Recommend a Candidate to be a Judge

  • Recommend a Candidate to Be a Judge

    Please use this form to provide a reference for someone who is applying to be a US Sailing judge. Your reply will be held in strict confidence. The candidate will not see this reference unless you permit it.
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  • Are you a certified race official?*

  • Personal Attributes

    US Sailing race officials are expected to have the highest personal standards of integrity and fairness in addition to suitable technical skills for the certification they seek.

    Do you have any knowledge that this candidate:

    • Lacks honesty, integrity or fairness
    • Is unable to maintain appropriate confidentiality
    • Has a record of misconduct
    • Has a record of serious criminal conviction(s) or is listed on a sex offender registry
  • Personal Attributes Issues Answers*

  • If you are unable or unwilling to complete this section, please so answer above, answer the two questions below and submit the form.

  • Completing this form is voluntary. You should know the candidate well enough to evaluate his or her suitability, performance and preparation for the appointment he or she is seeking. If you answer "No" to either of the next two questions, please click "Next" and submit the form. Otherwise, please continue to complete the form. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Race Administration Director for guidance.

  • Are you able and willing to complete this evaluation?*
  • Have you observed the candidate sufficiently in his or her desired role to be able to evaluate his or her performance?*

  • Candidate's Performance as a Judge

    Please describe the most significant events at which you observed the applicant's work when he or she was a member of the protest committee (up to three in each category).
  • Did you compete in an event for which he or she was a member of the PC?*
  • Were you a member of the race committee in an event at which he or she was a member of the PC?*
  • Did you work together with the applicant as a member of the PC at an event?*

  • Your Evaluation of the Applicant's Skills

    For each category below, please mark "Meets the standard," "Does not yet meet the standard" or "Don't know." Please make specific comments in each section, particularly in areas where the candidate has special strengths or would benefit from improvement..

  • Meets the Standard - You have evidence that the candidate meets the majority of the criteria listed in each section below and that, in your opinion, he or she is qualified to be a US Sailing Judge at the level for which he or she is applying.

    Does Not Yet Meet the Standard - You have evidence that the candidate does not yet meet the majority of the criteria listed in each section below and that, in your opinion, he or she is not yet qualified to be a US Sailing Judge at the level for which he or she is applying.

    Don't Know - You do not have sufficient evidence to form a considered judgment for this standard.

    For more information about the qualifications for certification at each level, please refer to the Judge Program Qualifications in the Judges Manual.

  • RULES KNOWLEDGE – The candidate demonstrates: Good knowledge of the rules and proper understanding of their application • Knowledge and effective use of World Sailing cases and US Sailing appeals • Awareness of proper race committee procedures • Clear understanding of the rule definitions • Ability to identify the precise moment of rule transition • Willingness to accept the rules as written, including the notice of race and sailing instructions*
  • HEARINGS – The candidate: Arrives punctually at hearings • Understands and follows protest committee procedures • Identifies the key facts • Asks pertinent questions to get to the relevant facts • Avoids asking repetitive or irrelevant questions • Comes to a logical conclusion and a proper decision • Contributes meaningfully to the discussions in hearings • Accepts the decision of the team when it differs from his or her view*
  • COMMUNICATION – The candidate: Listens carefully and takes into account the opinions and observations of fellow jurors • Uses correct terminology • Uses radio properly, including procedures and response to calls • Clearly describes incidents after the event, both afloat and ashore • Communicates clearly and calmly with competitors, fellow judges and organizers • Speaks and understands English adequately to perform his or her duties*
  • TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR – The candidate: Learns and accepts change • Works within a team • Remains open-minded and acknowledges the point of view of others • Empathizes with competitors • Shows no bias, positive or negative, to any competitor • Maintains good relations with judges, organizers and race committee • Communicates cordially and politely with competitors, while maintaining appropriate formality • Remains calm under stress and makes timely and accurate decisions • Treats all jury room matters as confidential • Performs his or her duties punctually • Accepts the RRS, US Sailing appeals and World Sailing cases as written • Respects other people's property and uses it with care • Dresses appropriately on the water, in the jury room, and socially after work • Abstains from alcohol until the day’s work is done • Refrains from unauthorized communication with the media*
  • ON-THE-WATER SKILLS – The candidate: Properly prepares the boat before departing • Safely and skillfully operates small powerboats near sailboats, including mooring, docking, and motoring to and from the race area • Properly positions the boat on the race course to enforce rule 42 • Correctly identifies breaches of rule 42 • Demonstrates sensitivity to wash, wake and windage*
  • PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES – The candidate: Is capable of going on the water in small boats for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions and then hearing protests at the end of the day (when appropriate) • Has no impairment that keeps him or her from serving effectively as a member of a jury*

  • Recommendation and Form Submission

  • May we share some or all of this recommendation with the candidate?

  • Thank you for your time and effort in completing this recommendation. US Sailing appreciates your support of the certified officials program.

    If you need to discuss any information related to this recommendation, please feel free to contact the Race Administration Director at US Sailing.

    Please feel free to share your recommendation with the candidate if you wish by forwarding the emailed copy you will receive after pressing submit.

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