Fencing is a very safe sport. We expect our students to follow these safety rules at all times.
- Mask, jacket, underarm protector, long pants, and glove must always be worn when fencing.
- Fencers
must always be masked when weapons are raised, point forward. This
means on all occasions, including discussion of actions and during
drills.
- Violent fencing actions are not permitted. Fencers must
control parries and attacks so that the opponent is not injured by
whipping or hard stabbing actions of the blade. If you cannot execute a
flick properly, don't do it. Do not cause body contact nor use the
unarmed hand against your opponent. Do not turn your back on your
opponent.
- Stop fencing instantly if you think something is
wrong or if your opponent retreats and waves the unarmed hand or gives
any sign of wanting to stop.
- If you think a weapon is broken, stop fencing instantly.
- If you counterattack, you are responsible for preventing body contact, injury, and weapons breakage.
- If
you feel a fencer is behaving in a dangerous or uncontrolled fashion,
report it to an instructor immediately. They will speak to the fencer
without disclosing your identity.
- Inspect your weapons and mask
each time you use them. If you are using club gear and find any problem
please report it to an instructor. Do not put the item in question back
into club storage without reporting it. Club fees cover routine
breakage and maintenance. You will not be penalized for reporting
broken gear.
- Wear proper shoes for fencing (court or fencing
shoes). Please be sure that shoes are clean when entering the fencing
floor to avoid dust and moisture buildup which make the floor slippery.
- Fencers
on the floor have right of way. Persons not fencing are obligated to
keep themselves and their gear clear of fencers on the floor.
- Report
injuries immediately to an instructor. We are required to make a
written report of injuries under the conditions of our USFA liability
and medical insurance.
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