Judges Training & Level I Certification Seminar
  ⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes
🎓 Head Instructor: Maestro Francesco Lodà
Programme Director & Rapier Head Coach, Italian Fencing Federation

Play a pivotal role in the Tournament of Defense by training to become a certified judge within this dynamic competitive system of historical fencing. Whether you’re a competitor looking to sharpen your strategic understanding, an aspiring judge ready to make confident and consistent calls, or an experienced official seeking to advance your certification, this seminar is your gateway to mastery.

Join Maestro Francesco Lodà for a focused, hands-on training session where you’ll build the knowledge and tools needed to uphold excellence in competition.

What You’ll Learn

• ⚖️ International Technical Rules System – Understand the principles that reward skillful fencing over chaotic exchanges

• 🎯 Tactical Decision-Making – Learn to identify and prevent common pitfalls like double hits before penalties occur

• 📋 Judging Fundamentals – Scoring benchmarks, penalties, and best practices for fair, efficient tournament operations

• 🏅 Level I Certification Path – Participants will work toward Level I certification over the course of the weekend

Important Notes

• 🎟️ All attendees must purchase a Fencing Student/Competitor Pass

Judges Incentives & Stipends

• ✅ Level I (or higher) certified judges

  • Receive a $50 rebate on their General Admission ticket after judging a minimum of 30 rounds

  • Earn $1 per additional round judged

• ⏳ Judges in progress (not yet certified)

  • Not eligible for the admission rebate

  • Earn $0.50 per round judged