Growth

Here's something we got reminded of at the Southern region competition but which parents of our under 18 fencers are all too aware of: your children are growing. And while that applies to things like shoes and school uniform it also applies to fencing kit. These days at competitions, referees are very particular about fencing kit. Not only does it need to meet the regulation safety standards, it also has to fit properly (which is of course just another part of being safe - it can't protect you if it doesn't cover you up). So if, for example, breeches don't cover to below the knee, jacket sleeves leave forearm showing or jackets and breeches don't overlap properly, fencers may not be allowed to fence in them at competitions. Ask me if you're not sure.

James