Last updated: 14th March 2025
The following upcoming refereeing opportunities will be published on this page:
If you would like your refereeing opportunity to be listed here, please complete the referee request form.
Notice to potential referees:
By contacting the organisers of an event you are giving them notification of your interest and availability. Until the organisers have confirmed with you directly that they wish to use your services, you should not make any non-refundable bookings. Contacting the organisers does not constitute a contract between a referee and the organisers and no financial liabilities arise between the referee and the organiser. Please also check any remuneration or expenses offered with the organisers directly.
Date: Saturday 15th March – Men and Women Epee, Men and Women Sabre
Sunday 16th March – Men and Women Foil
Times: Epee 08:30, Sabre 10:00, Foil 08:30
Venue: Sports Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NL
Weapons and level: All Weapons Level 2+
Remuneration:£65 per day + travel and accommodation provided on request
Refreshments: Sandwiches
Contact: David Carr 07565517038
Date: 22nd-23rd March 2025
Times: To be determined
Venue: Harvey Hadden Sports Centre, Nottingham, NG8 4PB
Weapons and level: All Weapons Level 3+
Remuneration: £80
Refreshments: Sandwiches
Contact: Naomi Donaldson +44 7980 921540
Date: 23rd March 2025
23/03/25 – U12 and U16 Epee and Sabre, U14 and U18 Foil
Times: 9am referee briefing
Venue: The Deanery CE Academy, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA
Weapons and level: All Level 2
Remuneration: £60 plus reasonable travel expenses (mileage, trains and taxis)
Refreshments: Yes
Contact: Marcus Messer 07908320373
Date: 29th and 30th March 2025
Saturday 29th March: Men’s Épée – 9:30 am check in closes Men’s Foil – 11:30 am check in closes Women’s Foil – 13:00 check in closes
Sunday 30th March: Women’s Épée – 10.00 am check in closes Women’s Sabre – 11:30 am check in closes Men’s Sabre – 13:00 check in closes
Times: Saturday 29the March: 9:30 am Sunday 30th March: 10:00 am
Venue: York Railway Institute, Queen Street, York, YO24 1AD
https://yorkri.co.uk/
Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2+
Remuneration: £50 + travel costs
Refreshments: Yes
Contact: Karina Calderon Brown 07500760057
Date: 6th April 2025
Times: 9am for referee briefing
Venue: Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Rd, Worcester WR3 8DX
Weapons and level: Level 2 Foil +, and Foil Development Level 2
Remuneration: £70 (possible travel costs, please contact to discuss)
Refreshments: Sandwiches
Contact: Mark Cloke 07748623010
Date: Saturday 19th April Men’s Foil Check-in closed by 9:00
Women’s Foil Check-in closed by 11:00
Men’s Sabre Check-in closed by 13:30
Sunday 20th April Men’s Epee Check-in closed by 9:00
Women’s Epee Check-in closed by 11.30
Women’s Sabre Check-in closed by 13.30
Times: 8.30am for referee briefing both days (to be confirmed by the head referee)
Venue: University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness
Sport & Fitness, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
Weapons and level: All Weapons Level 2, Level 3, Level 3+ and Foil Development Level 3
Remuneration: If an invited referee comes to the Birmingham International Fencing Tournament, for both days, ONLY to referee, they will be paid a day rate PLUS expenses, including travel. Accommodation expenses will ONLY be covered where the invited referee is covering BOTH days. Accommodation for the Saturday night will be covered if booked at either the Apollo or the Ibis Budget Birmingham Centre. If accommodation is needed for the Friday night please contact the organisers to see if this can be arranged. Dedicated referees will receive a variable day-rate depending on their qualifications (FIE – £75, Level 4 – £65, Level 3 – £55, Level 2 – £45) Travel expenses will be paid as follows: Standard class rail travel will be covered at cost. We expect refs to book in advance to minimise costs. Fuel costs will be recompensed at 35p per mile We will also provide Costa vouchers for food and drink on the day. If a fencer referees after they are knocked out, we will refund their entry fee; this should be by prior agreement with the organisers.
Refreshments: Vouchers
Contact: Claudia Fogl 07719769052
Other Information: We will be hosting a practical assessment. Please contact Evie Millar for details.
Date: 8th June 2025
Times: 9am on the day of the event
Venue: SportsDock, University of East London (Docklands Campus),
University Way, London E16 2RD
Weapons and level: Foil Level 2
Remuneration: £70
Refreshments: Yes
Contact: Linda Strachan07956618898
Date: 1st June 2025
Times: 9am referee briefing – this is a young persons competition and there are several safety and enjoyment rules and arrangements to explain – please be prompt for the briefing.
Venue: Netherhall Sports Centre, Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge. CB1 8NN
Weapons and level: Foil Level 2+
Remuneration: £80 travel of up to £50 available if 3 or more refs in one car
Refreshments: Sandwiches Vouchers
Contact: Sarah Paveley 07837933603
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