Fencing Strip Access:

In order to ensure fair access to fencing strips for all members, at the end of a 15 hit bout one fencer is required to vacate the strip, leaving the other fencer to stay on and fence with the next person in the queue (regardless of the experience of the next fencer).

Safety:

Fencers must use proper clothing and fencing equipment & take all the necessary precautions to ensure reasonable & safe behaviour during and after a bout. Fencers not taking account of these safety rules will be asked to comply or not to fence. 

a) From 1^st of July each year, and each person seeking membership at the M.F.C will be required to lodge an application for membership or membership renewal.

b) The membership will be valid from the 1^st of July to the 30^th of June of each year.

c) Acceptance of membership application will be conditional to:

i. Being financial for the previous year membership fee;

ii. Agreeing to comply with the Rules & Regulations and the Code of Conduct of the M.F.C.

iii. Payment in full of the appropriate annual fee, at the time of completing the application;

d) Application must be approved by the M.F.C. management. Applicants, who are accepted as members will by virtue of acceptance, be bound by the Centre Rules & Regulations and the Code of Conduct.

Coaching:

a)     Coaching at the M.F.C. will be restricted to those appointed by the Head Coach, Ernie Simon.

b)    In accordance with the International Standard, Coaches have the absolute authority in the Fencing Hall.

Property:

The �you break, you pay� principle applies and is to protect the chattels and property of the M.F.C. Intentional damage to the Club property must be repaired or replaced if adequate repair is not possible by the perpetrator.

Equipment:          

a)     All fencing bags must be stored in the designated areas. No bags can be left on the floor of the Hall.

b)    Fencers must take their bag and possession as they leave the Fencing Venue. No overnight storage is permitted.

c)     The Melbourne Fencing Centre does not accept responsibility or liability for equipment which is lost/stolen/misplaced or damaged within the confines of the premises.

Club Loyalty:

Selected competitive fencing members of the M.F.C. will be required to represent M.F.C. each time they enter a competition.

Fencing Victoria:

All Club members are required to be affiliated with Fencing Victoria. At the time of  M.F.C. membership renewal we will collect $ 15.- affiliation and insurance fee from you which will be forwarded to Fencing Victoria and provides affiliation and insurance cover for the current calendar year.