Fence

Pentathletes fence every pentathlete in the competition, in a round robin format. Points are awarded according to the ratio of bouts won to bouts lost.

Define

  • Rules

    • An electronic scoring devise is used in competition to mark a hit which can be made anywhere on the body including clothing and equipment.
    • Fencing is conducted within the piste – a long narrow area marked for play (1.5 to 2m wide x 14m long). Fencers must not go beyond this area with both feet.
    • No one is to approach the piste area and disturb the bout. This includes cheering, instructing or criticizing of referee.
    • Instructions will be given en garde (on guard) , allez (play), halt (stop).
    • It is forbidden to turn one’s back on one’s opponent during a bout
    • Use of the non-sword hand and arm (to carry out an offensive or defensive action is forbidden).

  • Bonus Round

    The ultimate part of the fencing competition is the Bonus Round, based on the results of the Fencing Ranking Round. The points achieved by the pentathletes in the Ranking Round are carried over to the Bonus Round.

    The first bonus round bout is the pentathlete ranked last against the pentathlete one position above. The winner of the bout remains on the piste and the referee calls the next pentathlete ranked one position above. The Fencing Bonus Round continues until all pentathletes have fenced. Each victory in the bonus round corresponds to 2 points.

  • Skills

    Agility
    Tactical
    Fitness

  • Equipment

    Specialized equipment needed includes FIE approved mesh mask, protective clothing, bodywire to attach to scoring machine and either French or pistol style epée grip.

  • Scoring

    • 70% bouts won corresponds to 250 points.
    • Each bonus round victory corresponds to 2 points.
    • Each victory over or under this number is in accordance with the number of the bouts as laid down by the points table for the fencing event of the modern pentathlon. The points table can be found in the fencing rules section of the UIPM website.

Rule & Regulations

Complete rules for Pentathlon are available on the Union International de Pentathlon Moderne Website.

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