The 2024 Scottish Open is on 30 November and 1 December in our new venue Alva Academy (10 minutes drive from last year’s venue in Stirling).
We are currently asking for referees - ideally those qualified at Level 2 or above but we are also interested to hear from experienced fencers.
If an invited referee comes to the Scottish Open for both days and ONLY to referee we will pay a day rate plus expenses including travel. The pay rate is dependent on qualifications:
FIE/Level 4 £60
Level 3 £50
Level 2 £40
The Scottish Open will only pay accommodation expenses where the invited referee is covering both days and when the accommodation is booked by the organisers. Accommodation is booked on a twin room basis. If referees require accommodation on the Friday night please contact us (admin@scottish-fencing.com) to arrange this.
The organisers will pay the following travel expenses:
Standard class rail travel at cost. We expect referees to book in advance to minimise costs.
Fuel costs are recompensed at 35 p per mile.
We will provide lunch on the day.
If a fencer stays and referees the next day or prior day we will refund their entry fee and pay a day rate but not cover their accommodation / travel expenses. Any competitor wishing to do this should get agreement first by contacting admin@scottish-fencing.com
On the day if a fencer makes themselves available to referee in an event they are no longer fencing in they can have a refund of their entry fee once approved by the organisers. No travel expenses will be paid and only once agreed by the organisers.
Scottish Open timetable:
Saturday 30 November Check In times
Mens Epee 8.45 - 9.00
Womens Foil 9.45 - 10.00
Mens Sabre 12.45 - 13.00
Sunday 1 December 2024 Check In times
Mens Foil 8.45 - 9.00
Seated Sabre 9.15 – 9.30
Womens Epee 9.45 - 10.00
Womens Sabre 12.30 -12.45
If you are interested in refereeing please email us at admin@scottish-fencing.com
