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Class 1 – Technical Official Workshop – 2025

The N3F is proud to present a Class 1 Technical Official Workshop on 17 May 2025, 

hosted by Functional Fitness – Lichaams*staal Vianen.

Registration & Welcome @ 10am.

This exclusive workshop will be led by Laurent Selleslaghs, Secretary-General of the iF3, a key member of the Technical Officials Committee, and co-author of the Technical Officials Standard Manual. With extensive experience as both a judge and head judge at premier National, International events, event management and sports governace, Laurent brings a wealth of expertise to this essential training.

Whether you’re advancing your officiating credentials or aiming to deepen your understanding of the technical standards, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Anyone (National or International) who wants to obtain their iF3 CLASS I credentials can participate.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (The workshop will be held in English)!

Included in the price:

Sandwich
Coffee/tea
Soft drink
Certificate of participation
Theoretical test
Practical follow-up/evaluation
TO manual

TOPICS

📘 Introduction to Officiating

Overview of iF3 and the role of Technical Officials
iF3’s mission, goals, and organizational structure
Certification process: live judging evaluation and online exam

🧭 Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct

Fair play, inclusion, and non-discrimination
Commitment to integrity and communication standards
Alcohol, substance abuse, and sexual misconduct policies
Social media guidelines and maintaining impartiality

🔧 Pre-Event Preparation

Reviewing movement standards and test flows
Visualization and identification of potential issues
Importance of being a student of the sport (ongoing learning)
Physical and mental readiness (hydration, rest, uniform, etc.)

🏋️ On the Field: Roles & Responsibilities

Duties: judging reps, giving “no reps,” and counting
Understanding movement standards and performance points
Proper TO positioning during various movement types (squats, lifts, etc.)
Managing safety and ensuring gear compliance

🗣 Communication

Cueing: when and how to give feedback during performance
Signals: “no rep”, “good rep”, “last 5”, etc.
Athlete interaction protocols: what TOs can and can’t say
Communication with spectators, coaches, and fellow TOs

🧮 Scoring & Documentation

Accurately recording results on scoresheets
Reporting disputes, complaints, or mistakes
Ensuring legible, validated scoresheets with TO signature

🧠 Post-Event Responsibilities

Self-evaluation and performance review
Providing event feedback during debriefs
Maintaining certification and credentials

👥 Chain of Command

Roles of Head TO, Assistant Head TO, and Floor TO
Handling mistakes, conflicts of interest, or test issues
How decisions and appeals are managed

👶 Judging Junior Competitions

Focus on safety and movement quality
Allowances for developmental differences
Identification of safety faults (e.g., spinal overextension, valgus knees)

🧠 Workshop Practice Sessions

Live judging simulation with feedback
Movement standard evaluation exercises
Communication role-plays (cueing, signaling, athlete interaction)
Scenario-based problem solving (e.g., judging under stress or error handling)