REFEREE EXAM EPEE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS AND FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Passing Requirement. Answer: 90% score needed in all exam
sections.
◉ General Section Score. Answer: 54 out of 60 questions must be
correct.
◉ Foil Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Epee Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Sabre Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Test Specifications. Answer: Complete test without any resources
allowed.
◉ SafeSport Training. Answer: Required training for referees aged
18+.
,◉ Referee Clinic. Answer: Mandatory attendance for referee
candidates.
◉ Referee Ratings. Answer: Levels indicating referee experience and
competency.
◉ Level P. Answer: Passing score on the written exam.
◉ Level 10. Answer: Referee finals of an E rated competition.
◉ Level 9. Answer: Referee finals of a D rated competition.
◉ Level 8. Answer: Referee finals of a C rated competition.
◉ Level 7. Answer: Referee finals of a B rated competition.
◉ Level 6. Answer: Referee finals of an A rated competition.
◉ Level 5. Answer: Referee round of pools in Open NAC.
◉ Level 4. Answer: Referee DE round of 64 in Open NAC.
, ◉ Level 3. Answer: Referee DE round of 16 in Open NAC.
◉ Level 2. Answer: Referee DE round of 8 in Open NAC.
◉ Level 1. Answer: Referee any bout at an Open NAC.
◉ Rulebook Basics. Answer: Four main sections governing fencing
rules.
◉ Technical Rules. Answer: Descriptions of fencing techniques and
equipment.
◉ Organizational Rules. Answer: Control of fencing competitions
and events.
◉ Material Rules. Answer: Specifications for weapons and scoring
equipment.
◉ Publicity Code. Answer: Regulations on advertisements and
sponsorship.
QUESTIONS AND FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Passing Requirement. Answer: 90% score needed in all exam
sections.
◉ General Section Score. Answer: 54 out of 60 questions must be
correct.
◉ Foil Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Epee Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Sabre Section Score. Answer: 27 out of 30 questions must be
correct.
◉ Test Specifications. Answer: Complete test without any resources
allowed.
◉ SafeSport Training. Answer: Required training for referees aged
18+.
,◉ Referee Clinic. Answer: Mandatory attendance for referee
candidates.
◉ Referee Ratings. Answer: Levels indicating referee experience and
competency.
◉ Level P. Answer: Passing score on the written exam.
◉ Level 10. Answer: Referee finals of an E rated competition.
◉ Level 9. Answer: Referee finals of a D rated competition.
◉ Level 8. Answer: Referee finals of a C rated competition.
◉ Level 7. Answer: Referee finals of a B rated competition.
◉ Level 6. Answer: Referee finals of an A rated competition.
◉ Level 5. Answer: Referee round of pools in Open NAC.
◉ Level 4. Answer: Referee DE round of 64 in Open NAC.
, ◉ Level 3. Answer: Referee DE round of 16 in Open NAC.
◉ Level 2. Answer: Referee DE round of 8 in Open NAC.
◉ Level 1. Answer: Referee any bout at an Open NAC.
◉ Rulebook Basics. Answer: Four main sections governing fencing
rules.
◉ Technical Rules. Answer: Descriptions of fencing techniques and
equipment.
◉ Organizational Rules. Answer: Control of fencing competitions
and events.
◉ Material Rules. Answer: Specifications for weapons and scoring
equipment.
◉ Publicity Code. Answer: Regulations on advertisements and
sponsorship.