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Do you have what it takes to become the next Bill Harrigan or Tim Mander? Do you have a love for the game, a patient demeanor, and a desire to excel? Becoming a referee is a simple process. These pages will tell you all you need to know about joining Parramatta Referees and becoming a Ref yourself. Being a referee is great fun. You will improve your fitness and knowledge of the rules as well as work with some of the most enthusiastic people in Rugby League. And its not just for those dreaming of NRL success. Many of our members are happy just being involved and refereeing locally. Age is not a problem. We have some active referees over the age of 50. Take a look through this page of the website. If you'd like to give refereeing a go, you can contact the Director of Recruitment & Retention. Getting Started So you want to be a referee and you want to know how to start. Simply go to the "Register" page and fill in the form. You will be told of the next preliminary course. Once you have completed the course, you will become a preliminary referee. From there you can advance through the accreditation process and ranks. Who know. Maybe you will referee the NRL Grand Final one day.
National Accreditation In order to referee Rugby League, officials must first be accredited. The National Referees' Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) has been implemented to ensure that Rugby League Referees, throughout the country have consistent and thorough training as they progress through their careers. The process of accreditation is a graduated learning experience that provides referees with theory and practical skills required to officiate in matches. Preliminary LevelPreliminary Accreditation is the first step towards becoming a Rugby League Referee Similar to your driving "Learners Permit", you will be educated in the Laws of the Game, practical refereeing & other important aspects of refereeing. You will also be supervised while officiating in matches & coached to becoming a better referee. Within a year of gaining your Preliminary Accreditation, you will undertake certain tasks to qualify you with a Level 1 Accreditation. Level 1During your time as a Preliminary Referee, you will have had several on-field assessments in addition to off-field training, rules revision & other coaching Once you attain an appropriate level, and within 12 months of acquiring your Preliminary Accrediatation, you may qualify to become accredited as a Level 1 Referee. Level 1 Referees are only qualified to referee matches up to Under 19's although age restrictions apply for Referees under the age of 18.
Level 2Level 2 Accreditation is available to Referees, 18 years of age or over, who have completed the prerequisites during their Level 1 time and wish to officiate at higher levels. As well as having satisfactory on-field assessments, you will undertake further rules revisions, complete workbooks and learn more about practical refereeing, match preparation & other important subjects. Once acredited as a Level 2 Referee, you may officiate in Senior football (e.g. District A Grade) and representative fixtures (e.g. NSWRL Harold Matthews, Jersey Flegg & S.G.Ball) Level 3 and aboveAccreditation levels above Level 2 are required to officiate in matches outside of the Junior League Districts. For example, NSW Rugby League Graded Competitions (Jim Beam Cup & Premier League) and the NRL Competition require at least a Level 3 Qualification. Back to Top
Making it to the top All referees start learning their trade in the under 6's ,7's & 8's - Mini Footy. Once your coaches feel that you are ready you will begin your climb though the grades of Junior and District Football. Each District is entitled to nominate talented referees to join the Junior Representative Squad which officiates in the Harold Matthews and SG Ball competitions of the NSW Rugby League. From there, referees who show they have the right stuff may be graded for First Division or NRL duty. With experience, a good attitude and good coaching, any referee can make it to the top! If you'd like to give refereeing a go, you can contact the Director of Recruitment & Retention.
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