1	T&T Line Judges Training
2	What is a Line Judge A Line Judge is a man who knows the T&T events and rules and assists the Circle Director in the administration of the games on the circle. T&T officiating requires efficiency and attention to details. Note these four primary roles that a line judge assumes:
3	Line Judge Roles JUDGE — A line judge determines whether or not players violate the rules.
4	Line Judge Roles WITNESS — A line judge, by emotions, attitude, and actions, strives to be a testimony to the unsaved parents and clubbers of the life-changing power of trusting Christ as Savior.
5	How to Become a Line Judge Read the T&T Rulebook. Complete the coaches training. You do not have to take the coaches test if you don’t want to. Complete the following training. This training was taken from the Line Judges Manual. Click here if you wish to download this manual. Complete the T&T Line Judges Test. (Test is found at the end of the training) Show up the day of the event ready to have fun!
6	Line Judge Communication Remember, line judges are responsible to communicate primarily with the circle director and the coaches. Line judges never “coach” the players. Any coach has the right to request that you join him in discussing an issue with the circle director. However, a coach does not have the right to discuss any situation with the circle director without you being present.
7	Line Judge Communication Each Line Judge must realize the crucial importance of accurate communication. Here are some important guidelines:
8	Line Judge Communication Never get upset or take offense when a coach complains or asks a question. Concentrate on what the coach is saying, rather than on your feelings or emotions.
9	Line Judge Communication Never be pushy. If there is confusion, help the circle director slow things down, so the confusion is cleared up.
10	Line Judge Communication Don’t GUESS! If you don’t know how to make a call, tell the circle director what you know and let him make the decision!
11	Line Judge Communication As they are ready to start, tell the players, “Do your best,” and encourage them.
12	Line Judge Communication Never look at your responsibility as being against the coaches or disputing them in any way. We are partners together in this ministry for the Lord! Remain professional, friendly, and helpful, but never become emotionally involved.
13	Before the Event Review the manual and rulebook(s) several times.
14	Day of the Event Arrive at least one hour early.
15	Day of the Event If needed, obtain the roster sheets from your coaches; check the ages of the children competing.
16	General Instructions Line up on your assigned line for the flag ceremony. Move to the next team for the first event, going counterclockwise. You will continue to rotate counterclockwise for each event. In the Balloon Relay, you will rotate with each heat.
17	General Instructions Raise your hand when your team is ready to begin an event. The circle director will then raise his hand to indicate the circle is ready.
18	General Instructions Help the Circle Director determine the order in which the teams finish. Always remember the place your team finishes. If your team is disqualified, watch the other teams to determine which team is awarded the point.
19	General Instructions Enforce the passing rule on Sprint Relay and Marathon Relay. Teams have approx. 2 steps to move to the right after they have been touched. If the team does not move, they will be interfering with the team behind them.
20	General Instructions Enforce the tag rule on Sprint Race, Marathon Race and 3-Legged Race. Players are out if they are tagged or passed. Players have approx. 2 steps to move to the right after they have been tagged. If the player does not move, they will be interfering with the player behind them.
21	General Instructions Coaches are to get their next heat onto the floor quickly. Coaches are not allowed in the square at all.
22	General Instructions Players waiting to run in a relay own their section inside the circle. They do not have to move for other players from other teams.
23	Bean Bag Relay Line Judge Position You begin inside the circle, between the circle pin and the hash mark, following the game progression across the team zone.
24	Bean Bag Relay Before the Event Count to see if there are the maximum number of players on the team circle line. If there are not, remind the coach of the extra tosses their team must make. Make sure each player is in the proper location. When the team is ready, give the team leader the beanbag.
25	Bean Bag Relay During the Event Check to make sure the game leader: Has one foot inside the box whenever throwing or catching. When passing the beanbag, the game leader does not allow their foot to pass through the imaginary plane extending up from the seven- foot line. They may lift their foot, however.
26	Bean Bag Relay During the Event Check to make sure the game leader: Does not go out of the team zone in retrieving the beanbag. Has possession of the beanbag prior to leaving the inner triangle to run around their circle pin. Has possession of the beanbag when they get to the center.
27	Bean Bag Relay During the Event Check to make sure the other players: Do not step over the circle line and stay in order. No “trailers” are allowed. Catch and return the beanbag in succession.
28	Bean Bag Relay During the Event If the beanbag is dropped or missed, it may be retrieved by any player, providing the player does not step inside the circle or outside the team zone. However, the beanbag must be thrown to the game leader by the player who missed it or dropped it.
29	Sprint & Marathon Relay Line Judge Position Your position is on the team starting diagonal out of the running area.
30	Sprint & Marathon Relay Before the Event Check team circle pin for correct position. Make sure the first runner’s feet are behind the starting line. Hand baton to the first runner. Mark hands to assure players only run in specified events.
31	Sprint & Marathon Relay During the Event Watch for a false start. Watch the quadrant to the left of you for any rule violations. Make sure the baton is passed within the passing zone.
32	Sprint & Marathon Relay During the Event Make sure the last runner has his baton when he finishes. Count to be sure that your runners run 1 lap (Sprint) or 2 laps (Marathon)
33	Beanbag Bonanza Line Judge Position Stand inside the circle on the team diagonal.
34	Beanbag Bonanza Before the Event Make sure that the colored beanbag is in the center of the inner triangle in a position consistent with all other team’s beanbags. Give the striped beanbag to player #1 (player farthest from starting diagonal line). Make sure players are spread out along circle line, arm’s length apart.
35	Beanbag Bonanza During the Event Look for players stepping over the circle line before receiving the beanbag from the previous player. If any players step over the line, see that they step back behind the line before going in to the center. Make certain players hand the beanbags to each other.
36	Beanbag Bonanza During the Event Make sure no beanbag goes outside the inner triangle when placed down, and that no beanbag leaves the team zone. Players must stay in position, no bunching or stacking.
37	Beanbag Bonanza During the Event
38	3-Legged Race Line Judge Position Stand on the diagonal out of the running area.
39	3-Legged Race Before the Event Help set the scoring pins on the five-foot marks. Check the runners’ leg tie to see that it is on the ankles. Make sure the runners are behind the starting line.
40	3-Legged Race During the Event Watch the quadrant to your left for any rule violations. Enforce the tag rule. If runners fall near you, assist them out of the running path ONLY if they are tagged or passed, and ONLY if you will not be in the way yourself.
41	Sprint & Marathon Race Line Judge Position Your position is on the team starting diagonal out of the running area.
42	Sprint & Marathon Race Before the Event Check team circle pin for correct position. Make sure the runner’s feet are behind the starting line. Mark hand to assure players only run in specified events.
43	Sprint & Marathon Race During the Event Watch for a false start. Watch the quadrant to the left of you for any rule violations. Enforce the tag rule. Count to be sure that your runner runs 3 laps (Sprint) or 6 laps (Marathon) It is not your responsibility to count for the coach.
44	4-Way Tug Line Judge Position Kneel behind the proper mark on the team diagonal.
45	4-Way Tug Before the Event Make certain the beanbag is on the proper line. 3rd-4th grade starts on the 11’ line; 5th-6th grade starts on the 12’ line.
46	4-Way Tug During the Event On the signal, move the bag up one line, quickly with your hand. Keep bag even with the line as you are moving to the next line. Teams must pull down their diagonal.
47	4-Way Tug During the Event Immediately check each judge beside you to make sure all bags have been moved. If the beanbag is moved off the diagonal line, do not move it forward until it is time to do so. Do not take away an earned advantage.
48	4-Way Tug During the Event Make sure that the player who grabs the beanbag has hold of the rope at the same time. If the team across the circle lets go of the rope too quickly, move into a position to catch your players from falling.
49	Balloon Volley Line Judge Position Stand at the corner of the game square.
50	Balloon Volley Before the Event See that two players from your team are ready, on the game floor, and have all jewelry removed. (New earring studs may be covered with tape and cotton at the players own risk) Move the team back from the team line a foot or two.
51	Balloon Volley During the Event Watch for unnecessary roughness or not playing in the spirit of the game. Watch the team lines on either side of you. Indicate when the balloon breaks the plane of a team line.
52	Balloon Relay Line Judge Position Stand on either side of the players adjacent to Zone 2.
53	Balloon Relay Before the Event Make sure each player is in the correct starting position. Make sure players are straddling the diagonal. Give the first player the balloon when the team is ready and make sure the balloon touches the back of the player’s neck and that they are holding it with both hands
54	Balloon Relay During the Event Players do not have to straddle the diagonal after the starting signal. Players should generally be facing forward. Possession of the balloon is touching it.
55	Balloon Relay During the Event Ensure that the scoring player has possession of the unpopped balloon. Players cannot pass the balloon to themselves. (One hand in front of the legs passing to the same players other hand behind the legs)
56	Balloon Relay During the Event Watch for all the disqualifications listed below and stop the team immediately if they are disqualified. The first player’s foot breaking the plane of the 8’ line when they are in Zone 1 and have possession of the balloon. Not passing the balloon between the legs of each player.
57	Balloon Relay During the Event Watch for all the disqualifications listed below and stop the team immediately if they are disqualified. The last player’s foot breaking the plane of the circle line before they have possession of the balloon. The balloon popping at any time.
58	Award Ceremony Aid the coaches during the speaker presentation by sitting with the clubbers and helping them be attentive.
59	Ending the Day Help clear the floor of the teams in a timely manner.
60	T&T Line Judge Training Congratulations on completing the T&T Line Judges Training. Your church will receive 6 points if you pass the Line Judges Test, bring the completion certificate with you the day of Games, and are available to help the day of the T&T Games. If you have any questions, please direct them to the T&T Coordinator. T&T Coordinator Gatkins@frii.com
61	Conclusion Please click on the link below to take the Line Judge test so that your church can earn their points. If you do not complete the test and bring your certificate of completion the day of the Games, your church will not earn the points.
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