GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS

Respect for yourself, your opponent, the instructors, the weapons, and the tradition itself, as well as promoting safety. Repeated or egregious violations of protocols, safety or sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Violators may be dismissed from class or the venue at the coaches' or instructor’s discretion.

• It is expected that each student enters and exit the venue respectfully.
• Students should respond to a coach's request or direction promptly and respectfully.
• Each fencer will salute their opponent, the referee, and the audience before every bout, and salute their opponent and shake hands after every bout.
• Club-owned masks, clothing and weapons should be returned to their shelves and have to hang up the jackets/lame neatly when class is over. During class, equipment should be placed (not dropped!) on the floor during breaks.
• Cheering for other fencers is encouraged, but name calling and displays of poor sportsmanship are not acceptable.
• Food and beverages are discouraged near the fencing floor. Fencers are expected to clean up after themselves on the fencing floor. In the club, each fencer is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment for learning. We depend upon each another for the maintenance of the club venue.

The sport of fencing is, by its very nature, competitive. In any given encounter, one person will be victorious, and one will be defeated. Learning to accept victory gracefully is at least as important as learning that defeat can be a lesson. Thus, fencing by its very nature teaches sportsmanship, resilience, and mental toughness.

The heart of a fencing club is its students. Following these guidelines, students and coaches can create a safe, fun learning environment.

Fencers and parents are expected to abide by these rules and regulation, failure to do so may result in Penalty.