Fencing:Adverse Events

Adverse Events

1. Adverse events which occur at an official practice or event, including injuries, broken blades, and tips that a sword has blown through, are to be reported to the kingdom marshallate within 2 weeks and to the Society Marshal within 3 months of the incident. Documentation including the marshal's account, and images, are highly encouraged to provide the greatest detail for these records. Refer to Appendix 7 for suggested report details.
   1. An injury is reportable if, at a minimum, it resulted in bleeding, and/or required a combatant to retire from the field, even briefly.
   2. The exception to this timeframe is reports of more serious injuries, which includes all injuries that require hospitalization or similar care, include a period of unconsciousness, or may require complex medical care. These injuries need to be reported to the Kingdom Fencing Marshal within 24 hours of the incident. Include all available details in the report. In turn, the report must be forwarded to the Society Fencing Marshal within 48 hours.