The British Fencing Safety Committee provides additional guidance over the wearing of tracksuit trousers over 350/800N breeches on condition that the trousers are tapered/straight cut (i.e. not baggy), with all openings and pockets zipped or sewn or taped closed.
The British Fencing Safety Committee confirm that the wearing of tracksuit trousers over 350/800N breeches is allowed, on condition that the trousers are tapered/straight cut (i.e. not baggy), with all openings and pockets zipped or sewn or taped closed.
This decision will be reviewed in 2025 and the BF Safety Guidelines updated following that review assuming no safety risk has materialised.
Competition organisers are required to put in place respectful and inclusive protocols (which respect religious beliefs, privacy, rights of minors, and the desire to be accompanied*) regarding any checks which should be communicated to participants in advance. Checks as to whether breeches are being worn must not be left to the referee.
Please note where breeches are required by the Safety Guidelines tracksuit trousers can never be worn alone
The BF Safety Committee
*BF will be running an online discussion event for competition organisers and event welfare officers in April on creating inclusive competition and training environments where more information will be provided on recommended protocols – the output will be available online. Dates and sign-up links will be available here when confirmed: COMMUNITY DISCUSSION EVENTS
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