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A level 8 rating requires a passing score on the written exam United States Fencing and a demonstrated proficiency at a level equivalent to the Association finals of a C rated competition. Fencing Officials Commission A level 7 rating requires a passing score on the written exam and a demonstrated proficiency at a level equivalent to the National Referee Examination finals of a B rated competition. Study Guide A level 6 rating requires a passing score on the written exam October 2008 and a demonstrated proficiency at a level equivalent to the finals of an A rated competition. A level 5 rating requires a passing score on the written exam Information and a demonstrated proficiency at a level equivalent to the These are the study questions used to prepare for the round of pools in an Open North American Cup competition. written test for the USFA National Referee Rating. A level 5 rating must be earned before subsequent ratings Questions for the written examinations are chosen from can be earned. those listed here. The Fencing Officials Commission strongly recommends that Referee candidates study the A level 4 rating requires a demonstrated proficiency at a USFA Fencing Rules prior to taking an examination. The level equivalent to the Direct Elimination round of 64 of an questions in the Study Guide are presented in the order of Open North American Cup competition. the relevant rules. If a candidate is unable to find the ANSWER to a specific question in the Rules, an FOC A level 3 rating requires a demonstrated proficiency at a Examiner or Instructor may be consulted. Please disregard level equivalent to the Direct Elimination round of 16 of an all Study Guide materials with an earlier date. Open North American Cup competition. A score of 90% or better is required in the general section A level 2 rating requires a demonstrated proficiency in the and each of the weapons being examined. The required finals of an Open North American Cup competition. passing scores are as follows: A level 1 rating requires a demonstrated proficiency at any General 54/60 level of an Open North American Cup competition. Foil 27/30 Épée 27/30 Notes Sabre 27/30 It is now a requirement to pass a practical referee exam in order to obtain any rating. Passing the written exam and To obtain a rating in a particular weapon, a candidate must completing the Referee Seminar Program, will yield a “P” both attend a Referee Seminar, and pass the written designation in the referee database. General Section as well as the specific weapon section, in Demonstrated proficiency means repeated and consistent any order. Within one year of successful completion of the work at that level, over the course of at least two seasons. A written portion of the exam, a candidate must also pass a single appearance in a finals does not entitle one to a rating practical examination. The written examination is to be increase. Indeed, a season’s work can be erased by a single taken without any references (e.g., the Rules, Penalty bad performance. If this seems unfair, ask a fencer about Chart, consultation with others). the consequences of a single bad performance on his/her Please Note: These questions are based on the current standing at any level. USFA Fencing Rules, as adopted by the USFA Board of In order to be considered for a rating increase, the referee Directors. must demonstrate consistent skill and knowledge with the Ten domestic classification (10, the lowest, thorough 1, the rules and practice of refereeing, as well as exemplary highest) and the international (FIE) classifications are conduct as a referee. recognized by the USFA. A level 10 rating requires a passing score on the written For more information, contact the Referee Development exam and a successful practical exam at a level equivalent Committee of the Fencing Officials Commission to the finals of an E rated competition Email: [email protected] A level 9 rating requires a passing score on the written exam and a demonstrated proficiency at a level equivalent to the finals of a D rated competition. USFA Referee Study Guide October 2008 Page 1 9. Fencer X has a YELLOW CARD. During a halt, Fencer General Questions X’s weapon is found not to conform to the Rules with a 1. A reprise of the attack is: fault that could have been caused by the fencing. a. a seizing of the attacker’s blade a. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a YELLOW b. an immediate new attack after return to guard CARD c. a reply to the attack in an indirect line b. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a RED CARD c. confiscate X’s weapon; no additional penalty 2. A counter time is defined as: required a. an attack on the opponent’s preparation b. a stop thrust into the final action of an attack 10. During a halt, a fault is found in Fencer X’s equipment; c. an action made by the attacker against a stop hit the equipment appears fraudulent. made by the opponent a. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a YELLOW CARD 3. Before going off the end of the strip with both feet, b. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a RED CARD fencers must be able to retreat from their on guard c. confiscate X’s weapon; before deciding on any lines a total distance of: penalty, consult technical expert a. 7 meters b. 5 meters 11. During a halt, a fault is found in Fencer X’s equipment c. 2 meters where manifest fraud could exist. a. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a YELLOW 4. The distance required at the ends of a fencing strip in CARD order to provide a safe and level surface upon which a b. confiscate X’s weapon; X receives a RED CARD fencer may retreat when crossing the rear limit is: c. confiscate X’s weapon; before deciding on any a. none penalty, consult technical expert b. 1.5 to 2 meters c. 1 meter 12. With no penalties given, Fencer X is certified by the technical expert to have equipment that bears the marks 5. The protective plastron must be checked at the of the preliminary check which have been imitated. beginning of each: a. X receives a YELLOW CARD a. bout b. X receives a RED CARD b. pool, team match and direct elimination bout c. X receives a BLACK CARD c. tournament 13. With no penalties given, Fencer X is certified by the 6. Other than giving a penalty card, what should be done technical expert to have equipment that is fraudulent. with electrical equipment that, when presented to the a. X receives a YELLOW CARD Referee, fails inspection? b. X receives a RED CARD a. return it to the fencer for repair c. X receives a BLACK CARD b. confiscate it c. there is no other requirement 14. With no penalties given, Fencer X is certified by the technical expert to have equipment that has been altered 7. A fencer reports to the strip with no protective plastron to allow the registering of touches. (underarm protector) and a weapon that fails a. X receives a YELLOW CARD inspection. The fencer receives a: b. X receives a RED CARD a. YELLOW CARD for the missing protective c. X receives a BLACK CARD plastron and a YELLOW CARD for the defective weapon 15. With no other penalties given, Fencer X is penalized for b. RED CARD (award a touch for opponent) crossing the lateral boundary to avoid a touch. X c. Yellow Card for defective weapon; require fencer subsequently replaces a weapon with one that does not to get a plastron conform to the Rules. a. X receives a YELLOW CARD 8. Fencer X has no previous penalties. During a halt, X’s b. X receives a RED CARD weapon is found not to conform to the Rules with a c. no penalty fault that could have been caused by the fencing. a. X receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate X’s weapon b. X receives a RED CARD; confiscate X’s weapon c. no penalty; confiscate X’s weapon USFA Referee Study Guide October 2008 Page 2 16. With no penalties yet given, Fencer X reports to the 23. What action should a Referee take when a fencer’s long strip with a mask that does not bear the marks of the socks fall down? preliminary inspection. a. allow the fencer to continue if the socks are up at a. X receives a YELLOW CARD the beginning of the bout b. X receives a RED CARD b. call Halt!; Have the fencer fasten the socks so that c. X receives a BLACK CARD they stay up c. call Halt!; allow the socks to be pulled up each time 17. Fencer X receives a RED CARD for a vindictive act. X subsequently replaces a broken weapon. The 24. What action should a Referee take if a fencer reports to weapon, which has been confiscated, is verified by the the strip with a torn sleeve? technical expert to have a falsified inspection mark. a. allow a reasonable amount of time for the a. X receives a YELLOW CARD replacement or repair; fencer receives a YELLOW b. X receives a RED CARD CARD c. X receives a BLACK CARD b. allow a reasonable amount of time for the replacement or repair; fencer receives a RED 18. May a weapon have any extensions beyond the guard? CARD a. no c. allow a reasonable amount of time for the b.