Ahh. I've reread all information.
I was incorrect in my original post. Only the Tech Specialists / Ass't Tech Speciallist (caller) is a paid member of the panel. The Tech Controller is a qualified ISU official. And, of course, referee's and judges, as always.
The fact that Tech Speciallist is a paid position, disqualifies him from being one. Either that, or give up his eligible status, therefore giving up his right to continue to be a judge. It's either / or. Can't be a judge and / or referee and be ineligible. (it's always been that way)
he can, however be a Tech Controller, since they are not paid.
That is why the ISU decided to recruit callers from the ranks of former high level skaters and coaches. No need to worry about eligibility requirements.
I was incorrect in my original post. Only the Tech Specialists / Ass't Tech Speciallist (caller) is a paid member of the panel. The Tech Controller is a qualified ISU official. And, of course, referee's and judges, as always.
Jan Hoffmann might be a long-time judge, but he also won an Olympic silver medal in 1980, and World golds in '74 and '80, silvers in '77 and '78, and bronzes in '76 and '79. I think that qualifies him as an "ex-skater." I don't see anywhere in the ISU rules that disqualifies current judges from being referees or tech specialist/controller.
The fact that Tech Speciallist is a paid position, disqualifies him from being one. Either that, or give up his eligible status, therefore giving up his right to continue to be a judge. It's either / or. Can't be a judge and / or referee and be ineligible. (it's always been that way)
he can, however be a Tech Controller, since they are not paid.
That is why the ISU decided to recruit callers from the ranks of former high level skaters and coaches. No need to worry about eligibility requirements.
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