Judge Training

Judge Training – Wellington Area 10 and 11 October 2020

by Shona Jaray APSNZ Judge Accreditation Panel

NOW THAT RESTRICTIONS on gatherings have been lifted, I am pleased to announce that we are able to hold one judge training weekend this year, in the Wellington area. The two day course will be held on 10 and 11 October at the Otaihanga Boat Club, 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu. There is plenty of parking.

Please don’t leave it until the last minute to register as these workshops fill up fast – we have a maximum capacity of 30.

The workshop starts at 10:00 am on Saturday and runs until approximately 5:00 pm. On Sunday it starts at 9:30 am and finishes at approximately 4:00 pm. PSNZ members and members of affiliated clubs are invited to attend.

There is no charge for financial PSNZ members and a $60.00 charge for those who are not financial members. Alternatively, become a member of PSNZ, pick up the judge training weekend at no cost, and enjoy all the other benefits that PSNZ has to offer. There is no expectation that those who attend will continue on to train to become a PSNZ Accredited Judge.

The workshop aims to provide those attending with a good understanding of the standards expected for club judging. You will be taken through a process of image evaluation and critiquing which will help you to put aside your personal prejudices and biases to give a balanced and informed critique.

Comprehensive handout notes are provided at the beginning of the workshop. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are provided. If you are interested in attending, please visit the PSNZ website – https://photography.org.nz and under the events tab you will find the judge training weekend application form. It will be first in, first served – the maximum capacity is 30.

More information will be sent out to attendees closer to the time of the workshop. If you have questions prior to applying to attend, please email judging@photography.org.nz