Ever thought about Ever thought about becoming a referee?becoming a referee?

Then we want Then we want you!you!

Here is some information for Here is some information for you to consideryou to consider

Now that you have taken the first step Now that you have taken the first step on the journey to refereeing, take a few on the journey to refereeing, take a few

moments to find out what is in store moments to find out what is in store and how we can help you reach your and how we can help you reach your

potentialpotential

* Getting Started ** Getting Started *

The Foundation CourseThe Foundation Course

Level 1 AccreditationLevel 1 Accreditation

This is the first of three levels that can be gained to become a referee in the 15-a-side game.

Once qualified, it allows you to referee schools games, juniors and lower levels of senior grade

competition.

How do I get my Level One How do I get my Level One Certificate ?Certificate ?

Attend a Foundation Course which is Attend a Foundation Course which is conducted over 8hrsconducted over 8hrs

Successfully complete the take Successfully complete the take home theory exam (open book home theory exam (open book exam)exam)

Viewed by an assessor to determine Viewed by an assessor to determine your competency to refereeyour competency to referee

You have now qualifiedYou have now qualified as a level 1 referee as a level 1 referee

How old do I have to be?How old do I have to be? There is no age criteria. As long as you areThere is no age criteria. As long as you are

keen, you will find a place as a refereekeen, you will find a place as a referee

Do I get a Uniform?Do I get a Uniform? Once you have completed your Once you have completed your

five games, you will be invited to five games, you will be invited to join the NRURA and a uniform will join the NRURA and a uniform will be supplied. You supply boots and be supplied. You supply boots and

whistlewhistle. .

Do I get Paid ? Do I get Paid ?

Referees receive an Referees receive an allowance of $40 per game allowance of $40 per game for a senior appointment. This for a senior appointment. This includes women, U16 & U18includes women, U16 & U18

Junior matches are paid at Junior matches are paid at $20 per game$20 per game

I am worried about referee I am worried about referee abuseabuse

  There are occasions when you may There are occasions when you may experience abuse by players and experience abuse by players and

spectators. It is easy to deal with the spectators. It is easy to deal with the players as you have the authority under players as you have the authority under

the laws of the game to manage such the laws of the game to manage such incidents.incidents.

The Yellow CardThe Yellow Card

&&

The Red CardThe Red Card

Australian Rugby has a Code of Conduct for dealing with

referee abuse and both players and spectators can be

disciplined by the Union.

Who will provide ongoing Who will provide ongoing

training?training?

Referee TrainingReferee TrainingLaw reviews are done on a weekly basis prior to training on a Wednesday evening.

On field coaching by experienced referee coaches is carried out throughout the season.

You can expect to be coached on a regular basis or any timeyou request assistance or feedback.

How do I make it to the How do I make it to the top?top?

ProgressionProgression

Juniors

Seniors

Start Here

Country Rugby

NSW Tooheys Cup

Super 14

Test Referee

How do I enrol? How do I enrol?   

By phone: By phone: 02 49 52158402 49 521584

By email:By email: peters41@peters41@bigpondbigpond.net.au.net.au

You can register online at You can register online at http://www.http://www.playpayplaypay.com/.com/nswrugbynswrugby

So take the next step and So take the next step and enrol now. It’s a most enrol now. It’s a most rewarding past-time.rewarding past-time.

Next Foundation Course will be Next Foundation Course will be held on Feb 26held on Feb 26thth 2006 at the 2006 at the NHRU Offices at The Gardens NHRU Offices at The Gardens

Sporting Complex, Birmingham Sporting Complex, Birmingham Gardens.Gardens.

You can register online at You can register online at http://www.http://www.playpayplaypay.com/.com/

nswrugbynswrugby

Hope to see you there.Hope to see you there.