Clinic with Peter Burchard
Registration closes March 15, 2025
Online Payments Not Accepted
8h referee seminar. Get observed the next day at the GFA event.
Registration via GFA Website
Early Bird Registration Fee: $125 ($190 regular)
Registration opens: Jan 20, 2025
Earlybird cutoff: Feb 18, 2025
Registration closes: Mar 15, 2025
This official Participants have the 9:00am - 5:00pm Lunch break midday. Bring or buy locally.
This is an official refereeing seminar leading to certification.
Participants that complete the seminar and pass a written exam are eligible to be observed for a referee rating during the GFA Tournament on the 16th.
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 since 1988. Peter is both a Certified Referee Instructor and Examiner.
It is recommended to bring personal fencing equipment for role-playing exercises, writing materials, or a personal laptop.