Judging Workshop with Anthony (Rabbit) Zavin

A tournament is only as good as its officials. Whether you are looking to volunteer at your first event or want to deepen your understanding of officiating come and get your reps in judged matches.

Led by Anthony Zavin, a veteran Director and key organizer behind the Tournament of Roses, this session focuses on the fundamentals of the Longpoint-style ruleset and the specific nuances of IFG’s tournament standards. Participants will learn the visual vocabulary of an exchange, how to communicate clearly with a Director, and practice making calls in real-time.

If the weather is nice there will be free-sparring in the parking lot!

Topics Covered:

• Visual Mechanics: Where to stand and what to look for during an exchange.

• The Longpoint/IFG Ruleset: Learn or get more practice in preparation for the Tournament of Rose in June.

• Communication: Standardized hand signals and verbalizing calls under pressure.

• The Director’s View: Understanding the hierarchy of a judging table.

Gear at a Glance

• Steel: Full tournament-grade kit required.

Pricing:

• Free!! ... But you have to help judge