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In a previous bout in the same pool, Fencer X committed an offense requiring an immediate Group 2 RED
CARD. With no other penalties given in the current bout, X commits the same offense. What should the
Referee do? - (ANSWER)give x red card
During the action, a spectator is loudly cheering for Fencer X. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(A) Call Halt! only if the cheering is disruptive.
Fencer X stops fencing during a phrase without the referee having commanded "Halt!" They are
subsequently hit valid by Fencer Y. What should the referee do? - (ANSWER)(A) Award a touch for Y.
No penalties have been given. After causing incidental corps a corps with Fencer Y, Fencer X leaves the
side of the strip with both feet. What should happen? - (ANSWER)(B) Y holds ground except if it would
cause X to be placed behind X's end line; no penalty
When the referee gives the command "On guard" in foil or saber, how may a fencer hold their weapon? -
(ANSWER)(C) Point up at an angle greater than parallel to the strip, with the fencer's elbow bent
A Youth 10 fencer comes to strip with a weapon bearing a 4 stamp on the blade. The referee must
_____. - (ANSWER)(A) Confiscate weapon. The fencer must present a weapon with a size 0 blade. The
blade must be less than 32.5
Fencer X makes an attack and Fencer Y makes a counter attack by ducking. Fencer X's attack misses and
Fencer Y touches on valid target as Fencer Y falls over backwards. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(A) Annul the touch made by Fencer Y. Y receives a YELLOW CARD.
Which female fencers are required to wear chest protection? - (ANSWER)(B) All female fencers are
required to wear chest protection
What action should a Referee take if a fencer reports to the strip with a torn sleeve? - (ANSWER)(A)
Fencer receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate jacket and allow a reasonable amount of time for the
replacement.
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In a direct elimination bout where video replay is in use, Fencer X previously requested video review two
times. In the first review, the referee reversed the call. In the second review, the referee maintained the
original call. Fencer X requests a video review for the third time during this bout. The Referee should
_______. - (ANSWER)(C) review the action using the video replay system.
During an advance-lunge attack, Fencer X steps off the side of the strip with one foot during the
advance, but recovers the strip and then scores a valid touch on Fencer Y. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(B) Do not award a touch; X returns to the place in the strip where he started the advance-
lunge attack and then retreats an additional meter.
In a team match where the video replay system is being utilized, how many replay appeals per lap are
allowed, assuming the referee upholds the original call after each review? - (ANSWER)(A) 1
During the first period of a Youth 10 direct elimination bout, the fencers are not actively attempting to
score and a minute of time has elapsed. The Referee should _____. - (ANSWER)(C) call Halt! Proceed to
the next period with no minute rest.
A fencer in a Y-12 girls sabre competition presents to the strip without chest protection. The rules
instruct the Referee to _______. - (ANSWER)(C) award her a YELLOW CARD and allow a reasonable
amount of time to obtain conforming equipment.
A Group 1 YELLOW CARD indicates _______. - (ANSWER)(A) a warning valid for the bout
Fencer X drops the weapon after Fencer Y executes a parry. Y's immediate riposte scores a valid touch.
What should the Referee do? - (ANSWER)(B) Award a touch for Y.
A fencer at a national event reports to the strip without the fencer's last name on the back of the
uniform between the shoulders. What is the correct outcome? - (ANSWER)(B) The fencer receives a RED
CARD unless the name appears on the fencer's rear leg; allow them to fence.
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In a previous bout in the same pool, Fencer X committed an offense requiring an immediate Group 2 RED
CARD. With no other penalties given in the current bout, X commits the same offense. What should the
Referee do? - (ANSWER)give x red card
During the action, a spectator is loudly cheering for Fencer X. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(A) Call Halt! only if the cheering is disruptive.
Fencer X stops fencing during a phrase without the referee having commanded "Halt!" They are
subsequently hit valid by Fencer Y. What should the referee do? - (ANSWER)(A) Award a touch for Y.
No penalties have been given. After causing incidental corps a corps with Fencer Y, Fencer X leaves the
side of the strip with both feet. What should happen? - (ANSWER)(B) Y holds ground except if it would
cause X to be placed behind X's end line; no penalty
When the referee gives the command "On guard" in foil or saber, how may a fencer hold their weapon? -
(ANSWER)(C) Point up at an angle greater than parallel to the strip, with the fencer's elbow bent
A Youth 10 fencer comes to strip with a weapon bearing a 4 stamp on the blade. The referee must
_____. - (ANSWER)(A) Confiscate weapon. The fencer must present a weapon with a size 0 blade. The
blade must be less than 32.5
Fencer X makes an attack and Fencer Y makes a counter attack by ducking. Fencer X's attack misses and
Fencer Y touches on valid target as Fencer Y falls over backwards. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(A) Annul the touch made by Fencer Y. Y receives a YELLOW CARD.
Which female fencers are required to wear chest protection? - (ANSWER)(B) All female fencers are
required to wear chest protection
What action should a Referee take if a fencer reports to the strip with a torn sleeve? - (ANSWER)(A)
Fencer receives a YELLOW CARD; confiscate jacket and allow a reasonable amount of time for the
replacement.
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for accuracy) | Latest!!
In a direct elimination bout where video replay is in use, Fencer X previously requested video review two
times. In the first review, the referee reversed the call. In the second review, the referee maintained the
original call. Fencer X requests a video review for the third time during this bout. The Referee should
_______. - (ANSWER)(C) review the action using the video replay system.
During an advance-lunge attack, Fencer X steps off the side of the strip with one foot during the
advance, but recovers the strip and then scores a valid touch on Fencer Y. What should the Referee do? -
(ANSWER)(B) Do not award a touch; X returns to the place in the strip where he started the advance-
lunge attack and then retreats an additional meter.
In a team match where the video replay system is being utilized, how many replay appeals per lap are
allowed, assuming the referee upholds the original call after each review? - (ANSWER)(A) 1
During the first period of a Youth 10 direct elimination bout, the fencers are not actively attempting to
score and a minute of time has elapsed. The Referee should _____. - (ANSWER)(C) call Halt! Proceed to
the next period with no minute rest.
A fencer in a Y-12 girls sabre competition presents to the strip without chest protection. The rules
instruct the Referee to _______. - (ANSWER)(C) award her a YELLOW CARD and allow a reasonable
amount of time to obtain conforming equipment.
A Group 1 YELLOW CARD indicates _______. - (ANSWER)(A) a warning valid for the bout
Fencer X drops the weapon after Fencer Y executes a parry. Y's immediate riposte scores a valid touch.
What should the Referee do? - (ANSWER)(B) Award a touch for Y.
A fencer at a national event reports to the strip without the fencer's last name on the back of the
uniform between the shoulders. What is the correct outcome? - (ANSWER)(B) The fencer receives a RED
CARD unless the name appears on the fencer's rear leg; allow them to fence.
