WECan Licensed Judges & Technical Delegates

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Senior (S) Judge: May officiate at licensed and Championship competitions; may judge any level.

Medium (M) Judge: May officiate at licensed competitions; may officiate at a championship competition if serving on a panel with one or more (M) or (S) judges; may judge any level.

Basic (B) Judge: May officiate at licensed competitions; may judge Children, Introductory, Novice, and Intermediate levels. Basic Judges may judge upper levels (Advanced and Masters) if they are part of a panel of 3 or more Judges that includes at least one Senior (S) Judge. Only one (B) Judge is allowed per panel.

Learner (L) Judge: Organizers of schooling shows are encouraged to use (L) judges to provide them the necessary experience to advance their training and credentials. (L) Judges may judge licensed shows if they are part of a panel that includes at least one (M) or (S) Judge. No more than one (L) Judge is allowed per panel.

If a non-WECan licensed judge is to officiate at a WECan licensed show, a Guest Card must be obtained. Apply HERE.

If a non-WECan licensed judge is to officiate, a WECan licensed Technical Delegate is required.

Technical Delegate (TD): A TD with comprehensive knowledge of the WECan rules will be present at all trials to ensure that the rules are followed. The TD works in collaboration with the Judge or President of the Jury.

*Beginning in 2023 – A WECan licensed TD is required to officiate with International Guest Judges.

Shadow Officials: Candidates from the Licensed Officials Program may wish to Shadow the licensed officials at a show. Guidelines for Show Management can be found HERE.