Use Of Club Equipment
- During the introductory two weeks and for the following twelve weeks, the club is happy to allow people to use club jackets, foils and masks.
- Club equipment is supplied for beginners who are being supervised by qualified club officials. It is not to be used for competition fencing. New fencers will always be given priority use of club equipment in preference to people who have been fencing more than twelve weeks.
- After the 12 week period, the committee considers it reasonable to expect people to purchase their own equipment and allow the club equipment to be passed on to newcomers. Arrangements can be made for the club to order equipment, at club discount prices plus postage, given the correct chest, waist and leg measurements, etc. Unfortunately, the club will not get involved with returning incorrectly ordered equipment, this will have to be done by the individual. Any club equipment used after the 12 week period will be charged at 50p per item per week.
- It is appreciated that with growing youngsters the problem of 'growing out' of fencing jackets and breeches can arise. The club would be willing to buy back, at a reasonable price, various items of junior fencers clothing.
- Under no circumstances should junior equipment be used by adult fencers.