JUDGE
PROGRAM
SAIL CANADA JUDGE PROGRAM
CLUB JUDGE
A Club Judge supports the club’s racing program by serving on protest committees and acting as an advisor on racing rules and procedures at their home club, or at nearby events in which their club members participate.
The training and certification of a Club Judge is delegated to the Provincial Sailing Associations. Club Judge Seminars are organized by Provincial Sailing Associations, often during the non-sailing season or in conjunction with a regatta. A Club Judge candidate must both attend a seminar and pass a test before certification.
This sample Club Judge test is available for candidates to try prior to the seminar.
REGIONAL JUDGE
A Regional Judge is able to chair protest committees for local and regional events and routinely be a member of protest committees for national events. Absent mitigating physical limitations, a Regional Judge can be expected to be capable of judging Rule 42 on the water.
The training and certification of a Regional Judge is the responsibility of the Sail Canada Judges Sub-Committee. Regional Judge candidates must attend a seminar and pass a test before certification. Regional/National Judge seminars and tests are typically given in conjunction with the Sail Canada Annual General Meeting and may be given at other times and locations when sufficient candidates are available. US Sailing Regional/National Judge seminars and tests are acceptable alternatives to the Sail Canada seminars.
NATIONAL JUDGE
A National Judge is able to serve as Chief Judge for national and international events and may periodically serve as a member of International Juries. Absent mitigating physical limitations, a National Judge can be expected to be capable of judging Rule 42 on the water. Seminars at the Regional / National level are organized by Sail Canada.
The training and certification of a National Judge is the responsibility of the Sail Canada Judges Sub-Committee. Regional Judge candidates must attend a seminar and pass a test before certification. Regional/National Judge seminars and tests are typically given in conjunction with the Sail Canada Annual General Meeting and may be given at other times and locations when sufficient candidates are available. US Sailing Regional/National Judge seminars and tests are acceptable alternatives to the Sail Canada seminars.
RELATED DOCUMENTS & LINKS
PROCESS FOR SAIL CANADA ENDORSEMENT OF OFFICIALS SEEKING WORLD SAILING CERTIFICATION
SAIL CANADA DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS & ACTIONS
Safe Sport Training
Everyone involved in sailing has the right to enjoy the sport at whatever level or position they choose to participate. Athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers have the right to a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination.
Regional & National Sail Canada Officials are required to complete Safe Sport Training as part of their certification (Safe Sport Training will be accepted for 5 years from the date of completion).
There are two Safe Sport Training Modules that Sail Canada can accept:
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Safe Sport Module – This training is free for everyone. Please report completion to Sail Canada via official@sailing.ca.
- Respect in Sports Training – Access through your Sail Canada Profile. There is a $30 charge for this training. A record of this module will be added to your Sail Canada profile automatically.
Criminal Background Check
Sail Canada is responsible for ensuring the safety of athletes and participants in the sailing community. In April 2020 the Sail Canada Board of Directors approved a Criminal Record Check & Screening Policy as part of the effort to keep all participants safe.
Sail Canada Regional & National Race Officers are required to hold a valid Criminal Background Check (accepted for 5 years from the date obtained).
Accepted forms and requirements for submitting to Sail Canada:
- Valid Nexus card – Submit a scan or photo to official@sailing.ca
- Your local police station or preferred provider – Submit a scan or photo to official@sailing.ca;
- Sail Canada recognized provider Sterling Backcheck – when completed through Sterling Backcheck, the outcome can be directed to Sail Canada automatically.
Insurance Information
INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR OFFICIALS
World Sailing Documents
JUDGES SUB-COMMITTEE
- Joe Jospe (Chair)
- Mike Turner
- Katie Coleman Nicoll
- Eric Turner
- Dale King
- Tom Sitar
- Luke Porter
- Wendy Loat (ex-officio)
RULE 69 ADVISORY PANEL
The Rule 69 Advisory Panel exists to provide support to protest committees who seek expert advice in misconduct hearings held under Rule 69 of the Racing Rules of Sailing. The Rule 69 Advisory Panel is, in effect, a pool of advisors. Members of the Rule 69 Advisory Panel are Listed below.
Clubs or protest committees may request support from a member of the Rule 69 Advisory Panel through the Sail Canada office (official@sailing.ca), or by direct approach to a Rule 69 Advisory Panel member.
Rule 69 Advisory panel members:
- Mike Turner, IJ,
- Leo Reise, IJ,
- Robert Stewart, IJ,
- Lynne Beal, IJ,
- Pat Healy, IJ,
- David Pelling, IJ,
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