IPSF POLE SPORTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND COACHING

IPSF Level 2 Re-Certification in Judging

“Judge,  transparent and fair competitions in line with the International Pole  sports Federation Code of Points and Rules and Regulations.”

The  IPSF Level 2 Re-Certificate in Judging is the second step on the IPSF Training Pathway for those judges wishing to re-certify as an IPSF  Judge.  The only pole qualification of its kind that focuses on the  continued development of judges through up-date and re-assessment of  their skills.

This is the most in-depth course of its  kind for pole sports and will give judges further  understanding of the  process to become a successful pole sports judge.

Who is this course designed for?

This IPSF Level 2 Re-Certificate in Judging is suitable for:

• Those who have passed the IPSF Level 2 Certificate in Judging
• Those judges must have completed full Continued Professional Development
  
  

What level does the IPSF level 2 certificate in Judging qualify me to do?

The course will qualify the successful candidate to:

• Judge IPSF regional competitions
• Judge IPSF national competitions
• Apply to judge the World Pole Sports Championships
• Apply for IPSF endorsed coach status (together with the other pre-requisites).

What are the requirements to attend the course?

• Be at least 18 years of age (in order to judge; if an athlete wishing to deepen their knowledge, the age limit may be lowered to 16 years of age after discussion with the IPSF Judges Director).
• Have  a good to high level (intermediate to advanced) understanding of pole  sports movements (you do not need to perform any elements and there is  no practical pole work on the course).
• Be able to demonstrate  knowledge and understanding of what is required to perform Pole Sports  and the technicalities required when participating in competitions.
• To re-certify annually
• To take part in mandatory free Continued Professional Development (CPD)

How is the course delivered?

The  IPSF Level 2 Re-Certificate in Judging will be delivered by an  accredited IPSF tutor. It will be split into the following phases:

Phase 1 – Written Pre-course study - Complete the online study of the learning materials and pass the quizzes to test the level of understanding.

Phase 2 – Video judging in preparation for course delivery day

Phase 3 - Course task: Complete IPSF compulsory and bonus forms as an athlete.

Phase 4 - Course delivery day: Tutor led instruction.

Phase 5 – Practice Videos - You will have the opportunity to both practice specific focus areas of video judging and practice the full video judging before starting on the assignments.

Phase 6 – Written assessment - Multiple choice assessments to include questions on all elements of the judging course. 

Phase 7 - Video judging assessment - Practical judging competency assessments. 

Throughout the taught programme the theoretical “Understanding the Code of Points” skills are threaded through the technical and tactical “How judge” skills, both by discussion and review of videos. As a result you will  have many opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback on the  Judging skills that you have learnt. You will be assessed through an  independent online assessment within two weeks of the end of the course.

Successful candidates that achieve 60% pass rate or more will achieve the re-certification.

Course objectives

On successful completion of the Level 2 Re-Certificate in Judging Pole  and Aerial Sports, learners will be able to:

• Identify the role of each member of the judging team and their assisting staff.
• Identify the IPSF rules, regulations and ethical code
• Judge all sections of the IPSF code of points for Pole Sports and Aerial Sports (both Hoop and Pole).
• Demonstrate an ability to judge a regional and national IPSF competition under the guidance of the IPSF certified head judge.
• Promote and establish working relationships with other qualified judges and head judges.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour with athletes, coaches and officials

Demonstrate an understanding of:

• Technical bonus scoring and judging for Pole Sports, Aerial Hoop Sports and Aerial Pole Sports.
• Technical deduction scoring and judging for Pole Sports, Aerial Hoop Sports and Aerial Pole Sports. 
• Art and choreography scoring and judging for Pole Sports, Aerial Hoop Sports and Aerial Pole Sports. 
• Compulsory scoring and judging for Pole Sports, Aerial Hoop Sports and Aerial Pole Sports. 
• Each category and division requirements for Pole Sports, Aerial Hoop Sports and Aerial Pole Sports. 
• Understanding of Para Pole.
• How to complete paperwork.
• Athlete and judges penalties.
• Planning to judge.
• Working with athletes, attitudes and ethics.
• Demonstrate  an awareness of further personal development opportunities in Pole and Aerial Sports, including judging, coaching and sports therapy.
• Judging Artistic Pole and Artistic Hoop competitions.
• Judging Ultra Pole competitions.

Resources
All  candidates will receive high quality downloadable resources to support  the qualification.  These will include an induction pack and IPSF Code  of Points, rules and regulations and resource sheet to support the core  learning outcomes.

Booking & Cost

Cost - £75

Booking

In order to book your course date you  will need to apply a maximum of 7 days before the course start date.  This is in order to make sure you have read and understood the pre-course study material in preparation for the course.  Course  dates will not be bookable within 7 days of the course.

Please note that to transfer to another course date is to be arranged through the IPSF Training Administrator, and will only be done at a cost of £20 per transfer requested.

Please note the course will only go ahead if there are a minimum of 5 participants registered 1 week before the course. If the course is cancelled due to low participation, the IPSF Training Administrator will contact you to arrange a transfer at no cost to you.