28 February 2008 - Judges Seminar in Cairo on 5-13 February 2008

Judges Seminar in Cairo on 5-13 February 2008 28 February 2008   The seminar was held in conjunction with the 7th Federation of African Archery Continental Championship and Continental Qualifying Tournament, taking place at the Middle East Archery Centre, Wadi Degla, Cairo.   The aim of the seminar was to train aspirant judges from the African continent with the scope of the development of future judges in most Member Associations of the FAA.   Participants: Mr Paul Zinsou (Benin)                     Dr Ahmed Kelmy Koura (Egypt)                     Mr Ahmed Moustafa (Egypt)                     Mr Ahmed Salah Roushdy (Egypt)                     Mr Hany Abedi Mawgoud (Egypt)                     Mr Osama El Sherbiny (Egypt)                     Mr Ganeshan Chettiar (Mauritius)                     Mr Hachimi Moulay El Hassan (Morocco)                     Mr Bouidraren Driss (Morocco)   Expert: Professor Konrad van Warmelo (FITA International Judge Emeritus)    Content: The headings of the topics covered during the seminar are given below:   Ø     What are the objectives of this seminar?  Ø     To assist in developing archery in your home countries Ø     To ensure consistent understanding and application of FITA rules Ø     To ensure appropriate behavior and conduct on the field Ø     Why do we need judges Ø     What do we expect from our judges Ø     The Judge’s function Ø     Judge equipment Ø     The Judge notebook Ø     Field inspection Ø     Butts and targets Ø     Equipment inspection Ø     Shooting Ø     Timing Ø     Scoring Ø     Marking of holes Ø     Tie breaks Ø     Possible problems Ø     Indoor Ø     Teams Ø     Penalties   The attendees and presenter were satisfied with the content of the seminar and the experience gained. However some attendees were inexperienced and need further exposure to practical judging.   Running this seminar was a fruitful experience and should be repeated soon and regularly.   Konrad van Warmelo FITA International Judge Emeritus