Rules and etiquette
When fencing with the club, please keep the following in mind:
SCFC Rules & Expectations
- Enjoy yourself and be respectful of other fencers!
- SCFC members fence for free at all club practices, but they are open to members, non-fencing members, and non-members alike.
- Fencers are expected to purchase and use their own gear. Club gear may be available at the discretion of the Floor Leader, especially for newer members of the organization.
- If you are not a current member of the club, you may fence during a club practice by paying the $5 floor fee OR taking a private lesson – the floor fee is included in the price of a lesson. The floor fee does not entitle a fencer to use club equipment or the armory.
- At the discretion of the Instructor, a non-member who has just finished a private lesson may continue to use club gear for open fencing that same day. People taking lessons are strongly encouraged, but not required, to join the club.
- Fencers must wear appropriate, safe attire. This is defined as clothing that at minimum covers all skin above the knees (all skin from head to toe for epee), with the exception of the non-weapon hand. Clothing should not have cargo pockets or other likely-to-snag features. Baggy clothing should be avoided. Athletic shoes must be worn.
- Visitors must be escorted by a club member.
- Please help keep the facility clean and orderly.
- No alcohol is allowed on the premises.
- The Floor Leader is in charge of the building and he/she will not allow dangerous or out-of-control fencing. Fencers fencing dangerously will be warned. Continued unsafe fencing or inappropriate behavior will result in ejection from the practice venue.
- All club members are strongly encouraged to take part in local events such as tournaments, demonstrations, clinics, et cetera. Regular attendance at club practices is also expected and encouraged.
Enjoy yourself and be respectful of other fencers!
