Bobby Donaldson, will conduct a Rules Clinic and Referee Meeting on Friday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Host Hotel, the Sheraton Fort Worth. Mr. Donaldson is a Shichidan, IJF A (IJF World Tour Referee – Retired). This clinic is specifically designed for referee, coaches, and athletes. He will present unique interpretations and nuances of the IJF Contest Rules. Come learn the newest application of this Olympic Cycle contest rules from one of the foremost Referee Educators in the US. Clinic is FREE.

Referee Information:

The LSC 2023 will have FIVE mats. * NOTE: Due to the overwhelming response to the Referee Compensation Package, the offer of hotel room and stipend is full.

Referee Incentives working the event:

 (This compensation is full.) Out-of-town (outside of the DFW metroplex area) referees working the event will be provided a hotel room (TWO referees per room) for Friday. Out-of-State referees (TWO referees per room) working the event will be provided a hotel room for Friday and if needed, Saturday. A complimentary full breakfast buffet at the Sheraton restaurant for those staying at the hotel.

 (This compensation is full.) Referees will receive a $100 Stipend.

 All referees will receive lunch.

 All NEW referees will receive and engraved and personalized water bottle. (If you attended in 2021 or 2022, please bring your water bottle.)