{"id":946,"date":"2018-04-05T09:16:57","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T13:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bladesports.org\/WP\/?page_id=946"},"modified":"2018-07-26T10:45:35","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T14:45:35","slug":"competition-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.bladesports.org\/WP\/competition-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Standard Competition Rules\u200b<\/span><\/h1>\n
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    <\/span>All competitors must sign a Release of Liability prior to each event.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    <\/span>All competitors must abide by all instructions given by BladeSports event officials.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Cutters must be at least 18 years old.\u200b<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    All competitors must have a valid cutter certification.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    All competitors must attend a safety meeting prior to each event.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Only knives that have a sturdy sheath will be allowed in event area. Zipper cases will not be allowed.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    No slick soled footwear will be allowed in event area.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Eye protection must be worn at all times while in event area.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Alcohol, performance enhancing drugs or illegal substances will not be tolerated at any BladeSports event, workshop, training session or demonstration.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    All knives must be placed and remain in an area designated by event officials at the time of an event.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Only one (1) knife will be unsheathed at a time unless directed by event officials.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Event officials will inspect all knives prior to the start of each competition for adherence to BladeSports knife specifications. Officials will also inspect knives for any noticeable damage during events.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Penalties will be administered for any safety, rules or procedure infraction. Penalties will range from a warning, up to and including loss of Cutter Certification.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Infractions posing a threat to spectators, officials, other Cutters or the Cutter him\/herself will result in immediate disqualification. Disqualified Cutters will receive 0 (zero) points for the Event.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Infractions determined to be minor will result in a five (5) point deduction from the Cutter\u2019s score or a five (5) second addition to the Cutter\u2019s time, depending on the type of event.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Knife Specifications<\/h1>\n

    1.\u00a0Maximum knife size specifications:<\/span><\/h3>\n