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This presentation provides training for the Tournament Observer program for the North Carolina Division of USA Fencing. This presentation was delivered on 09/08/12.
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Observer Guidelines and ToolsTournament Best Practices
NCUSFA Tournament Observer Training
September 8, 2012
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Agenda
Why Observers?Obtaining ObserversObserver Duties
Venue Referees Entries Results
Observer PracticesObserver Tools
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Agenda
Observer PracticesTournament OperationObserver DutiesResultsCorrective ActionObserver ToolsObserver ChecklistUSFA Documents
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What is an Observer?
Division Observer is the de facto chair of the Bout Committee (BC).
The Bout Committee’s responsibility is to ensure that the tournament, and the events within it are held according to the rules of the USFA. The BC is responsible for any protests of applications of the rules during the event.
Do not confuse the Bout Committee with the Tournament Committee (TC)!
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Who can be an Observer?
Each Division Observer must be a member of USA Fencing.
Each Division Observer must be a member of the North Carolina Division of USA Fencing.
The $5 non-competitive USA Fencing membership is sufficient for the Division Observer Program.
Each Division Observer must declare a representative club.
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Observers are Prohibited from:
Being a member of the Host Club or being the Tournament Organizer
Running the TournamentRefereeing the TournamentHaving final say in sanctioning
an eventFencing in the event
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Engaging an Observer
Tournament Organizer is responsible for engaging a Division Observer for their sanctioned events
Tournament Organizer is responsible for Division Observer expenses, including travel and housing
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Observer Responsibilities
Venue Safe Floor Strip Size Scoring Equipment Runoff
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Observer Responsibilities
Venue-Safe Floor Appropriate Traction
Dry Dust-Free
Strips Clear of Obstacle If strips are unsafe, then the
Organizer should correct the issue immediately (wipe up spills, dust mop)
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Observer Responsibilities
Venue-Strip Size Optimally 14 meters, 1.5 to 2
meters wide Worst case:
Four meters between En Garde lines Two-Meter Warning Track Two feet of runoff
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Observer Responsibilities
Venue-Scoring Equipment Scoring Machines should be all of
the same timing (ie., 2005 Chipset)
Floor Reels should be secured to floor
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Observer Responsibilities
Venue-Runoff Two Feet, at least Free of Obstruction (Equipment,
Furniture, Spectators) Good traction
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Observer Responsibilities
Referees Quantity Dedicated Quality
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Observer Responsibilities
Referees-Quantity Tournament Organizer is
responsible for securing an adequate number of referees
There should be an ample amount of referees to let the event flow smoothly (1.25 Rule)
Flighting is okay in order to meet referee needs, but must be announced at registration
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Observer Responsibilities
Referees-DedicatedReferees should be dedicated to the
event that the officiate Not a fencer in the event Not an observer
Tournament Organizers can referee an event
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Observer Responsibilities
Referees-Quality Referees should be rated or
experienced at the level of the event
Example: A1 Event without an official with a national rating is not appropriate
More experienced referees should be used later in the competition, as much as possible
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Observer Responsibilities
Entries Participation Requirements Duplicate Memberships Age-Appropriate
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Observer Responsibilities
Participation Requirements Competitive USA Fencing
Membership Required USFA Card At the Door Memberships FIE Licenses
Organizer should have forms available
Separate checks payable to USFA, or Credit Card on Form
No Membership, no Fence!
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Observer Responsibilities
Participation Requirements (continued)
Full fencing uniform Mask requirements
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Observer Responsibilities
Entries-Duplicate Memberships If member has joined, but is not
on Membership List Take Duplicate membership form
and note it on the form Submit duplicate to Secretary
with tournament report Secretary will track any lagging
memberships
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Observer Responsibilities
Entries-Age-AppropriateAthletes’ ages must be appropriate
to the event they have enteredMinimum age for Open events is 13
yearsConsult with the athlete handbook
to ensure the appropriate birthdate ranges for age-restricted events (Youth, Cadet, Junior, Veterans)
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Observer Responsibilities
Tournament Operation Formats Seeding Promotion Criteria
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Observer Responsibilities
Tournament Operation-Formats Announce event formats before
the posting of pools - only formats listed in the USA Fencing Operations Manual can be used
The Observer has the responsibility of ensuring that this announced format is followed
Any deviation from the announced format is grounds for desanctioning of an event
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Observer Responsibilities
Tournament Operation-SeedingEvents can be seeded by ratings,
or based on national points for the event fenced
Points take precedent, then equal ratings
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Observer Responsibilities
Tournament Operation-Promotion CriteriaAnnounce criteria for promotion
before the start of poolsTournament organizer must
follow the announced criteria, regardless of number of fencers or time constraints
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Observer Responsibilities
Results Hard Copies Verify AskFRED results Certify Results to Division
Secretary
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Observer Responsibilities
Results-Hard CopiesThe Observer should obtain hard
copies for the results for the event
Electronic copies of results obtained at the site are acceptable
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Observer Responsibilities
Results-Verify AskFRED resultsTournament Organizer is
responsible for posting results within 24 hours of last event
Division Observer is responsible for certifying results within 48 hours versus hard copies obtained onsite
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Observer Responsibilities
Results-Certify Results to Division SecretarySend certification of results
within 48 hours of last event using Division Observer Form
Certification forms are on the Division website
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Corrective Action
Onsite Corrective ActionReasonable Amount of TimeImmediate ActionRemember: Sanctioning
Decisions are up to the Executive Committee of the Division!
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Corrective Action
Onsite Corrective Action In the case of infraction, notify
Tournament Organizer of issue immediately, and ask politely for correction
Whenever possible, offer criteria that need to be met to be within compliance
Offer a reasonable amount of time for correction
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Corrective Action
Reasonable Amount of Time The event should go on relatively
quickly after corrective action Take into account the needs of
the fencer
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Corrective Action
Remember: Sanctioning Decisions are up to the Executive Committee of the Division!
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Observer Checklist
Prior to the Event Check Entries on AskFRED.net Download latest Membership List
from USfencing.org Note any Classification
discrepancies Note any Non-Members in
Preregistration List Note any Birth Year
discrepancies for limited events
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Observer Checklist
The Day of the EventWalk around venue, noting:
Floor Condition Strip Size Scoring Equipment
Take new Membership Forms Note duplicates Collect Membership Dues
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Observer Checklist
Correct any Ratings/Membership Issues within Preregistration List
Ensure Tournament Format is Announced before Event
Referees Dedicated to the Event they
Officiate Appropriate Number Appropriate Ratings
Receive Hard Copy of Results for Each Event
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Observer Checklist
The Day After the EventCheck Results versus
AskFRED.netSubmit certification email to
the Division SecretaryMail membership forms to the
National Office and copies to the Division Secretary