INTERNATIONAL FENCING CHECKLIST (ALL AGE GROUPS)

Last Updated: 03.03.26

On this page:

• • Pre‑reading before travel
  • Required documentation
  • Packing lists
  • Tool box guidance
  • Rules, links and weapon‑check resources

Pre-Reading

Before travelling, please review:

• Latest travel regulations.
• BF Codes of Conduct. U14/U17 & U20 participants must also read the GBR Code of Conduct.
• Please confirm your entry using organiser lists, and via:Eurofencing Upcoming Tournaments | FIE Competitions
• Competition information (reglements) via EFC/FIE websites.

Documentation

We recommend carrying printed and digital copies where appropriate.

• Passport (check expiry rules)
• UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC): Apply here
• Visa (if required)
• Entry/exit forms
• Global DRO certificates: Check medications
• Supplement batch tests: Supplement risks
• TUEs: Information
• BF/FIE/EFC Licence: Licence information
• U18 at FIE events: In loco parentis form (x2 signed)
• Flight details/boarding passes
• Hotel address
• Venue address
• Entry fee (euros, labelled envelope)
• Referee fines/levies (if needed)
• Travel insurance details
• EFC/FIE Rules online: EFC Cadet Circuit Rules | FIE Rules | FIE Equipment

Packing List

Please clearly name all kit.

Hand Luggage

• Mask (FIE 1600N; contour masks require a safety back strap)
• Glove (FIE for sabre)
• Fencing socks
• FIE 800N jacket, plastron, breeches
• Spare handle
• Medication (with prescriptions)
• Reusable water bottle/coffee cup
• Hand sanitiser
• Face masks (recommended):AB Mask Plus | FFP2

Fencing Bag

• Fencing shoes
• Lamé jacket (foil & sabre; spare recommended)
• Spare bib for Leon Paul exchange mask (if applicable)
• Minimum 3 FIE blades (check markings; banned LP V epee blades 08/2012–06/2015)
• Fencing socks
• Minimum 3 body wires
• Minimum 2 head wires (foil, sabre)
• Chest guard (foil athletes: must include FIE soft layer)
• Tracksuit
• Personal clothing
• Wash bag
• Snacks and drinks supplies
• Tool box

Prepare for weapon check: Guide to Weapon Control
FIE Video: Weapon Check Guide
Equipment rules: FIE/EFC Requirements
How to pack a fencing bag: Video

Tool Box

Do not place these items in hand luggage.

• Weapon weight (foil 500g, epee 750g, sabre)
• Test box
• Spare grub screws
• Grub screw screwdrivers
• Allen key
• Spare tips
• Weights and travel springs
• Inside guard socket spares
• Tape (cloth and tip)
• Gauges

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