of the fencers is permitted at both standard and electrical épée. Fencers are classified as unclassified, C, B, or A. Changes in classification occur at the end of the season. 1965 edition 287 pages in length. Target area for foil uniformly excludes the bib of the fencing mask. Field of play for épée and sabre is extended to 14 meters in length, with a uniform warning line for all weapons. Crossing the rear limit with both feet results in a point for the other fencer. Crossing the side limit with both feet results in the loss of 1 meter of ground in foil or 2 meters of ground in sabre and épée. At all weapons, fencers are given a warning when they retreat past the warning line. Time limits for all weapons are 5 minutes for 4-touch bouts, 6 minutes for 5-touch bouts, 10 minutes for 8-touch bouts, and 12 minutes for 10-touch bouts. A warning is given when there is one minute left. Outdoor sabre competition eliminated. Three-weapon events eliminated. Reversal of positions of the fencers is prohibited at all weapons. Target area for women's foil made the same as for men's foil. Divisions Most of the activity in the AFLA occurred at the divisional level. As a democratic organization, divisions enjoyed almost complete autonomy. 1892 divisions Non-divisional group (mostly from New York City) New England Nebraska 1940 divisions 1956 divisions 1964 divisions Officers See also Classical fencing Historical fencing U.S. Fencing Coaches Association References Fencing organizations Fencing in the United States Sports rules and regulations