THIS COURSE IS FOR FEMALE's ONLY
Course cost £20
Aims of the course
As a formal introduction to the principles of officiating a rugby union match, the WRU Level 1 Course aims to get applicants started refereeing. At a basic level, the course outlines the Laws of the Game and how they should be applied to a rugby union match, answers and clarifies general questions about refereeing and discusses the position(s) that referees should take throughout the course of a game.
Outcomes:
At the end of successfully completing a WRU Level 1 Referee Course, applicants will have gained a Level 1 Referee Certificate and will be clear to referee matches at Junior Level, from U12s to U16 Level and Schools Rugby up to U18s. Without the Level 1 Referee, a person cannot referee a match.
Core Modules of the course
Communication
Positioning
Tackle & Ruck
Foul Play
Lineout & Maul
Scrum
Kick offs & Restarts
Infringements, offside & Advantage
Safety in the game
Managing the environment
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Anybody can take the WRU Level 1 Course, however they need to be at least 14 years old, a successful applicant will only be allowed to referee a game which is a year below their age until they are 16 years old.
COURSE ARRANGEMENTS:
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses
The course will take one day to complete.
09:00-16:00
Please bring appropriate clothing for the practical elements of the course.
You will receive a whistle and a set of cards and wallet as part of the course.
Look forward to see you at the course.
