Referee Course – Foil Level 2

Referee Course – Foil Level 2

Practical Assessment Venue:
Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Rd, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8DX

Schedule
This is a guide and may be subject to small changes. You will be contacted a week before the online theory with final details.

Date Time Subject Venue
Sun 29 Mar 2026 TBC Online Theory & Exam Zoom Meeting
Sun 19 Apr 2026 8am (tbc) *Short Seminar and recap Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Worcester
8.30am (tbc) Practical Assessments

*Candidates who pass the theory exam will then do a practical assessment as part of the competition.
You may be required to stay until the conclusion of the event.

Dress Code: Smart dress, e.g. shirt with collar or similar (no jeans).

The course will be run by Lynne Melia, a former FIE referee, British Fencing  accredited Referee Instructor and Mentor. Applicants must be current members of British Fencing and have a good knowledge of foil with competitive experience. The course will be run with theory preparation and exam a week before via Zoom. On the day of the practical assessments, a short seminar will take place before to answer last minute questions.  You do not need level 1 foil to join this course.

Essential Pre-course preparation

      1. Ensure that you have at least a working knowledge of how a competition runs, poule sheets and the basic rules and penalties. Some information is available here
      2. A link to an up-to-date penalties sheet can be found here
      3. Knowing the correct terminology for basic strokes and tactical moves is also helpful.

The course has a maximum of 8 candidates. Applications are on a first come first served basis when fully paid.

It is not possible for applicants to enter the fencing competition and do the course, as time is required to assess throughout the day.

Car Parking
There is onsite parking at the leisure centre, although this can get busy at times. There are several car parks in local proximity with a short walk to the leisure centre.

Car Park Charges
Pay and Display.

Course Fee £20

Booked Places Left
2 6

Referee Course Application - FOIL Level 2
BF Membership must be valid at the time of the course. The minimum level required is 'Supporter'. If you also fence, then ensure you have the correct level of membership.
Example: 22/09/1987
If Candidate is under 16 years old.
If different from above
If different from above.
Tick the box to confirm you accept our Privacy Policy and additional terms below.
Price: £20.00

Course Privacy Policy Additions
The purpose of this form is to collect the information needed to run the course:

      • Confirm British Fencing membership.
      • On completion of the course your details will be passed to British Fencing and England Fencing.
      • Your data will be held  for 2 years then deleted.
      • We may contact you after the course to see if you would be able to referee at various foil events in our region.

The above details will only be shared with Lynne Melia (course instructor), England Fencing and British Fencing. Your details will not be passed to any other third party.