1. Information for Prospective Referees

2. Now that you have taken the first step on the journey to refereeing, take a few moments to find out what is in store and how we can help you reach your potential

3. KICKING OFF Referee Foundation Course

4. Foundation Course This is the introductory course for the 15 a side game. Once qualified, it allows you to referee schools games, juniors and lower levels of senior grade competition.

5. How do I get my Foundation Certificate ? Attend the Foundation Course conducted over 8hrs Attend the Foundation Course conducted over 8hrs Successfully complete the referee workbook and take home theory exam (open book exam): and Successfully complete the referee workbook and take home theory exam (open book exam): and Successfully complete five games under the supervision of a trained referee coach Successfully complete five games under the supervision of a trained referee coach

6. You have now qualified as a Referee

7. Do I get Paid ?

8. Referees are not paid at Community Rugby Level. Instead they are reimbursed for travelling to the ground. Referees are not paid at Community Rugby Level. Instead they are reimbursed for travelling to the ground. In the Perth Club Competition, each team is levied a sum of money, which goes to the Referees Association. They in turn pay the referee and referee coach from that money. Presently, payment is made at the end of the season to the referee, which averages $34 per game and $28 for the Referee Coach per report. In the Perth Club Competition, each team is levied a sum of money, which goes to the Referees Association. They in turn pay the referee and referee coach from that money. Presently, payment is made at the end of the season to the referee, which averages $34 per game and $28 for the Referee Coach per report. Some private schools have an arrangement with the referee where they will pay $25 or more per game. Some private schools have an arrangement with the referee where they will pay $25 or more per game.

9. How old do I have to be? There are no age restrictions. As long as you are There are no age restrictions. As long as you are keen and fit you will find a place as a referee keen and fit you will find a place as a referee

10. Do I get a Uniform? Once you have completed your five games, you will be invited to join the WA Referees Association. Once you have completed your five games, you will be invited to join the WA Referees Association. Cost to join is currently $100 and $60 for students. A WA Referee’s jersey, shorts and socks will be issued to you. You will be required to buy your own boots and whistle.

11. I am worried about referee abuse I am worried about referee abuse There are occasions when you may experience abuse by players and spectators. It is easy to deal with the players as you have the authority under the Laws of the game to manage such incidents.

13. Australian Rugby has a Code of Conduct for dealing with Referee abuse and both players and spectators can be disciplined by the Union. Australian Rugby has a Code of Conduct for dealing with Referee abuse and both players and spectators can be disciplined by the Union.

14. WHO WILL PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING?

15. Referee Training Referee Development training is conducted fortnightly on a Monday 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 time you request assistance or feedback.

16. How do I make it to the top?

17. Progression Juniors Club Rugby Start Here Premiership Grade Australian Rugby Championships Super 14 TEST REFEREE

18. How do I enrol? How do I enrol? by phone 08 93870716 by Web site: www.rugbywa.com.au www.rugbywa.com.au by mail: WARU PO Box 146 Floreat WA 6014 by mail: WARU PO Box 146 Floreat WA 6014 Cost: Check with RWA during your enquiry as prices may have changed. Cost: Check with RWA during your enquiry as prices may have changed.

19. Take the next step and enrol now. It’s a most rewarding past time