WPI FENCING CLUB

What to Take to a Competition

• Food. At a minimum, I recommend bringing a lunch. I don't know whether there will be food available for purchase nearby, but even if there is you may not have time to go buy it.

• Drink. Make sure to bring whatever you'll want to drink - you want to stay hydrated. This is very important.

• A change of clothes. No one wants to sit next to you on the ride back if you didn't have clean clothes to change into after fencing.

• You should also bring a towel so you can shower off in the locker room after fencing.

• You'll need knickers, an underarm protector, a jacket, and a mask. If you're female you'll also need a breast protector. You'll grab these from the locker in the morning before travelling.

• Everyone needs long socks.

• Everyone needs fencing knickers/breeches. No shorts.

• You may want something to put on to keep you warmed up between rounds/bouts.

• You'll need weapons, lames and body cords. The senior fencer in your weapon will take care of this. Don't forget that Sabruers will need sabre lames, overgloves, headcords, and sabre masks.

• You must have a good jacket, an under-jacket/half-jacket/plastron, and glove (preferably one designed for your weapon). Your mask must have a strap across the back.

• I recommend bringing a little pocket money, in case you decide to buy food, drinks, fencing tee-shirts, etc.

• Bring something to do while you're waiting until you fence again -- a book, CD player, etc.

• Above all, take yourself to the bus on time. Set two alarm clocks at least!