Follwoing my earlier attendance at the BJA referees course, I had to complete a 'practical' exam.
My practical was refereeing at the Hampshire Closed on the 16th March. It's a bit of a 'baptism of fire' as you are literally, dropped in the deep end and referee in a live competition.
The juniors seem fine, even when you make an odd mistake its ok! The seniors are a different ball game, especailly the ones who are 'professional' competitors. The ones that have to win by any cost, or have to slightly bend the rules as often as possible in order to gain an edge.
With the support of several of the existing referee's I passed my practical, and I owe them thanks for helping me out during the day.
What I can definately say, is next time you compete, spare a couple of thoughts for the ref. Firstly he is human, and will make mistakes. Secondly he is probably a judoka himself and knows what he is talking about, and finally, not only are the competitors putting him under pressure, but also the pushy parents and loud coaches from the side. (you know who you are!)
Everyone has their opinion of the decisions made, but at the end of the day it is down to the referee.
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Nokemono Rumble
The 2nd Nokemono rumble was held on the 17th March, and another good day was had by all.
Congratulations to all of those that competed, regardless of results. It was nice to see so many people attending, and especially nice to see so many of the juniors compete.
The idea of these competitions is to get the club ready to hold, larger, regional style competitions, but at the moment, with it being just the Judoka from the club, it is a great opportunity, to gain an understanding of competition judo, and how they are conducted.
Unfortunately due to the juniors competing, I cannot post any photos here, but if you wish to see any, then please browse to the Nokemono website/facebook page, where I'm sure several photos will be posted.
Once again, a big thanks to all of the competitors, and a big thanks to everyone who helped in order for the day to happen.
Congratulations to all of those that competed, regardless of results. It was nice to see so many people attending, and especially nice to see so many of the juniors compete.
The idea of these competitions is to get the club ready to hold, larger, regional style competitions, but at the moment, with it being just the Judoka from the club, it is a great opportunity, to gain an understanding of competition judo, and how they are conducted.
Unfortunately due to the juniors competing, I cannot post any photos here, but if you wish to see any, then please browse to the Nokemono website/facebook page, where I'm sure several photos will be posted.
Once again, a big thanks to all of the competitors, and a big thanks to everyone who helped in order for the day to happen.
1st Kyu
Finally, I have achieved my 1st Kyu. A moment of great satisfaction. Now all I have to do is fight sufficiently well, to justify it in my head.
A big thanks to my sensei and all of the other teachers down the club for getting me this far, despite the various injuries along the way.
Got to try and get better now, as I want to go for Dan grade points soon, so it looks like I had better up my Judo standard.
Obviously as I go for points sessions, I will let you know how it progresses, although I've got a funny feeling, that it will not simply consist of completing my line up!
Two fights, maybe, three in a row, but five. We will have to see.
A big thanks to my sensei and all of the other teachers down the club for getting me this far, despite the various injuries along the way.
Got to try and get better now, as I want to go for Dan grade points soon, so it looks like I had better up my Judo standard.
Obviously as I go for points sessions, I will let you know how it progresses, although I've got a funny feeling, that it will not simply consist of completing my line up!
Two fights, maybe, three in a row, but five. We will have to see.
BJA Referee course
I attended the BJA referees' course on the 2nd March at AWE Judo club, Aldermaston.
Along with two other seniors and several juniors, the course was run for all levels of referee. It was a good day and I thoroughly recommend doing the course, to anyone who competes or is interested in Judo competition.
Even if you do not wish to become a 'long term' referee it is excellent for explaining the rules, that everyone should know.
The course was taught by an International level referee, and contained something for everyone, at the end of the day a theory test was given, which consisted of multiple choice questions and answers. Different questions were for different referees', as a senior, mine were intended for the BJA Area referee award, but juniors completed various levels of junior referee.
I can honestly say, that for £7 I recommend this course for all, and it gives you another aspect to your Judo.
Along with two other seniors and several juniors, the course was run for all levels of referee. It was a good day and I thoroughly recommend doing the course, to anyone who competes or is interested in Judo competition.
Even if you do not wish to become a 'long term' referee it is excellent for explaining the rules, that everyone should know.
The course was taught by an International level referee, and contained something for everyone, at the end of the day a theory test was given, which consisted of multiple choice questions and answers. Different questions were for different referees', as a senior, mine were intended for the BJA Area referee award, but juniors completed various levels of junior referee.
I can honestly say, that for £7 I recommend this course for all, and it gives you another aspect to your Judo.
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