Below is a copy of
the England Fencing rules as published in 2001,
giving 5 years for the introduction of new kit.
"The Board believs that ultimately the BFA
safety standards should reflect the new CEN regulations,
adjusted to the needs of particular standards
of fencing. However, the safety record of the
BFA does not warrent an imediate introduction
and justifies a lead-in time of 5 years (January
2006). During that period the current safety standards
will remain in force. The safety standards to
be in force from January 1, 2006 are:-
| |
Jackets |
Plastrons |
Trousers/Breeches |
Masks |
| A) Those fencing
with size 3 or smaller blades, electric or
non-electric, all 3 weapons (both fencers)
and those fencing with non-electric foil blade
(both fencers)* |
| Either |
CEN1
350 Newtons |
CEN1
350 Newtons |
Trousers with openings/pockets zipped /
sewn / taped closed, or fencing breeches -
not shorts |
CEN1
(350N.bib)# |
| or |
350 Newton + integrated 350
Newtons plastron |
As Above |
CEN1
(350N.bib)# |
| or |
CEN2
800 Newtons |
N/A |
As Above |
CEN1
(350N.bib)# |
| B) FIE A-grade
competitions |
| |
CEN2
800 Newtons |
CEN2
800 Newtons |
CEN2
800 Newtons |
CEN2
(1600N.bib)# |
| C) All other
fencing, all weapons |
| |
Jackets |
Plastrons |
Breeches |
Masks |
| |
CEN1 |
CEN2 |
CEN1 |
CEN1 |
| |
350 Newtons |
800 Newtons |
350 Newtons |
(350N.bib)# |
'Non-electric foil blades' does not mean dummy
electric foil blades fitted with a button. To
qualify for this level of clothing standards,
both fencers must be using the traditional lightweight
'steam' foil blade as, for example, used universally
before the invention of electric foil.
# All masks must be fitted with safety back straps
|
