BBFC will be hosting an official refereeing seminar on 12/27 and 12/28! Come learn more about the rules, what referees look for while judging, how to stand, and what to say! Taking this course is the first step to becoming a rated referee. Rated referees have the opportunity to work at tournaments making $$$ and gaining more experience and connections in the sport.
Referee Instructor
Certified Referee Instructor Andrew Foster is an FIE-rated referee in both foil and epee and was one of the FIE-selected Grand Prix referees in the previous Olympic cycle for Tokyo. He is currently the head of the USA Fencing referee assessment program that provides feedback for current domestic referees at the national level.
Schedule
The seminar will run from 10 am to 3 pm Dec 27 and Dec 28.
$75 Fee to be paid through AskFRED. There will be no walk-in available
Preregistration opens on 12/05/2022.
Preregistration closes on 12/26/2022.
Who should attend?
Aspiring referees – This seminar is a required step in becoming a rated referee in USA Fencing
Coaches - To learn the current rules and see how actions are currently being called
Athletes - To improve their fencing and be better positioned to advocate for themselves at competitions
Parents - To gain a foundational knowledge of the rules and a better concept of the sport in general
Current referees - To refresh their knowledge base and update their profile with a current seminar
About the Referee Clinic
The Referee Clinic will provide you with a broad understanding of the role, responsibilities, and duties of a referee, as well as refine your sense of right-of-way, timing, and application of the penalties.
Attending an official Referee Commission-sanctioned clinic is the first step in becoming a certified USA Fencing referee. The next step is the successful completion of a written exam, consisting of a general section and one or more weapon-specific sections, and a score of 90% or greater is required on each section to be awarded a "P" rating. Once the "P" rating has been earned, the candidate may be evaluated at a tournament.