USA Fencing will start implementing the newly adopted FIE-level non-combativity rules changes beginning this upcoming weekend at the Junior Olympics in Denver. As noted in recent Fencing.net coverage, the Annual FIE Congress approved a number of rules changes. One of the changes includes a new way of handling non-combativity. This change has already been in effect … [Read more...] about USA Fencing to implement FIE non-combativity rules at Denver Junior Olympics
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FIE completes Annual Congress in Paris, withdraws executive orders 4 and 5, for now
The International Fencing Federation concluded its Annual Congress meeting in Paris, France earlier this month with two of the most controversial proposed rule changes officially withdrawn but scheduled for testing in upcoming Junior World Cup events anyway. With a theme of “Fencing is our Future”, FIE President Alisher Usmanov, opened the two-day conference in Paris by … [Read more...] about FIE completes Annual Congress in Paris, withdraws executive orders 4 and 5, for now
2018 FIE Congress Rule Proposals: Sabre Fleche, No Foil Off-Target, and More
The 2018 International Fencing Federation (FIE) Congress, to be held December 8th in Paris, is almost upon us, and this year features a 66 page long document of rule change proposals to be worked through. Certainly not all of these proposals will make it through or even be considered. But in somewhat standard faire, there are some potentially impactful suggested rules … [Read more...] about 2018 FIE Congress Rule Proposals: Sabre Fleche, No Foil Off-Target, and More
FIE and USA Fencing rolling out new foil chest protector rules
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The 2017 FIE Congress, held in September 2017 in Dubai, agreed upon a few new rules changes. Perhaps the most pertinent to US fencers is the foil chest protector changes that will be partially required at the 2018 Summer National Championships in a few months. Chest Protectors in Foil require foam exterior The only change on the docket with the potential for impact to … [Read more...] about FIE and USA Fencing rolling out new foil chest protector rules
FIE To Test Epee Non-Combativity Rule Changes
Originally hinted at in an information letter from the February 2017 FIE Executive Session, the FIE is reportedly introducing a set of non-combativity rule changes to be voted upon for the 2017-2018 season. If approved, the changes will be tested starting January 1, 2018 and run through to the end of Senior World Championships. It is yet to be seen how US Fencing will … [Read more...] about FIE To Test Epee Non-Combativity Rule Changes