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National Technical Officials required for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) need to recruit National Technical Officials (NTO) to officiate the field of play and athlete areas during the judo event. In broad terms NTOs will apply the rules or have a role in judging the competition e.g. timing and scoring.

NTOs are appointed by LOCOG in consultation with the British Judo Association and the International Judo Federation. The recruitment and selection process will be transparent, open and fair.

Should you be selected as an NTO, you will be at the heart of the judo event, representing the UK and providing services that are important to the athlete experience. Being an NTO will give you the opportunity to be an integral part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games which will be a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of the Judo community.

NTO roles:

Judo National Technical Officials will include the following roles:

  • Judogi control

  • Referee playback

  • Referee numbers/teams

  • Weigh in officials

  • Control table in warm up area

  • Table officials

  • Technique recorder

For more detailed information about the roles please download the Job Description.

Key knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

  • Current IJF referee B or above

  • Current National A referee or above

  • Current Senior recorder or above

  • Experience of International events i.e. World cups, Grand Prix, Grand slams, Europeans and Worlds

Key dates in the recruitment process
4 February – Closing date for applications

February - March 2011 - Interview short listed candidates.

April 2011 - Offer positions (conditional on test event and continued activity).

December 2011 – Judo test event.

April 2012 - Distribution of uniforms and accreditation passes commences.

June 2012 - Venue training begins.

How to apply:

In order to apply you must complete and return the Application Form by email or post to Simone Callender, Technical Operations Manager at LOCOG.


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