Course Title/Qualification:

RFU Development Referee Award

Replaces previous course (if applicable):

B Grade Course

Date course is available from:

September 2003

To be delivered by:

RRDOs and approved Departmental Trainers

Materials available:

CD ROM – Delegate Workbook, Tutor Guide , PowerPoint slides

Recommended duration:

Variable – see below

Cost:

Nil

Necessary pre course qualification:

Refereeing/playing experience – Society Referee Award

Progress route to next qualification:

Federation and Group experience.

Brief description of course structure and learning style/delivery methodology:

Sessions will include:

• Principles of refereeing 
• Managing players:            Before the match                                                   

During the match

After the match   

• Qualities and skills of a national panel referee                        
• Understanding the game                                                                 
• Mental preparation                                                                  
• Advantage                                                                                            
• The tackle                                                                        

This is a highly interactive course with opportunities for modular and distance learning approaches.

National contact person:

(email address)

Andy Melrose

andymelrose@rfu.com