More than 40 officials, coaches and athletes from 6 countries - Croatia, Austria, Great Britain, Ireland, Hungary and Serbia - attended an International Seminar for Judges and Referees in Rugvica (Croatia), in February 2023.
The seminar was organised by the Croatian Savate Federation (HSS) and the Savate Club "Silver Eagle" Rugvica, and hosted by the President of the Arbitrage Commission of the HSS, Mr. Hrvoje Velić and the president of the HSS Mr. Predrag Šimunec. The seminar was led by Ms. Maja Odžić, head of the Arbitrage Commission of the Federation Internationale de Savate.
Attending such a seminar is very important for judges, coaches and competitors. For a novice judge, the seminar is important for learning rules and gestures, encountering new situations and learning how to react in them. Coaches and competitors learn about the work of the referees and the judges - how competitions are controlled and scored. Participants also had the opportunity to attempt the theory examination and the first part of the practical examination of the FISav international judge/referee qualification. Thank you to FISav President, Dr. Julie Gabriel for assisting with the examinations.
The seminar was a combination of experience, knowledge, education, laughter, and friendship. Nineteen attendees passed the arbitrage theory and procedure examinations, and our now eligible for the practical examinations. After the seminar, the Croatian Federation and the Silver Eagle club thanked the friends who help and support the work of the club. Mr. Predrag Šimunec presented Dr Gabriel and Mrs Odzic with souvenirs and certificates of thanks.
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