ISA Judging & Officiating Official Presenter
Name: Jordao Bailo Junior
Nationality: Brazilian
E-mail address: Jordaobjr@hotmail.com
Country and/or region where you present the ISA Judging Course?
Brazil and other Portuguese speaking Countries.
How many years have you been surfing and judging?
Surfing for 40 years and Judging for 28 years.
Why the decision to become a Judge?
I decided to become a surfing judge even before I started competing (two times amateur state champion), as I used to spend most of my time at the beach just watching the surf and commenting to my friends about the performance of the other surfers. Of course, in order to become a Judge of any sport you have to have a sense of justice and honesty among other qualities. When I realized I already possessed the basic principles to help the sport I love grow, I decided to immerse myself into one of the hardest professions of any sport, to be a judge, and a good one.
What are your goals in respects to judging?
I have many goals, one of which is to help surfing judges all over the world to be recognized by their governments as professionals and thus reaping the benefits of this.
The other is to participate in the Olympic Games representing my sport. That’s why I fully support the work that’s been done by the ISA; my biggest goal is to see it happen, and I would like to promote this all around the world.
I know too that it cannot be done individually, and paraphrasing Glen Elliot (ISA Judging and Officiating Coordinator) , being involved with the ISA and their global network of like minded people will help us to achieve this goal faster.
What are your favorite surf breaks?
Praia da Joaquina (BRA), Wilderness (PR), Puerto Viejo (PE)
Do you have any other hobbies other than surfing?
Like any other Brazilian, I play soccer, but traveling and meeting people is my real hobby and passion. I love this almost as much as hanging out with the family.
Any other comments that might help promote the ISA Judging and Development Programs?
The common element of every successful sport has been to develop a strong and organized judging program. Now it’s time for Surfing to take its place on the global sporting stage. The ISA works to ensure that surfers can stand next to the most respected organized sports in the world. Be a part of it!!!
