AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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The Philosophy of
Judging
Morten B. Wilmann
Judges Committee of FITA
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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KNOWLEDGE OF RULES
• Knowing the basic shooting rules
- Read the rules often
- Remember the important rules
- Be aware of changes
• Being able to refer to relevant rules
- Know how the books are built up and their chapters
• Knowing the intention of a rule
- Understand why the rule is there
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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INTEGRITY
• Independent behaviour
- do not compromise your integrity by accepting orders
from “outsiders” or any forms of bribery
• Fair treatment of everybody
– club mates
– top level archers
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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JUDGEMENT
• In accordance with the rules and procedures
laid down
• Protective attitude
- Benefit of the doubt
- Save the archers points, unless the rules say
differently
• Fairness
- Unfair advantage ?
- Hearsay ?
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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CREATING TRUST
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Knowledge
Determination
Clear information
Consistent (Judge Guide Book)
Dress code / Do's and Don'ts
Physical standard
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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STAYING CALM
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Controlling your temper
Necessary time when appropriate
Smile
Relax
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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COOPERATIVE
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Confer with other judges
Confer with D.o.S.
Inform (confer) with Team Captains
Advice media personnel positively
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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REACTION
• Avoid delay of the competition
• Reply to questions
• Keep alert and focused during the
team match
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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FULFILMENT OF DUTIES
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Loyalty to the rules
Loyalty to the duties of being a judge
Loyalty to decisions made by other judges
Improve your judging technique
Keep yourself updated on rules and procedures
AAF Continental and FITA International Judge
Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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Seminar, Bangkok, May 2010
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