USA Fencing referees who have worked at least one regional or national level event in the 2020-21 or 2021-22 season are invited to vote in the 2022 Referees' Commission Election.
Voting is conducted through our partners at eBallot, and each eligible voter will receive a unique voting link.
To be eligible to vote in the Referees’ Commission election, you must meet both of the following criteria:
*Includes Life, Competitive, Collegiate Competitive, Supporting, Access, Olympian Life, Paralympian Life, Life Installment, Coach
You have a voice in the individuals selected to join the Referees' Commission in the positions listed below.
May 17*: Voting opens at 12:01 a.m. EDT
June 9: Voting closes at 4 p.m. EDT
June 10: Winners announced
Our Referees' Commission 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.
Our partners at eBallot have provided instructions here, which will give you an overview of the online voting process.
Each eligible voter will receive a unique voting link by email.
The RC election will use Ranked Preferential Voting, as per Section 9.10 of the USA Fencing bylaws.
*The announced start date of May 16 was moved back by a day because of a scheduling issue.
Voters will be asked to rank the following two candidates:
Cover letters and resumes are linked below.
Voters will be asked to rank the following two candidates:
Cover letters and resumes are linked below.