Online Referee Clinic w/ Sean Shumate
Registration closes October 10, 2023
Online Payments Not Accepted
Referee clinic with Sean Shumate PLY Oct 10 from 6-9 pm Oct 12 from 6-9 pm Must attend BOTH sessions!
** TWO DAY FORMAT -- you must attend both days **
This is an official USA Fencing Referee Development clinic. **This will be taught online via Zoom**
It will be held October 10th and 12th, 2023, from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern time both days.
Observed can be done at 2023 Escrime d'Halloween RYC/RJCC Oct. 21-22 in Twinsburg Ohio. Please contact Sara Kass to coordinate: CoachSaraKass@Gmail.com
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Aspiring referees – This seminar is a required step in becoming a rated referee in USA Fencing
Coaches - To learn the current rules and see how actions are currently being called
Athletes - To improve their fencing and be better positioned to advocate for themselves at competitions
Parents - To gain a foundational knowledge of the rules and a better concept of the sport in general
Current referees - To refresh their knowledge base and update their profile with a currrent ratings.
Referee Experience:
* FIE B rated referee in Epee and Saber
* National event, referee coordinator, and lead assigner
* Refereed the past three Paralympic games
* Domestic referee for over 20 years
* Certified referee instructor, and observer
Current member of USA Fencing Referee Commission:
* Vice Chairman of Domestic Assignments
* member of a parafencing resource committee
About the Referee Clinic
The Referee Clinic will provide you with a broad understanding of the role, responsibilities, and duties of a referee, as well as refine your sense of right-of-way, timing, and application of the penalties.
Attending an official RC-sanctioned clinic is the first step in becoming a certified USA Fencing referee. The next step is successful completion of a written exam, consisting of a general section and one or more weapon-specific sections, and a score of 90% or greater is required on each section to be awarded a "P" rating. Once the "P" rating has been earned, the candidate may be evaluated for a rating (L1, L2, R1, R2, N1, N2) at a tournament.
LOCATION:
Online via ZOOM
HOW TO REGISTER:
Seminar fee: $75 or Early Bird registration $60 if paid by September 29. To pay by Venmo or mail a check please contact Sean Shumate directly:
Cell: (502) 939-8802 or Email: Sean.shumate@gmail.com
Refunds, minus any processing fees, are available until 10 days prior to the seminar. The fee can also be applied towards a future seminar.
Please feel free to contact Sean Shumate or Sara Kass with any questions you may have.