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Mark Stasinos is a Certified Referee Instructor with over 50 years of experience in the sport and a Fencing Master in all three weapons, having been certified in Switzerland in 1988. He has been an active Referee nationally and internationally and an instructor for the past 36 years. He has served in numerous leadership positions within USA Fencing, including Chairman of the National Tournament Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Referee Commission, and Vice-President of the Fencing Organization, as well as Head Referee for NCAA Fencing.
This remote Referee Seminar is for those seeking to referee and improve their personal game through a greater understanding of concepts and rules from the FIE; parents wanting to understand actions and applications in support of their fencers and clubs.
To be a certified referee, one must:
Complete the seminar,
Take the online exam, pass the general section and weapon section(s)
Have a practical evaluation and observation.
If over 18, one must pass the SafeSport training and background check before they can referee or be observed. It is recommended to do these before the seminar and observation.
The seminar will cover Foil. Epee and Sabre, competition protocols and rules, right of way, penalties, field of play rules and responsibilities, and an overview of Wheelchair refereeing.
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM Mountain Standard Time.
There will be an opportunity to be observed the next day.
Mark Stasinos is a Certified Referee Instructor with over 50 years of experience in the sport and a Fencing Master in all three weapons, having been certified in Switzerland in 1988. He has been an active Referee nationally and internationally and an instructor for the past 36 years. He has served in numerous leadership positions within USA Fencing, including Chairman of the National Tournament Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Referee Commission, and Vice-President of the Fencing Organization, as well as Head Referee for NCAA Fencing.
This remote Referee Seminar is for those seeking to referee and improve their personal game through a greater understanding of concepts and rules from the FIE; parents wanting to understand actions and applications in support of their fencers and clubs.
To be a certified referee, one must:
Complete the seminar,
Take the online exam, pass the general section and weapon section(s)
Have a practical evaluation and observation.
If over 18, one must pass the SafeSport training and background check before they can referee or be observed. It is recommended to do these before the seminar and observation.
The seminar will cover Foil. Epee and Sabre, competition protocols and rules, right of way, penalties, field of play rules and responsibilities, and an overview of Wheelchair refereeing.
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM Mountain Standard Time.
There will be an opportunity to be observed the next day.