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Officiating Course ComparisonAn action from the last ECB ACO Board meeting was for Martin Williams to research and compile entry leveldetails for officiating courses across numerous sports. The research has been completed and in the spirit ofopenness and 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 and adultfootballCourse aims and 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 and adultrugbyCourse aims and objectives: There are theoretical and assessment activities in the course. Ideally, the laws applying to thedifferent phases of the game are delivered in a practical manner and this is reinforced through classroom presentation of thekey learning pointsStage 1 – 50% Practical (attitudes, judgement in context, health and safety assessment, materiality)Stage 2 – 50% Practical (child protection, identification of problems, management)Stage 3 – Referee 5 matches (one observation and 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 and objectives:Component 1 – Classroom based presentation (2 sessions including core skills, hockey rules and 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 and is aimed at the pure beginner. It gives an insight into the basic mechanics,violations and fouls that need to be administered when refereeing a basketball game. A Level 1 referee is qualified to officiateat school matches, central venue and local league (youth leagues) and 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 and judge 10 bouts.➔ Time keeper and 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 £39Cricket/Level 1 course£40 including Tom SmithsCricket/Introduction to Umpiring £10Cricket/Level 1A £15e-mail us at ecbaco@ecb.co.uk 21 contact us on 0121 446 2710