ACO NEWSLETTER - Ecb - England and Wales Cricket Board
ACO NEWSLETTER - Ecb - England and Wales Cricket Board
ACO NEWSLETTER - Ecb - England and Wales Cricket Board
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Officiating Course ComparisonAn action from the last ECB <strong>ACO</strong> <strong>Board</strong> meeting was for Martin Williams to research <strong>and</strong> compile entry leveldetails for officiating courses across numerous sports. The research has been completed <strong>and</strong> in the spirit ofopenness <strong>and</strong> transparency we thought we would display our findings below.Football – Basic Referee CourseMinimum Age: 14Course Duration: 24 hours plus 6 gamesWho is it for? Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 11 a side game both in youth <strong>and</strong> adultfootballCourse aims <strong>and</strong> objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the laws of the game as well as developing thepractical skills required to be a football refereeThe course is run over 5 modules including the completion of 6 matches as a trainee referee, two of which should beobserved by a referee coach.Module 1 – Introduction (laws, role, skills needed)Module 2 – Practical Element (warm up, cool down, positions & movement, game management, signals & communication)Module 3 – Examination (written, theory & practical)Module 4 – Refereeing (6 games, 2 of which are observed)Module 5 – The Next Steps (3 hour workshop, re-assessment, refresher work)Rugby Union – Entry Level Referee AwardMinimum age: N/ACourse duration: 3 separate stages covered across a varying time scaleWho is it for? Ideally suited to those wanting to become a referee involved in the 15 a side game both in youth <strong>and</strong> adultrugbyCourse aims <strong>and</strong> objectives: There are theoretical <strong>and</strong> assessment activities in the course. Ideally, the laws applying to thedifferent phases of the game are delivered in a practical manner <strong>and</strong> this is reinforced through classroom presentation of thekey learning pointsStage 1 – 50% Practical (attitudes, judgement in context, health <strong>and</strong> safety assessment, materiality)Stage 2 – 50% Practical (child protection, identification of problems, management)Stage 3 – Referee 5 matches (one observation <strong>and</strong> complete self-reflection log)Hockey – Level 1 UmpiresMinimum age: N/ACourse duration: 3x3 hour session, ran over 3 weeksWho is it for? Those interested in becoming involved in hockey officiating at the earliest recreational stageCourse aims <strong>and</strong> objectives:Component 1 – Classroom based presentation (2 sessions including core skills, hockey rules <strong>and</strong> examination paper)Component 2 – Practical (a minimum of 3 practice games at any level)Component 3 – Assessment (on any 11 a side hockey game, within a competitive framework)Basketball - Level 1 (Apprentice)This award is an introduction to basketball <strong>and</strong> is aimed at the pure beginner. It gives an insight into the basic mechanics,violations <strong>and</strong> fouls that need to be administered when refereeing a basketball game. A Level 1 referee is qualified to officiateat school matches, central venue <strong>and</strong> local league (youth leagues) <strong>and</strong> recreational level.Boxing – Entry LevelCourses consist of:➔ A number of lectures (usually about four sessions at 2½ hours each).➔ A written examination➔ A practical test, where you will usually sit alongside an experienced judge <strong>and</strong> judge 10 bouts.➔ Time keeper <strong>and</strong> MC examinations involve attendance at a show with an experienced time keeper or MC for thepractical assessment.Cost of CoursesSport/CourseCostFootball/Basic Referee Course£85-£135 depending on locationRugby Union/Entry Level Referee Award £50Hockey/Level 1£50 depending on locationBasketball/Level 1 (Apprentice) £20Boxing/Entry Level £39<strong>Cricket</strong>/Level 1 course£40 including Tom Smiths<strong>Cricket</strong>/Introduction to Umpiring £10<strong>Cricket</strong>/Level 1A £15e-mail us at ecbaco@ecb.co.uk 21 contact us on 0121 446 2710