The USA Fencing Referees' Commission (RC) aims to facilitate the best possible athlete experience in American fencing competitions by developing and managing a group of competent and unbiased referees and creating an environment of fairness, honesty, integrity and respect.
The Commission is responsible for:
- Developing referees
- Developing seminars and exams
- Legislation and interpretation of rules
- Selecting and assigning referees at National Team qualifying competitions
- Awarding referee classifications
- Liaising with regional event organizers, and school and college programs
- Conducting hearings on Code of Conduct or Code of Ethics breaches
- Submitting candidates for FIE licensure
- Assigning referees to international competitions
