Post by Steve Gardener on Sept 21, 2007 11:30:05 GMT
I'll be updating this as required and will leave it as a read only document / sticky. The subject can, of course, be discussed elsewhere but this should remain a point of reference. With that in mind here is one topic debated today:
Refereeing
A referee may use video help (if it's available) on a close decision (like the sport of rugby does). But he does not have to, it is purely his decision. If the referee does want to view a video replay, they will do this on their own.
The athlete should act in proper manner at all times. Bad behavior at an event may be cause for disciplinary action and expulsion from the BHSA.
Spousal/training partner relationships between refs and competitors
At this time we still do not have enough referees and clubs to be able to not use any referee available. But where we have more referees, it will be useful to use an independent referee.
In regards to the above a Level 1 referee should by now be of a good enough level to do the job, no matter who’s on the platform.
Referees / Referee requirements
All referees must have a proper understanding of the rules and application of same, and an ability to apply this under pressure.
A wide knowledge of many different lifts as possible.
Level 1 refs
David Horne
Elizabeth Horne
Steve Gardener
Level 1 refs are those that have refereed already, have competed, promoted and have experience of refereeing and so on. In the case of the three names above all of the above apply.
L1 can coach both competitors and L2 / L3 referees. They can also advise the same on decisions (it must be emphasised that this is done with an eye on improving the lot of the BHSA over other concerns – ie: the BHSA as a whole shall come before a record) as well as advise promoters (not always one and the same).
Level2 refs need to say sit in at one more comp, and have a test of all current events, with a pass given by L1 ref who is giving test.
Just one test needed as they’ve already done some referee/contest action in past.
For consideration as Level 2 refs the following have been suggested:
Mike Daly (may be moved to L1 after checking)
Al Christie
Dave Johnson
Laine Snook
Jim Wylie*
Nick McKinless*
* If they become members
Level 2 refs are those with a broad experience of strength sports as well as a broad experience of grip events. All of the above names would be considered for L1 once they have been approved via testing by L1 refs.
Level 3 refs
First there are no names as this list requires members to put themselves forward for consideration. Like L2 refs they need to show a broad knowledge of grip strength events. They would need to be supervised over 2-3 sessions where they would show good refereeing skills, the knowledge of lifts etc. The normal situation would be to test them for L3 status on the 3rd session. They can move up to L2 once they gain refereeing experience and subject to L1 refs agreement.
Refereeing
A referee may use video help (if it's available) on a close decision (like the sport of rugby does). But he does not have to, it is purely his decision. If the referee does want to view a video replay, they will do this on their own.
The athlete should act in proper manner at all times. Bad behavior at an event may be cause for disciplinary action and expulsion from the BHSA.
Spousal/training partner relationships between refs and competitors
At this time we still do not have enough referees and clubs to be able to not use any referee available. But where we have more referees, it will be useful to use an independent referee.
In regards to the above a Level 1 referee should by now be of a good enough level to do the job, no matter who’s on the platform.
Referees / Referee requirements
All referees must have a proper understanding of the rules and application of same, and an ability to apply this under pressure.
A wide knowledge of many different lifts as possible.
Level 1 refs
David Horne
Elizabeth Horne
Steve Gardener
Level 1 refs are those that have refereed already, have competed, promoted and have experience of refereeing and so on. In the case of the three names above all of the above apply.
L1 can coach both competitors and L2 / L3 referees. They can also advise the same on decisions (it must be emphasised that this is done with an eye on improving the lot of the BHSA over other concerns – ie: the BHSA as a whole shall come before a record) as well as advise promoters (not always one and the same).
Level2 refs need to say sit in at one more comp, and have a test of all current events, with a pass given by L1 ref who is giving test.
Just one test needed as they’ve already done some referee/contest action in past.
For consideration as Level 2 refs the following have been suggested:
Mike Daly (may be moved to L1 after checking)
Al Christie
Dave Johnson
Laine Snook
Jim Wylie*
Nick McKinless*
* If they become members
Level 2 refs are those with a broad experience of strength sports as well as a broad experience of grip events. All of the above names would be considered for L1 once they have been approved via testing by L1 refs.
Level 3 refs
First there are no names as this list requires members to put themselves forward for consideration. Like L2 refs they need to show a broad knowledge of grip strength events. They would need to be supervised over 2-3 sessions where they would show good refereeing skills, the knowledge of lifts etc. The normal situation would be to test them for L3 status on the 3rd session. They can move up to L2 once they gain refereeing experience and subject to L1 refs agreement.