FAI/CIVL press release, Paris, 07th July 1998

CIVL Jury and Steward Training Seminar

At the 1998 CIVL Plenary meeting held in March, CIVL held it's first Jury and Steward Training Seminar. The event was headed by Dennis Pagen and had 31 participants from 16 different countries. Some of which had extensive experience as an FAI/CIVL Jury member or Steward, others who served as Jury for national/local competitions, as meet directors, to those who had no experience but were keen to learn and make themselves available for future competitions.

The Seminar had three main aims:

1. to clarify the roles and duties of Jury Members and Stewards. This included discussions on philosophy, cultural interpretations of rules, penalty application, past and potential issues, etc..

2. to encourage more interest in serving as a Jury member or Steward as it has become increasingly evident over the last few years, that the list of avialable personnel is diminishing and the same names are called upon again and again

3. to obtain feedback on how to improve the role of Jury and Stewards and competition organisation in general.

The input from participants was very valuable and gave rise to many interesting discussion points, which have assisted CIVL in their continuing drive to improve competitions.

The Seminar was highly successful in acheiving all of it's aims. CIVL now have an excellent list of potential Jury Members and Stewards who have a good knowledge of the basic requirements. These volunteers are now looking forward to active service at future events.

Due to the success and interest in this seminar, CIVL plan to run it every year in conjunction with the annual Plenary meeting.

For further information contact Sarah Fenwick, CIVL PR co-ordinator,
e-mail: civl@ukonline.co.uk or tel/fax +44 1983 523003

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