FIE Fencing Safety Rules

Responsibility of Fencers

(Reflecting Book 1 – Technical Rules, Chapter 4 – The Fencers Equipment)

All fencers are responsible for arming, equipping and clothing themselves according to the FIE Rules and fence at their own risk. Fencing can be dangerous. The safety measures and the methods of control laid down in the present FIE Rules are designed to supplement the fencers’ safety but cannot guarantee it. The rules are therefore not intended to be an assumption of responsibility or duty of care at law by either the FIE, AFF, WAFA, affiliated Clubs or associated organisations, or of those who may negligently cause an accident.
Control of equipment

(Reflecting Book 3 – Material Rules, Part 1 – Fencers’ Weapons & Equipment, Chapter 3 – 2. Checking of Equipment)

The fencers are responsible for their equipment (including weapons and clothes) at the moment when they present themselves on the piste. In particular blades, masks and clothing must all conform to the specifications of the FIE. The forms of control and specifications laid down by the FIE and FIE Rules are only intended to help organisers who must apply the Rules and fencers who must always respect the Rules. The Rules are therefore not intended to be an assumption of responsibility or duty of care at law by either the FIE, AFF, WAFA, affiliated Clubs or associated organisations, or of those who may negligently cause an accident, for any injury or damage however caused.

INFORMATION – Affiliation with Fencing WA, the state body for fencing
You and the club are covered for insurance during the beginners’ course. After the beginners’ course, you will not be covered by insurance, or be able to compete at state level, if you do not affiliate. It is your responsibility to affiliate. An affiliation receipt will be required to register with the club after the beginners’ course.

I agree to fulfill the requirements of affiliation and /or capitation with FencingWA and abide by the FIE Fencing Safety Rules and the Rules of ECU Cavalier School of Fencing.