USFA FENCING REFEREE TEST QUESTIONS FULLY SOLVED

Steps to become a referee - CORRECT ANSWER 1. read rulebook and practice at club 2. sign up for referee clinics by a CRI to earn P rating 3. Take online test (48 hours to pass general & weapon specific tests to become a "P" rating 4. complete SafeSport if 18 yrs or older 5. connect w/ observer in area and preferred weapons 4 main sections of USFA rulebook - CORRECT ANSWER technical rules, organizational rules, material rules, and publicity code Study guide basics - CORRECT ANSWER - copy of most recent rulebook - test must be taken without resources - draw out strip w/ fencers X & Y - end of each section. make notes on improvement - consult a CRI with any questions Test tips - CORRECT ANSWER - set a date to take the test - be able to take test several times - required to pass general section and competency in 2/3 weapons Sample question: Fencer X makes an attack, which is parried. Fencer Y had made a sideways sweep with their blade to parry Fencer X's attack and after the parry, Fencer Y's blade became tangled in the cloth curtain on the bottom of the score table. Fencer X then starts a remise which lands valid. What should the referee do? A. Allow Fencer X's touch as Fencer Y had chosen to fence on the side of the strip closest to the score table B. Annul Fencer X's touch. Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD for hitting Fencer Y when they were unable to defend themselves. C. Annul Fencer X's touch. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Annul Fencer X's touch. Fencing cannot continue when a fencer cannot defend themselves. When Fencer Y's blade becomes tangled in the cloth curtain on the scoring table, the referee should call "Halt!" All hits sco