Please note that in Northern Ireland we adhere to
the
British Fencing Safety Guidelines. In summary
Fencers Using Size 0 or Size 3 Blades must wear:
Mask at CEN Level 1 (350N Bib)
Jacket at CEN Level 1 (350N) and Under Plastron at
CEN Level
1 (350N) OR Jacket at CEN Level 2 (800N)
Breeches or Trousers/Tracksuit Bottoms with Pockets
Taped or
Sewn closed (No Shorts!)
Note: For all Northern Ireland Competitions
Breeches are now
compulsory
Fencers Using Size 5 Blades must wear:
Mask at CEN Level 1 (350N Bib)
Jacket at CEN Level 1 (350N) and Under Plastron at
CEN Level
2 (800N)
Breeches at CEN Level 1 (350N)
Fencers Entering Official F.I.E Competitions
Mask at CEN Level 2 (1600N Bib)
Jacket at CEN Level 2 (800N) and Under Plastron at
CEN Level
2 (800N)
Breeches at CEN Level 2 (800N)
Please note that
for all
Northern Ireland Competitions (Senior or Junior) Breeches are now
Compulsory
Full details of the safety guidelines can be found
here (http://www.britishfencing.com/uploads/files/1690_board_approved_july_2008_safety_guidelines_3.9.08,_7_pm_version.pdf
)
