| ISAF International Judges and Race Officers Seminar at India |
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| Written by Administrator |
| Thursday, 17 June 2010 18:50 |
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An ISAF International Judges Seminar (IJ) and International Race Officers (IRO) Seminar will be held at the Chennai, India during 01 -03 Oct 10 and 02 -04 October 10 respectively, as part of India International Regatta 2010 which is scheduled during 03 -10 October 2010.
The ISAF Race Official Seminar programme aims to improve standards of officiating around the world by increasing the number of officials qualifying for ISAF International status.
The seminar will give attendees an opportunity to be trained in the most recent race management techniques and current issues. Topics will range from responsibilities, race documentation, course setting, starts and finishes, racing rules of sailing, procedures and judging issues and post regatta follow up.The seminar presenters, Tomasz Chamera (POL), Marinus Blickman (NED), Bryan Willis (MAS) and Neven Baran (CRO) will be referring to advanced race management and judging issues as applicable to national and international events. This will be an excellent opportunity for already experienced race officers and judges to learn about some of the best practices on the course.
“By holding the seminars with India International Regatta 2010, we hope many of the officials attending the event along with their teams will be able to upgrade their qualifications” said Lt Gen (Retd) KS Rao, Chairman Events Committee of the Yachting Association of India.
He further, commented “The seminar is an extension of YAI’s vision to increase participation in sailing in India and to deliver substantial training opportunities to volunteers”.
There is no registration fee for attending the seminar and the organisors will assist overseas participants in arranging accommodation and meals at discounted rates. The organisors will also arrange free pickup and drop from/to the airport / accommodation.
To register for the seminars, click here and download the registration forms. |