Equipment Needed
The fencer should be adequately protected and the uniform should allow freedom of movement to properly perform the necessary skills.
The following is a list of required equipment:
- Mask (sewn-in bib, must pass 12K punch test)
- Chest Protector (mandatory for women)
- Underarm protector
- Jacket
- Lamé
- Knickers
- Glove (no holes except for body cord. Must cover approximately half the forearm)
- Long socks (white, must reach bottom of your knickers- soccer socks work well)
- Fencing shoes or sneakers
- Minimum two working weapons (epees must pass weight and shim test)
- Minimum two working body cords
- Fencing Bag (to carry your equipment)
Contact the office if you have any questions regarding equipment and to find out what we have in stock.
In addition to the fencing equipment, you may wish to have:
- Water Bottle and healthy snack
- Towel
- Tool Kit (screwdrivers, spare screws, springs, Allen wrenches)
- For Epee: test box and weight and shims
- Make sure your child has the necessary equipment before class and competitions.
- Always check weapons to make sure they are working.
- National tournaments require official weapons and equipment checks before fencing.
- Your child does NOT need to own FIE equipment. FIE equipment is only required for international events.
- Put identification on all your equipment!