Varsity Lettering Requirements

The following basic criteria must be met in order to earn an AHS letter for fencing:

1. Fencers may miss only two practices per semester (unless pre-approved by faculty sponsor).

2. Fencers may miss only two tournaments per school year. If student is not able to fence in the tournament due to MINOR injury, they should attend to support the team.

3. Fencers must participate in and be present for the entirety of the following events unless excused:
   a. GHSFL Individual Championship Tournament tournament on February 3, 2024.
   b. GHSFL Team Championship Tournament on February 10, 2024.

4. Dues must be paid in full for current fencing year.

5. Fencers must be equipped with required gear by announced date.

6. All fencers are required to:
    a. Wear appropriate attire to practices and tournaments.
    b. Follow safety protocol at all times, so as not to be a danger to themselves or others.
    c. Respect the Coach, Team Captains, Teammates, Other Competitors, Referees, Sponsor, and Team Mom at all times.
d. Notify the Coach prior to missing practice.
    e. Display team spirit.
    f. Help other members of the team.
    g. Stay at tournaments to support other members of the team still fencing.
    h. Maintain dignity and appropriate behavior during practices and tournaments.
    i. Maintain good citizenship on and off campus.
    j. Assist with setup and cleanup, before and after tournaments.

7. Fencers must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

8. Fencers must place in top 16 in at least one tournament during the year.

9. Fencers must obey all rules in the AHS Fencing Club’s “Code of Conduct.”