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For those of you who havent seen them before, membership is subject to the Club's Code of Conduct and Health and Safety Guidelines (copies of these are given on the membership form):
SUFC Code of Conduct
1. Club Name: Southampton University Fencing Club
2. Affiliation: SUFC has Club membership of the British Fencing Association. The BFA contact details are: BFA, 1 Baron's Court, 33-35 Rothschild Road, London W4 5HT.
3. Health and Safety Policy:
1. The club aims to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all members of the club involved in club activities and the safety of club equipment.
2. All members of the club are expected to take care of their own health and safety while involved in club activities, but the committee has a duty to ensure that club members are made aware of the particular hazards they are likely to encounter, how to deal with them and that all reasonable precautions are taken.
3. A full copy of the Health & Safety Guidance to Club Members will be provided on Membership.
(see below)
5. Details of Insurance and Liability Cover: The Club has Civil Liability Insurance provided by affiliation with BFA. Club members are highly recommended to consider obtaining their own personal BFA membership particularly to provide third party liability insurance.
6. Membership: Acceptance, refusal or revocation of Club Membership shall be entirely at the discretion of the Committee and subject to the SUFC Code of Conduct and SUFC Membership Agreement signed.
7. Disciplinary Procedures: If a club member is found to be in serious breach of the club health and safety guidelines, thereby putting themselves, others or club equipment at risk then this breach should be brought to that club members attention by a committee member, the Head Coach should be informed and after discussion with other committee members, a written warning may be issued. In the event of a club member repeatedly breaching the club health and safety guidelines, they may be banned from taking part in particular club activities.
8. Complaints Procedure: If a club member feels concerned over any matter regarding health and safety during club activities then they should approach the Head Coach as soon as possible.
Health and Safety Guidelines for All Club Members:
· Appropriate attire for fencing is trainers, t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms (preferably with zip-up pockets).
· Before fencing an opponent, the required protective equipment is a plastron over the shoulder of the sword arm, a jacket (if a front-fastening jacket ensure that the zip/buttons are on the non-sword side, women are also advised to wear chest protectors inside the jacket), a glove on the sword hand and a mask. Ensure that the mask fits sufficiently tightly so that it cannot fall off and that all the fastenings on the jacket are done up. If you find any piece of equipment that is defective, do not use it, please inform either a coach or a committee member.
· Before using a weapon ensure that it not excessively soft or bent and that it has a complete tip. If you find a weapon is defective, do not use it, please inform either a coach or a committee member.
· Always obey the instructions of the coaches at all times during the training session.
· Ensure the piste you are fencing on is clear from obstacles and that there is clear space around the piste to allow for either fencer running off. When spectating, do not stand too close to a piste that is being used.
· When not fencing always ensure that weapons are carried vertically, with the handle towards the ground. You should never run with a weapon except when fencing or as part of a coaching exercise.
· When setting up electrical equipment, make sure that leads run around the edge of the hall and do not cross any pistes. If a piece of electrical equipment becomes faulty, do not attempt to repair it, inform either a coach or a committee member.
· If you have a medical condition that may affect you while fencing (e.g. asthma) then inform the coach at the start of the session.
· Ensure that any equipment you use is returned to the cupboard at the end of the session or a committee member is informed if you are taking equipment home.
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