Information Sheet & Form (new fencers/members)

Fencer’s Details

Fencers First Name:________________ Fencers Surname:________________Fencers Date of Birth:____________ (only if under 18) For fencers under 18, do you give consent for them to leave the club by themselves, this includes meeting you outside the hall. Yes/No

NB. If you don’t give consent then please be aware that we require you to sign your child in and out each week, there is space on this form for weekly arrangements if they are likely to change.

Communication (for news and information, must be over 18)

First name_____________________ Surname:___________________ Mobile Number________________ Relationship to the fencer (if under 18): ___________ Email Address:_____________ Yes/No: Please add me to the mailing list NB. Our mailing list is our preferred communication channel for the main club news, for ‘bitesize’ & emergency news and notices please follow our Facebook page.

Emergency Contacts

1st Emergency Contact (if not the same as above): First name_____________________ Surname:__________ _________ Mobile Number_______________________________________________ Relationship to Fencer________________________________________

2nd Emergency Contact: First name_____________________ Surname:___________________ Mobile Number_______________________________________________ Relationship to Fencer________________________________________

BFA Membership

Are you a member of the BFA ? Yes/No If Yes what is your number___________ and your membership level Compete/Recreational/Starter.

NB as a Club we hold BFA club membership, this gives an element of insurance for us to run a club, it does not insure individual fencers or the 3rd parties they may fence during club time nor does it cover external competitions, because of this we strongly suggest you have your own membership.

Multimedia Consent Agreement

I confirm that I am happy for Lewes Fencing Club to use the above mentioned Fencers picture/text/video on various printed, online and other multimedia publications for marketing purposes, which may be hosted both at the club and externally (e.g. YouTube/Facebook) Yes/No

General Data Protection Registration

We hold the above data purely for the administration of the club, your data will not be passed onto 3rd parties without your further agreement, we may keep your data for up to 1 year after your last visit to the club. You have the right to see your data and for your data to be deleted. Your data may be stored in both Electronic and hard copy.

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 1. Sword points must be kept down at all times when not fencing. 2. NEVER point a sword at anyone who is not wearing safety equipment. 3. 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. 4. 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). 5. 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. 6. The play area must be kept clear of spare equipment and bags. 7. If a blade breaks stop immediately, shout ‘STOP’, cease all fencing. 8. Warn your partner if you wish to stop (hazard, sneeze, etc) raise your non-sword hand and say ‘Stop Please’. 9. DO NOT remove your mask until play has ceased and it is safe to do so. 10. 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

Medical Conditions

Please give details of any medical conditions that may affect the fencers fencing or that we should know about ___________________
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I can confirm the above is correct and should there be any changes we will inform you as soon as possible.
Name: _________________ Signature:________________ Relationship to the Fencer: ___________________Date:______________

Additional Newsletter subscriber(s) First Name :__________________________Surname:______________________________ Email Address: ________________________________ Signature:_______________
First Name :___________________Surname:_______________ Email Address: ________________________Signature:_______________