Umpires & Coaches
Umpires
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Each organisation, group or association must supply the mandatory number of umpires so all its competitors can take part. The number required depends on how many competitors the group sends.
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Competing associations must register their umpires through Sportdata.
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Groups are only allowed to enter if they provide enough umpire support for their number of participants.
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Umpires must be at least a 1st Degree Black Belt and over 16 years old.
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Umpires & Volunteers must attend for the whole event, for both days (approx. 08:00-15:00 and 08:00-17:00).
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Refreshments and breaks are provided throughout the day.
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Dress code: navy blue trousers, white shirt, navy blue tie and white shoes.
Required Umpires & Volunteers
Each group must provide both umpires and volunteers, based on its number of competitors.
Competitors
Umpires & Volunteers Required
1 - 9
1 umpire, 1 volunteer
10 - 14
2 umpires, 2 volunteers
15 - 19
3 umpires (at least 1 Centre Umpire), 2 volunteers
20 +
4 umpires (at least 1 Centre Umpire), 3 volunteers
Each additional 10 competitors will require +1 umpire, +1 volunteer.
Coaches
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All coaches must be entered through Sportdata as part of their group's overall delegation.
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A coaching pass costs £10.
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Where possible, coaches should wear their club tracksuit and white shoes so the support team can identify club representatives.