Competition officials View this page as a PDF Printable version E-mail this page to a friend

You'll see them at every competition and grading in their standard-issue navy blazers.  They're the competition officials who, between them, ensure that a judo event runs smoothly.  Everything that happens away from the contest area, from planning the event months beforehand to timing and recording contest results on the day itself, is their responsibility. 

Many competition officials first become involved in the sport through their children's participation in competitions and gradings. Starting off helping out at your own club, it's possible to progress to officiating at national and international events with a chance to rub shoulders with the world's top players.

Courses to train people in the various roles are run from time to time by senior officials in the Eastern Area.  We'll list them in our events calendar when they happen.



Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 October 2007 )
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