Level 1 Elite Referee Course

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This program provides advanced development for Referees wishing to officiate in elite competitions.

Participants must be members of a recognised Referees group and be shown on the FFA database.

The Level 1 Elite Referee course consists of 12 hours of classroom-based units including a Laws of the Game examination. This is followed by a fitness test and a minimum of 5 practical assessments of matches.

The course is conducted by the Member Federation or FFA and it is normally undertaken over a 12-month timeframe.

Prerequisites Applicants must: - be members of an recognised referee group; and - be an active referee at least 18 years old; and - clearly exhibit the competencies required of a Level 2 Senior Referee.

Length of Course 12 hours plus practical components over the course of 12 months.

Program Availability This program may be offered on a national or regional basis. Please contact your State referee coach for more information on this course.

Course Outline Unit 1 - 60 mins - Personal Development 4 - Log & Journal Unit 2 - 40 mins - Fitness for the Match Official 4 Unit 3 - 75 mins - Personal Development 5 - Mental Preparation Unit 4 - 90 mins - Theory Examination 3 Unit 5 - 45 mins - Player Management 3 - Conflict Resolution Unit 6 - 60 mins - Mentoring 1 - Introduction Unit 7 - 240 mins - Mentoring 2 - Practical: Supporting a Colleague Unit 8 - 60 mins - Qualities of the Elite Referee Unit 9 - 1 match (minimum) - Practical Officiating 8 - Referee Unit 10 - 1 match (minimum) - Practical Officiating 9 - Referees Unit 11 - variable - Personal Development 6 - Review and Summary of Achievements