US Fencing Referee Certification Clinic w/ Coach and FIE Referee Rylan Delap
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Registration closed August 16, 2025
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US Fencing Official Referee Certification Clinic This clinic will help parents, coaches, and fencers develop their understanding and ability to communicate and utilize fencing rules applications.
This clinic will be split into 2 days, in tandem with a local competition which can provide opportunity for practical observations for referee ratings as well.
This clinic provides the official seminar requirement to become a certified US Fencing Referee. It is also immensely helpful for fencers', parents', and coaches' developing understanding of fencing rules applications and terminology.
Cost: $100/person ($50 for Coaches, A and B level fencers)
Payments can be made via cash, check, venmo (@rylan-delap), or Zelle 334-497-4027
Clinic Location: Birmingham Fencing Club - 1581 Montgomery Highway #109, Hoover, AL 35216
Contact Rylan Delap at 334-497-4027 (preferably via text) with any questions or help needed!
Saturday
8am-11:30am - Referee clinic: Main focus on primary application of rules and 'Right-of-Way'
11:30-Evening Foil Competitions (y14, y10, 12, D3)
Sunday
8am-11:30am - Referee clinic - focus on rules, ethics, and management requirements of refereeing
11:30am-evening Epee and Foil tournament
Study guide for online ref exam, online exam purchase link, and other important resources:
USA Fencing | Becoming a Referee