Referee Clinic w/ Sean Shumate Escrime dHalloween

This is an official USA Fencing Referee Development clinic. If you cannot afford the cost of the seminar, contact Sean at Shumatedac@gmail.com and confidential arrangements can be made. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Aspiring referees – This seminar is a required step in becoming a rated referee in USA Fencing Coaches - To learn the current rules and see how actions are currently being called Athletes - To improve their fencing and be better positioned to advocate for themselves at competitions Parents - To gain a foundational knowledge of the rules and a better concept of the sport in general Current referees - To refresh their knowledge base and update their profile with a current seminar Given by Sean Shumate Referee Experience: * FIE B rated referee in all 2 weapons - Epee' and Saber * Referee at 3 Paralympic game: London, Rio and Tokyo * Referee at NCAA Championships * Domestic referee for over 20 years Current member of USA Fencing Referee Commission: * Referee Development Committee * Vice Chair of the Domestic Assigning Commitee * Referee Coordinator at NACs About the Referee Clinic The Referee 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 RC-sanctioned clinic is the first step in becoming a certified USA Fencing referee. The next step is successful completion of a written exam, consisting of a general section and one or more weapon-specific sections, and a score of 90% or greater is required on each section to be awarded a "P" rating. Once the "P" rating has been earned, the candidate may be evaluated for a numeric rating (1-10) at a tournament. Seminar will begin at 6:00 Pm EDT and will run until approximately 9:30pm EST each day Practical observation will be conducted during the 2022 Escrime de Halloween RYC/RJCC hosted Oct. 15-16. Please contact Sara Kass to coordinate observation at CoachSaraKass@Gmail.com . LOCATION: Online via ZOOM COURSE MATERIALS & ZOOM ACCESS INFORMATION This will be emailed to all paid participants a few days prior to the seminar. Make sure that you've provided your email address in your registration, as requested. Seminar fee: $65.00 if payment received by Oct 7. $75.00 otherwise. Check payable to 'Sean Shumate' can be mailed to: Sean Shumate c/o Cyrano's Place, 15639 Madison Ave, Lakewood OH 44107. To pay via Venmo please email Sean Shumate to coordinate payment: Shumatedac@gmail.com