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To begin refereeing, one must initiate a background ______.
To begin refereeing, one must initiate a background ______.
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A referee candidate is required to attend a ______ to become a 'P'.
A referee candidate is required to attend a ______ to become a 'P'.
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Before becoming eligible to referee, one must complete the free U.S. Center for ______ Training.
Before becoming eligible to referee, one must complete the free U.S. Center for ______ Training.
SafeSport
Referee candidates have ______ hours to pass the general and weapon-specific tests.
Referee candidates have ______ hours to pass the general and weapon-specific tests.
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To earn a level 6 rating, a referee must referee the finals of an ______ rated competition.
To earn a level 6 rating, a referee must referee the finals of an ______ rated competition.
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Referees with a level 3 rating can referee the DE round of ______ of an Open NAC.
Referees with a level 3 rating can referee the DE round of ______ of an Open NAC.
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The rulebook for USA Fencing is divided into four main ______.
The rulebook for USA Fencing is divided into four main ______.
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A level 1 referee can officiate any bout at an Open ______.
A level 1 referee can officiate any bout at an Open ______.
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The USA Fencing thought it better to have all rules in one ______.
The USA Fencing thought it better to have all rules in one ______.
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The Technical Rules deal with technical descriptions of ______ and its equipment.
The Technical Rules deal with technical descriptions of ______ and its equipment.
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Material Rules pertain to weapons, scoring equipment, and their ______.
Material Rules pertain to weapons, scoring equipment, and their ______.
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It is recommended to pass the general section and your preferred ______.
It is recommended to pass the general section and your preferred ______.
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Fencers should draw out a ______ with Fencer X and Fencer Y.
Fencers should draw out a ______ with Fencer X and Fencer Y.
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One should consult a Certified Referee ______ if there are questions about the rules.
One should consult a Certified Referee ______ if there are questions about the rules.
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Many fencers are very ______, often benefiting from visual aids in their training.
Many fencers are very ______, often benefiting from visual aids in their training.
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When taking the test, it is to be taken ______ resources.
When taking the test, it is to be taken ______ resources.
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Fencer Y receives a ______ CARD
Fencer Y receives a ______ CARD
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Fencer X covers target while landing a touch on Fencer Y’s valid surface. The referee should ______ Fencer X’s touch.
Fencer X covers target while landing a touch on Fencer Y’s valid surface. The referee should ______ Fencer X’s touch.
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Fencer Y’s riposte misses and Fencer X’s remise lands valid. The referee should award the ______ for Fencer X.
Fencer Y’s riposte misses and Fencer X’s remise lands valid. The referee should award the ______ for Fencer X.
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No penalties have been given in this bout. The current bout score is 3-3 when Fencer X lands a touch. What should the referee do? ______ Fencer X’s touch.
No penalties have been given in this bout. The current bout score is 3-3 when Fencer X lands a touch. What should the referee do? ______ Fencer X’s touch.
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Fencer X quickly closes distance and steps on the foot of Fencer Y without attempting to make a fencing ______.
Fencer X quickly closes distance and steps on the foot of Fencer Y without attempting to make a fencing ______.
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To execute a point in line correctly, both fencing ______ and distance must be factored in.
To execute a point in line correctly, both fencing ______ and distance must be factored in.
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The conventions of ______ are difficult to bullet point but are necessary for understanding priorities in fencing.
The conventions of ______ are difficult to bullet point but are necessary for understanding priorities in fencing.
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A valid touch is awarded when a fencer executes an attack that is not parried and lands on the opponent's valid ______.
A valid touch is awarded when a fencer executes an attack that is not parried and lands on the opponent's valid ______.
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A line must be established prior to the final attack being initiated with an advance ______.
A line must be established prior to the final attack being initiated with an advance ______.
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Referees cannot start a bout with one fencer in point in ______.
Referees cannot start a bout with one fencer in point in ______.
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In foil, correct simple attacks are executed with an advance lunge or ______.
In foil, correct simple attacks are executed with an advance lunge or ______.
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If Fencer X attacks with a continuous advance lunge, there is no window to attack in ______.
If Fencer X attacks with a continuous advance lunge, there is no window to attack in ______.
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Fencers X and Y come together, both causing corps à corps without jostling or attempting to avoid the touch. The Referee calls 'Halt!'. What is the correct outcome? A.Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD; Y receives a ______ CARD.
Fencers X and Y come together, both causing corps à corps without jostling or attempting to avoid the touch. The Referee calls 'Halt!'. What is the correct outcome? A.Fencer X receives a YELLOW CARD; Y receives a ______ CARD.
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A foil fencer can tap the blade to earn ______.
A foil fencer can tap the blade to earn ______.
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A counter attack point is awarded only if the opponent’s initial attack has ______.
A counter attack point is awarded only if the opponent’s initial attack has ______.
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Fencer X makes an attack that is parried. Fencer Y makes an immediate riposte, while Fencer X makes an immediate remise while dropping his head. Fencer Y's riposte misses and Fencer X's remise arrives. What should the Referee do? A.Do not award a touch. Fencer X receives a ______ CARD.
Fencer X makes an attack that is parried. Fencer Y makes an immediate riposte, while Fencer X makes an immediate remise while dropping his head. Fencer Y's riposte misses and Fencer X's remise arrives. What should the Referee do? A.Do not award a touch. Fencer X receives a ______ CARD.
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If a fencer beats the blade and attacks with a lunge, the opponent cannot ______ at the same time as the beat.
If a fencer beats the blade and attacks with a lunge, the opponent cannot ______ at the same time as the beat.
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After Fencer X attacks and Fencer Y counterattacks while twisting away, only Fencer Y's light has registered. The Referee calls 'Halt!'. What is the correct outcome? A.______ a touch for Fencer Y.
After Fencer X attacks and Fencer Y counterattacks while twisting away, only Fencer Y's light has registered. The Referee calls 'Halt!'. What is the correct outcome? A.______ a touch for Fencer Y.
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No penalties have been given. The Referee sees Fencer X's touch arrive on Fencer Y's hand, which is covering valid target. Fencer X's white light registers concurrently. What should the Referee do? A.No touch awarded. Fencer Y receives a ______ CARD.
No penalties have been given. The Referee sees Fencer X's touch arrive on Fencer Y's hand, which is covering valid target. Fencer X's white light registers concurrently. What should the Referee do? A.No touch awarded. Fencer Y receives a ______ CARD.
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Counter attacks fulfilled with group 1 ______ are annulled.
Counter attacks fulfilled with group 1 ______ are annulled.
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In a situation of corps à corps, the Referee has the option to either impose a penalty or to ______ the bout.
In a situation of corps à corps, the Referee has the option to either impose a penalty or to ______ the bout.
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If Fencer Y’s back is turned to Fencer X after the counterattack, the Referee must consider if the attack was ______.
If Fencer Y’s back is turned to Fencer X after the counterattack, the Referee must consider if the attack was ______.
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Fencer X's action of dropping his head to shield the target area is assessed for ______ during the bout.
Fencer X's action of dropping his head to shield the target area is assessed for ______ during the bout.
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The expected outcome after calling 'Halt!' should reflect the actions that occurred during the ______.
The expected outcome after calling 'Halt!' should reflect the actions that occurred during the ______.
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The referee should ______ Fencer Y's touch due to Fencer X's unplugged body cord.
The referee should ______ Fencer Y's touch due to Fencer X's unplugged body cord.
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Fencer X presents a weapon with both wires inside the bell ______ together.
Fencer X presents a weapon with both wires inside the bell ______ together.
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If the weapon is determined to be illegal, Fencer X receives a ______ card.
If the weapon is determined to be illegal, Fencer X receives a ______ card.
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In the event of preliminary weapons checks not being performed, the referee should ______ the weapon.
In the event of preliminary weapons checks not being performed, the referee should ______ the weapon.
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The end of the handle protrudes ______ cm beyond the bell guard in Fencer X's weapon.
The end of the handle protrudes ______ cm beyond the bell guard in Fencer X's weapon.
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Use of the unarmed hand/arm results in an immediate ______ card in epee.
Use of the unarmed hand/arm results in an immediate ______ card in epee.
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The referee should allow time for Fencer X to ______ the wires for proper inspection.
The referee should allow time for Fencer X to ______ the wires for proper inspection.
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There is no covering target in ______.
There is no covering target in ______.
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A fencer with one foot off of the side of the strip is a '______.'
A fencer with one foot off of the side of the strip is a '______.'
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If a fencer has one foot off the side of the strip, that fencer loses ______ meter from the start of the attack.
If a fencer has one foot off the side of the strip, that fencer loses ______ meter from the start of the attack.
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Both feet off the rear limits results in a touch for the ______.
Both feet off the rear limits results in a touch for the ______.
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In all three weapons, causing body contact to avoid being hit is a group ______ penalty.
In all three weapons, causing body contact to avoid being hit is a group ______ penalty.
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If both tips of the epee meet and create a light, the touch(es) are ______.
If both tips of the epee meet and create a light, the touch(es) are ______.
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The referee must check that the body cord behind the fencer is properly ______.
The referee must check that the body cord behind the fencer is properly ______.
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A fencer who drops their head to shield the target area is assessed for ______ during the bout.
A fencer who drops their head to shield the target area is assessed for ______ during the bout.
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In epee, close distance fencing is allowed as long as fencers can yield their weapons properly and are not body to body (________).
In epee, close distance fencing is allowed as long as fencers can yield their weapons properly and are not body to body (________).
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A referee must always watch the fencer who got ______ until the bout effectively recommences.
A referee must always watch the fencer who got ______ until the bout effectively recommences.
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In epee, if a referee is unable to follow the action, it is ______ a reason to call halt.
In epee, if a referee is unable to follow the action, it is ______ a reason to call halt.
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The rule regarding early halts emphasizes that they do a disservice to the ______.
The rule regarding early halts emphasizes that they do a disservice to the ______.
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When an action happens, a referee should always ask themselves, why did I call the ______?
When an action happens, a referee should always ask themselves, why did I call the ______?
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The Referee should not call 'Halt' too soon to avoid annulling a possible ______.
The Referee should not call 'Halt' too soon to avoid annulling a possible ______.
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The referee's actions and decisions during the bout are guided by various ______.
The referee's actions and decisions during the bout are guided by various ______.
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In sabre pool bouts, there is no time kept ______.
In sabre pool bouts, there is no time kept ______.
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A team relay bout can have a maximum of ______ touches for the entire match.
A team relay bout can have a maximum of ______ touches for the entire match.
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In sabre Direct Elimination, the bouts consist of ______ touches.
In sabre Direct Elimination, the bouts consist of ______ touches.
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During sabre DE bouts, a rest break is taken at ______ touches.
During sabre DE bouts, a rest break is taken at ______ touches.
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A fencer in a sabre DE bout takes a break after ______ touches.
A fencer in a sabre DE bout takes a break after ______ touches.
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In sabre, injury breaks are limited to ______ minutes, verified by medical personnel.
In sabre, injury breaks are limited to ______ minutes, verified by medical personnel.
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In a sabre team relay bout, bouts are played in intervals of ______ touches.
In a sabre team relay bout, bouts are played in intervals of ______ touches.
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The referee is responsible for ensuring correct ______ during sabre bouts.
The referee is responsible for ensuring correct ______ during sabre bouts.
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Study Notes
USA Fencing Referee Examination Study Guide
- Information: This guide provides sample questions and outlines to help you prepare for the USA Fencing Referee Examination and earn a referee rating. The Referees' Commission recommends studying the current USA Fencing Rulebook before the exam. Print the guide double-sided if possible.
Passing Requirements
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A score of 90% or better is required in the general section and all weapon sections.
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General: 54 out of 60 questions
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Foil: 27 out of 30 questions
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Epee: 27 out of 30 questions
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Sabre: 27 out of 30 questions
Test Specifications
- Log in to your profile on the USA Fencing website, pay for the exam, and then start the test.
- Candidates have 48 hours to pass the general and weapon sections.
- The test should be completed without any resources, including the study guide.
Additional Notes
- Contact the Referee Development Committee with further questions.
- Email: [email protected]
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Test your knowledge on the requirements and rules of refereeing in USA Fencing. This quiz covers various aspects of the officiating process, including training, regulations, and competition levels. Perfect for aspiring referees or those interested in the sport.
