Introduction to Refereeing Judo NSW Referee Commission 10th June 2020 Why and How to Become a Referee • Initiative of Judo NSW and NSW Referee commission to increase engagement and participation by young athletes • Develop knowledge of competition rules • Develop judo knowledge • Aim to target 13 year old and Dan grade applicants (brown belts) • Developed on line examination > Followed by referee course • Referee at competition for practical experience Aim of this On-line course • This is not an advanced/extensive course • Will not cover advanced topics • Build on what the coaches teach at the club (basic) • Aim to get all aspiring referees on the same starting knowledge level • Anyone who has been at a competition should be able to pass the test! The process • Attend this online launch • Do the on line referee examination • Attend a practical referee course (under development) • Referee at a local competition Role of Referees • “The referees are the guards of the physical, cultural and philosophical expression of Judo” • Control the fight so that athletes are competing on an fair and even contest • Use their judo knowledge during the contest to decide scores or situations, evaluate penalties if any • Always work in a team (1x Referee + 2 table Judges) • Table judges assist / Support the referee in difficult situations • Referee commission will evaluate difficult decisions • NSW Commission has extensive international experience Ippon • The ultimate aim in Judo • Ippon in Nage Waza • Throw opponent • 2x Waza ari • Ippon in Ne waza • Osae komi waza (20 Second hold down) • Shime waza (submission by strangles) • Kansetsu Waza (submission by arm lock) Ne –Waza (ground work) • Osae Komi • 20s > Ippon • 10s > waza ari • Shime waza (submission by strangles) • Kansetsu Waza (submission by arm lock) Penalties • The most common at local and state level • Passivity • False attack (14 _107, 108) • Stepping out (10 _ 80, 82) • One sided grip • Failing to take a grip • Bending over Hansoku Make (discualification) • Accumulation of Shidos (x3) • Any actions against the Spirit of Judo • Illegal techniques • Head diving / Kawazu gake/ Waki gatame • NSW Referee Commission will make decisions on the last 2 situations Medicals • Seniors (Cadettes, Young men and Women, Seniors) • 3 medicals for the same injury = looses match • If athlete requires medical attention = looses match Junior Rules (Australia) • Under 12 Year olds (Mons, Junior Boys and Girls) • Unlimited number of medicals • Crying/ not wanting to fight • No forward techniques where you drop onto 1 or 2 knees (Seoi Nage) –Penalised with Shido • No Koshi guruma or techniques around the neck Final message • Score what you see • You are never alone – Work as a team • Support from table referees • Support from NSW Referee commission Good Luck!.