Abstract: A selectable boundary fencing strip includes a plurality of strip segments of similar size and shape, each provided with a conductive perforated top surface that includes a plurality of holes; a plurality of internal hollow channels within the material of the strip segments; a plurality of illumination sources located within each of the channels, each illumination source being connected to a strip that includes a circuit board and can be connected to a floor of the channel by an adhesive, each being constructed and arranged to indicate each of a plurality of different effects, the illumination sources each being located beneath the conductive perforated top surface so that their illumination is visible through the perforations; a connection with a control board for control of the illumination sources and a computing device that includes a control application; and a plurality of pre-set illuminated boundaries that can be selected and modified.

Abstract: A selectable boundary fencing strip that includes a plurality of light assemblies, in communication with the scoring controller and console. Light assemblies are embedded at predetermined locations within the fencing strip so as to indicate boundary lines, playing lines, hits, yellow cards and the command to fence. The strip includes a plurality of light sources, each controllable from a master control. The conductive top surface is perforated so that the light sources project through. Light sources in the strip provide visual cues for commencing to fence, warning cards and hits that are visible to spectators, fencers and the referee. In a further embodiment, the illustrative fencing strip is constructed and arranged with a plurality of panels along the sides of the strip that can be marketed for advertising sponsorship revenue. This revenue can be used to pay for the strip and/or underwrite activities of the fencing organization.

Abstract: A fencing strip includes a plurality of light assemblies, in communication with the scoring controller and console. The light assemblies are embedded at predetermined locations within the fencing strip to project at least two different types of light through the perforations, indicating which fencer has scored. The light assemblies are located at spaced-apart positions along the overall length of the strip which includes an electrically conductive top surface that completes a circuit when a fencer's conductive blade contacts the strip surface (a non-scoring touch). The conductive top surface is perforated to maintain a continuous contact surface that can differentiate a non-scoring touch from a fencer's blade, via an interconnection between the top surface and scoring console. The perforations allow for transmission of light therethrough. A plurality of ramped placards extend outwardly from the overhang of the elevated subsurface and the adjacent floor in a downwardly angled direction.