I would like to extend a special thank you to the referees at the 2008 Westerns who worked their behinds off, without ever complaining, to make this event a success:

Manuel Belmonte, Steve Symons, Brad Goldie, David Webster, Jordan Smith, Patrick Tam, Nadia Smith, Katy Lupien, Kirk Brecht, Casey Keating, Erica Emery, Doug Jackson, Lynn, Seguin, Chase Caldwell, Aimee Schryer, Adrien Sparling, Leland Guilleman, Luc D'Eon.

- Doug Brecht, Head Referee, 2008 Western Canadian Fencing Championships