Closing date is August 12th. If you're interested in taking up the whistle, please check out the following details:
WRU Level 1 Referee Licence
Aims
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 Licence and will be clear to referee matches at Junior Level, U16 Level and below and Schools Rugby. Without the Level 1 Referee Licence, a person cannot referee a match.
Entry Requirements
Anybody can take the WRU Level 1 Course, however, a successful applicant cannot referee unless they are 16 years of age or older.
Course Arrangements
- 7 hours in duration over 1 day
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses
Cost & Application
- £20.00 (Cheques payable to Welsh Rugby Union Ltd)
- Download Application Form as PDF from
http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/development/referees/courses/wru_level_one_refereeing_course.php
WRU Level 1 Dates
Sat 28th July - Llanidloes RFC - £20.00
Sunday 19th August - Colwyn Bay RFC - £20.00
General Information
Course Duration
0930hrs - 1600hrs
Registration
0900hrs - 0930hrs
Further Details
David R Davies on 029 2082 2420 or davidrdavies@wru.co.uk
Marcia Harding on 029 2082 2419 or mharding@wru.co.uk
Cost & Closing Date
Closing Date is one week prior to course date, each course costs £20.00 per person and is non-refundable. The course includes a buffet lunch. To book a place on the course, your completed application form and fee must be received by the Referees Department.
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Referee Qualification Programme
The Welsh Rugby Union is responsible for recruiting, developing and producing referees and match officials to officiate over games and matches at all levels within Welsh rugby and throughout the world. Welsh Rugby Union match officials participate in a number of Elite level Test matches and in all Elite level tournaments including the Rugby World Cup, Tri-Nations and RBS Six Nations. However, it is at the grass roots level of the game that referees are recruited, trained and learn the environment of being a rugby union match official.
Persons interested in beginning a career in refereeing can begin by taking and successfully completing the WRU Level 1 Referee Course.
A Written Laws Examination is also available following the Level 1 Course if required and upon successfully completing the course, a person can referee junior rugby, U16 rugby and below and Schools rugby with a Level 1 Referee Licence. The WRU Level 2 Referee Course introduces Level 1 Referees to a higher level of refereeing with a more practical / technical approach to officiating matches guided by an advisor whilst attending matches amongst Welsh Districts Clubs. Successfully completing the the Level 2 Course grants referee a Level 2 Referee Licence and allows him / her to referee matches at Youth and Welsh Districts Level. A Level 3 Referee Licence is required to officiate in any WRU match and higher, so by invitation only, a WRU Level 3 Course is available at the Elite end of the refereeing spectrum.
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