Upcoming Referee Opportunities

Page Updated: 21st of May 2024

The following upcoming refereeing opportunities will be published on this page:

  • International FIE opportunities (other than those allocated as part of the Annual Allocation process).
  • International EFC opportunities (other than those allocated as part of the Annual Allocation process).
  • Domestic opportunities.

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.

 


 

BVF Nationals

Date:  22 March – 24 March, 2024

Times: Please see the competition link. Referee briefing/start times to be concluded with the referee coordinator (Joe Pearce).

Venue: The Manchester Fencing Centre, Waddington St, Chadderton, Oldham. OL9 6QH

Venue Link: themanchesterfencingcentre.co.uk

Weapons and Level: Foil Level 2 and above.

Remuneration: Local referees are preferred for this event. Per diem is £80, but only reasonable/minimal expenses will be reimbursed. Accommodation is to be discussed with the referee coordinator (Joe Pearce).

Refreshments: Vouchers will be provided. Lunch will be provided at the venue in the on-site cafe.

Contact: Joe Pearce or mobile +44 7780 305084


Birmingham International Fencing Tournament

Date:  Saturday 30th March 2024 – Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil and Men’s Sabre

Sunday 31st March 2024 – Men’s Epee, Women’s Epee and Women’s Sabre

Times: 08.30 for referee briefing each day.

Venue: Sport & Fitness University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

Link to venue can be found here

Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2 +

Remuneration: FIE £5, L4 £65, L2 £45 Any fencer refereeing after being eliminated from the competition will have their entry fee refunded (prior arrangement only).  Full details of travel and accommodation expenses will be supplied in the referee request email sent 08.12.23.

Refreshment: Costa vouchers for food and drink.

Other Information: There is an option to undertake level 3 practical assessments at all three weapons. Please contact the organiser by 6pm on Friday the 16th of March 2024 to note your interest.

Competition website can be found here

Contact: Claudia Fogl or mobile 07719769052


The Glasgow Open

Date: Saturday 6th April 2024 – Epee and Sabre,  Sunday 7th April 2024 – Foil

Times: Referees briefing on Saturday and Sunday at 9am

Venue: Hutchesons’ Grammar School, 21 Beaton Rd, Glasgow G41 4NW

The link to the venue can be found here

Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2

Remuneration: £50/day for EFC C+,  £40/day for Lvl 3,  £30/day for Lvl 2, £20/day for unqualified

Refreshments:  Will be provided

Contact: Mark Alvares or mobile 07956231865

Other Information: Development Referee for Lvl 2 in Epee, Foil, & Sabre


East Midlands Championship/GB Cup Qualifier

Date:  Saturday 20th April 2024 – Men’s Foil, Women’s Foil and Men’s Sabre

Men’s Epee, Women’s Epee and Women’s Sabre

Times: Start times Foil 9am, Sabre 11am, Epee 1.30pm

Venue: Lee Westwood Sports Centre Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS

The link to the venue can be found here

Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2 +

Remuneration: £40 plus mileage

Refreshment: Sandwiches

Contact: Paula Sullivan or mobile 07871424460


British Youth Championships 2024 (BYCs)

Date:  4-6th May 2024

Times: 08:30 Referee Briefing

Venue: EIS Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA

Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2 +

Remuneration: £40 plus travel expenses

Refreshment: Light Lunch and Refreshments

Further Information: Event Webpage

Event Sign Up: Referee Registration Form 

Contact: [email protected]


Cambridge Sword Junior Foil Series 23/24

Date:  Sunday 26th May 2024

FOIL – U10, U12, U14, U17

Referee coffee, Bacon rolls and briefing 9.15.

Times: 09.15 for briefing. Pools will start c09.45. Competitions have a staggered start throughout the day.

Venue:  Netherhall School, Queen Edith’s Road, Cambridge CB1 8NN

The link to the venue can be found here

Weapons and level: All weapons Level 2 +, development Level 2 referees welcome

Remuneration: £75 plus travel for those further away – to be agreed with organiser before commitment – just ring Sarah to discuss. Priority given to those referees who can bring one or more referee in a car

Refreshment: Sandwiches/Vouchers

Other Information: Friendly competition. Very supportive and involved organisation. Strong Welfare presence all day – wish to promote fair play, good manners and enjoyment for everyone.

The competition website can be found here

Contact: Sarah Paveley or mobile 07837933 603

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