Official USA Fencing Referee Certification Seminar
Registration closes July 19, 2024
Accepts Payments Online
This official referee seminar is presented with support from the Northern California Division. Participants have the option of being observed for a rating at the 7/21 Observational Tournament.
Official Referee Certification Seminar subsidized by the Northern California Division to encourage referee development in the Bay Area.
Seminar fee: $15
Sunday July 14th
9:00am - 5:00pm
(doors open at 8:45am)
Lunch break midday. Bring or buy locally. There are many choices of restaurants, cafes, and markets within 1-2 blocks of the club.
Street parking only. If BART-ing, our closest stop is North Berkeley. Off-street bike parking available.
This is an official refereeing seminar leading to certification. Review the Referee Certification Process
Participants that complete the seminar and pass a written exam are eligible to be observed for a referee rating during the Observational Event on Sunday July 21st at Halberstadt.
To be eligible for practical testing (being observed and evaluated while refereeing) participants must attend the entire seminar and provide proof of passing a written exam available at: https://member.usafencing.org/store/exams
The seminar is open to competitive and recreation fencers alike. Parents/guardians, and others interested in deepening their understanding of the latest competitive fencing rules and conventions in each weapon.
Maître d’Armes Peter Burchard has served as an international referee for over 25 years. He served on the Fencing Officials Commission from 1988 through the inception of the current Referee’s Commission. Maître Burchard is both a Certified Referee Instructor and Examiner.
Registration opens on 05/20/2024.
Registration closes on 07/13/2024.