The 12 point Code of Conduct is as
follows:
- Conduct yourself in a manner
becoming a lady or gentleman.
- Always wear a mask, and all
other appropriate safety equipment, when fencing.
- Always shake hands with your
opponent after a fencing bout, and when changing sides of the strip during a
bout.
- Try to fence with all other
fencers and encourage others to do the same.
- Be courteous to all fencers,
officials, and spectators.
- Let your opponent know when
they do something correctly, give positive critiques when correction is
necessary, and accept constructive criticism of your own performance.
- Give help to other fencers
and share your knowledge and experience.
- Avoid arguments with
officials or other fencers, and do not argue over touches scored. If a
question arises regarding a touch, remember that the director's ruling
carries.
- Don't make excuses for your
losses or poor performance, as this only detracts from your opponent's
victory, and doesn't make you appear any better for it.
- Never turn your back while
"on strip".
- Respect the well being of
others by avoiding intentional corps-a-corps, dangerous actions, and brutal
or heavy-handed weapon play.
- Show pride in yourself, your
club, and the club colors that you bear.
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