Rules
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1.9KFIE 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...
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14.6K2018 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...
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13.2KFIE and USA Fencing rolling out new foil chest protector rules
The 2017 FIE Congress, held in September 2017 in Dubai, agreed upon a few new rules changes. Perhaps the most pertinent to...
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28.7KFIE 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...
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15.2KFIE Repeals the Russian Box of Death
The temporary rules change commonly known as the “Russian Box of Death” is now dead, according to several reputable sources. For the...
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3.9KFencing 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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7.3KMaking 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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9.6KNew 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:...
