Official USA Fencing Referee Commission Seminar

Official Referee Certification Seminar Presented by The Bay Cup in conjunction with the Northern California Division Sunday May 28th 9:00am - 5:00pm Lunch break midday. Bring or buy locally. This is an official refereeing seminar leading to certification. Participants that complete the seminar and pass a written exam are eligible to be observed for a referee rating during the Observational Bay Cup on Monday May 29th. To be eligible for practical testing (being observed and evaluated while refereeing) participants must attend the entire seminar and provide proof of passing a written exam available at: https://member.usafencing.org/store/exams The seminar is open to competitive and recreation fencers alike. Parents/guardians, and others interested in deepening their understanding of the latest competitive fencing rules and conventions in each weapon. Maître d’Armes Peter Burchard has served as an international referee for over 25 years. He served on the Fencing Officials Commission from 1988 through the inception of the current Referee’s Commission. Maître Burchard is both a Certified Referee Instructor and Examiner. Seminar fee: $15 This event is subsidized by the NorCal Division to encourage referee development in the Bay Area. Preregistration opens on 03/29/2023. Preregistration closes on 05/26/2023.