FIE Competitions

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Competitions run by the FIE - e.g. World Championships, Grand Prix and World Cup events - have the same standards for protective equipment and blades as are required for AFF tournaments. That is:

• Masks, jackets, breeches and underplastrons must bear appropriate FIE approval logos
• Blades must bear the appropriate stamp

However, at FIE events there are additional requirements for labelling of the jacket and breeches , and in some cases there are also extra requirements for sabre masks.

These regulations apply to FIE events held in Australia as well as overseas. When competing in non-FIE events overseas, fencers are advised to check with the organisers as to the minimum requirements.

Name on jacket

Fencers must have the back of their jacket stencilled with their surname and official country abbreviation. For foil and sabre fencers, the labelling must be on the lame jacket; for epeeists it must be on the white jacket. Equipment suppliers should be able to advise about stencilling on new and existing jackets.

Logo on breeches

Fencers' breeches must bear their country's official logo on both legs.

Sabre masks

Certain FIE sabre events require fencers to use sabre masks with a transparent visor.