About — Allez Go

  Right of Way made 

     simple

Our Motivation

Fencing is perhaps one of the hardest sports for spectators to watch. Not only do fencing actions occur in a fraction of a second, but fans also have to keep in mind the various rules of right of way. Allez Go steps in to simplify the spectator experience by revealing the complex world of right of way that is only typically seen by top coaches, referees, and fencers.

A quick peek at Google trends for fencing clearly shows the effects of not being able to effectively explain the rules of fencing to newcomers. While interest in fencing peaked during the Tokyo Olympics thanks to Lee Kiefer’s amazing Gold finish, it quickly dissipated as people grew frustrated with the seemingly confusing point system. “Why doesn’t the first person to hit get the point?!?” People can’t enjoy fencing when they hardly understand what is going on.

The solution

Allez Go provides viewers with a real-time display of who has the right of way in a fencing phrase. Using intuitive priority indicators that don’t draw attention away from the bout, Allez Go aims to make fencing an exciting and easy-to-understand sport to watch. By communicating right of way to spectators, we seek to increase both interactivity and interest in fencing.

Allez Go is a piece of software that will work with existing broadcasting equipment to generate priority overlays in real time. Priority overlays can be custom made for different organizations or tournaments. Additionally, there are some setup recommendations in order to get the best results: a camera that is mounted near the center of the strip with a clear, unobstructed view of the bout and a clear source of audio away from any crowds or commentators.

Just as AI has revolutionized how we watch other major sports, Allez Go aims to transform how spectators see fencing. Understanding the flow of right of way during a bout will no longer be restricted to coaches and fencers, but will be displayed for all spectators to see.