Referee Courses

Referee Courses

Referee Courses are delivered to referees and players who want a better understanding of the rules. All courses fall under the European Touch grading system. There are badges for levels 1 (entry level) to 5 (world cup standard). No previous experience is required to attend a level 1 course.

Keep checking below for updates on up and coming Referee Course dates:

Level	Date	Confirmed	Venue	Presenter	Register
1	13^th January	Yes	Manchester	Uma	Click here
1	26^th January	Yes	London	Shelley	Click here
2	24^th February	Yes	Manchester	Shelley & Kevin	Click here
1	16^th March	Yes	London	tbc	Click here
1	April	tbc	Thames Valley	tbc	Click here
1	21^st April	Yes	Nottingham (day after NTS)	Stephen	Click here
2	28^th April	tbc	Thames Valley (day after CTS)	Shelley & Kevin	Click here
1	12^th May	tbc	London (day after NTS)	tbc	Click here
2	12^th May	tbc	London (day after NTS)	Shelley & Kevin	Click here
1	19^th May	tbc	Newcastle (day after CTS)	tbc	Click here
1	2^nd June	tbc	Cambridge (day after NTS)	tbc	Click here
1	30^th June	tbc	Widness (day after CTS)	Stephen	Click here
1	7^th July	tbc	Manchester (day after NTS)	tbc	Click here

For further details and information on the courses, please contact refs@englandtouch.org.uk

To register your interest to attend one of our courses, please do so here.

For qualified referees planning their ETA 2013 Touch diary ahead, keep up to date with the latest ETA referees planner on the ETA website.

Referee Pathway

Level One

This is an introductory course for Touch Referees. No previous experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.

Content: This course takes 3 – 4 hours and covers:

Rules Overview and Officials Code of Ethics
Referee Communication
Referee Positioning
Whistle Technique and Signals
Touch Europe Policies and Procedures
Level 1 Competency Assessment

Assessment: There are two assessment criteria:

A closed book multiple choice exam
On-Field Practical assessment

The practical assessment will take place at a later date, however it is advised that participants practice what has been covered in the course and are assessed at a later date to ensure their competency.

Successful completion of the theory and practical elements will see participants receive a European Level 1 certificate and badge.

Cost: The course cost is £20 and covers course materials, accreditation, whistle and lanyard.

Requirements: Bring pen and paper; whistle if you have one, water bottle and kit to run in.

Level Two

Interested people must have attended and passed the Level 1 course (both the theory and practical elements) before attending a Level 2 course and will have done a season of refereeing prior to the course.

This is a full one day course and will consist of a presentation, interactive sessions, theory & practical assessment (at a later date).

Those who pass the course will receive a European Level 2 certificate and badge.

Level Three

Level 3 is an advanced level course.

Interested people must have attended and passed the Level 2 course (both the theory and practical elements) before attending a Level 3 course, and have done a minimum of 2 seasons practical refereeing experience.

This is a full two day course and includes interactive sessions, theory & practical assessments and a written exam for submission after the course. Those who pass the course will receive a European Level 3 certificate and badge.

Level Four and Five

Level 3 is the last level where a course is required, Levels 4 and 5 are awarded through on field assessments at international tournaments only.

3 Comments

David Field

(@Twitter) 11 Apr 2011 03:04 pm

I am looking at gaining recognised qualifications a a touch referee. I have now be refereeing now four the last four years, previosly under permier touchrugby. I have completed 3 seasons referring at Worcester warriors and two national tournaments at twicknham. Is there any way that my skills as a referee can be assessed and qualifications be awarded
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Rachel Fairclough

(@Twitter) 14 Apr 2011 08:04 pm

Please could you let me have details of the next Level 1 Referee course.
Many thanks
Rachel
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- Referee
  
  (@@englandtouch) 15 Apr 2011 07:04 am
  
  Hi Rachel,
  European Level 1 Referee Course
  When - 7pm Thursday, 21 Apr 2011
  Where - Reading
  
  Please contact Paul@englandtouch.org.uk for further details and to book your place