| Equipment Standards | ||||||
| Competition type | Jacket | Plastron | Breeches | Mask | Named Lame | Stripes |
| Under 14 events (where all fencers are U14 or younger) | CEN 1 (350N) | CEN 1 (350N) | Recommended* | CEN 1 (350N) | not required | not required |
| FIE Satellites and A Grades inc World Championships** | CEN 2 (800N) | CEN 2 (800N) | CEN 2 (800N) | CEN 2 (1600N) | required | required |
| Other events inc UK Opens, Cadet & Junior events | CEN 1 (350N) | CEN 2 (800N) | CEN 1 (350N) | CEN 1 (350N) | not required*** | not required |
| * Although the British Fencing safety Guidelines permit tracksuit bottoms with pockets sewed up at U14, many competition organisers will not allow this | ||||||
| **FIE Satellite and A Grades, also require an FIE licence, obtainable from British Fencing | ||||||
| *** Some cadet foreign competitions do require a named lame, but not stripes. Check with the Tour Manager or organisers | ||||||