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Referee Accreditation

There is a range of games played at different levels in local club and school competitions that can cater for all levels of Referees.  As your skills and experience grow you can move to higher level club and school matches, with opportunities for talented Referees to advance to the highest levels of the game. 

Attendance at a one day Foundation course will provide the necessary training to begin officiating at these games.  For those referees wishing to move to higher levels there is a two day Intermediate Referee Training Program (Level 2). All accreditation lasts for four years and all referees must renew their SmartRugby qualification every two years.

Level 1 Referee

  1. Complete SmartRugby (current qualification)
  2. Complete Registration Form
  3. Complete Exam - Law & Game Management(90% pass)
  4. Completion of the Level 1 Referee Compentency Assessment Workbook (QRU does not need to view this workbook)
  5. Complete a Field Assessment (game) - contact QRU (3354 9330) with a date, time and venue.
  6. Cost: $44

Note: To complete your Level 1 Referee Accreditation you must be 15 years of age.

Please send registration form (2) and payment (6) of $44 to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

Level 2 Referee

  1. Current Level 1 Referee Accreditation/SmartRugby Compliance
  2. Complete the Application Form
  3. Complete the 8 tasks:
    • Attendance at weekend seminar
    • Goal setting
    • Level 2 exam
    • Level 2 touch judge
    • Self examinations x 3
    • Coaching report
    • Review
    • Field assessment
  4. Cost: $200
    • Resources supplied

Note: 2008 course is closed and applications for 2009 are open.

Please send application form (2) to QRU - P.O Box 205, Kelvin Grove 4059 (Attn: State Education Manager)

Level 3 Referee

  1. Current Level 2 Coach Accreditation/SmartRugby qualification
  2. Read the Information Memorandum
  3. Complete the Application Form
  4. Complete the set Assignments 
  5. Cost: $500

 For further information on the Level 3 program please contact the Australian Rugby Union - Referee Education Manager (02) 8005 5594

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