2010 JUDGES CERTIFICATION COURSE FOR BOULDERING

The CEC is offering a Judges Course on May 21st, in conjunction with the 2010 Canadian Bouldering Championships in Toronto at Joe Rockhead’s from May 22-23, 2010.

Who is Eligible?
All interested people who have a basic knowledge of climbing and climbing competitions.

Course Description
Part 1: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Competition Regulations, including basic scoring procedures
*Mandatory for all Problem Judges
Part 2: 8:00 – 9:30pm
*For those who wish to achieve Local or Regional level JP certification (must also
attend Part 1)
Overview of Competition Climbing in Canada
Competition Organization
Disciplinary Procedures during Competitions
Competition Appeals Procedure
There will be a written examination following the course.  Registrants are expected to attend both days of the competition to judge and assist with JP duties under supervision. 
Debriefing will occur at the end of each day to discuss problems and concerns.

Certification?
You will receive Local or Regional level Jury President (JP) certification, depending on previous experience.  You must attend Part 1 and Part 2 to obtain JP certification. 

Cost?
There is no cost for the course.  It is being presented by the CEC in the interest of furthering the development of competition climbing in Canada.  Thank you to the TDB and Joe Rockhead’s for assisting with sponsorship for this course.

Course Leader: Laurie Weldon – CEC Nationally Certified Judge
Continental IFSC Judge

How do I apply?
Send a brief outline of your climbing/judging experience to Laurie Weldon: laweldon@shaw.ca
if you wish to obtain Jury President Local and/or Regional certification.

How should I prepare?
It would be beneficial to have read the CEC Rules, part 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and Exhibit 1, Section 2.
For those only taking Part 1, please read CEC Rules part 3, 5 and Exhibit 1, Section 2.

If you have any questions please contact Laurie laweldon@shaw.ca