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Officials Handbook

Karate Canada Official’s Comittee

Revised December 2010, Copyright by Karate Canada

Karate Canada: Exceeding Goals

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Officials’ Committee Objectives

1. To oversee the training, development and evaluation of national officials. 2. To monitor the progress of Karate Canada officials including committee

members at major international championships. 3. To establish, maintain and improve standards for Karate Canada officiating. 4. To support the development of provincial officials by providing regional

training and evaluation. 5. To develop and maintain international officiating standards of committee

members. Strategies

1. Coordinate and proactively ensure the development and upgrading of Karate Canada officials.

2. Educate participants to understand the relationships among officials, coaches and quality of competition through structured training programs.

3. Prepare individuals to function as officials in national and international competition.

4. Train individuals to implement WKF competition rules as adopted by Karate Canada trough by regional training and evaluation.

5. Ensure the provision of trained and qualified Karate Canada officials at national events.

6. Ensure the provision of trained and qualified Karate Canada officials at international events.

7. Design and develop training tools and aids for teaching officiating. 8. Design and improve a framework for a legacy of officiating excellence. 9. Acquire and maintain international certification. 10. Maintain a current database of all qualified KC officials. 11. Design and remain within budgets.

Notes Please consult both the WKF Rules of Competition and the Karate Canada amendments to the WKF rules (found at www.karatecanada.org) to be current with the rules implemented at Karate Canada national championships. Email us at: [email protected]


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Criteria for National Officials Kumite Officials must be Shodan, provincial referee and supported by their provincial associations. Kata

Title Dan** Minimum Age

Judge A 3 25

Judge B 2 25

*Dan rank refers to KC Dan rank or KC approved style group rank. No exceptions can be made regarding minimal entry level qualifications. Attendance will be recorded. Exceptions can be made subject to demonstrated competence and approval by all OC members.


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National Officials Responsibilities - Kumite

Referee A All officiating functions

Referee B Referee and judge elimination, repechage and bronze medal matches

Judge A Corner judge elimination, repechage and bronze medal matches

Judge B Corner judge elimination matches Scorekeeping, timekeeping and charting*

*As required. Exceptions will be made according to circumstances and OC approval.


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National Officials Responsibilities - Kata

Level Function

Judge A Elimination, repechage and medal rounds

Judge B Elimination and repechage rounds Scorekeeping, timekeeping and charting*

*As required. Exceptions will be made according to circumstances and OC approval.


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Minimum Test Scores - Kumite

LEVEL THEORY PRACTICAL

Referee A ≥ 90% Pass/Fail

Referee B ≥ 90% Pass/Fail

Judge A ≥ 85% Pass/Fail

Judge B ≥ 80% Pass/Fail


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Minimum Test Scores - Kata

LEVEL THEORY PRACTICAL

Judge A ≥ 90% Pass/Fail

Judge B ≥ 90% Pass/Fail


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National Attendance Criteria Kumite (Minimum Standards)

Level NATIONAL CLINICS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Referee A At least two per year.

At least one every 2 years

Referee B At least two per year for 2 years.

At least once each year for 2 years including qualifying year

Judge A (Kata & Kumite)

At least two per year for 2 years


Judge B (Kata & Kumite)

One national (qualifying) clinic


Attendance will be recorded. Exceptions can be made subject to demonstrated competence and approval by all OC members.


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Minimum Performance Evaluation for Kata

Candidates will perform Kata to the satisfaction of the KCOC. Candidates may be asked to respond to questions posed by the OC members regarding only the performed kata. Such questions will not require quantitative responses. Kata judgment will be scored according to the criteria in Appendix 12. The standard reference text for the Shitei Kata part of the examination is the Karate Do Kata Model for Teaching distributed by the Japan Karate Federation, 1998 edition; ISBN4-583-03565-9 Karate Canada has 10 Shitei Kata, including Bassai Dai and Sanshiru from Chito Ryu.

Level Kata Requirement

Judge A

Satisfactorily demonstrate shitei kata from own style ; Satisfactorily demonstrate shitei kata from another style ; Choose the top three among tokui kata performed by others ;

Judge B

Satisfactorily demonstrate shitei kata from own style ; Choose the top three among shitei kata performed by others ;


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Match Area Controllers (MACs) MACs will be responsible for the smooth running of the competition in one ring in accordance with WKF rules (as modified by Karate Canada).

• Each ring will have: one MAC, one assistant MAC and two Evaluators. • The KCOC will appointed MACs • KCOC members will not participate as MACs, referees or judges

of the KCOC. • MACs may be appointed to an appeals jury. • MACs should not officiate unless absolutely necessary. • MACs will assign officials to each task as democratically as possible subject to

performance and maintain a complete and legible record of all ring assignments under their jurisdiction.

• The ring assignment record for each ring will be retained for review by KCOC members at the end of each tournament day.

• Evaluators will prepare a confidential report at the end of each day on the performance of candidate officials using the appropriate forms.

• Daily reports will address areas that require further education. • MACs will guide, encourage and positively mentor the officials under their

care. • MACS will deliver positive feedback and practical advice for improvement to

all officials under their care.


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Evaluators The function of evaluators is to assess the practical and theoretical performance of candidate officials during the practical test and during the national championships using the appropriate tools. Evaluators will include the observations of MACs in final recommendations. Until further notice, all members of the KCOC are considered as evaluators. The purpose is to relieve the MACs from concentrated evaluation duties to allow them to focus on the smooth operation of matches. Of course smooth operation is a function of competence, but the minutiae of assessment are best left to evaluators.


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Experience at National Tournaments and Clinics for Officials Each official will be tasked with a fair share of officiating commensurate with experience and skill levels. Karate Canada will endeavour to support and provide a positive experience for all officials at the national championships and national clinics. Senior officials will support and provide a positive experience for all KC officials at international championships and international clinics. Officials will be provided opportunities to give feedback to KCOC about their experiences at clinics and at the national championships.


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Provisions For Foreign Licensed Officials from WKF Affiliates * World Karate Federation World Karate Federation (WKF) Referees or Judges who are resident in Canada and who have current licenses shall be automatically recognized and accepted as having a qualification that supersedes any National or Continental qualification. Such individuals will be permitted to officiate as a Referee or Judge upon producing a valid and current WKF passport for KCOC scrutiny. The KCOC will ensure that the practical performance of such individuals in National Championships meets KC standards. Continental Federations†

Valid and current Pan American (PKF), European Karate Federation (EKF), Asian Karate Federation (AKF), Oceania Karate Federation (OKF) or Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) officiating licenses shall be automatically recognized and accepted as superseding a KC National Referee license. Such individuals who currently reside in Canada will be permitted to officiate as a Referee or Judge upon producing a valid and current WKF or continental passport for KCOC scrutiny. The KCOC will be responsible for ensuring that the practical performance of such individuals in National Championships meets KC standards. National Federations Officials with a National qualification from another country and who emigrate to Canada shall produce proof of such qualification and undergo both theory and practical examinations at their own expense at the level indicated in their submitted proof source. In the event that such persons do not match or exceed KC standards, they will be awarded an officiating commensurate with their eligibility criteria, test performance, and may officiate at that grade. Temporary Visitors Temporary visitors with no residency status in Canada may not officiate at KC National events regardless of qualification but may function as score and timekeepers.


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* Such license holders must show proof of immigration to Canada and intent to establish permanent residence in Canada. ** Does not include continental or regional qualifications. Such license holders will undergo the same process as other foreign National referees


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Appendix 1 – Respect

1. Respect the staff

All KC officials are volunteers and must respect that all other support staff that make the National events successful are also volunteers. Officials must understand and accept that all have specific tasks and functions, without which an event could not run and that no function is any more or less valuable than any other. The smooth running of a match and match area is closely intertwined with the relationships among the technical officials, referees, judges, physical plant, administrative and other staff who have donated their personal time for the benefit of KC. All officials and staff are bound by the guidelines of the KC Harassment Policy.

2. Respect the athletes

Officials must constantly study and strive to improve officiating skills to show respect for athletes and their efforts.

3. Respect the rules

If a competing athlete is from the same province as an official who has been inadvertently been assigned to referee or judge that event, the official must bring draw this to the attention of the Match Area Controller and the official must be removed from the match except in the following circumstances: 3.1. When the distribution of officials for kumite is not equitable. An official from each of athlete Provinces A and B will then be seated in either J1 or J3 whichever is opposite to the athlete from their province and the Referee and J2 must be from Provinces X and Y or both may be from Province X or Y in extreme circumstances, but never from Province A or B. 3.2. When the distribution of kata officials is not equitable. An official from each of athlete Provinces A and B will then be seated in either J3 or J4 that is, opposite and behind the athlete from their province. The Chief Judge, J2 and J5 must be from Provinces X, Y and Z or any combination of two of X, Y and Z, or from one of these three provinces in extreme circumstances, but never from Province A or B.

4. Know the limits of your task


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Officials working during matches will not be expected to tolerate complaints about match outcomes, calls or any verbal or other types of abuse such as visual gestures etc. The rulebook contains provisions for dealing with such matters. When an official is affected by a situation that is not covered by the rules, it must be immediately reported to the Match Area Controller, who will bring it to the attention of the KCOC.


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Appendix 2 - Attendance at International Events Persons with National Referee A Kumite and Judge A Kata licences may attempt to achieve international qualifications at International Championships according to the following conditions. 1. A written statement of intent must be sent in any format to either the KC president or the Chair of the KCOC no later than 60 days before the event in question requesting permission to participate in international training courses with the intent of achieving a qualification and to officiate in the championships. 2. Those wishing to attend PKF/WKF referee courses must complete the official course form, have it signed and dated by the Karate Canada president and submit it to the appropriate PKF/WKF secretarial office 45 days before the event in question with a passport-sized photograph. Any WKF/PKF forms submitted to WKF/PKF dated thereafter, or not signed and dated by the Karate Canada president will be rejected. 3. After all applications have been received by either the president or the OC Chair, the KC Executive shall scrutinize the applications and then either the OC Chair or the president will notify the applicant in writing of their decision.* 4. KC will partially subsidize such activities by fully qualified KC Referees and Kata judges from time to time subject to available funding, achievement of qualifications and reports from PKF/WKF regarding performance standards. 5. National B officials, Referee B Kumite and Judge B Kata, may not test at international events under any circumstances, but may attend international courses without the possibility of funding, subject to conditions 1, 2 and 3 above. 6. No-one may participate in PKF/WKF without the written approval/stamp of the Karate Canada president. To do so will invoke penalties up to and including expulsion from KC.


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Appendix 3 – Downloads WKF Rules, download in English and French from: h t t p : / / w w w . w k f . n e t / i n d e x . p h p ? o p t i o n = c o m _ c o n t e n t & v i e w = a r t i c l e & i d =8 7 & I t e m i d = 9 9 WKF Referee examinations, download in English and French from: h t t p : / / w w w . w k f . n e t / i n d e x . p h p ? o p t i o n = c o m _ c o n t e n t & v i e w = a r t i c l e & i d =2 3 3 : r e f e r e e s - a n d - j u d g e s & c a t i d = 4 6 : w k f - s t a t i c & I t e m i d = 1 2 4 WKF Referee course application form, download from: h t t p : / / w w w . w k f . n e t / i m a g e s / s t o r i e s / d o w n l o a d s / w k f _ a p p l i c a t i o n _ r e f . p df Karate Canada web site : h t t p : / / w w w . k a r a t e c a n a d a . o r g / i n d e x . h t m l Karate Canada Policies, download from: http://www.karatecanada.org/en/documents.html


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Appendix 4 – Fees: Karate Canada Officials Courses and Examinations Activity

Fee ($CDN)

Audit/participation in clinics at national championships

$100

Audit/participation in clinics within geographic regions

$100

Audit/ participation in kata or kumite clinic

$100

Examination

$50

Theory examinations should be available in both English and French.


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Appendix 5 - Code of Conduct Karate Canada Officials’ code of ethics. Please note that all officials must be familiar with and adhere to the current Karate Canada Conflict of Interest guidelines, which can be found on the Karate Canada web site : www.karatecanada.org. In addition to adhering to the general Karate Canada code of ethics, officials will:

• study the rules and mechanics of the tournament; observe the work of other officials; actively seek constructive criticism from my colleagues; and will constantly seek to improve my skills as an official

• have and maintain sound physical condition by undergoing regular physical examinations to ensure physical capabilities for the task

• remember that while working as an official is important, officials will conduct themselves in such a manner that attention is drawn, not to the official, but to athletes. It will be remembered that the sport is more important than the wishes of any individual athlete, coach, instructor, school owner, or personal ambitions of officials

• report in a timely fashion for all meetings and assignments, be prepared to participate fully until the last match; and attend all debriefing sessions before dismissal

• dress and maintain appearance in a manner befitting the dignity and importance of the officiating profession

• render fair and impartial rulings • shape their character and conduct so as to be a worthy example to peers,

athletes, coaches, parents and spectators • be fair and unbiased in decisions, rendering them without regard to

outcomes • give complete cooperation to the organization that is served and of which

they are members • cooperate with fellow officials and do nothing either directly or indirectly to

cause public embarrassment • be firm but not overbearing, humble but not ingratiating; positive but never

rude; dignified but never arrogant; friendly but not companionable calm but always alert

• work in a collaborative, harmonious fashion with colleagues, freely accept comments for personal betterment, and provide discreet and constructive advice to others when appropriate


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• not consume alcoholic beverages during the day(s) of a National Championships when scheduled to officiate

• not consume drugs of any sort • not make requests to officiate specific matches • notify the MAC when inadvertently assigned to officiate a match in which an

athlete is from the same province • refrain from criticizing or attempting to explain a judgment by a fellow official • honour all assignments regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss • become familiar with and abide by all KC policies • pursue any concerns or complaints related to officiating through the

appropriate channels • never use a position of authority for any type of personal gain • refrain from any behaviour, word or deed that may be construed by others as

offensive • conduct themselves according to this code when representing their

provinces at National events, and when representing Canada at international events

• support, help and encourage other Canadian officials at national and international events.

Conduct deemed to violate the Karate Canada Officials’ code of ethics will be subject to sanctions in accordance with Karate Canada disciplinary policies.


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Appendix 6 - Sources of Officiating Stress How to deal with stress Many articles on this subject are available online. Rugby officials: A survey of 682 rugby union referees (52% response rate) in the UK examined sources of stress, burnout and intention to terminate their refereeing career. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed four correlated sources of stress factors (performance concerns, time pressure, inter-personal conflict and fear of physical harm), which accounted for 49.6% of the variance. Referees believed the first three factors to be mildly related to their stress. They believed fear of physical harm to be unrelated to their stress. These results mirror those of other studies which indicate that interpersonal conflict and time pressure are common sources of stress for sport officials and are frequently related to their burnout experiences. Also, age and burnout are frequently, although only marginally, related to intention to terminate.

The inability to manage stress in sport is strongly associated with increased anxiety and burn-out, increased aggression and violence, decreased self-esteem and enjoyment, decreased performance expectancies, and performance difficulties. Soccer officials: A number of strategies to cope with negative evaluations were noted. The referees expect to be the object of censure by players, coaches and spectators, but use external attributions such as people's bias and lack of knowledge to explain dissent. While admitting to making errors, they perceive their misjudgements as representing opportunities to improve. Although respecting other referees and making use of support systems, they believe that their skills are superior to those of fellow officials. They also identify their devotion to soccer, rather than the desire for power and prestige, as the main reason for their involvement. The findings portray soccer officials as confident and resilient individuals who admit to occasional errors but interpret these as positive opportunities for self-improvement. A range of coping mechanisms serve to enhance self-esteem and help referees resolve the mismatch between their perceived competence and the criticism received from others.


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Appendix 7 – Conflict Resolution Basic Conflict Resolution

Introduction

Nearly all conflicts involve underlying emotional issues. The stronger the feelings, the more difficult the resolution. To address the feelings of all parties is absolutely necessary to resolve conflicts. Listed below is a conflict resolution model that emphasizes emotions.

Increasing the Chances of Success

The probability of a mutually agreeable solution is increased when:

• The parties are in direct communication • The parties have learned the basics skills of listening and understanding. • The parties honestly communicate both t h o u g h t s and f e e l i n g s • There is a mutual respect of needs and feelings. • Neither party feels superior or more powerful. • Participation is voluntary, not forced. • The goal is a win-win outcome.

This principle is followed: First seek to understand, then to be understood.1

Basic Steps

A. Seek To Understand

Validate each person's feelings. Confirm a willingness to solve problem. Seek understanding of the cause of the feeling. Confirm accurate understanding. Paraphrase. Identify the underlying unmet emotional needs. Show empathy. Ask the powerful and positive question:

W h a t w o u l d h e l p y o u f e e l b e t t e r ?


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B. Seek to be understood

Share your feelings & needs Confirm accurate reception & understanding.

C. Mutually generate options and resolutions

Brainstorm solutions (while withholding evaluation/judgment). Discuss each party’s f e e l i n g s about alternatives. Make selection which maximizes positive feelings and minimizes negative feelings. Hints

1. Resist the inclination to focus on behaviour at the expense of addressing the feelings behind the behaviour.

2. Allow the least powerful person the lead role in generating and evaluating options. This helps balance the power.


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Appendix 8 - Nutritional Aspects of Refereeing Fluid and nutrition suggestions for the referee. The recommendations below are for soccer referees:

• Follow pre-match meal suggestions for players. • Plan ahead for easy and quick access to fluids during matches.

o Water, sports drinks and carbohydrate, replacement solutions are viable drink options.

• Consume sports drinks to minimize dehydration and provide some carbohydrate to delay fatigue.

o Eat solid food if you find that you can tolerate this. • After an event, replenish glycogen early, especially when matches consume

entire days. • During periods of heavy and frequent travel, consider suggestions for eating

on the road.

Summary Have a good breakfast. Have nutritional snacks available during the day. Avoid a heavy lunch. Keep hydrated.

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