Usa fencing

2012-2013 Athlete Handbook

USA FENCING

2012-2013 Athlete Handbook

USA Fencing 4065 Sinton Road, Suite 140 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: [phone] Main Fax: [phone] Membership/Events Fax: [phone] Communications Fax: [phone] Finance Fax: [phone] International Fax: [phone] Web Site: www.usfencing.org Email: [e-mail] Published: 21 October 2012

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REVIEW COMMITTEE: In order to ensure accuracy of information and correctness of language and clarity of presentation, the following individuals were members of the review committee: Donald K. Anthony Val Belmonte Sam Cheris Donald Alperstein Bradley Baker Mary Griffith Aaron Clements Alex Wood Soren Thompson Jennie Salmon Bill Becker Brandon Rochelle Carla-Mae Richards Ron Herman Kris Ekeren Tanya Brown Jim Page Nicole Jomantas President Chief Executive Officer Treasurer/ Chair, Fencing Officials Commission General Counsel Board of Directors Chair, Tournament Committee Chair, ROC Advisory Group Chair, National Team Oversight Committee Chair, Athlete Advisory Group Chair, Youth Development Committee Chair, Tournament Oversight Committee Member Co-Editor, USFA Athlete Handbook/ Operations Manual Chair, Equipment Technology Committee Director of Membership Competition Manager/Co-Editor, Athlete Handbook Director of Sports Strategy Communications Manager

DISTRIBUTION LIST The current membership is notified of the posting and revisions to the current edition of the Athlete Handbook via electronic USA FENCING eNEWSLETTER sent to all current members of the organization. The Handbook is the property of the USFA and is available on the USFA website, About Us/Manuals: www.usfencing.org Permission is granted for reproduction of any portion of this book. Hard/Bound copy of the Athlete Handbook can be ordered from the USFA via email to [e-mail] with payment of $50 (includes shipping) PREFACE This book is written for fencers, coaches, and