Tournament Armorers 

The Backbone of Fair and Safe Competitions

Tournament Armorers play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of fencing tournaments. They are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the sport by guaranteeing that all equipment adheres to strict standards.

  • Pre-Competition Checks: Conducting thorough inspections of fencers' equipment before competitions.
  • Onsite Repairs: Providing immediate repair services for tournmanet equipment during tournaments to minimize disruptions.
  • Regulation Compliance: Ensuring all equipment complies with national and international fencing regulations.

Procedure for Installing Carpet Style Fencing Strips - August 2026

Head Tech Check List - 08/17/2026

Competency check off list for apprentice armorers - 08/28/2021

How to Check Personal Equipment at Controle (Revised) - Chew - 04/27/2024

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment - Daniel Dechaine (Armorer, 1983 Pan American Team)

Scoring Machine Faults Checklist - Li

On-Strip Troubleshooting Procedures - Li

Tournament Armoring - Li

Scoring Machine Testing (2 Jumpers) - Li

Procedure for Installing Standard Size Strips - Dwight Chew - 02/19/2024

Procedure for Installing 2M Size Strips - Dwight Chew - 02/19/2024

Recommendations for National Head Techs

Setup and Teardown

Machine Case Packing Picture 1

Machine Case Packing Picture 2

(Photo by USA Fencing)