USA Fencing Equipment Rules and Standards

All fencing weapons share characteristics such as specific dimensions, grip design, and guard features.

Rules for foil fencing equipment cover aspects like the weight and length of the blade, grip design, and safety standards for masks.

Fencers must present their equipment at the Weapon Checking Center for an inspection to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

<p>The electrical equipment must meet specific design approval guidelines and quality standards to ensure accurate scoring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The structure of the rules was substantially revised, including renumbering most rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fencing masks must utilize materials that are both durable and resistant to perforation to ensure fencer safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Omar Bhutta, Ann McBain Ezzell, Bill Oliver, and Mary Frye were involved, while Nancy Anderson provided translation advice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conductive strips are designed to transmit electrical signals from the weapon to the scoring apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The green text highlights new changes made from the prior version.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fencing clothing must provide resistance against perforation and protect vital parts of the fencer’s body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Referees Commission oversees the ongoing publication of the American version of the FIE Rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The label of quality signifies that the fencing equipment meets established safety and performance standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproduction for sale or commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without express permission from USA Fencing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They assisted with English translations and helped track myriad changes to the rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The USA Fencing Operations Manual is the definitive organizational rules source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The American version incorporates changes and utilizes terms commonly used in American fencing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Referee draws lots to decide the winner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Points are not awarded, the score remains unchanged, and fencers retain their positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fencer scoring 15 touches or 9 minutes of effective fencing time passing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person designated before the bout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The actual score achieved in the bout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expiry of three minutes or when a fencer scores eight touches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It blocks the scoring apparatus at the end of each period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The upper surface of the thumb must be in the same plane as the groove in the blade and perpendicular to the flexibility plane of the blade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fencer may not change hands unless given special permission by the Referee due to injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fencer called first should position themselves on the right of the Referee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The team called first should be placed on the Referee's right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each fencer's front foot must be immediately behind the 'on-guard' lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The points of the two blades cannot make contact in the point in line position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competitors are put on guard again in the middle of the strip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fencers are replaced in the positions they occupied when the bout was halted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A loud audible signal must be sounded, and the scoring apparatus must automatically cut off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The timekeeper must shout 'Halt' or operate a sound signal to stop the bout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Referee must estimate how much fencing time is left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum duration is 5 minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only the designated sports medicine professional can make that determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A further break can only be allowed for a different injury or medical reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A medical withdrawal form must be fully completed by the designated sports medicine professional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All breaks for medical reasons must be noted on the score-sheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fencer must put on spare clothing that conforms to the rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The last name must be printed in capital letters between 8 and 10 cm high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The name can be placed on the back between the shoulders, the front or side of the thigh of the rear leg, or on a sewn piece of fabric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The referee shall penalize the fencer with a Red Card, but they can still compete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, names are required only at specific national tournaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Names printed on tape are not acceptable; they must be printed by hand or machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fabric must be the same color as the part of the uniform to which it is attached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conductive materials must not alter the conductivity of the metallic vest or jacket.</p> Signup and view all the answers