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Parent guide 1 USFA Parent Guide PARENT GUIDE TO FENCING For parents and fencers Presented by Catherine Marchand Linda Merritt CO-CHAIRS ?? USFA PARENT COMMITTEE USFA Parent Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS FENCING FOR PARENTS PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES SELECTING A C

USFA Parent Guide PARENT GUIDE TO FENCING For parents and fencers Presented by Catherine Marchand Linda Merritt CO-CHAIRS ?? USFA PARENT COMMITTEE USFA Parent Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS FENCING FOR PARENTS PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES SELECTING A COACH INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION SET REALISTIC ATTAINABLE GOALS AVOID DISTRACTIONS EQUIPMENT WASHING EQUIPMENT PARENTAL BEHAVIOR EDUCATE YOURSELF BE PREPARED TO WAIT THINGS YOU SHOULD AVOID AT TOURNAMENTS THINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN AT A TOURNAMENT DIVISION SECTION AND YOUTH REGIONAL EVENTS MOVING ON TO NORTH AMERICAN CIRCUITs NACs NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PREDEPARTURE CHECKLIST THE NIGHT BEFORE COMPETITION TOURNAMENT DAY PRESENTATION OF THE FINALISTS DOPING CONTROL BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES FOR UNACCOMPANIED FENCERS DON ? T FOCUS ON A CLASSIFICATION MAXIMIZING THE EXPERIENCE GRIEVANCES CAMPS LAST MINUTE ESSENTIALS INFORMATION SOURCES AND OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii October USFA Parent Guide This page intentionally left blank iii October USFA Parent Guide INTRODUCTION This guide was prepared by the Co-Chairs of USFA Parent Committee to provide clarity and current information Our combined fencing life of over thirty years reflects an array of experiences in the sport We started driving our children to lessons when they were young accompanied them to local and national tournaments as they grew and volunteered in a variety of areas within fencing This guide was created to help parents navigate the competitive aspects of fencing whether local regional or national and try to avoid pitfalls The basics remain constant but we will update this guide as new information becomes available The data in this handbook is advisory The Parent Committee is an information committee it does not make policy We are however always interested in your comments and insights We can direct your questions and concerns to the appropriate individual or committee Our email addresses are located at the back of this guide The Parent Committee holds informational meetings during the season primarily at Junior Olympics and Summer Nationals FENCING FOR PARENTS A family membership in the USFA is strongly encouraged Parents are children ? s best advocates Membership in USFA allows you to have a voice on behalf of your child In addition you will receive the quarterly American Fencing Magazine and USFA national newsletters Membership will place you on the mailing list for Division competition schedules The relationship between athlete and coach can become very strong but the parent is the last word when it comes to parenting The coach is the last word when it comes to fencing Start your child in group lessons Group lessons enable your child to learn the basics in a fun non-pressure environment Make sure fencing is something your child wishes to pursue on a long-term basis before seeking private instruction Fencing should enhance your child ? s development maintain an open attitude to all fencing opportunities in your area The cost of fencing can be very reasonable Disabuse yourself of financial advantage i e scholarships endorsements etc This is a different kind of investment The goal of fencing is intrinsic to fencing October USFA Parent Guide PARENT