Atlanta 3 Weapon FOC-Certified Refereeing Seminar

Atlanta,3 Weapon, FOC-Certified Refereeing Seminar & Observation, by FOC (fencing official comission) Master Vladimir Lilov & Olympic CRI (certified refereeing instructor)Jeffery Bukantz. Prior to Chayevsky Atlanta Fencing Classic SYC & Regional Cadet tournament!! Vladimir Lilov Co-founder & Sabre Coach and FOC at USFA Maestro Lilov has been a fencing coach for 35 years. He immigrated to the United States in 1992 from the Soviet Union, where he worked with the USSR (1985-1990) and Ukraine (1990-1992) National fencing teams. He graduated from the University of Physical Education at Lviv, Ukraine where he earned a Master of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Sport of Fencing (highest classification in sports in the former USSR). Lilov is one of the top fencing officials in the US (International Category B referee). He has directed at the Olympic Games in Moscow (1980) and in Atlanta (1996), at the finals of World Championships, and at numerous World Cup tournaments. Maestro Lilov is recognized for his ability to instill excellent technique and a modern understanding of fencing in his students. Resultantly, his students have rapidly developed into top national and international contenders Jeff Bukantz The Captain of the United States Fencing Team and a former Olympic fencer and referee. Like his legendary father, Danny Bukantz, who competed in four Olympic Games, Jeff was an excellent fencer - generally ranking fifth or sixth in the country. In 1987, he competed at the Pan American Games, where he won a bronze medal for the U.S. Team. Bukantz has also served as a Fencing Referee at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Captain of the USA Fencing Team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and as the NBC Fencing Analyst at the 2012 Olympics in London. Attending an official FOC-sanctioned clinic is a prerequisite. 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 USFA Referee Study Guide: http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/StudyGuidePDFMay_2014_Edition.pdf Fencing Rule Book: http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/31/USRules-4-1-14.pdf Online written test is required: https://fencingofficials.org/test/ (or you may send us to perform written test on the same weekend) Payment for the seminar & weapon rating observation is $75, prior to the seminar. Minimum of 20 attendants to hold the seminar and practical exam!!! Date: October the 1st, 2015 Time: Seminar @ 10:30 am Practical Exam @ a real-time Fencing tournament: 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. Contact Us on: Email: imastersacademy@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/iMastersAcademyIMA Phone: +1 404-747-4994 Preregistration opens on 08/07/2015. Preregistration closes on 09/30/2015.