WGUK Nov 09 Judge Training - Message from William Chumley

Welcome one and all to the 2010 judging season!

We kick off our continuing training and development of judges and instructors the weekend of 28-29 November.

We will have two days of practice judging, looking at what makes for depth and quality in programs, understanding what each caption is all about, and grounding in the basics of the scoring philosophy.

This is a 'don't miss' weekend for judges and instructors alike. The more you understand the judging system, the more your shows will be able to succeed and to be understood.

And, a major factor in holding the event is having the community together hearing the same message, openly discussing topics, and growing in mutual understanding and respect.

See you there! 

William Chumley
WGUK Education Director

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The draft schedule for the weekend is as follows:

Saturday
- Introductions - welcome to new and returning judges
- Open forum - generate topics and questions for discussion
- Goals - for the season and for the judges
- Philosophy Overview - new score sheets achievement, numbers management
- Judging Practice - from DVD
- Caption Overviews - philosophy and questions - some DVD examples and practice

Sunday
- Class Discussions with Caption Emphasis - what each caption should expect and reward by class
- Judging Practice - DVD
- Depth and quality - taking it to the next level of recognition and reward
- Tape commentary - focus on achievement and reaction
- Home studies - check in
- What's next? - trailing, preview
- Wrap up - set up for the best season ever

If you want to find our more about the forthcoming training weekend or generally about WGUK Judging then email judges@wguk.org.uk or via our Contact Page

12th October 2009