Virginia Division Referee Clinic

December 2, 2017
Registration Closes December 2, 2017

Nova Fencing Club
3505 Carlin Springs Rd, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041 US Map
Online Payments Not Accepted
Virginia Division Referee Clinic hosted by Nova Fencing Club in Falls Church, Virginia taught by Jon Moss.
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Virginia Division Referee Clinic hosted by Nova Fencing Club is taught by Jon Moss, Internationally licensed referee. Preregistration opens on 10/05/2017. Preregistration closes on 12/02/2017. Location: Nova Fencing Club 3431 Carlin Springs Rd., Suite E. Falls Church, VA 22041 Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm goal (extended if necessary) Cost: Members of Va Division - $25 per person payable to Virginia Division at the door. The fee is refundable after passing the written test. Outside of Va Division - $75 per person payable to Nova Fencing Club at the door. Evaluation: December 3rd Tournament at Nova Fencing Club. Coaching: 30 years as Head Coach of the University of New Hampshire Previous coaching: Tanner City Fencing Club, Seacoast Fencing Club, Wayne Hills High School Referee Experience: Nationally rated referee in all 3 weapons (1F, 1E, 2S) for many manyyears FIE B rated referee in all 3 weapons for 20 years IWAS (International Wheel Chair) A rated referee in all 3 weapons Referee work at many FIE World Cups in all weapons Referee at numerous IWAS World Cups over the last 20 years Referee at 5 Paralympic Games: 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 FOC: Certifed Referee Instructor since 1996 Creator of the current Referee Development Course (active course since 1996) FOC member for 17 years (1996-2013) – chair of various committees (Wheel chair, Referee Development, Ethics, et al). NCAA: 5 time NCAA Championship chief of referees Many time NCAA Regional Championship chief of referees (including the upcoming 2018 championships) Other: Co-creator of the NJ High School Santelli Championships – yearly tournament since 1979 Co-creator of the Collegiate Club Championships - run yearly since 2002 Cost of Clinic: Members of Va Division - $25 per person payable to Virginia Division at the door. The fee is refundable after passing the written test. Outside of Va Division - $75 per person payable to Nova Fencing Club at the door. Evaluation: December 3rd Tournament at Nova Fencing Club. About the Referee Development Clinic The Referee Development Clinic 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. Attending an official FOC-sanctioned clinic is a prerequisite for becoming a certified USA Fencing referee, along with successful completion of a 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. Written Exams The written test is now offered online and typically taken shortly following the clinic, though it may be taken in advance: http://fencingofficials.org/test/ If you plan to sit the exam, please make sure that you have adequately prepared by going through the Study Guide: http://www.fencingofficials.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/StudyGuidePDFMay_2014_Edition.pdf Who should attend This clinic is recommended for: - 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; and - Current referees - who need to fulfill their yearly requirement for seminar attendance or further their personal development.