IWAS Technical Rules for Fencing part 1: General rules and rules common to all 3 weapons
Answer 15 questions out of 115 Time to finish: 10 minutes You have to reach at least 85% correct answers
A reprise of an attack is:
a searching of the attacker's blade
an immediate new attack after return to on-guard position
a reply to the attack in an indirect line
an immediate offensive action which follows the original attack, without withdrawing the arm
A counter time is defined as:
an attack on the opponent's preparation
a stop thrust into the final action of an attack
an action made by the attacker against a stop hit
a new attack executed immediately after a return to the on-guard position
The protective plastron must be checked at the beginning of each:
bout
pool, team match and direct elimination bout
tournament
day
Other than giving a penalty card, what should be done with electrical equipment that, when presented to the referee, fails inspection?
return it to the fencer for repair
confiscate it
there is no other requirement
A fencer reports to the strip with no protective plastron (underarm protector) and a weapon that fails inspection. The fencer receives a:
YELLOW CARD for the missing protective plastron and a YELLOW CARD for the defective weapon
RED CARD (award a touch for opponent)
YELLOW CARD for defective weapon; require fencer to get a plastron
Fencer X has no previous penalties. During a halt, X's weapon is found not to conform to the rules with a fault that could have been caused by the fencing.
X receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate X's weapon
X receives a RED CARD; confiscate X's weapon
no penalty; confiscate X's weapon
Fencer X has a YELLOW CARD. During a halt, Fencer X's weapon is found not to conform to the rules with a fault that could have been caused by the fencing.
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a YELLOW CARD
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a RED CARD
confiscate X's weapon; no additional penalty
During a halt, a fault is found in fencer X's equipment; the equipment appears manipulated
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a YELLOW CARD
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a RED CARD
confiscate X's weapon; before deciding on any penalty, consult technical expert
X receives a BLACK CARD
During a halt, a fault is found in fencer X's equipment where manifest fraud could exist.
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a YELLOW CARD
confiscate X's weapon; X receives a RED CARD
confiscate X's weapon; before deciding on any penalty, consult technical expert
X receives a BLACK CARD
With no penalties given, fencer X is certified by the technical expert to have equipment that bears the marks of the preliminary check which have been imitated.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
confiscate X's equipment; X has to change the faulty parts
With no penalties given, fencer X is confirmed by the technical expert to have equipment that is manipulated.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
confiscate X's equipment; X has to change the faulty parts
With no penalties given, fencer X is confirmed by the technical expert to have equipment that has been changed to allow the registering of touches.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
confiscate X's equipment; X has to change the faulty parts
No penalties were given. Fencer X reports to the strip with a mask that does not bear the marks of the preliminary inspection.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
confiscate the mask; X has to take another one
Fencer X receives a RED CARD for a violent act. X replaces a broken weapon. The weapon, which has been confiscated, is verified by the technical expert to have a faked inspection mark.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
confiscate the weapon; X has to take another one
May the jacket or its collar be in any position other than closed?
no
yes, the collar may be undone if covered by the mask's bib
yes, any part of the jacket covered by the mask's bib may be open
What features should the referee check about the fencer's jacket and breeches?
that the jacket covers the entire torso and the breeches cover the entire leg
that the jacket must overlap the breeches by at least 3 centimeters when the fencer is in the on guard position
that the jacket must overlap the breeches by at least 10 centimeters when the fencer is in the on guard position
Fencer X arrives at the strip wearing shorts or sweat pants instead of fencing throusers.
allow X to fence if X is a beginner, as we don't want to discourage beginners
allow X to fence if it is not a major competition; X probably won't get hurt anyway
X receives a YELLOW CARD; allow a reasonable amount of time for X to obtain fencing throusers.
X receives a BLACK CARD
What action should a referee take when a fencer's long socks fall down?
allow the fencer to continue if the socks are up at the beginning of the bout
call Halt!; Have the fencer fasten the socks so that they stay up continously
call Halt!; allow the socks to be pulled up each time
What action should a referee take if a fencer reports to the strip with a torn sleeve?
allow a reasonable amount of time for the replacement; fencer receives a YELLOW CARD
allow a reasonable amount of time for the replacement or repair; fencer receives a RED CARD
allow a reasonable amount of time for the replacement or repair; no penalty
No penalties have been given. While retreating, fencer X parries fencer Y's attack and ripostes, touching Y on the valid surface. X then falls accidently out of the chair; Y's remise arrives on the valid surface.
award a touch for X
award a touch for Y; X receives a YELLOW CARD
annul all touches; X receives a YELLOW CARD
no touch and YELLOW CARD to X, because falling out was accidently
No penalties were given. Fencer X falls intentionally out of the chair during an attack. X's attack lands on the opponent's valid surface
allow X's touch
allow X's touch; caution X to be more careful
annul X's touch; X receives a YELLOW CARD
no touch, continue with the bout
In a pool bout, fencer X has received a YELLOW CARD for nonconforming equipment and Y is leading 3 : 2. Fencer Y attacks and scores a valid touch. In attempting to avoid the attack, X lifts his button.
X is now losing 4:1
X is now losing 4:2
X has lost the bout 5:2
the bout continues at the score 3 : 2
In a pool bout, fencer X has received a YELLOW CARD for nonconforming equipment and is leading 4:2. X attacks, sees the machine register a valid touch and, in excitement, removes the mask before the referee calls Halt!
X has won 5:2
X is now winning 4:3
X has won 5:3
black card for X
No penalties have been given. With the back hand, fencer X pushes fencer Y's blade aside. X then touches Y on the valid surface
allow X's touch; X receives a YELLOW CARD
annul X's touch; X receives a RED CARD
annul X's touch; X receives a YELLOW CARD
No other penalties have been given. At the referee's command "Pret", fencer X comes on guard with his or her weapon bended beyond the maximum allowed by the rules for weapon.
YELLOW CARD; X has to straighten the weapon
the referee instructs X to straighten the blade
the referee issues X a verbal warning, and instructs X to straighten the blade
the referee confiscates the weapon; X has to take another one
Fencer X attacks before the command "Allez" is given. Fencer Y parries successfully and scores a valid touch on the immediate riposte.
award a touch for X
award a touch for Y
no touch awarded
no touch awarded, YELLOW CARD for X
Fencer X stops for any reason other than the referee's "Halt!" during a phrase and is hit valid by Fencer Y
award a touch for Y
annul touch by Y
annul touch by Y only if there were loud and confusing noises
no touch awarded, YELLOW CARD for X
Fencer X drops the weapon after fencer Y executes a parry. Y's immediate riposte scores a valid touch.
touch annulled
award a touch for Y
award a touch for X
no touch awarded, YELLOW CARD for X
During the second bout of a team match, both fencers are not actively attempting to score. The Referee should:
Call Halt! and warn the fencers
Call Halt! Award each fencer with a YELLOW CARD. Continue the bout.
Call Halt! Award each team YELLOW CARD. Proceed to the next bout.
Call Halt! carry on with the next bout
With no other penalties given, a fencer receives a RED CARD for absence of inspection marks. The fencer subsequently lifts his button. The fencer receives a:
YELLOW CARD
RED CARD
BLACK CARD
At the start of a five-touch bout, the clock is set for:
6 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
In which of the below circumstances is a touch awarded after time has expired?
never
if it is an immediate riposte
if the action began before the Halt!
if a RED CARD is given
If the clock fails, the Referee should:
keep the touch score and restart the clock
keep the touch score and restart the clock with one minute remaining
keep the touch score, estimate the time expired, and restart the bout from that point
restart the whole match
Fencer X causes interruptions early in a bout after a penalty for the same fault in a previous bout in the pool.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
For recovery from a verified accident (once for the same injury in one day), a fencer is allowed:
no time
10 minutes from the time the injury happens
10 minutes from the time the injury is verified
as much time as to treat the injury
Fencer X has already had a verified sprained ankle happen in the current bout and has taken a ten minute break. During a subsequent action, X sprains a finger.
require X to continue as one injury time out has already been given
if requested and verified, allow X another ten minute break
award a touch to X's opponent
YELLOW CARD for X for interruption of bout without valid reason
Fencer X had a verified sprained ankle and took a ten minute break during the round of pools. During the third round of direct elimination, X receives a touch to the hand that sprains X's finger.
require X to continue as one injury time out has already given
if requested and verified, allow X another then minute break
award a touch for X's opponent
YELLOW CARD for X for interruption of bout without valid reason
Fencer X appears physically incapable of continuing the bout.
require X to withdraw
require X to withdraw after consultation with medical staff
request X to withdraw as all competitors fence at their own risk
YELLOW CARD for X for interruption of bout without valid reason
At the end of a pool, the referee should:
immediately return the score sheet to the Directoire Technique
sign and have all fencers sign the score sheet, and then return the scoresheet to the Directoire Technique
immediately calculate all indicators, announce the results, and then return the score sheet to the Directoire Technique
The score in a bout is not tied and time expires before the maximum number of touches has been scored.
the score is recorded as that at the expiration of time
the touches for each fencer are raised by one simultaneously until one fencer's score reaches the maximum number of touches
the score of the fencer who has made more touches is raised to the maximum number of touches
How much time to rest is a fencer allowed between consecutive bouts?
2 minutes for a pool bout; 5 minutes for a direct elimination bout
2 minutes for a pool bout; 10 minutes for a direct elimination bout
3 minutes for a pool bout; 10 minutes for a direct elimination bout
3 minutes for a pool bout; 5 minutes for a direct elimination bout
Fencer X is in a team match and sustains (verified) a twisted ankle while fencing and cannot continue. The score in the bout at the time of the injury is 0 : 3 in favor of fencer Y.
this bout and the rest of X's bouts in this match are obsolete
this bout is obsolete and a substitute may take the place of X in subsequent bouts
with Directoire Technique approval, X may be replaced by a substitute for the rest of the match, starting at 0:3 in the current bout;
the team of fencer X looses the match
Spectators at the competition (including coaches, trainers, and an official not presently presiding) are disturbing the good order.
the spectators, coaches, trainers and officials receive a warning that is registered with the Directoire Technique (or all may be expelled) and noted on the score sheet
the spectators, coaches, and trainers receive a warning that is registered with the Directoire Technique and noted on the score sheet, but the officials receive a warning only after consultation with the Bout Committee
the fencer these people are supporting receives a RED CARD
the fencer these people are supporting receives a YELLOW CARD
After receiving a warning correctly registered with the Directoire Technique and noted on the score sheet, spectators at the competition (including coaches, trainers, and an official not presently presiding) are disturbing the good order.
the spectators, coaches, trainers and officials receive a BLACK CARD
the spectators, coaches and trainers receive a BLACK CARD, but the officials receive a BLACK CARD only after consultation with the Bout Committee
the fencer these people are supporting receives a RED CARD
the fencer these people are supporting receives a BLACK CARD
Fencer X has received a RED CARD for disturbing order on the piste. X repeats the offense and receives a BLACK CARD. X protests against the BLACK CARD because the RED CARD was not noted on the score sheet
award a penalty touch for X's opponent because of X's unjustified appeal; the exclusion of X is valid
no additional touch for X's opponent; the exclusion of X is valid
X's protest is valid; X receives a RED CARD (noted on the score sheet) for disturbing order
X's protest is valid; X receives a YELLOW CARD (noted on the score sheet) for disturbing order
Fencer X is so excessively verbally abusive that the referee cannot maintain order.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
Fencer X refuses to obey the order of the referee after a penalty for the same fault in the current bout.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
In the fourteenth bout of the pool, Fencer X is not present when first called to the piste and was penalized for the same fault in a previous bout in the pool. Fencer X arrives at the piste to fence five minutes after first being called.
X starts the bout with the score being 0 : 4 having received a YELLOW CARD and 4 RED CARDS.
X starts the bout with the score being 0 : 1 receiving a 2nd group RED CARD
exclude X from competition, after 3 calls at one minute intervals
warn X verbaly and advice him to hurry up
Fencer X is not present when called to the piste after the first and second required calls at the start of a pool, but arrives, ready to fence before the third call.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
award a penalty touch for X’s first opponent
allow X to fence without penalty
award a penalty touch for each of X’s opponents in this pool
Team Z has only two of their members present when called to the piste after all the required calls at the start of a pool.
every fencer on team Z receives a RED CARD
award a penalty touch for team Z’s first opponent
exclude team Z from the competition
the opponent of team Z wins the match 45 : 0
During a pool bout, the fencers are not actively attempting to score, the referee must:
do nothing and allow fencing to continue
call “Halt!” and warn the fencers
call “Halt!” If the score is not tied, the bout ends at the current score. If the score is tied, determine priority and fence either to 5 touches for one fencer or one full minute. If the score is still tied at the end of that minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout.
call “Halt!”; proceed to the last minute, the fencer who scores the first touch wins
During the first period of a 15 touch direct elimination bout with no previous warnings having been given, the fencers are not actively attempting to score, the referee must:
call “Halt!” and warn the fencers
call “Halt!” The fencers will go straight into the next period of fencing, without the minute break and without the possibility of consulting with their coaches
call “Halt!” Award each fencer with a YELLOW CARD. The fencers will go straight into the next period of fencing, without the minute break and without the possibility of consulting with their coaches
call “Halt!” If the score is not tied, the bout ends at the current score. If the score is tied, determine priority and fence until one single touch is scored.
During the second period of a 15 touch direct elimination bout, with no previous warnings given, the fencers are not actively attempting to score, the referee must:
call “Halt!” and warn the fencers
call “Halt!” The fencers will go straight into the next period of fencing, without the minute break and without the possibility of consulting with their coaches
call “Halt!” Award each fencer with a YELLOW CARD. The fencers will go straight into the next period of fencing, without the minute break and without the possibility of consulting with their coaches
call “Halt!” If the score is not tied, the bout ends at the current score. If the score is tied, determine priority and fence until one single touch is scored.
During the third period of a 15 touch direct elimination bout with 2 minutes left to fence, having been not actively attempting to score, the fencers continue to do so. The Referee must:
give each fencer a BLACK CARD.
call “Halt!” Give each fencer a RED CARD. Determine priority and fence either to 15 touches for one fencer or one full minute. If the score is still tied at the end of that minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout.
call “Halt!” Award each fencer with a RED CARD. If the score is not tied, the bout ends at the current score. If the score is tied, determine priority and fence either to 15 touches for one fencer or one full minute. If the score is still tied at the end of that minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout.
call “Halt!” Determine priority and fence either to 15 touches for one fencer or one full minute. If the score is still tied at the end of that minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout.
With no penalties yet given, fencer X allows fencer Y to score a touch without attempting to defend.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
A YELLOW CARD indicates:
a warning valid for the bout
a warning valid for the pool
a touch for the opponent
a warning valid for the bout and for spectators a warning valid for the whole competition
Having already received a YELLOW CARD in the current bout, fencer X commits a different offense from the same group.
a previous touch scored by X is removed
X receives a RED CARD
X receives another YELLOW CARD
A RED CARD issued to a competitor indicates:
a penalty valid for the bout
a touch for the opponent
penalty valid for the bout and a touch for the opponent
exclusion/expulsion from the competition or from the tournament
A BLACK CARD indicates:
a warning valid for the pool
loss of the bout
exclusion/expulsion from the competition or from the tournament
a penalty valid for the bout
In a previous bout in the same pool, Fencer X committed an offense requiring an immediate Group 2 RED CARD. With no other penalties given in the current bout, X commits the same offense.
X receives a RED CARD
exclude X from the competition
the referee consults the Directoire Technique
A warning for any person disturbing order off the piste is valid for:
the bout
the pool or team match
the competition
the current weekend
When may a referee’s reconstruction of a phrase be protested?
when the referee abstains
when the referee is incompetent
never
just in direct elimination bouts
When may a referee’s awarding of a touch be protested?
when a rule is misapplied
when a fencer disagrees with the reconstruction of the phrase
never
just in direct elimination bouts
In an individual competition, fencer X unjustifiably complains about an analysis of a phrase, after a penalty for early start.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
In a team competition, fencer X’s captain unjustifiably complains about an analysis of a phrase, after X was penalized for sitting not in the straight position at "En Garde".
award a touch for the opposing team
remove a previous touch of X’s
exclude the Captain from the competition
Team X receives a BLACK CARD
The score is 3 : 3 in a pool bout; three minutes have elapsed.
the score remains 3:3; the referee selects one fencer by lot; the clock is reset to one minute; fencing continues until a single touch is scored or time expires
the score is advanced to 5:5; the referee selects one fencer by lot; the clock is reset to one minute; fencing continues until a single touch is scored or time expires
the score is advanced to 4:4; the referee selects one fencer by lot; fencing continues until a single touch is scored or time expires
When one minute of fencing time remains, the timekeeper should:
stand, call "one minute"; referee calls Halt!
stand, call Halt!; "one minute"
continue timing
In the third bout of a team match, the score is 12 : 12 when time ends.
the score is advanced to 14:14; the referee randomly determines priority; fencing continues for one additional minute or until a single touch is scored; the fencer with priority wins 15:14 if no single touch is scored in the additional minute
the bout is over; the score is advanced to 15:15
the bout is over; the score remains 12:12; the next pair fence until one or both teams have 20 touches or time expires for that bout
A direct elimination bout consists of three rounds of three minutes each. A one minute warning is given when?
in each round
in only the last round
never
just in the final
The score has reached 15 : 9 in favour of fencer X during the first round of a direct elimination bout.
the bout is over; X wins
the current round continues until time has expired; whoever is leading at that time wins the bout
fencing continues until the end of all three rounds; whoever is leading at that time wins the bout
Fencer X, seeded Nr.27 into the direct elimination table, is leading 13 : 11 over fencer Y, seeded Nr.6, when time expires at the end of the third round.
X wins
as neither fencer reached 15, fencing continues until one fencer scores 15 touches
Y wins
Fencer X, seeded Nr.27 into the direct elimination table, and Fencer Y, seeded Nr.6, are tied at 12 : 12 when time expires at the end of the third round of a bout in the table of 32.
the referee randomly determines priority; fencing continues for one minute or until a single touch is scored; if no single touch is scored in the additional minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout 12:12
the referee randomly determines priority; fencing continues for one minute or until a single touch is scored; if no single touch is scored in the additional minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout 13:12
priority goes to fencer Y; fencing continues for one minute or until a single touch is scored; if no single touch is scored in the additional minute, fencer Y wins the bout 12:12
Fencer X, seeded Nr.16 into the direct elimination table, and fencer Y, seeded Nr.6, are tied at 12 : 12 when time expires at the end of the third round in the bout for first place.
the referee randomly determines priority; fencing continues for one minute or until a single touch is scored; if no single touch is scored in the additional minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout 15:15
the referee randomly determines priority; fencing continues for one minute or until a single touch is scored; if no single touch is scored in the additional minute, the fencer with priority wins the bout 12:12
Y wins 15:14
A fencer reports to the piste without the name on the back of the jacket between the shoulders.
fencer receives a YELLOW CARD unless the name appears on the fencer’s rear leg; allow the fencer to fence.
fencer receives a RED CARD unless the name appears on the fencer’s rear leg; allow the fencer to fence.
no penalty if the fencer is wearing an armband bearing the national colors
fencer receives a RED CARD, award a hit for his opponent
During the action, a spectator is giving verbal instructions to fencer X.
Call Halt! only if the verbal instruction is excessively disturbing
Call Halt! Give spectator a YELLOW CARD for disturbing order.
Only allow such instruction if fencer Y is also getting instruction.
continue fencing
After the referee calls Halt! awarding a touch to make the score 14 : 12, a spectator approaches the referee and offers comments about the referee’s calls.
only listen to the spectator if he or she doesn’t have a student in the bout.
give the spectator a WARNING, note it on the score sheet, and inform the Directoire Technique.
give the spectator a BLACK CARD.
After a direct elimination bout has ended, a spectator becomes excessively verbally abusive towards the referee.
The bout’s over, ignore the abuse since no penalty can be given
Give the spectator a WARNING, note it on the score sheet, and inform the Bout Committee.
Give the spectator a BLACK CARD
Fencer X has been given a RED CARD for disturbing order on the piste. In the same bout, Fencer X uses his non-weapon hand to parry his opponent’s attack.
X receives a YELLOW CARD
X receives a RED CARD
X receives a BLACK CARD
Fencer X reports for his bout with a mask with a valid inspection mark. With no other penalties given, the referee notes that there is no safety strap on the back of the mask.
Start the bout since the mask passed inspection.
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD, and is allowed to fence with the mask as is.
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD, and must use another mask.
Fencer X reports for his bout with a mask with a valid inspection mark. With no other penalties given, and prior to the start of the bout, the referee notes that the strap arround the neck of the Leon Paul mask is missing.
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD, and must put the strap arround the neck
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD, and is allowed to fence with the mask as is.
Start the bout, since the mask has passed inspection
In a team match, team X properly substitutes for fencer Nr.3 with their reserve fencer for the fifth bout of the relay match. In the seventh bout, team X is leading by a score of 33 : 16, when the team X fencer sustains an injury, verified by the medical personnel, because of which he is forced to retire.
Team X replaces the injured fencer with fencer Nr.3, and continues the match.
Team X loses the match.
Team X wins the match, by the score of 33 : 16.
In a team match, Team X’s fencer Nr.1 has a YELLOW CARD for non-conforming equipment. During the course of the match, and with Team X leads 32 : 30, Team X’s fencer Nr.1 exhibits unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Award a RED CARD to team X’s fencer Nr.1, the score is now 32:31.
Award a BLACK CARD to team X’s fencer Nr.1, allow the reserve to substitute for the excluded fencer.
Award a BLACK CARD to team X’s fencer Nr.1, team X loses the match.
During a team match, the captain of team X leaves the team box and approaches the referee to doubt the referee’s interpretation of an action. In a subsequent bout tencer Nr.1 on team X lifts his buttocks.
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD.
Fencer X receives a RED CARD.
Fencer X receives a BLACK CARD.
During a team match, in the first bout of the match, fencer Nr.2 for team X receives a red card for a deliberate hit not on the opponent. In a subsequent bout fencer Nr.1 on team X starts before the command "Allez".
Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD.
Fencer X receives a RED CARD.
Fencer X receives a BLACK CARD.
During a team match, in the second bout of the match fencer Nr.1 for team X should have fenced, but fencer Nr.2 for team X actually did fence. The error is caught at the beginning of the third bout.
Since the error happened early in the match, change the order of the fencers on the scores sheet and continue to fence as though Fencer Nr.1 and Fencer Nr.2 were in the changed slots.
Go back and fence the second bout over with the proper fencers. The bout never happened and the score should be reset to what it was at the end of the first bout
Team X looses the match. Team Y is the winner.
Is the strapping of the fencer to the wheelchair permissible?
yes, the belt/strip must not cover the valid target
yes, but just in foil and sabre
no
only in epee
Which property of a belt/strip to fasten the unarmed hand is permitted?
it must not be elastic and it must not cover the valid target
it could be flexible and it must not cover the valid target
the fencer can choose any fastening but it must not cover the valid target
Which property of belts/strips to fasten the legs steady to the wheelchair is permitted?
it must not be elastic and it must not cover the valid target
it could be flexible and it must not cover the valid target
the fencer can choose any fastening but it must not cover the valid target
How many classification categories are existing for a wheelchair fencer to compete in an IWF World Cup event?
1 (A)
2 (A,B)
3 (A,B,C)
4 (A,B,C,Team)
What is the maximum number of weapon types that a wheelchair fencer can compete in IWF World Cup?
one
two
three
three + Team
May women fencers compete in sabre too at IWF World Cup events?
yes
no
only in category A
only in team events
Which of the following classification category(ies) must be included in team events (except category A)?
B
C
B or C
B and C
On which side is the arm-rest allowed?
on the side of the fencing arm
on the non-fencing arm side
on both
no arm rest is allowed
What is the position of the arm in the “on guard” position?
may be fully extended
must not be fully extended
must be fully extended
may be in any position
What is the position of the blades in “on guard”?
may be in contact
must not be in contact
must be in contact
may be in any position
In which group is the penalty found if a fencer moves before the command “Allez”?
group 2
group 3
group 1
black card
In a match both fencers have already been penalized for anticipating the command “Allez”. The score is 14 : 10. Both repeat the fault. What will be the result?
14 to 10
13 to 9
15 to 11
black card for both fencers
A fencer, who already has a yellow card for a faulty weapon, uses the floor to gain advantage. What will be the penalty now?
yellow card
no penalty, the fencer will be verbally warned
red card
black card
Only fencer A is leaning back in his wheelchair and showing non-combativity for 15 seconds. What has the referee to do?
yellow card for A
red card for A
award a touch for fencer B
let the bout continue
Must the referee sit while refereeing in wheelchair fencing?
yes
no
just if a chair is available
only in the final
Who chooses the fencing distance in wheelchair fencing?
the shorter arm fencer chooses either the short arm distance or the long arm distance
the longer arm distance must be fenced
the shorter arm fencer chooses the distance between the short arm distance and the long arm distance
If both fencers have agreed the fencing distance, can it be changed?
yes
no
only by the Directoire Technique
if the referee is asking
Should leg prostheses be removed during fencing matches?
yes
no
only in category B
only in the final
Must a fencing wheelchair be “controlled” before a World Cup event?
yes
no
only in the year of the Paralympic Games
only at Zonal Championships, World Championships and Paralympic Games
In disputed cases, does the referee make final decision on the distance?
yes
no
only in the case where fencers with different categories fence together
only in category C
Should the front wheels touch the central axis of the wheelchair frame in forward position?
yes
no
only in the case where fencers with different categories fence together
only in category C
Should the back wheels touch the central axis of the wheelchair frame in forward position?
yes
no
only in the case where fencers with different categories fence together
only in category C
When does the one-sided-Non-combativity ends without penalty
when the fencer reaches the on-guard-position
when the fencer is straighten the weapon arm
after 15 seconds
after 10 seconds
In a pool of an individual event both fencers show their unwillingness to fight in leaning back. The referee
immediately calls "Halt". YELLOW CARD for both fencers
is doing nothing
waits 15 seconds and calls "Halt". YELLOW CARD for both fencers
waits 10 seconds and calls "Halt". YELLOW CARD for both fencers
In the first period of an direct elimination bout both fencers show their unwillingness to fight in leaning back. The referee
immediately calls "Halt". YELLOW CARD for both fencers
is doing nothing
waits 15 seconds and calls "Halt". YELLOW CARD for both fencers
proceed to the next period, without the minute rest.
What is the valid target for epee?
the fencer’s body above the hip bones, but not any part of the chair
the fencer’s body above the hipbones, and the portion of the chair above the apron
the whole body but not any part of the chair
the whole body and the back of the chair above the apron
During an action a fencer loses the balance deliberatly
YELLOW CARD
RED CARD
BLACK CARD
A fencer deliberatly destroys his wheelchair to gain advantage
YELLOW CARD
RED CARD
BLACK CARD
A coach is giving lessons at an official competition. He needs to wear at least:
a mask and a fencing glove
a mask, a glove and a fencing master’s plastron
a mask and a shirt with long sleeves
Which roles can a referee cover in an official IWF competition?
Referees cannot act in any other role such as team manager, coach, trainer, medical assistant, aso
Referees can act between the bouts as coach or team manager
Referees can act between the bouts as medical assistant or classifier