Course

Surf Judging qualifying course.

Next Course
25th - 26th November
Location
Online

Overview

To take part in the level 1 judging course that we run, you need to complete STEP 1: The ISA E-Learning Judging Course

STEP 2: Judging Level 1 Certification Course

After completing the E-Learning Judging course, you can enroll in a live Judging Certification Course. This course is delivered by an ISA Course Presenter who is an expert in surf judging. The course is designed to dive deeper into judging principles and theory. You will practice comparing waves and throwing scores to prepare you to sit on a judging panel. This course can be taken in-person or online via Zoom. After participating in a Judging Certification Course, you will be awarded with an ISA Level 1 Judging certification.

Prerequisites: Completion of the ISA Judging E-Learning Course

Level of Judging: An ISA Level 1 Judge has knowledge suitable for judging club and regional events and/or shadow judging competitions.

After qualifying you can log your judging exoerience to increase your level of qualification see gain Experience to Level Up

“Thought the course was excellently presented and the use of the zoom platform was a great option during these difficult times. The breakout room feature was fantastic tool, the ability to see the rest of the course attendees and chat in the breaks was great. Its safe and eco-friendly, means folks can join from overseas without the expense of travel. Worked really well on many fronts. I stayed for most of the heats after and my scores were within a few .2’s or .5’s of the on-screen scores so stoked with that, nice to practice!” Online Student during COVid pandemic 

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Duration

This is a 5-7 hour course, including assessments and an exam.

Topics

  • Manoeuvres and their difficulty.
  • Judging criteria
  • Competition rules
  • Tabulating
  • Roles of officials

Completion/accreditation

On successful completion of the course attendance, assessments and the exam, the student receives the ISA level one (Trainee) Judge award. To progress to the next ISA Judging level your hours of experience must be submitted to the ISA or your National Governing Body. 20 Judging hours are required for a Level 2 (National Judge) and 100 Judging hours are required for Level 3 (International Judge).

Membership

The course fee includes ISA membership for the first year.  After, the ISA Judging award holder must pay the $30 USD fee to the ISA yearly to maintain a valid qualification.

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Instructor

Andy Joyce

Turning his love for the water into a career, he started up Surf Steps, his own Surf and SUP training centre in 2005. Now a sports development advisor, trainer and consultant, in addition to being a very happily married Father of 2.

“My dream of a more water filled life was realised through passion, hard work and vision. I see my role is to help people achieve their dreams too!”

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