Referee Certification Clinic w/ Rylan Delap

December 9, 2023
Registration closes December 10, 2023

Birmingham Fencing Club 1581 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 US Map

Online Payments Not Accepted
USA Fencing Referee Certification Clinic and seminar with Rylan Delap Improve ability to communicate and apply fencing rules and become certified to be hired to referee US Sanctioned fencing events!

Clinic will start at 9:30am Central time, and will complete by 6:30/7pm

There will be a break for lunch.


Parking available directly outside of the fencing club at no cost.


There may be bouting practice at the end with an opportunity to receive observations for referee ratings.


$100/person (College students will receive 50% discount!)

Payment can be made via cash, venmo @Rylan-Delap, or via paypal to rylandelap@gmail.com


This clinic is required to become certified as an Official for US Fencing competitions. The clinic will improve attendees' understanding of the application of fencing rules for all 3 weapons. It will heavily discuss application of Right-of-Way, how to develop as a referee, fencer, and coach. We will practice hand signals, watch lots of fencing videos, and also discuss psychology of refereeing, fencing, and coaching!


Link for referee study guide, online test, rule book