Name
WDSF Scrutiny congress
Location
Online, Virtual
Date
18 September 2025
Additional information

 

Introduction

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Scrutineering Congress is a comprehensive educational program designed to train and certify scrutineers responsible for the accurate processing, calculation, and management of competition results in WDSF-sanctioned DanceSport events. This congress provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively perform scrutineering duties according to WDSF standards and requirements.

Objectives

  • Train licensed and aspiring WDSF scrutineers in the latest techniques and software
  • Provide education on WDSF judging systems and result calculation methods
  • Ensure standardized competition result management across WDSF events
  • Maintain the integrity of DanceSport competitions through proper scrutineering practices
  • Fulfil educational requirements for licensed WDSF scrutineers (valid for two years)

Pre-requisite

For Licensed WDSF Scrutineers (Renewal/Upgrade)

  1. WDSF Registration - Must be registered with the WDSF as an active scrutineer
  2. Technical Knowledge - Working knowledge of basic computer operations and network configurations
  3. Previous Experience - Demonstration of practical experience in scrutineering at WDSF or national-level competitions
  4. Software Familiarity - Experience with at least one WDSF-certified scrutineering software package
  5. Language Proficiency - Sufficient English comprehension to understand technical instructions

For New Applicants

  1. National Member Body (NMB) Endorsement - Must submit application via their National Member Body to the WDSF Academy
  2. Technical Background - Demonstrated proficiency in computer operations and basic networking
  3. Dance Knowledge - Fundamental understanding of DanceSport competition structures and rules
  4. Language Requirement - Sufficient English comprehension skills
  5. Age Requirement - Minimum 21 years of age
  6. Examination Readiness - Prepared to take a physical congress and pass the corresponding examination to obtain a license (observation status is granted for first-time attendees)

Technical Requirements

  1. Personal Laptop - Attendees should bring a laptop computer with: 
    • Windows 10 or higher operating system
    • Minimum 8GB RAM
    • At least 100GB free disk space
    • Administrator access rights
    • Working Wi-Fi capability
  2. Network Configuration Knowledge - Basic understanding of IP addressing and network troubleshooting

Certification Process

  • Licensed scrutineers attending the congress will maintain their active status for two years
  • New applicants will be permitted to attend as observers
  • Following observation, new applicants must attend a physical congress and pass the examination
  • License categories (B and A) have different requirements and responsibilities
  • Examination will cover WDSF Scrutineering principles and Skating System

Course Fee: 100 CHF

Timetable CEST (Subject to changes)

From To Topic Lecturer
09:00 09:30 Accreditation/Registration
09:30 09:40 Introduction Nenad Jeftic
09:40 10:15 Scrutineer Licensing requirements & Responsibilities Dallas Williams
10:15 10:30 Judging System for Formation, Show Dance, Synchro and Choreographic Dallas Williams
10:30 11:00 Common problems - possible solutions Dallas Williams
11:00 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 11:45 Your WDSF Account - Competition Management|Sandbox|Scrutiny Reports Dallas Williams
11:45 12:15 Information on upgrading "B" to "A" Licenses & Graphics Dallas Williams
12:15 13:15 Lunch Break
13:15 13:45 CRS, Ranking and Star Couples (including Rising Star requirements) - common problems & possible solutions Dallas Williams
13:45 14:30 Workshop Exercise - Rule 11 (All Participants) Dallas Williams
14:30 14:45 Coffee Break
14:45 15:15 (Only for A license) Introducing AJS24 Nenad Jeftic
15:15 15:35 WDSF Software Introduction Dallas Williams
15:35 15:55 Final Q&A and Closing of the Congress

Course Content

  1. Scrutineer Responsibilities
    • Pre-competition preparations
    • During-event duties
    • Post-competition result uploading and verification
    • Documentation requirements
    • Competition workflow management
    • Understanding and preventing result manipulation
    • Verification procedures
    • Reporting suspicious activities
  2. Licensing Information
    • Requirements for upgrading from "B" to "A" licenses
    • License renewal processes
    • Continued education requirements
  3. WDSF Judging Systems
    • The Skating System - principles and calculation methods
    • Absolute Judging System (AJS3 and AJS24) - principles and implementation
    • Judging System for special categories (Formation, Show Dance, Synchro, Choreographic)
  4. Technical Infrastructure
    • Competition LAN and Wi-Fi setup
    • Common technical problems and troubleshooting solutions
    • Security and backup procedures
    • Hardware requirements and configuration
  5. WDSF Certified Scrutineering Software
    • Overview of WDSF-certified software options
    • Software setup and configuration
    • Data input and management
    • Results calculation and verification
    • Integration with WDSF systems for results uploading

For more information, please contact the WDSF Academy or visit the WDSF website at www.worlddancesport.org.

Closing Dates

  • New Candidates’ applications (to be submitted by National Federation) no later than 3 September 2025, 23:59 GMT
  •  Congress registration and payment shall close on 14 September 2025, 23:59 GMT
  • All payments must be made online; no registration or entry is allowed on the day of the course, and no late registration will be accepted.