Umpires

Sep 21 2011 2:17 PM

In order to officiate as an Umpire at the WC 2012 any Umpire must apply before August 1st, 2012 - click here to download the application form

From August 1st to 10th, 2012 the applied Umpires shall receive the approval for their participation from the Chairman of the ITF Umpire Committee.

World Cup 2012 – Umpire participation. 

In order to participate at the World Cup 2012 as an Umpire, each national team, club and or school must provide Umpires based on the following criteria: 

  • Participation from 1 to 5 competitors – Umpire not requested but Welcome
  • Participation from 6 to 25 competitors – requested one (1) Qualified “A” or “B” ITF Umpire
  • Participation from 26 and more competitors – requested two (2) Qualified “A” or “B” ITF Umpires

N.B.: National team(s), club(s) and or school(s) NOT participating with Umpires shall pay a fine of US$500 for each missing Umpire.

Umpires must be in possession and fulfill the following:

  1. 2nd  to 8th degree ITF degree Black Belt Certificate
  2. “A” or “B” Class ITF Umpire Certificate
  3. They must be active at National and or International Events during the years 2011 and 2012
  4. They must have participated at one (1) or more ITF and/or Continental Umpire Course(s) during the last three (3) years.
  5. They must have participated at one (1) or more International Instructor Course (IIC) in during the last three (3) years
  6. They must attend the six (6) hours Umpire Seminar to be held at the 2012 World Cup.

The National team(s), club(s) and or school(s) must supply on or before July 1st , 2012 the excel file called “ 2012 World Cup Umpire Application Form” in order to request the candidates participation. The candidate shall receive the participation confirmation by e-mail on or before August 1st , 2012 in order he/she has enough time to book his/her travel.

Participating Umpires shall receive from the organizing committee: 

  • a 7 days/6 nights hotel accommodation (Tuesday to Monday) including a full board arrangement (breakfast, lunch and dinner) accommodated in twin rooms.
  • Umpires might share the room with others then Umpires however those shall pay the requested room fee set by the organizer.
  • memory gift(s) 

Participating Umpires shall receive from the ITF:

  • a daily expenses amount
  • an ITF certificate of participation

Event Schedule (6 days/5 nights) 

Tuesday

Arrival – Hotel check in – Meeting with the Umpire Committee for a evening drink

Wednesday

09.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 Umpire seminar

Thursday

09.00- 09.45 Official Opening Ceremony  & competition

Friday

09.00-19.00 competition

Saturday

09.00-19.00 competition

Sunday

09.00-19.00 competition

Monday

Departure or stay for a holiday

The selected Umpires shall be divided into according their experience in: 

  • Jury Presidents
  • Pattern Referees
  • Centre Referees for Sparring
  • Corner Referees for Sparring
  • Power & Special Technique Referees 

Terms

  • Umpires NOT officiating according to the rules and regulations,
  • Umpires NOT attending the 6 hours course Umpire,
  • Umpires NOT being present during event when requested,

shall not receive a daily expenses amount and shall be removed from the Umpire Hotel.