to anyone who is interested

*EMFC is holding a USFA Fencing Referee Seminar and Written Exam*
Former Northern California Division Chair and Internationally
acclaimed referee Tomek Amborski will be holding a *Referee Seminar*
at the *Elite Musketeer Fencer's Club.

Part 1 on January 12^th , 2007 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm*,* and Part 2 on
January 12^th , 2007*.
During the first part of the seminar you will review the major rules
and regulations,
review all topics covered on the referee exam, listen to live
examples. You will have an
opportunity to ask questions and get answers from the expert.

Following that we will hold a *Written Referee Exam** *at the *Elite
Musketeer Fencer's
Club on January 26^th , 2007 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm*. To obtain a rating
of a particular
weapon, a candidate must first attend a Referee Seminar (part 1 of
Tomek's seminar or 2
out of 3 parts of the seminar ran by Peter Burchard, or any full
seminar in the last 12
months), then pass the written General Section as well as specific
weapon section.

Part 2 of the seminar, *on January 26^th , 2007 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm*
will cover practical approach to refereeing, from basic duties to
usual and most unusual situations, and review your past experiences.
Within one year of successful completion of the seminar and written
portion of the exam, a candidate must also pass a practical
examination, which you will be able to schedule with Tomek individually.

The USFA current rating scheme is based on a 10 level scale, with 1
being the highest.
You can find more information about the USFA rating scheme and
refereeing during the
clinic.


*Fees: $35 for any 1 part of the Seminar, $60 for both Seminars and
Exam, or just $10
for the exam only (for those who are eligible).* To prepare we
recommend that you review the USFA Rules. See the USFA Rule Book, 2006
Edition
<http://www.usfencing.org/usfa/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,95/func,st\
artdown/id,5/>
(the most recent version,
pdf).


*To register please email Valerie Rosenblatt at valerie@...*