Karate Referees score 100% on written test

May 16, 2013 Sports

The successful referees at the recent TTKF grading programme.

For the first time in Trinidad and Tobago first -time candidates in a referee’s course scored 100% in the written test. Cecil Lee Chong, Rodney Ramlal, Rebecca Bhola and Megan Ali all got 100% on both the multiple and T/F parts of the examinations. On May 4th they went on to pass an oral and practical exam. Then again, they were evaluated at the Trinidad and Tobago Karate Federation (TTKF) National Karate Championships on Sunday May 5th for seven hours.
The were tested by TTKF Chief Referee Lex Springer on Command of proper terminology, Ring control, starting and stopping the match, use of gestures and kata guidelines. The rules are in accordance with the World United Karate Organization (WUKO).
For doing so well, Rodney, Rebecca and Megan were promoted to Class C Official, Cecil Lee Chong was promoted to National Judge for Kata and Kumite. He has been training for two years as a referee. His certificate will be issued by WUKO. Usually referees get their first grade after at least three courses.

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