World-renowned fencing referee Jon Moss will be appearing at EnGarde:Batavia, a local fencing school located on Harvester Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 27.
Moss, who holds the highest possible rating for a fencing referee, is a 42-year veteran of the sport. He currently coaches at the University of New Hampshire and Tanner City Fencing Club and serves as head referee at Fencing Officials Commission.
Moss will be on hand to certify perspective referees in the sport at the area’s only fencing school, which is owned and operated by Genesee County native, Colin Dentino.
The sport of fencing requires skilled referees as the official is involved on every call and must adjudicate every action.
“It is vitally important that we train and maintain referees -- especially now since we are currently forming the Genesee Fencing League," Dentino said. "We’ll require skilled officials who are armed with the latest rules and guidelines."
After completing this clinic, and passing the referee exam, participants will be certified with the United States Fencing Association.
EnGarde:Batavia continues to grow since it opened its doors in the Artisan Center one year ago. Besides the Jon Moss Referees' Clinic, EnGarde:Batavia also offers fencing camps and clinics for all ages/skill levels as well as their popular Molten Sword Tournament.
Dentino believes that fencing is underrated as a sport and has several benefits helping develop stamina, flexibility, strength, dexterity, hand/eye coordination, as well as physical and mental agility.
