Rules
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Fencing Ref: Being a Referee
The Fencing Ref Welcome to the new column The Fencing Ref where we will explore a variety of issues that referees deal...
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Making the call – Attacks in Foil
This particular call is hard. It further demonstrates the danger of only watching one fencer and looking for a mistake.
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New FIE Rule for Fencing Masks
As of September 1st, 2014 fencers at FIE competitions will need to adhere to the new ruling on fencing masks needing two...
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New Rules in Effect
USA Fencing has adopted the recent rule changes made by the FIE as of April 1. These changes are now in effect:...
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Fencing Rules Changes – March
US Fencing approved rules changes to follow along with the rules changes in FIE events. Among the largest change is the codification...
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Foil Mask Rules for the 2012-2013 Fencing Season
August 1, 2012 marks the first day of the new foil target ruling applying to all levels of competition.
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Division IA Qualification Paths for 2011-2012 the ROC Edition
The 2011-2012 fencing season brings new qualification paths for the Division I-A Summer Nationals events in Dallas, TX. Now the Regional Open...
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Foil Mask Rules for 2011-2012 Fencing Season
What is the target area in foil for the upcoming fencing season? Will I need to purchase a mask with the foil...
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Epee: You Make the Call
Here’s a video clip shared on the forums by FIE referee David Baker. Take a look at the clip and then think:...