Q: What was your most memorable match? Why?
All matches are memorable but some have something extra. If I have to choose I have three: my first Level 4, the European Handgun Championship Germany 2001. I was just a full IROA and the opening ceremony, competitors from all over the world, a prematch and 4 match days and a closing/award ceremony make an impression if you are
only used to small matches.

Secondly, the European Handgun Championship Portugal 2013. This would be my last match with my best friend Peter who intoduced me into IPSC. He was diagnosed with cancer shortly before the match and died only a moth after, so this match is special for me.

And the last one is the African Championship 2024, I was asked to be the Range Master for this match. When I started officiating all those years ago I could not imagine that one day I would be the Range Master of a Level IV match. It was a great honor.

Q: In addition to a timer, what other equipment do you use?
The rule book, on a tablet for easy seeking. Multitool for small easy repairs, notebook with a pen, mesuring tape, overlays and magnifying glass. If I know I have to work on the equipment check I will bring tools to do that. IPSC box, trigger weight and other mesuring devices.
And a first-aid kit, luckly I never had to use it.

Q: What advice do you have for aspiring officials?
Work with experienced ROs and ask questions. Do this at many different places and ROs as possible. Knowledge comes with experience, and that takes time. It took me 25 years to be where I am now and I’m still learning on every match because no match or situation is the same.