Judges Training Camp

Name: Judges Training Camp
Start: 2024-09-06T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-09-08T00:01:00+02:00
Location: Buma Square

Schedule

Fri Sep 06 2024 at 04:00 pm to Sun Sep 08 2024 at 12:01 am

UTC+02:00

Location

Buma Square | Krakow, MA

JUDGES TRAINING CAMP - FIRST TIME EVER!
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If you prefer to read in Google docs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-nbpEsc6oOWCLDBwObnoDAfQzVGTZzdr/view?usp=sharing
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We would like to invite you to the first ever EYEPOWER JUDGES TRAINING CAMP!
Spend the entire weekend with one of the most experienced and Passionate West Coast Swing Head Judges in West Coast Swing - Chuck Brown!
With over 20 years of judging experience, chief judging at well over 200 events worldwide, US Open Certified Primary Judge, a champion dancer, and has trained 100s of judges in West Coast Swing.
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WHY?
Those with judging experience understand how challenging it can be. Judging is not the same as dancing or teaching; it requires a unique set of skills. As competitors, we all want to be judged by the best, so why not strive to become one of those esteemed and professional judges?
I have a background in judging ballroom dancing, where intensive learning weekends for judges are common. These sessions provide valuable knowledge and a chance to share experiences and perspectives with other judges, broadening our understanding.
The idea is to dedicate many hours to learning (including judging actual JnJ competitions and reviewing scores) and to share our thoughts and experiences. Often, there isn't enough time for discussion during event intensives. I want to ensure we have that time—both scheduled and throughout the weekend—focusing entirely on judging. This will allow us to exchange ideas and insights, helping us all improve our judging skills.
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WHAT WE PLAN
Our Judging Camp is an opportunity to:
- Gain New Knowledge: Including Chuck's NEW EyePower Judging Advanced Training Program.
- Share Experience and Gain New Perspectives: Learn from each other and broaden your understanding.
- Practice: Participate in judging a real JnJ and discussing scores.
In other words, this camp is your chance to become a better and more professional judge—the kind of judge you would want to be judged by. Even if you’ve never judged before or don’t plan to, you will gain a new perspective on our dance that can help with your overall improvement as a dancer and/or a teacher.
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WEEKEND PLANS
- Friday: Welcome meeting and lectures.
- Saturday: Lectures and experience sharing.
- Sunday: Real JnJ judging, followed by an overview and summary.
Social dancing every night! (Open to our WCS Kraków community, so you'll have more people to dance with.) However, we encourage you not to overdo the social dancing this weekend. Instead, focus more on thinking, talking, and learning about judging.
This is also the flashmob weekend, so if you're interested, we offer a chance to participate in a flashmob with our community. However, time is limited as our primary focus is on judging throughout the weekend.
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**Meals:** As indicated on the schedule, if we need to stay at the venue during breaks, you will have the opportunity to pre-order meals. This way, you won’t need to waste time searching for food and can stay focused on the weekend’s activities.
We will provide free tea and coffee throughout the weekend. Tap water in Kraków is perfectly safe to drink.
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SCHEDULE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O8Lgbo7YKw6qvjQtZnlMq_BSwtHbhfWr/view?usp=sharing
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VENUE:
Skalski Dance Spot - BUMA
address: street Wadowicka 6, Kraków, Polska
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ACCOMMODATION:
There are many apartments nearby that you can find on Booking.com, but we recommend Hotel Galicya (nothing fancy but very close to the venue). Many of us stay there, providing more opportunities to socialize and connect! 😊😉
Hotel Galicya: we will have 20% discount from the daily rate with the code: "Skalski Dance” according to rooms availability. If you want to book a room with this code you should
- send them an email: [email protected]
- or make a call: +48 12 269 07 72
- or just use their contact form: https://www.hotelgalicya.pl/en/contact
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WHO CAN ATTEND:
Our goal is to bring better judges to the community, so:
- We primarily expect those of you who already have experience with judging.
- If you've never had the opportunity to judge before but compete in the ADVANCED or ALL-STARS divisions, you are also welcome.
- The minimum dance experience required to attend is competing in the INTERMEDIATE WSDC division.
- Novice dancers (with WSDC points only) - we will accept your registration only if we have available spots.
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PRICE:
250 EUR
(225 EUR if you already took the Chuck's Eye Power intensive before)
Only 40 spots available!

Price includes:
- 9h of lectures
- 2h of sharing experiences
- 3h of judging real JnJ practice
- 2h of the scores overview
- 1h of summary
So, 17h!! hours of learning and:
- 13.5h of social dancing.
- Discount on Chuck’s EyePower Online Judges Training Master Course
It means the whole weekend of talks, socializing, learning, sharing with great people :)
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REGISTRATION FORM:
Google form will be here (open from 2.07.2024, 17:00 sharp - UTC+2 - CEST)
Note: This is not a typical workshop weekend, so you don't need to balance your registration (L/F)