Equipment Standards & Safety Conduct

Equipment – CEN Standards

Mask with 350N bib and back strap Jacket (minimum 350N) Plastron (under jacket) 800N Glove overlapping the opening of the sleeve Breeches (Minimum 350N)* Knee length socks

*Legs must be completely covered (shorts are NOT acceptable) The equipment we supply conforms to the required standards.

For NON electric practice only a 350N plastron is sufficient and strong trousers with openings/pockets zipped or sewn up are permissible

Safety Conduct

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH FENCER TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF THEMSELVES AND OF OTHERS BY CAREFUL BEHAVIOUR

Sword points must be kept down at all times when not fencing

NEVER point a sword at anyone who is not wearing safety equipment

Correct equipment conforming to BFA regulations (see above) and of an appropriate size must be worn at all times when fencing; non-slip footwear must be worn

Before starting play, check your own equipment and that of opponent – make sure it is done up, correctly worn and check the blade (no sharp bends, tip covered)

Make sure you fence in an area clear of obstruction, hazard and other fencers. Make sure that during movement your play keeps clear of them

The play area must be kept clear of spare equipment and bags

If a blade breaks stop immediately, shout ‘STOP’, cease all fencing

Warn your partner if you wish to stop (hazard, sneeze, etc) raise your non-sword hand and say ‘Stop Please’

DO NOT remove your mask until play has ceased and it is safe to do so

Violent play is dangerous and against the rules of combat

The above points are not written in order of importance but as a checklist to use each time you fence