Fencing Equipment

When purchasing and fitting fencing equipment, the fencer should be adequately protected and the uniform should allow freedom of movement to properly perform the necessary skills. Taking care of your equipment will allow it to last longer and give you the biggest bang for your buck. The following is a list of minimum required equipment for a tournament. Make sure your child has all the necessary equipment beforehand, and don’t go to any event with non‐working weapons.

• Mask (sewn‐in bib, must pass 12K punch test)

• Underarm protector

• Chest Protector (mandatory for women)

• Jacket (no holes, must close in back or opposite weapon arm)

• Lamé

• Knickers (no holes, must be overlapped by jacket by at least four inches.)

• Glove (Must cover approximately half the forearm)

• Long socks (white, must reach bottom of your knickers‐soccer socks work well)

• Fencing shoes or sneakers

• Minimum two working weapons (epees must pass weight and shim test)

• Y10 fencers must use weapons with blades that are no longer than 32.5 inches. This includes both genders, and all three weapons.

• Minimum two working body cords

• Fencing bag (to carry your equipment in)

• Water Bottle

• Towel and plastic bag to hold wet equipment

• Tool Kit (screwdrivers for tip and pommel, spare screws, springs, Allen wrenches, small white cloth to use at base, small magnet, flashlight)

• Test Box and weight and shims will help avoid penalties on the strip for non-working equipment

You do not need to buy the most expensive equipment for your child to be protected and enjoy the sport. Your child does not need to own FIE equipment; FIE equipment is only required for international events.

Once you’re ready to purchase your own fencing gear, you can purchase it through Swordplay LA’s office.