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Membership

Benefits

I) Insurance: Liability for schools and sponsored competitions. (Not yet available)

II) Association published guidelines on basic methodology for aiding the serious student of the sword in studying and interpreting historical texts. (Work in progress)

III) Weapons: Criteria for good weapons and quality reproductions suitable for fencing. (Work in progress)

IV) Regional seminars on topics of interest to classical and historical fencers. (See events page)

V) Manual: Basic methods and practices of classical and historical fencing, elements of what constitutes and distinguishes the French, Italian, Spanish, and mixed schools. (Work in progress)

VI) List of resources including: Bibliographies, equipment suppliers, museum collections/exhibitions, and reputable antique dealers. (Coming November, 2000)

VII) Rules and Regulations for competitions sponsored by the association, including safety and equipment standards. (See Rapier and Smallsword rules)

VIII) Association sponsored classical and historical fencing competitions. (See events page)

IX) Bimonthly newsletter. (See newsletter page)

X) Directing historical and classical fencing: manual and seminars for officials. (Work In progress)

Long-term goals include the establishment of a peer-reviewed journal and a research library.

Classes of Membership

There are currently four classes of AHF membership: Professional, Individual, Associate, and Institutional.

• A Professional member is a certified teacher in any discipline of classical and historical fencing. Professionals are not permitted to compete in AHF sanctioned competitions unless it is specifically designated as a professional competition; however, professionals are eligible for all other member benefits.
  
  
• An Individual member may actively participate in AHF competitions and is eligible for all member benefits.
  
  
• An Associate member may not participate in AHF competitions, but receives all other membership benefits.
  
  
• Institutional membership is for groups or organizations. This category is open to state-certified educational institutions, corporations and business. One voting delegate represents an institution in the general membership body. These members may not participate in AHF competitions and are not eligible for insurance through the AHF, but receive all other membership benefits.
  
  

Note: A second class of Institutional membership will be created, once we have insurance, to cover fencing schools and clubs.

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