IL. Div. Referee Clinic with Doug Findlay

Referee Clinic Seminar offered through Ill. Div. Seminar will be run by Doug Findlay an experienced foil fencer and former Div1A National Champion. He is an FIE-licensed referee in foil and sabre and is a member of the FOC. Doug has refereed over 20 World Cup finals and was the U.S. referee to the Beijing and London Olympics, where he also refereed a gold medal match. In 2012, Doug was named the world's "Best Foil Referee" by the FIE. Seminar will be from 6 pm to 10pm on 10/24/14, practicals will be given on Sat. and Sun.(10/25-26), at the Remenyik . Preregistration opens on 09/04/2014. Preregistration closes on 10/23/2014.Info Please make sure that you have adequately prepared by going through the Study Guide: http://fencingofficials.org/documents/National_Referee_Examination_Study_Guide_.pdf Clinic link: http://askfred.net/Clinics/moreInfo.php?clinic_id=21319 Practical refereeing exams will be available by appointment at the Remenyik to be held at Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern University on Sat.& Sun., 10/25-26,2014. Attending an official FOC-sanctioned clinic is a prerequisite for attempting the written exam. Once a passing score (90%) has been achieved on the written exam (both the general section and one or more weapon-specific sections) a referee receives a rating of "P" in each weapon passed. Further ratings improvements (1-10) can be obtained at a later date by being evaluated in a practical setting at tournaments. The Referee Development Seminar 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. The Study Guide will prepare you for the written exam. The two together are designed to prepare you for the demands of refereeing actual fencing bouts. The cost of the clinic is $75/person. There will be a working dinner during the clinic. Please feel free to bring food and drink.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 goals. Edit