Be Safe

Fencing is a very safe sport, but how you act while in club (traditionally the venue where fencers train is called a fencing salle), how you handle the equipment and the condition of the equipment you are using can make things safer for everyone.....

Durham Phoenix Fencing Club

Salle Safety Rules

NEVER point a weapon at someone who isn’t wearing a mask.

ALWAYS carry your weapon pointing to the ground or by the point.
(When not fencing).

DON’T run with a weapon.

WATCH what others are doing and avoid getting too close to the action.
(When not fencing).

HALT! means STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW!

• Stop immediately.

• Don’t take your mask off.

• Don’t do anything sudden.

• (like spin round to see what’s happening)

DO put your weapon down before putting your mask on (unless/until you can put a mask on with one hand.)

ALWAYS check your kit and your opponent’s kit is present and undamaged before fencing:

• Mask ✓

• Plastron ✓

• Jacket ✓

• Glove ✓

• Zips Fastened etc. ✓

• Weapon button/tip in good condition ✓

NEVER fence with damaged kit.

DO tell a coach about any damage:

• missing weapon tips, holes in jackets, broken blades, broken zips, dented masks etc.