Fencing referee general rule test 2023 with complete
solution
In a previous bout in the same pool, Fencer X committed an offense requiring an
immediate Group 2 RED CARD. With no other penalties given in the current bout,
X commits the same offense. What should the Referee do?
give x red card
During the action, a spectator is loudly cheering for Fencer X. What should the
Referee do?
(A) Call Halt! only if the cheering is disruptive.
Fencer X stops fencing during a phrase without the referee having commanded
"Halt!" They are subsequently hit valid by Fencer Y. What should the referee do?
(A) Award a touch for Y.
No penalties have been given. After causing incidental corps a corps with Fencer
Y, Fencer X leaves the side of the strip with both feet. What should happen?
(B) Y holds ground except if it would cause X to be placed behind X's end line; no
penalty
When the referee gives the command "On guard" in foil or saber, how may a
fencer hold their weapon?
(C) Point up at an angle greater than parallel to the strip, with the fencer's elbow bent
A Youth 10 fencer comes to strip with a weapon bearing a 4 stamp on the blade.
The referee must _____.
(A) Confiscate weapon. The fencer must present a weapon with a size 0 blade. The
blade must be less than 32.5
Fencer X makes an attack and Fencer Y makes a counter attack by ducking.
Fencer X's attack misses and Fencer Y touches on valid target as Fencer Y falls
over backwards. What should the Referee do?
(A) Annul the touch made by Fencer Y. Y receives a YELLOW CARD.
Which female fencers are required to wear chest protection?
(B) All female fencers are required to wear chest protection
What action should a Referee take if a fencer reports to the strip with a torn
sleeve?
(A) Fencer receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate jacket and allow a reasonable
amount of time for the replacement.
In a direct elimination bout where video replay is in use, Fencer X previously
requested video review two times. In the first review, the referee reversed the call.
In the second review, the referee maintained the original call. Fencer X requests a
video review for the third time during this bout. The Referee should _______.
(C) review the action using the video replay system.
During an advance-lunge attack, Fencer X steps off the side of the strip with one
foot during the advance, but recovers the strip and then scores a valid touch on
Fencer Y. What should the Referee do?
(B) Do not award a touch; X returns to the place in the strip where he started the
advance-lunge attack and then retreats an additional meter.
, In a team match where the video replay system is being utilized, how many replay
appeals per lap are allowed, assuming the referee upholds the original call after
each review?
(A) 1
During the first period of a Youth 10 direct elimination bout, the fencers are not
actively attempting to score and a minute of time has elapsed. The Referee
should _____.
(C) call Halt! Proceed to the next period with no minute rest.
A fencer in a Y-12 girls sabre competition presents to the strip without chest
protection. The rules instruct the Referee to _______.
(C) award her a YELLOW CARD and allow a reasonable amount of time to obtain
conforming equipment.
A Group 1 YELLOW CARD indicates _______.
(A) a warning valid for the bout
Fencer X drops the weapon after Fencer Y executes a parry. Y's immediate
riposte scores a valid touch. What should the Referee do?
(B) Award a touch for Y.
A fencer at a national event reports to the strip without the fencer's last name on
the back of the uniform between the shoulders. What is the correct outcome?
(B) The fencer receives a RED CARD unless the name appears on the fencer's rear leg;
allow them to fence.
At the beginning of a bout and with no other penalties given, the Referee notes
that there is no safety strap on the back of the mask of Fencer X.
(C) Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD. Fencer X must affix a mask strap on the
mask or referee must confiscate the mask
With no penalties yet given, Fencer X reports to the strip with a mask that does
not bear the marks of the preliminary inspection. Before Fencer X may use that
mask, it must be inspected. What should the Referee do?
(B) X receives a RED CARD; confiscate the mask.
Having already received a Group 1 YELLOW CARD in the current bout, Fencer X
commits a different offense from the same group. What is correct outcome?
(B) X receives a RED CARD.
Fencer X executes an attack. After scoring a valid touch, X then leaves the side of
the strip with both feet. What should the Referee do?
(A) Award a touch for X.
What test must a mask be subjected to before use in a competition?
(A) Visual inspection and possible punch test
Having already received a YELLOW CARD for raising the mask before the Referee
called "Halt"! Fencer X parries while turning the back to the opponent and then
makes a riposte that arrives on the opponent's valid surface. What should the
Referee do?
(A) Annul X's touch; X receives a RED CARD.
In a bout without video replay, when may a Referees decision be justifiably
appealed?
(A) When a rule is misapplied.
Is there a mask that may be used in all three weapons?
solution
In a previous bout in the same pool, Fencer X committed an offense requiring an
immediate Group 2 RED CARD. With no other penalties given in the current bout,
X commits the same offense. What should the Referee do?
give x red card
During the action, a spectator is loudly cheering for Fencer X. What should the
Referee do?
(A) Call Halt! only if the cheering is disruptive.
Fencer X stops fencing during a phrase without the referee having commanded
"Halt!" They are subsequently hit valid by Fencer Y. What should the referee do?
(A) Award a touch for Y.
No penalties have been given. After causing incidental corps a corps with Fencer
Y, Fencer X leaves the side of the strip with both feet. What should happen?
(B) Y holds ground except if it would cause X to be placed behind X's end line; no
penalty
When the referee gives the command "On guard" in foil or saber, how may a
fencer hold their weapon?
(C) Point up at an angle greater than parallel to the strip, with the fencer's elbow bent
A Youth 10 fencer comes to strip with a weapon bearing a 4 stamp on the blade.
The referee must _____.
(A) Confiscate weapon. The fencer must present a weapon with a size 0 blade. The
blade must be less than 32.5
Fencer X makes an attack and Fencer Y makes a counter attack by ducking.
Fencer X's attack misses and Fencer Y touches on valid target as Fencer Y falls
over backwards. What should the Referee do?
(A) Annul the touch made by Fencer Y. Y receives a YELLOW CARD.
Which female fencers are required to wear chest protection?
(B) All female fencers are required to wear chest protection
What action should a Referee take if a fencer reports to the strip with a torn
sleeve?
(A) Fencer receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate jacket and allow a reasonable
amount of time for the replacement.
In a direct elimination bout where video replay is in use, Fencer X previously
requested video review two times. In the first review, the referee reversed the call.
In the second review, the referee maintained the original call. Fencer X requests a
video review for the third time during this bout. The Referee should _______.
(C) review the action using the video replay system.
During an advance-lunge attack, Fencer X steps off the side of the strip with one
foot during the advance, but recovers the strip and then scores a valid touch on
Fencer Y. What should the Referee do?
(B) Do not award a touch; X returns to the place in the strip where he started the
advance-lunge attack and then retreats an additional meter.
, In a team match where the video replay system is being utilized, how many replay
appeals per lap are allowed, assuming the referee upholds the original call after
each review?
(A) 1
During the first period of a Youth 10 direct elimination bout, the fencers are not
actively attempting to score and a minute of time has elapsed. The Referee
should _____.
(C) call Halt! Proceed to the next period with no minute rest.
A fencer in a Y-12 girls sabre competition presents to the strip without chest
protection. The rules instruct the Referee to _______.
(C) award her a YELLOW CARD and allow a reasonable amount of time to obtain
conforming equipment.
A Group 1 YELLOW CARD indicates _______.
(A) a warning valid for the bout
Fencer X drops the weapon after Fencer Y executes a parry. Y's immediate
riposte scores a valid touch. What should the Referee do?
(B) Award a touch for Y.
A fencer at a national event reports to the strip without the fencer's last name on
the back of the uniform between the shoulders. What is the correct outcome?
(B) The fencer receives a RED CARD unless the name appears on the fencer's rear leg;
allow them to fence.
At the beginning of a bout and with no other penalties given, the Referee notes
that there is no safety strap on the back of the mask of Fencer X.
(C) Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD. Fencer X must affix a mask strap on the
mask or referee must confiscate the mask
With no penalties yet given, Fencer X reports to the strip with a mask that does
not bear the marks of the preliminary inspection. Before Fencer X may use that
mask, it must be inspected. What should the Referee do?
(B) X receives a RED CARD; confiscate the mask.
Having already received a Group 1 YELLOW CARD in the current bout, Fencer X
commits a different offense from the same group. What is correct outcome?
(B) X receives a RED CARD.
Fencer X executes an attack. After scoring a valid touch, X then leaves the side of
the strip with both feet. What should the Referee do?
(A) Award a touch for X.
What test must a mask be subjected to before use in a competition?
(A) Visual inspection and possible punch test
Having already received a YELLOW CARD for raising the mask before the Referee
called "Halt"! Fencer X parries while turning the back to the opponent and then
makes a riposte that arrives on the opponent's valid surface. What should the
Referee do?
(A) Annul X's touch; X receives a RED CARD.
In a bout without video replay, when may a Referees decision be justifiably
appealed?
(A) When a rule is misapplied.
Is there a mask that may be used in all three weapons?
