The first post of my personal referee study guide. Rules are referenced by paragraph but may be paraphrased.
- (t.13) The playing field or “strip” in fencing is 1.50 to 2 meters wide and 14 meters long.
- (t.17) If a fencer has crossed the lateral boundaries of the strip, he may be put back on guard at the correct distance even if this places him behind the rear line and causes a touch to be awarded against him.
- (t.18) A fencer may only leave the strip in exceptional circumstances and with permission. Leaving without permission incurs a penalty (first group offense, yellow card->red card).
- (t.26, t.103) Having one foot off the strip is OK. Crossing the lateral boundaries of the strip with both feet incurs a halt, any touch scored while off strip is anulled. Touches received are not annulled if they are before the halt.
- (t.27) Crossing the rear boundary with both feet results in a penalty touch.
- (t.28, t.102) Crossing the lateral boundary with both feet results in one meter of ground (one step forward) being awarded to the opponent.
- (t.28, t.29, t.116) Crossing the lateral boundary in order to avoid a touch results in a penalty, (first group offense, yellow card->red card) while crossing it accidentally incurs no penalty.
- (t. 46, t.61, t.70, t.116) pushing or dragging the point of the weapon is forbidden during fencing, and placing the point on the strip to straighten it at any time is also forbidden and penalized (first group offense, yellow card->red card).
- (t.87, t.116) Under no circumstances may fencers remove their clothing on the strip, even to change their bodycord. (first group offense, yellow card->red card)
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