FOC Referee seminar with Jerry Benson

Certified Referee Instructor Jerry Benson, will conduct the seminar on Saturday April 26th from 9-5pm. Location: Cutting Edge Fencing Center 5328 Rufe Snow Drive North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 The cost of the seminar is $70 a person. Limited scholarship funds are available, please contact David Sierra - coach@cuttingedgefencing.com for additional details. Participants should either bring a sack lunch, or an additional $10 for catered lunch. The written test is now offered online. https://fencingofficials.org/test/ Please make sure that you have adequately prepared by going through the Study Guide: http://fencingofficials.org/documents/Study_Guide_6-27-2012.pdf Attending an official FOC-sanctioned clinic is part of a three step process for achieving a referee rating. In addition to the clinic, one must achieve a passing score (90%) on the written exam (both the general section and one or more weapon-specific sections), and a practical examinations. Further ratings improvements (1-10) can be obtained at a later date by being evaluated in a practical setting at tournaments. Additional details can be found here http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/become-a-ref/ratings-process/ The seminar will provide a broad understanding of the role, responsibilities, and duties of a referee. Who should attend: - Aspiring referees - who want to learn how right of way and rules are being applied at a national and international level - Athletes - who want to improve their games and get a more complete understanding of their sport - Coaches - who want to maintain their grasp of current interpretations and rules updates - Parents - who want a better understanding of tournament format and the basics of sport fencing for their children - Current referees - who need to fulfill their yearly requirement for seminar attendance or further their personal development Practical testing will be conducted the following day at the CEFC Spring 3-Weapon Open. There is no charge for the practical exam if you take the seminar with us, otherwise a $20 testing fee will be applied.