Chief Judge Training

Registry Events are swing dance events organized and hosted by Professional Members of the WSDC and approved by its Board. Registry Events must meet standards set by the WSDC Board, demonstrating integrity and the highest ethical standards; sufficient event size, scope, and structure; and financial viability and stability. Registry Events offer a mix of social dancing, instruction, and competition, bringing together local, regional, national, and global dancers. 

While the ultimate responsibility to abide by the WSDC rules and maintain Registry Event status belongs to the Event Director/Owner, the event’s Chief Judge is an integral part of that process and has the responsibility to ensure the fairness and integrity of the contest, and that the event is following the WSDC Rules. All decisions are to be made with consideration of the best interests of the contest results, the competitors, the event staff, the audience, and the event.

Registry Events should follow the highest ethical standards regarding the conduct of contests. Conflicts of interest that impact the integrity of a contest – particularly where result / scores could be impacted – are strictly forbidden. Ethics and integrity requirements apply to all contests held at the event.