Referee Clinic @DFC

Referee Seminar with Bill Oliver Bill Oliver, Certified Referee Instructors, will conduct the seminar on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Time:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: Denver Fencing Center 1930 S. Navajo St Denver, CO 80233 The clinic will be held Saturday, March 23, starting at 9:00am and is expected to continue until approximately 5:00pm. The price for this clinic is $40 per person. Please bring cash or check for payment, as well as a lunch. 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 rating 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.