Upcoming Referee Clinics: Spring 2024
Are you interested in becoming a certified fencing referee or learning more about the rules of fencing? If so, then attend a referee clinic! These clinics are open to current referees, athletes, and parents looking to become certified fencing referees as well as those who would like to learn more about the rules of fencing.
Local, On-Site: WWD Fencing Referee Certification Clinic with Kevin Mar
April 13-14, at Kaizen Academy (Redmond)
Pre-register for the clinic on AskFred
Cost: $100, cash or check (to Kevin Mar)
Saturday, April 13: 9 am - 5 pm, seminar (bring lunch and/or snack)
Sunday, April 14: 1:15 pm, Observational tournament
Virtual, Online: Referee Seminar with Lisa Campi-Sapery
April 17-18, taught online via Zoom
Clinic information on AskFred; register via email
Cost: $70 (through April 4), $80 (April 5-14), $100 (after April 14), via Venmo or Paypal
Two-day seminar from 5:30 - 9:30 pm, EASTERN TIME (2:30 - 6:30 pm, Pacific)
How To Become a Referee?
There are three steps to becoming a referee: taking a referee clinic, completing the written exam, and being observed by a certified referee instructor. All referees must also purchase the +CheckEd add-on to their membership, which includes a background check and SafeSport training.
Resources
The Western Washington Division offers an incentive program to encourage people to get certified. Download PDF.
USA Fencing provides information on the referee process, the rulebook, the penalty chart, the referee exam study guide, and the online written exam.
The Fencing Referee, a YouTube Channel