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.
Referee Certification Clinic at SAS with Kevin Mar
Saturday May 2nd, 2026. 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, May 3rd, Observational tournament (optional, but encouraged)
Pre-register for the clinic on AskFred
Cost: $75, cash or check (to Kevin Mar)
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