ITF International Umpire Course - report

Day 2 started with the guest appearance from GM Weiler, who was quite proud of the fact that this was one of the largest English spoken courses online with over 451 participants.
A presentation followed, covering the procedures regarding team Patterns on how to score and how to use the SET system. Master Wallace had great videos outlining how the team pattern is kept within the orientation of the ring without stepping outside the parameters of the area. There was an in depth breakdown of incorrect movements from GM Marano and GM Lan Ung, looking at the rhythm of the patterns and at normal motion being one breath.

After a short 15 minute break we resumed with the procedures on how to score pre-arranged sparring, again Master Wallace did a great job with videos and detailed information regarding this.
Up next was Master Kurt Ottesen with his presentation on Power competition. With his in-depth experience, he gave a detailed breakdown of the rules and procedures on how to run and score the power division. There is now an official supplier for the breaker boards, and the boards now have round edges. Master Ottesen continued next with special tech again covering in detail the breakdown of the rules and procedures in this section.

The last twenty minutes of the course was a Q and A section with a compiled list of questions from the participants to the Umpire committee. They informed us there would be an online exam at the end of the course and it could be completed within 48 hours.

Master Benzaquen then proceed with closing the umpire course by thanking everyone who attended, and all the Grandmasters, Masters and officials.

Many thanks to The ITF Umpire committee  for such a detailed and successful online course.
Well done to the INTA Umpire committee, INTA Black belts who attend. Looking forward to working with you all at the next tournament. Keep practicing our new skills.