If you do have prior fencing experience, please list this experience below.

NOTICE of PHYSICAL CONTACT

Fencing is a contact sport involving the use of a metal blade to “touch” an opponent. Occasionally, through attempts to make “touches”, physical body-to-body collisions may accidentally occur. Such touches and collisions in practice or competition may occur to any part of the body. Minor bruises and scratches are commonplace and most students will encounter some type of minor injury in training or competition. More serious injuries are possible and, however infrequent, students need to be aware of this possibility despite the safety precautions taken. Female students are required to wear a rigid chest protector and male students are highly encouraged to wear rigid chest protectors and consider the use of a sports cup.

When male and female students train together, or when adults and minors train together, or in any other training combination, the purpose and intent of the Red Stick School of Fencing and its organizers, agents, officials, coaches, instructors and representatives is to provide a safe environment for all students to learn and practice fencing. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. Fencers are expected to shake hands with their instructors and /or opponents following bouts and /or on class completion.

Some contact is necessary when training, for example the use of hands to position arm, wrist, hand, legs, feet, head and body. Should any student feel that a training partner, instructor, coach, or anyone associated with RSSF is engaging in contact beyond the scope of training, the student has the right to withdraw from the exercise or drill and report the incident in private to the Red Stick School of Fencing and its organizers, agents, officials, coaches, instructors and representatives and/or the proper legal authorities if necessary.

I, the undersigned understand the nature of physical contact in fencing training and competition and I understand that I have the right to withdraw from any training or competition in which the conduct of any party seems beyond the scope of said training or competition and/or makes me uncomfortable. I agree to abide by school etiquette in all matters and shall not in any way conduct myself inappropriately or take advantage of the contact fencing training or competition allows.

In signing the foregoing release, the undersigned hereby acknowledges and represents: that he/she has read the foregoing release understands it and signs voluntarily; that he/she is over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, parent/guardian in the signing this release agrees to all its terms and conditions.

AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

I authorize the Red Stick School of Fencing and its organizers, agents, officials, coaches, instructors and representatives, as agents of myself in my incapacitation to consent to any x-ray examination and anesthetic, medical, surgical diagnosis or treatment and medical care which is deemed advisable by, and is rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act, on the medical staff of any hospital, whether or not such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital. I authorize the use of CPR and first aid skills by those adults certified in said skills to assist in any circumstance that they judge their skills would be necessary and helpful.

It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required but is given to provide authority and power on the part of the aforesaid agents to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care which aforementioned physician in the exercise of his or her best judgment may deem advisable.

Through this authorization, I assume responsibility for all decisions made, provided they are reasonable decisions under the circumstances based upon the knowledge and understanding of the person or persons making the decisions. I trust their judgment and offer the benefit of the doubt to them in any claim or legal proceedings. This presumption can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence that the person or persons acted with malice or willful gross negligence.

 In signing the foregoing release, the undersigned hereby acknowledges and represents: that he/she has read the foregoing release understands it and signs voluntarily; that he/she is over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, parent/guardian in the signing this release agrees to all its terms and conditions.

WAVIER AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RSSF FENCING-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Having read and understand the contents of this document, I agree and consent to the provisions contained herein. It is my intention and desire to participate in RSSF fencing-related activities (such as group classes, private lessons, practice bouting, warm-up exercises, footwork drills, fencing demonstrations, and tournaments) at events held by the Red Stick School of Fencing. 

I hereby acknowledge that I am fully aware of the nature and purpose of the activities of the Red Stick School of Fencing. I acknowledge that these activities are potentially dangerous and that I voluntarily accept any risks involved. In consideration of my being permitted to take part in these activities, I agree to be bound by the rules of the RSSF and the USFA and to obey the directions of the coaches and other governing officials of these activities. I agree to release, hold harmless, and keep indemnified the Red Stick School of Fencing, its organizers, agents, officials, coaches, instructors and representatives from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses, and demands in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in these events even if the same may have been contributed to or occasions by the negligence of the said body or of any of its agents, officials, servants, or representatives. It is understood and agreed that this agreement is to be binding on heirs, my executors, assigns, and myself.

In signing the foregoing release, the undersigned hereby acknowledges and represents: that he/she has read the foregoing release understands it and signs voluntarily; that he/she is over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, parent/guardian in the signing this release agrees to all its terms and conditions.