David Shorey

General Manager/ Head Epee Coach

David started fencing at the age of 12, inspired by a fencing competition in an old science fiction novel. He began his training in foil but switched to epee three years later. Within a year of switching weapons, he won his first national medal, winning gold in the cadet men’s epee division. Since then, he has represented Canada at Junior World Cups in Italy and Sweden, as well as the World University Games in Russia, and the Vancouver Men’s Epee Grand Prix.

David has completed his Bachelor of Science in physics and math and is currently working as a teacher within Surrey School District.

In 2009, David began coaching under the guidance of the national team coach, running classes and summer camps. David has been certified as a fencing coach (Prévôt d’épée) by the United States Fencing Coach’s Association (USFCA) and has helped guide students to medals at the provincial and national level.

Catrina Jensen

Operations Manager

Catrina’s journey in fencing began with her participation in TFA’s middle school program in 2007. Returning to the sport after a near decade long hiatus, Catrina currently serves in the role of operations manager, where she coordinates our rec centre programs, and our gear orders, among many other tasks.

Catrina has achieved a Bachelor’s of Education and currently works as a teacher in Surrey School District.

Iavor Ivanov

Epee Coach / Technology Manager

Iavor began his fencing career in TFA’s first Middle School programs during 2007. He developed an immediate passion for the sport and initially trained in all three weapons, finally deciding upon, and excelling at epee. He has competed locally, regionally, nationally and in the US for TFA in both individual and team events.
Iavor’s has a Bachelors of Applied Science in Computing

Iavor is greatly valued as a member of TFA’s staff and as a senior fencer, who is always eager and willing to work with and learn from the Academy’s coaching staff.