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It is our commitment and goal to provide professional, educated and well-prepared judges at ALL of our TDI competitions. Our judging system has been designed to educate and support the teams through specific feedback that is detailed on the judging sheets. We are looking for those individuals with artistic and/or technical background in competitive and non-competitive dance, poms, flag and guard teams. Potential judges may choose to certify in Artistic Dance, Technical Dance, Artistic Flag, and Technical Flag. They also may choose to train as an Official (Ready Line Official, Time & Penalties Official, Head Contest Official and/or Tabulator.
We have, and will continue to train well-prepared judges through our TDI Academy Class Offerings and offer a FULL SCHEDULE of courses at the Fall Conference in September. It is HIGHLY recommended that you certify at the Fall Conference. A Make Up Day may be offered, but with only a limited number of course offerings. Dates, Times and Offerings TBD. Click here to register for the Make Up Day.
TDI abides by the rules and regulations of the IHSA and NFHS and follows the
IHSA Spirit Rules
TDI JUDGE CERTIFICATION
TDI continues to establish itself as leaders in dance and flag evaluation and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in the adjudication of these competitive Arts. Our five-tier certification program is based on levels of training and education within the TDI judging system. These include Student Judge, Certified Level One Judge, Certified Level Two Judge, Master Judge with Endorsements, and Judge Instructor. Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) for both judges and officials offer additional collaborative learning opportunities between judges and officials within the same areas of expertise. This year, we will offer PLC’s for Artistic Judges, Technical Judges and Officials (RLO/TPO/HCO).
2010-2011 Judge Certification Process
Types of Judges
Components of Judge Certification
To prepare individuals as judges, we have developed a program that includes five separate components:
- Classroom: Classroom instruction is offered priimarily at the annual Fall Conference.
- Practicum: On-Site training at a regional contest with a Judge Trainer for a full day *Note: Additional practicum time may be required for those n need of additional training and will be determined on a case–by-case basis by the Judge
Trainers. - Mentoring: Mentor with a certified judge for a minimum of a half day
- Internships: Internship involves being a paid judge (at partial pay base) for at least half of a contest day.
- Continuing Ed: Once certified, we offer opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Levels of Judge Certification
- Student Judges:Student have either no judging experience or who have judging experience in other circuits, but have not been certified in the TDI adjudication method. Completion of classroom, practicum, mentoring, and internships is required. Academy may determine "testing out" of one or more requirements for those with extensive judging experience from other circuits.
- Level I Certified Judge:Has passed certification requirement to become a certified Artistic or Technical Judge.
- Level II Certified Judge: Has passed the certification requirements of a Level I judge, has completed all Mastery classes and has completed cross-training to be certified as both an Artistic and Technical Judge.
- Master Judge with Endorsements:A Master Judge is a judge who has demonstrated competency, has consistently demonstrated best practices within their areas of expertise, and are considered experts. In addition, a master level judge is one who has cross trained in both artistic and technical. Endorsements are awarded to designate each area that a Master Judge is considered an expert in, and are determined based upon evidence of competency within their education and judging experience. This may also include non-TDI education and judging experience.
- Judge Instructor: A Judge Instructor is a judge who has achieved Master Judge Certification and has been designated by the Academy as having demonstrated best practices in their areas of expertise, as well as in instructional methods. Through their experiences as mentors, judges, and instructors they have demonstrated their abilities to successfully instruct others in the nuances of their areas of expertise. Designation of Judge Instructor may include experiences and education with the TDI system, as well as non-TDI experience and education.
Judge Certification Requirements
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2010-2011 Officials Certification Process
Types Of Officials
- Ready Line Official (RLO)
- Time and Penalties Official (TPO)
- Head Contest Official (HCO) Certification as a Head Contest Official (HCO) is NOTavailable to new Officials as you must be certified and have been hired as TPO before you become eligible for certification as an HCO.
Components of Officials Certification
To prepare individuals as officials, we have developed a program that includes five separate components:
- Classroom:Classroom instruction is offered primarily at the annual Fall Conference.
- Practicum:
- Online: TDI Knowledge Assessment: Officials must pass the Knowledge Assessment with a score of 80% or higher
- Mentoring: Mentoring will be assigned based on both your availability, as well as contest availability. Mentor with a certified
RLO for half a day. Mentor with a certified TPO for half a day - Internships: Internship involves being a paid judge (at partial pay base) for at least half of a contest day.
- Continuing Ed: Once certified, we offer opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Levels of Officials Certification
- Student Officials:Student have either no officiating experience or who have officiated experience in other circuits, but have not been certified in the TDI method. ALL new Officials are expected to certify in both the RLO and TPO positions. Our goal is to have a team of highly qualified officials that exhibit competency in both areas, and are available for hire in either position. Completion of classroom, practicum, mentoring, and internships is required. Academy may determine "testing out" of one or more requirements for those with extensive judging experience from other circuits.
- Certified RLO/TPOHas passed certification requirement to become a certified Artistic or Technical Judge.
- Certified HCO: To achieve Head Contest Official (HCO) certification, you must have been a certified RLO/TPO and have been hired as a TPO previously, and must have completed the requirements for HCO certification.
- Officials Instructor: An Officials Master Instructor is an official who has been designated by the Academy as having demonstrated best practices as a TDI Official, as well as in instructional methods. Through their experiences as mentors, officials, and instructors they have demonstrated their abilities to successfully instruct others in all areas (RLO/TPO/HCO).
Double Panel of Judges
- Artistic Judge (2)
- Technical Judge (2)
- (The judge’s scores will be averaged)
4 Officials
- Head Contest Official (HCO)
- Time and Penalty Official (TPO)
- Ready Line Official (RLO)
- Tabulation Official (TAB)
Levels are designated by the Academy based on your previous experience and education within the TDI system. If you have any questions, please contact Joan Stevens, Asst. Executive Director and V.P. Education at joan@teamdanceillinois.org.
Components of Tabulator Certification
To prepare individuals as tabulators, we have developed a program that includes two components:
- Classroom: Classroom instruction is offered primarily at the Fall Conference.
- Practicum: On-site training with a certified Tabulation Official for a full-day that must include the start and end of contest. Additional practicum time may be required for those in needs of additional training and will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Tabulation Trainers.
Levels of Tabulator Certification
- Student Tabulator:Student who have no tabulating experience in the TDI tabulation program. Our goal is to have a team of highly qualified tabulators available for hire. Completion of classroom and practicum, is requirAdditional practicum time may be required for those in needs of additional training and will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Tabulation Trainers.ed.
- Certified Tabulator:Has passed certification requirement to become a Certified Tabulator
- Tabulator Instructor: A tabulator Instructor is a Certified Tabulator who has been designated by the Academy as having demonstrated best practices as a TDI Tabulator, as well as in instructional methods. Through their experiences as mentors, tabulators and instructors they have demonstrated their abilities to successfully instruct others in all areas of tabulation.
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In 2010-2011 we will offer 27 Regional Competitions, giving TDI Judges and Officials many opportunities. The competition season will run from November through early March. At every competition, TDI will hire a judging team which includes the following:
If you are interested in receiving additional information about becoming a judge or official, click here to complete the judge/official interest form.
OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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- Technical Judge (Dance)
- Technical Judge (Flag)
- Technical Cross-Trained (Dance and Flag)
- Artistic Judge (Dance)
- Artistic Judge (Flag)
- Artistic Cross-Trained (Dance and Flag)
Ready Line Official (RLO) and Time and Penalties Official (TPO): Practicum requirements are considered fulfilled when you have trained as both an RLO and a TPO in ALL categories and subcategories. Practicum will be assigned based on both your availability, as well as contest availability. While it is our goal to have you complete the practicum(s) in the most timely manner possible, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to train in all categories and subcategories in one contest due to that fact that some contests only offer dance, some dance and TDY, etc. AND we cannot have too many officials training at once. Additional practicum time may be required for those in need of additional training and will be determined on case by case basis by the Official Trainers.
Head Contest Official (HCO): Practicum requirements include site training with a certified HCO in every category/subcategory**, as well as trained from thebeginning of a contest day through to the end of a contest day. It is vital that all HCO’s are thoroughly trained in all aspects of the contest day, from start to finish, as well as in every category and subcategory. Practicum will be assigned based on both your availability, as well as contest availability. While it is our goal to have you complete your practicum(s) in the most timely maner possible, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to train in all categories and subcategories in one contest due to that fact that some contests only offer dance, some dance and TDY, etc. AND we cannot have too many officials training at one time at any given contest.
TABULATOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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2010-2011 Tabulator Certification Process
