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Who is responsible for the overall organization of the tournament?
Who is responsible for the overall organization of the tournament?
- Tournament Director (TD) (correct)
- Match Officials
- Players
- Tournament Referee (TR)
What is one of the responsibilities of tournament officials?
What is one of the responsibilities of tournament officials?
- To schedule the tournament dates
- To enforce the rules and regulations of the game (correct)
- To participate in the game
- To supervise the players
What should be ensured before the game starts?
What should be ensured before the game starts?
- That the spectators are seated
- That the scoreboard is working
- That the players are ready
- That the courts are appropriate for play (correct)
What is the role of the Tournament Referee (TR)?
What is the role of the Tournament Referee (TR)?
Why do tournament officials check the uniforms and equipment of players?
Why do tournament officials check the uniforms and equipment of players?
What should be confirmed about the floors of the court?
What should be confirmed about the floors of the court?
What is the primary responsibility of the Tournament Director (TD)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Tournament Director (TD)?
What is the purpose of inspecting the court's ceiling?
What is the purpose of inspecting the court's ceiling?
What is the purpose of checking the court's walls?
What is the purpose of checking the court's walls?
What is the Tournament Referee (TR) responsible for?
What is the Tournament Referee (TR) responsible for?
What is the purpose of checking the court's markings?
What is the purpose of checking the court's markings?
What is the purpose of checking the court's doors?
What is the purpose of checking the court's doors?
Study Notes
Tournament Officials
- Tournament officials oversee officiating the event and have in-depth knowledge about the sport.
Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Referee (TR)
- A Tournament Director (TD) is responsible for the overall organization of the tournament, including:
- Scheduling of matches and courts
- Seating
- Accommodation
- Social activities
- Press facilities
- Media liaison
- A Tournament Referee (TR) is responsible for:
- Recruitment, selection, assignment, and supervision of match officials
Responsibilities of Tournament Officials
- Enforce rules and regulations of the game
- Ensure the game is played safely and in order
- Inspect the safety of the field or facility
- Ensure courts are appropriate for play by checking:
- Floors: repaired and sanded according to regulations, absorbent, and non-marking
- Walls: in good repair and free from condensation
- Ceilings: sufficient height (5.64 meters) and no obstructions
- Lighting: adequate and functioning correctly
- Spare equipment availability
- Doors: flush with the back wall
- Markings: conform to WSF specifications and secured
- Signage: suitable color to prevent visible interference
- Gaps between floor and walls: within acceptable tolerances
- Tin: deflects balls and surface below makes a different noise
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Test your knowledge about the duties and responsibilities of Tournament Referees (TR) and Tournament Directors (TD) in overseeing sports events. Learn about their roles in ensuring smooth tournament operations, from national to club level. This quiz is perfect for sports officials, organizers, and enthusiasts.
