SIGNED WAIVERS, PERMISSIONS & POLICIES
The following must be signed as a part of the registration for all NWFC activities and whenever updated by the organization:
Assumption of Risk
Fencer, and parent/guardian if Fencer is a minor, should understand that (1) sport involves risks such as injury, fatigue, and equipment failure, (2) fencing involves strenuous movements and aggressive, physical contact, and (3) NWFC does not provide medical insurance for fencing injuries. In fencing, minor injuries are common; significant injuries, possible; life-threatening injury, very rare. Fencer chooses to fence at NWFC and, for that opportunity, shall know his/her physical condition, fence safely, be responsible for his/her physical safety, and follow NWFC Rules and Code of Conduct. Fencer and Parent/Guardian while Fencer is under 18, assumes the risks of any injury, medical condition, or property loss that he/she incurs as a result of fencing or related activities at NWFC.
Permissions for Minor
If Fencer is younger than 18, Parent/Guardian gives permission (1) for Fencer to participate in events at NWFC and (2) if Fencer needs medical treatment and Parent/Guardian cannot be promptly contacted, for NWFC staff or qualified medical practitioners to render first aid or emergency treatment.
Liability Release
I agree to forever hold harmless and indemnify the Salle Auriol Fencing Club Inc., DBA Northwest Fencing Center, its directors, officers, staff, coaches, instructors, members, guests, volunteers, successors, and assignees from all claims, liability, and demands or actions for personal injury, property damage, expenses, legal cost, or other losses related to my (or, if Parent/Guardian, my child's) fencing activity at NWFC. This Release shall be binding on my personal representatives, heirs, and assigns.
Image Use Policy
NWFC may receive and use for any purpose, images of its members wherever they are participating, and of other persons, whether identifiable or not, at NWFC facilities or events. Subjects may request NWFC to discontinue such use of their image.
Privacy Policy
We gather information from the online portal membership enrollment in order to collect billing, fencer, medical, insurance, allergies and parent or guardian contact information. By supplying your e-mail address, you permit NWFC to communicate with you electronically. The individual information supplied when enrolling, while essential for our organization, will not be divulged to a third party at any point of time or for any reason.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Northwest Fencing Center (NWFC) is open to anyone with an interest in promoting or engaging in the Olympic sport of fencing. Membership and participation at NWFC are a privilege, not a right, with obligations. NWFC expects all members, non-member participants, guests, coaches, and staff to follow these Rules and Code of Conduct.
Non-Discrimination
Participants and guests of NWFC treat other participants, guests, staff and instructors in a manner free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Physical Safety
Physical safety is the highest priority at the NWFC. All participants will exercise control of their actions and demeanor while fencing or otherwise participating at NWFC. All participants will exercise good judgment as to the degree of force in fencing that is reasonable and appropriate to the age, size, and experience level of their opponents.
Sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship, like physical safety, is another priority of the NWFC. All fencing encounters will be conducted in a respectful and courteous manner regardless of whether the encounter takes place during open bouting, at a tournament or during class. All participants will salute their opponent and the referee,(if any), before and after each encounter, and to shake hands with (or otherwise acknowledge) their opponent after each bout, in a sportsmanlike manner.
Scoring/Referees
In non-refereed bouts, discussions of priority and valid touches are to be resolved quickly and amicably between the participants, or voided/ thrown out. In non-electric bouting, fencers will acknowledge touches against them. In refereed bouts, the decision belongs solely to the referees and the decision is final; unless, at a tournament, it is a question appropriate for the bout committee. Fencers and guests are expected to treat all referees with respect, regardless of the outcome of any call or encounter.
