Grading Hosting
Gup gradings are held throughout the Country throughout the year, and
are hosted by the various schools in each region. As a grading host,
there some things to consider that will make the grading run smoothly:
Before
- Book the venue well in advance and re-confirm the booking one week
prior to the grading
- Try and ensure the venue has adequate warming facilities and/or ventilation
according to the seasonal conditions.
- Make sure there is suitable equipment available. Most
regions have a "Grading Kit" with the first aid kit, boards,
table cloth and so on. Have focus pads handy also.
- Make sure you have adequate marshals to assist and take the warm
up (well before the scheduled start time of the grading).
- Before the grading starts, each school should do a quick 'Head
Count' to ensure all gradees are present.
- Ensure all gradees are wearing correct
dobok and in good presentation.
i.e. Do a uniform/dobok inspection prior to examiner arriving. (No coloured
T-shirts or jewellery).
- Reserve a car park for the Examiner adn instructors and make sure
you are ready to greet him as he arrives.
During
- Follow the correct start procedure - see
here
- Introduce the Examiner properly. A list of all our examiners
and their titles is here.
- Instructors and or Assistant Instructors should be in correct attire
when seated at the front with the Examiner e.g. suit and tie or do
bok
- For longer gradings, consider having water or juice available on the
front table.
- At the conclusion of the grading, invite the Examiner to speak, then
thank the Examiner and others at the end.
