Please find below the Welsh Fencing Referee Expenses policy; this will apply to the event.
 

• If an invited referee comes to the Welsh Open, for both days, ONLY to referee, they will be paid a day rate PLUS expenses, including travel.
• Accommodation expenses will ONLY be covered where the invited referee is covering BOTH days. Accommodation for the Saturday night will be covered if booked by the organisers. If accommodation is needed for the Friday night please contact the organisers to see if this can be arranged.
• Dedicated referees will receive a variable day-rate depending on their qualifications (FIE - £75, Level 4 - £65, Level 3 - £55, Level 2 - £45)
• Travel expenses will be paid as follows:
  • Standard class rail travel will be covered at cost.  We expect refs to book in advance to minimise costs.
  • Fuel costs will be recompensed at 45p per mile, up to a maximum of 450 miles
• We will also provide a per-diem of £20 per day, to cover the cost of food and drink. The organisers will not provide refreshments in the control room. All referees should either purchase at the on-site cafe, or bring their own. Receipts are not required for the per-diem.
• If a fencer referees after they are knocked out, we will refund their entry fee; this should be by prior agreement with the Welsh Open Team
• If a fencer stays and refs the next day (or prior day), we will refund their entry fee AND pay a day rate,, AND per-diem for referee days,  but do NOT cover their accommodation/travel expenses; this should be by prior agreement with the Welsh Open Team;

Any questions, please raise them direct with the Welsh Open Team (welshopen@fencing.cymru)

Expenses will be paid on submission of an Expense Claim Form.