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Page 2 of 5 Timekeeper
In the hierarchy of competition officials, the timekeeper is at the bottom of the ladder, but she is a vital link between the referee in charge of events in the contest area and the team that runs things off the mat. The timekeeper sits next to, and works closely with, the Competition Recorder at a table at the edge of the judo mat.
It is the timekeeper's responsibility to:
- time the length of the contest;
- time the hold-downs;
- display scores and penalties on the scoreboard as they are awarded by the referee.
You need to have a good understanding of:
- the contest rules as they apply to timekeeping and scoring;
- the terms used in competition judo;
- the timekeeping and scoring equipment (these days it's likely to be electronic).
As a trainee timekeeper, you will gain experience under supervision at a number of Area competitions, after which there is a short written test. Then, if you pass, it's down to the shops for your blazer!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 October 2007 )
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