Athlete Handbook#
The Athlete Handbook provides fencers, coaches, administrators, and parents the information pertinent to all aspects of USA Fencing programs. Periodic updates may occur during the season; these updates to the book will be communicated to the membership via postings to this page. Please email any AH questions, comments, concerns or corrections to information@usafencing.org.
2024-25 Athlete Handbook
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USA Fencing Rulebook#
The USA Fencing Rulebook pertains to all sanctioned events held within the United States. It incorporates the most recent FIE rules changes, using terms commonly used in American fencing.
The ongoing publication of an American version of the FIE Rules has been carried out under the auspices of the USA Fencing Referees' Commission, and we thank them for their dedication to USA Fencing.
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Codes of Conduct
When starting or renewing their membership, all USA Fencing members agree to abide by the applicable codes of conduct found in the Athlete Handbook, linked here.
USA Fencing Member Code of Conduct
USA Fencing Spectator Code of Conduct
USA Fencing Code of Conduct for Parties in Disciplinary Proceedings
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