Durham Phoenix Fencing Club

Salle (Class) 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.