Athlete Handbook


2011-2012 Athlete Handbook
(as of 26 Jan 12)

Permission is granted for reproduction of any portion of this book. Hard/Bound copy of the Athlete Handbook can be ordered from the USFA via email with payment of $50 (includes shipping).

The Athlete Handbook provides fencers, coaches, administrators, and parents the information pertinent to all aspects of USA Fencing programs.  Periodic updates may occur during the season - these updates to the book will be communicated to the membership via email and posted to this page.  Please email any AH questions, comments, concerns, corrections to Tanya Brown.

Highlight of Changes to the 2011-2012 Season

Chapter 2 – changes to the Division IA qualifying path to USA Fencing National Championships
Chapter 5 – changes to International Designated Event Registration and Selection Procedures
Chapter 14 – Wheelchair

Revisions to 2011-2012 Athlete Handbook after September 8, 2011 Publish Date

Chapter/Appendices

Section

Change and/or Update

Date of Change

Chapter 7

7.1

JME Bratislava Date Change

14 Sept 11

Chapter 8

8.1

SMF Tokyo Location Change

JMF Bratislava Date Change

14 Sept 11

Chapter 10

10.1

JWE Bratislava Date Change

14 Sept 11

Chapter 11

11.1

JWF Bratislava Date Change

14 Sept 11

Chapter 8

8.1

JMF Lignano Sabbiadoro Date Change

1 Nov 11

Chapter 9

9.1

JMS Lignano Sabbiadoro Date Change

1 Nov 11

Chapter 12

12.1

JWS Lignano Sabbiadoro & Dordan Date Change

1 Nov 11

Chapters 6-12

 

Pan Am Senior Zonal Champ

June 15-20, 2012, Monterrey MEX

3 Nov 11

Chapters 6-12

 

Pan Am OG Qualifiers (Per FIE Site) April 20-22, 2012, Santiago CHI

3 Nov 11

Chapters 9

9.1

SMS June USA WC Location Change

7 Dec 11

Chapters 12

12.1

SWS June USA WC Location Change

7 Dec 11

Chapters 12

12.1

SWS Moscow GP Date Change

7 Dec 11

Appendix 1

1.1 & 1.2

Location Change for USA Fencing National Championships/July NAC

7 Dec 11

Chapter 7

7.1

SME Updated Lignano Sabbiadoro to Legnano (misprint)

19 Dec 11

Chapter 6

6.6

World Team Championship Date Change (per FIE)

19 Jan 12

Chapter 7

7.1 & 7.2

World Team Championship Date Change (per FIE)

19 Jan 12

Chapter 12

12.1 & 12.2

World Team Championship Date Change (per FIE)

19 Jan 12

Chapter 7

7.1

DVI National Championship Weight Value Change (per National Coach)

23 Jan 12

Chapter 12

12.1

SWS London Entry deadline change (per National Coach)

23 Jan 12

Chapter 2

2.10

Table 2.10.2.1: ROC Format added

23 Jan 12

Chapter 12

12.3.1 & 12.3.3

J/C World Team Selection Date change (prior announcemend reversed)

26 Jan 12