1. Ever thought about becoming a referee? Then we want you!

2. Here is some information for you to consider

3. 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

4. * Getting Started * The Foundation Course

5. Level 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.

6. How do I get my Level One Certificate ? Attend a Foundation Course which is conducted over 8hrs Attend a Foundation Course which is conducted over 8hrs Successfully complete the take home theory exam (open book exam) Successfully complete the take home theory exam (open book exam) Viewed by an assessor to determine your competency to referee Viewed by an assessor to determine your competency to referee

7. You have now qualified as a level 1 referee

8. How old do I have to be? There is no age criteria. As long as you are keen, you will find a place as a referee keen, you will find a place as a referee

9. Do I get a Uniform? Once you have completed your five games, you will be invited to join the NRURA and a uniform will be supplied. You supply boots and whistle. Once you have completed your five games, you will be invited to join the NRURA and a uniform will be supplied. You supply boots and whistle.

10. Do I get Paid ?

11. Referees receive an allowance of $40 per game for a senior appointment. This includes women, U16 & U18 Referees receive an allowance of $40 per game for a senior appointment. This includes women, U16 & U18 Junior matches are paid at $20 per game Junior matches are paid at $20 per game

12. 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. The Yellow Card & The Red Card

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

15. Who will provide ongoing training?

16. Referee Training Law 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 time you request assistance or feedback.

17. How do I make it to the top?

18. Progression Juniors Seniors Start Here Country Rugby NSW Tooheys Cup Super 14 Test Referee

19. How do I enrol? How do I enrol? By phone: 02 49 521584 By phone: 02 49 521584 By email: peters41@bigpond.net.au By email: peters41@bigpond.net.aupeters41@bigpond.net.au You can register online at http://www.playpay.com/nswrugby You can register online at http://www.playpay.com/nswrugby http://www.playpay.com/nswrugby

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

21. Next Foundation Course will be held on Feb 26 th 2006 at the NHRU Offices at The Gardens Sporting Complex, Birmingham Gardens. You can register online at http://www.playpay.com/nswrugby Hope to see you there. http://www.playpay.com/nswrugby