National Team CheckList

Clothing

1. Jacket, breeches, plastron – 800 Newton resistance
2. Mask – 1600 Newton bib, two secure fastening systems; contour masks need a back strap
3. Glove (Sabre) – FIE-certified glove required
4. Chest Protector – Mandatory for women; must be covered with an FIE-approved soft layer in foil
5. Socks – fully cover the legs and meet the lower edge of the breeches
6. National logos – on both legs and the back arm
7. Name and CAN on jacket and lame

Weapons and Bodywires

1. Blades – FIE-homologated Maraging steel
2. Bodywires – transparent plugs required at both ends
3. Foil/Sabre Masks – conductive bibs; not allowed in épée
4. Mask wires – clear and non-coiled
5. Sabré – the inside of your guard must be coated in non-metallic paint with no scratches or big chips

Travel

1. Arrival – at least 2 days before you are due to fence
2. Departure – after the team event. There is a good chance you will be fencing or cheering on the team
3. Indirect Flights – for each additional flight leg, add a day for your gear to catch up with you
4. Duration – After you have fenced, take the time to be a tourist or cheer on the rest of the team

Entry To Bahrain

1. Passport – must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure into Bahrain. The invitation letter says beyond the date of arrival … this is wrong
2. Passport – a gender identifier of “X” may cause entry restrictions.
3. Travel Advisor – Government of Canada
4. Cannabis – possession of a small amount can result in a long prison term
5. Entry Visa – Apply on online at Bahrain Ministry on arrival

Team Selection

1. Events – 2 events per weapon (ME), veteran (40-59) and grand veteran (60-70+)
2. Team Makeup – 3 fencers plus alternates with a at least one fencer from each age category
3. Selection – based on the results from the individual event
4. Team Captain – responsible for final team selection

Venue

1. Isa Bin Rashid Hall is located within Isa Sports City in Isa Town, Bahrain.
2. If you’re navigating the area, look for the main indoor arena complex near the center of Isa Sports City— it’s one of the larger venues in the complex.

Equipment Vendor

1. DO NOT assume you will be able to buy equipment at the venue
2. The invitation letter makes no mention of equipment vendors being at the venue
3. The equipment vendor in Dubai was one guy with a couple of blades.

Weapon Control

1. Allow one full day – it will probably be much faster,  but you do not need the stress if weapons control is running late 
2. Dropping off – include only the items that need to be checked. No socks, shoes, repair kits, or personal items—they will only slow things down
3. What will they check – jacket, breeches, plastron, lame, mask, blades, mask wires and body wires