FOC Referee Seminar and Clinic
December 1, 2013
Registration Closes December 2, 2013
Duke University Fencing Gym
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Online Payments Not Accepted
Referee Seminar & Hands-On priority clinic with Matt Cox and Darius Wei. Cost is $50 for full-day session. Session will include the FOC rules seminar, demonstration and discussion of current Foil and Sabre priority.
Registration Closes December 2, 2013
Duke University Fencing Gym
Map
Online Payments Not Accepted
Referee Seminar & Hands-On priority clinic with Matt Cox and Darius Wei. Cost is $50 for full-day session. Session will include the FOC rules seminar, demonstration and discussion of current Foil and Sabre priority.
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FOC Referee Seminar and Hands-On Foil and Sabre Priority Clinic
with Matt Cox and Darius Wei Sunday, Dec 1, 9am-5pm This seminar fulfills the official FOC seminar requirement; participants will be cleared to take both the written and practical referee exams. The material will be delivered in what Matt calls a "lab environment". Participants will not only learn the rules and conventions of fencing, but gain hands-on experience interpreting and discussing live action demonstrations. Discussion of the rules will be informed by Matt and Darius' experiences refereeing, coaching, and fencing at all levels of the sport. Not just for aspiring referees, this seminar will be helpful for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to learn the finer details of refereeing and how they impact the game. Instructors: Matthew Cox is a Certified Referee Instructor from Durham, NC, and holds an international license in both sabre and epee. Having specialized in sabre refereeing for almost 15 years, Matt has refereed at many Grand Prix and World Cup events, and has been a regular fixture at North American Cups. Matt has also served as a club owner and coach, which informed his collaborative approach to referee education. Darius Wei is a Certified Referee Examiner living in Durham, NC, who has refereed both North American Cups and NCAA post-season events. Darius is currently an assistant coach at Duke University and Mid-South Fencers Club. Athletes who have trained with Darius have consistently demonstrated success, winning National Championships and earning NCAA Championship berths. Schedule: 9am - 5pm, with a break between noon and 1pm for lunch. Cost: $50 for the full day seminar. Location: Duke University Fencing Gym in Card Gymnasium (basement). Directions from Parking: From Whitford Dr, walk to the right of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Go down the hill between the Yoh Football Center and Card Gymnasium, and enter Card via the doors on the left. http://goo.gl/maps/f9F7c Parking: The Whitford Parking Lot, on Whitford Dr, across from Cameron Indoor Stadium will be open starting at 8am. Bring: - A well-read copy of the rulebook (e-versions available at www.fencingofficials.org) - Proof of USFA membership; $5 non-competitive membership is sufficient. ( http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals ) - If you want, you may bring full electric fencing equipment. Duke varsity fencers practice in full whites including knickers, sous-plastron and long socks. No exceptions, even for you. - Completed Liability Waiver. - $50 cash or check, payable to Darius Wei. Unfortunately, we can't process credit cards at this time. Contact: Any questions can be directed to Darius (dwei@duaa.duke.edu) or Matt (matthew.ag.cox@gmail.com)
with Matt Cox and Darius Wei Sunday, Dec 1, 9am-5pm This seminar fulfills the official FOC seminar requirement; participants will be cleared to take both the written and practical referee exams. The material will be delivered in what Matt calls a "lab environment". Participants will not only learn the rules and conventions of fencing, but gain hands-on experience interpreting and discussing live action demonstrations. Discussion of the rules will be informed by Matt and Darius' experiences refereeing, coaching, and fencing at all levels of the sport. Not just for aspiring referees, this seminar will be helpful for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to learn the finer details of refereeing and how they impact the game. Instructors: Matthew Cox is a Certified Referee Instructor from Durham, NC, and holds an international license in both sabre and epee. Having specialized in sabre refereeing for almost 15 years, Matt has refereed at many Grand Prix and World Cup events, and has been a regular fixture at North American Cups. Matt has also served as a club owner and coach, which informed his collaborative approach to referee education. Darius Wei is a Certified Referee Examiner living in Durham, NC, who has refereed both North American Cups and NCAA post-season events. Darius is currently an assistant coach at Duke University and Mid-South Fencers Club. Athletes who have trained with Darius have consistently demonstrated success, winning National Championships and earning NCAA Championship berths. Schedule: 9am - 5pm, with a break between noon and 1pm for lunch. Cost: $50 for the full day seminar. Location: Duke University Fencing Gym in Card Gymnasium (basement). Directions from Parking: From Whitford Dr, walk to the right of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Go down the hill between the Yoh Football Center and Card Gymnasium, and enter Card via the doors on the left. http://goo.gl/maps/f9F7c Parking: The Whitford Parking Lot, on Whitford Dr, across from Cameron Indoor Stadium will be open starting at 8am. Bring: - A well-read copy of the rulebook (e-versions available at www.fencingofficials.org) - Proof of USFA membership; $5 non-competitive membership is sufficient. ( http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/698115-individuals ) - If you want, you may bring full electric fencing equipment. Duke varsity fencers practice in full whites including knickers, sous-plastron and long socks. No exceptions, even for you. - Completed Liability Waiver. - $50 cash or check, payable to Darius Wei. Unfortunately, we can't process credit cards at this time. Contact: Any questions can be directed to Darius (dwei@duaa.duke.edu) or Matt (matthew.ag.cox@gmail.com)