The views of fencers are also important to the organisers. One definite intention is that the Premier Series does not become too big or unmanageable. A small group of interested parents may be set up to look at varying aspects of the series e.g. format, prizes, sponsorship, timing of events, looking at peoples comments, etc. It is realised that British Fencing relies on volunteers and we hope that many will be involved in this series of events. Requests about the quality of a referee may be put to event organisers.
Referees have good days and bad days.
Some referees are occasionally out of their depth. This series will try to ensure that referees who are poor or out of sorts on a particular day are not used where possible. It must be remembered that sometimes there is a shortage of referees and a certain number are needed to ensure that a competition will finish on time. To this end clubs entering fencers should bring as many referees as possible. Try and get some older fencers from your club to come.