GKR Karate - Referee manual - Referee and judge levels

REFEREE AND JUDGE LEVELS
The following are the levels and responsibilities for Referees and Judges.

The level denotes the grade level that they are permitted to referee and judge.

To attempt any level of refereeing, a person must fit the eligibility requirement also.

All persons attempting any level of refereeing must be 16 years of age or above.

Level 1
Qualification	Qualified to judge or referee 8th -7th kyu divisions.
Eligibility	6th - 4th kyu

Level 2
Qualification	Qualified to judge or referee up to 6th - 4th kyu divisions..
Eligibility	3rd - 1st kyu

Level 3
Qualification	Qualified to judge or referee all 3rd kyu and above divisions (excluding open divisions)
Eligibility	Shodan-Ho

Level 4
Qualification	Qualified to judge or referee all divisions including opens.
Eligibility	Shodan and above

Level 5
Qualification	Qualified to Judge or referee all divisions. A Level 5 accreditation means that the person is a Senior Referee and is able to co-ordinate and oversee the running of tournament rings including ring officials. They are qualified to run a GKR Karate Tournament where they are responsible for the tournament and all final decisions. (See Tournament Director’s Manual for further responsibilities)
Eligibility	Senior Regional Instructors

Level 6
Qualification	Level 6 accreditation is the most senior qualification for all GKR Karate Tournaments. This qualifies a person to be able to teach, coach and assess GKR Judges, Referees and conduct Referee Seminars
Eligibility	Senior National Instructors