Referees Committee

Mandate

The committee oversees referee qualification and appointments, develops judging standards, and ensures fairness across official federation competitions.

Roles

• Appoint referees to competitions based on qualifications and experience.
• Train and develop referees through courses and workshops aligned with international standards.
• Monitor performance through periodic evaluations to uphold rules and improve quality.
• Set and update judging standards in line with global surfing developments.
• Handle complaints and disputes during competitions fairly and promptly.
• Coordinate with other federation committees, such as competitions, for integrated event delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fairness and integrity so competitions are judged without bias under international rules.
• Develop referees through accredited training programs and deep knowledge of regulations.
• Manage referee appointments by selecting the right officials for each championship.
• Monitor and evaluate performance during and after events for sustained quality.
• Review and update judging regulations and standards regularly.
• Address appeals and disputes around officiating decisions professionally and fairly.
• Engage international bodies to align local and global judging standards and participate in global forums.