Judging Information

Judging certiFicAtion progrAm

Certification is open to WTSDA members who are in good standing. Cho Dan Bo members 16 years old and above may also be certified as corner judges, however, they will not be permitted to judge until they become Dan members. Certification as a scorekeeper is open to 5th gup and higher at least 16 years old or Cho Dan Bo members at least 14 years old.

The first level of certification is the scorekeeper. All judging personnel start as a certified scorekeeper. Requirements include:

• • Being a Cho Dan Bo at least 14 years old OR a 5th gup and higher at least 16 years old

  • Pass written test

The second level of certification is the corner judge and requires:

• Having been a Certified scorekeeper with documented experience of at least 1 Championship (log sheet required)

• Being a Dan member at least 16 years old

• Pass written and practical test for Corner judge

The next level is the Regional Center. Regional Center requires:

• Having been a Certified Corner with documented experience of at least 2-3 Championships (log sheet required)

• Pass written and practical test for Center judge

The highest level is International. International judge (E Dan and higher) requires:

• Having been a Certified Regional Center with documented experience as Regional Center (log sheet required)

• Judged at a World Championship

• Pass written and practical test

Master LaCinda Oyen is the Region 6 Judging Coordinator.

Mentors Include

• Master Vaughn Henry

• Master Todd Oyen

• Master Tom Jones

• Master Dean Click

• Master Doug Miller

• Master Ola Myszka

• Master Chris Smith

• Master Lauren Pursley

• Master Stephanie Jones

• David Miller, Sah Dan

• Blake Cook, Sah Dan