Surfing Australia

Judging

Make a career move and get qualified by becoming a Surfing Judge and Official.

Surfing Australia Judging development courses are recognised as the only endorsed Judging Accreditation course by the Australian Sports Commission and the International Surfing Association.

The "International Judging and Officiating accreditation courses" are regularly being conducted in many major surfing areas around the Australian coast line and in conjunction with our state branches. These courses are being conducted through out the world with countries that are our licensed partners in the global Judging and Officiating development program.

The "International Judging and Officiating Course" is the first step in becoming a professional surfing Judge and Official. Surfing Australia and the ISA are committed to providing a clear development pathway for our aspiring and, dedicated experienced officials.  

The education of our sport's officials is paramount to the direct success of the competition system. The role of a Judge in a surfing contest is to decide which surfer performs closest to the judging criteria in a particular heat. It is therefore essential that the judge's have the knowledge, confidence and finally the experience to obtain the correct results.

The International judging accreditation gives the individual judge access to the ISA Judging exchange program and the ability to judge at all ISA sanctioned events. There are currently 18 countries that are partners in our global development program.

For direct inquiries and more information:
Glen Elliott
glen@surfingaustralia.com
0419 176924
Surfing Australia Judging manager
ISA Judging Co-ordinator.

• Australian judging information
• International judging information
• Pre-requisities and important documents