencing with a competitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

This class is for fencers who have exited our Beginning Fencers program ages 12 and under.


Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Competitive Epee Class for youth under 18. Get tournament ready and start to compete more frequently. Enrollment by the coach's invitation.


Everyone must join USA Fencing with a competitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Continue to fence after completing our Beginning Fencing program. This developmental class is for fencers 13 and up.

Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Adult epee and foil class with footwork, drills against dummies and partner drills. This class focuses on both refining techniques and learning bouting strategy.

Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

This class is for teens 16+ and adults.

Membership in this class is at the coach's invitation only.

Youth foil for ages 8 to 12.

Join Coach Tim as he teaches foil tactics and techniques in this class. Wear a mask and bring your own water.

Saber class for fencers 12 and under. This is the next step after completing the Beginning Fencing program.

Everyone must join USA Fencing with a $10/ noncompetitive membership. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Our saber class teaches footwork, technique and tactics. This class is for teen and adult fencers with fencing experience.

Everyone must join USA Fencing. We are Nova Fencing Club. https://member.usafencing.org/signup

Are you a future champion? Get ready for nationals and the next fencing season with Maestros Emik Kaidanov (Saber & Head Coach), Gil Pezza (Epee), and Sandro Berto (Foil). These extraordinary coaches have produced 207 All-Americans, 31 NCAA Individual Champions, 3 Junior World Champions, 12 Italian titles from U14 to Senior, and 10 Olympians. These developmental and high performance coaches can help you fence your best and help you find your next level. This camp will provide detailed instruction to each fencer to develop tactics and refine your technique with hands-on drills and bouting, physical conditioning, and mental training. You will prepare for competitions and set goals for the upcoming season.

This camp is for fencers with tournament experience. Please check out our other camps if you are new to the sport.

All the fencers must compete in at least one tournament before attending camp.

Ages 10 to adult
9 - 3 PM (late pickup is available)
$425

Practice limited to members of the GWU archery team. All members must have a collegiate USA Archery membership.