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Fencing

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Season2025-26 NCAA Fencing Rules Book (USA Fencing + FIE base; co-ed; team format with 3-weapon round-robin)

CategoryCombat Sports

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FIE

Fencing

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Players1

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SeasonFIE Rules with 2025 Congress modifications effective 2026-01-01 (referee/coach licensing, Cadet World Cup, maternity protections, referee ratios)

CategoryCombat Sports

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2.4 Lamé (Conductive Over-Vest)

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NCAA

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FIE

Foil and sabre require a conductive lamé worn over the jacket to define the valid target area electronically:

4.2 The Referee (Président)

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NCAA

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FIE

The referee (historically called the président) is the sole authority on the piste.

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2.4 Lamé (Conductive Over-Vest)

4.2 The Referee (Président)

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5.2 Right of Way (Priority) — Foil and Sabre

5.3 Épée: No Priority

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations