Information on judges training
Read on to learn more about how to become a Judge in the sport of Synchro.
The following Judge Training courses are scheduled to be held in 2013. Click on the contact to download further details (when available):
| Date | Course | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 27 January | Basic Judge | Pimlico, London SW1V 3AT | Souad Abdellouai |
| Sat 20 April | Basic Judge | Leeds LS11 5DJ | Fiona Blackstone |
| Sun 26 May | Basic Judge - Course FULL, entry is closed | East Region Office, CB8 7PN | Amy Bryant |
| Sun 16 June | Basic Judge | SportPark, Loughborough LE11 3QF | Carole Henson |
| Sat 7 September | National Judge - Refresher/ Updates (for existing National Judges) | SportPark, Loughborough LE11 3QF | Julie Thompson |
| Sat 14 September | Basic Judge | Leeds LS11 5DJ | Fiona Blackstone |
| Sat 26 October | Synchro Judge (Routines) | SportPark, Loughborough LE11 3QF | Julie Thompson |
| Sun 27 October | Synchro Judge (Figures) | SportPark, Loughborough LE11 3QF | Julie Thompson |
| Sun 24 November | Basic Judge | Pewsham, Wiltshire SN15 3SY | Janice Waters |
Judge Training
There are three levels of Synchro Judge:
- National Judge (N) – Judges who have passed the FINA/ ASA examination
- General Judge (G)
- Basic Judge (BJ)
National Judge Training Course
Trainee judges attend a 4-day training course. The syllabus includes:
Session 1 (2 days) - Technical aspects including age-group figures and technical elements for technical routines.
Session 2 (2 days) - Judging free routines, technical routines and free routine combinations.
The course is examined through a written examination which includes questions related to judging figures and routines, and marking of routines from video.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or over
- Ideally candidates will have previously attended a Basic Judge course and gained experience at novice competitions.
Basic Judge Training Course
This is a one day course introducing potential Judges to judging figures and routines for Under 12 National Age Group figures.
There is no assessment or examination.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must be 16 years of age or over
