PRACTICAL:

• The on-guard Position
• On-guard in sixte
• On-guard in quarte
• On-guard in octave
• On-guard in septime
• Stepping forwards and backwards
• The hit executed as a riposte
• Attack with a step
• Attack with a lunge
• Attack with a step lunge
• Disengage attacks with a lunge
• Counter-disengage with a lunge
• Cut-over attack with a lunge
• Remise and redouble
• All simple, circle and semi circle parries
• First counter riposte with a variety of parries
• Second counter riposte with a variety of parries
• Disengage and counter disengage repostes

THEORY:

• Name the parts of the foil
• Define the target area
• Explain the meaning of the Right of Way
• Explain the lines and guards of fencing
• Explain the 'Principle of Defence'
• Define an attack
• Define a riposte
• Explain the safety requirements for fencing equipment
• What is the penalty for covering with the unarmed hand/arm
• What is the penalty for turning
• What is the penalty for corps-a-corps

REFEREEING:

• Demonstrate control of the fencers
• Demonstrate the use of phrasing and an understanding of Right of Way
• Demonstrate the use of correct hand signals for 'On guard' 'Ready' 'Fence' and 'Halt'

FREE FIGHTING:

• Displays a sufficient level of competence in deploying the basic techniques of fencing in a free-play situation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the referee's instructions
• Demonstrate correct manners e.g. saluting, shaking hands etc.