Code of Conduct

All fencers and fencing parents are required to read, sign and adhere to our Contract and Codes of Conduct.
Download our Contract and Code of Conduct documents in PDF: 
Fencer Contract and Code of Conduct

I, _________________, agree to the following in order to be a member of the Stratford Fencing Club. I understand that failure to fulfil one or several conditions may result in my being asked to leave the club.

Training

  1. I will attend all practices and trainings scheduled by the coaches
  2. I will listen to my coaches, giving them my full attention.
  3. I will try my best at each practice
  4. I will let the coaches know if I suffer from an injury or feel I cannot continue
  5. I will not cheat or lie in training, by word, failure to acknowledge a hit or other means.
  6. I will treat club equipment as if it were my own and I will maintain my equipment in clean, safe, and working condition.
  7. I will help maintain the fencing salle, and keep the club in good order by respecting the fencing salle space.
  8. I will respect the armoury space by keeping it neat, asking for parts before using them, and replace / purchase parts I use by arrangement with the headcoach.

Team participation

  1. I will fully represent Stratford Fencing Club and the sport of Fencing by my actions, and not bring the club into disrepute by words, actions or attitudes. This includes foul language, behaviour and the abuse of illegal or legal substances. This stands for in club, at competitions and outside the club. I am always an ambassador of the sport and club.
  2. I will try to keep at least a B average or 70% average in school or better unless accommodation is documented by the school I attend.
  3. I will put school first, making sure that fencing follows completion of all homework.
  4. I will encourage my teammates in all ways.

Competition

  1. I will treat all fencers, officials and spectators with utmost respect. This means no dispute of calls, language or actions on the piste that are offensive and that I accept loss and victory with equal graciousness. I am to develop as a fencer first and foremost.
  2. I will treat my teammates as equals and strive to make them better fencers whenever I can.
  3. My coaches have the absolute final word on my competition, including removal for breaching conduct, poor sportsmanship or other matters.
  4. I understand that winning is not as important as character and development, and will abide by decisions of the coaches to this end.

Federation Membership

  1. As Stratford Fencing Club is a member of the Ontario Fencing Association, I agree to abide by the Code of Conduct of the OFA (http://fencingontario.ca/code-of-conduct/) and, when relevant, the Canadian Fencing Federation (https://www.fencing.ca/content/policies).
Fencer Parent or Guardian Contract and Code of Conduct

I/we, ________________________, agree to the following in order for_________________ 
to be a member of the Stratford Fencing Club. I understand that failure to fulfil one or several 
conditions may result in him/her being asked to leave the club.

  1. I/we have read and initialled ____________’s contract and agree to assist in upholding their commitment as indicated. This includes the scholastic clause unless there is an academic accommodation documented by the school.
  2. I/we understand that I/we fully represent Stratford Fencing Club. Ontario and Canadian Fencing in my/our actions, and will not bring the club or sport into disrepute by words, actions or attitudes. This includes foul language, rude behaviour and the abuse of illegal or legal substances within the context of fencing. 
  3. I/we will not speak poorly of, threaten or otherwise abuse another fencer, parent, official or spectator, especially in front of any club member including your fencer.
  4. I/we understand that winning is not as important as character and development, and will abide by decisions of the coaches to this end for the good of the club and individuals.
  5. I/we will endeavour to keep all communication positive and problem resolution based with coaches, parents and officials within the sport.
  6. I/we will endeavour to keep all financial obligations to Stratford Fencing Club current.
  7. I/we will endeavour to support fundraising and teambuilding activities for the club.
  8. I will ensure that the athlete is picked up sharply at the close of her/her training, and that being late incurs fees.

Federation Membership

  1. As Stratford Fencing Club is a member of the Ontario Fencing Association, I agree to abide by the Code of Conduct of the OFA (http://fencingontario.ca/code-of-conduct/) and, when relevant, the Canadian Fencing Federation (https://www.fencing.ca/content/policies).