Referee Training Course – apply by 9am Saturday 2 September
Would you like to learn to referee?
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to make extra money and to improve their understanding of what the world looks like from a referee’s point of view.
Players, non players, adults are all welcome to apply.
Intake will be limited to 10 participants and applicants will be interviewed Saturday 9 September. Successful applicants will be advised by email Tuesday 12 September, 2017.
Requirements / Suitability
- The minimum age is 15
- Desire to pursue a career in refereeing
- Ability to get to any of our home venues to referee games
- Availability to referee at most times from 8.30am to 6.30pm games on Saturdays
- Some knowledge of basketball is required
- Successful participants are required to referee a minimum of 10 adult games at MSAC whilst an apprentice and a further 10 games once C Grade has been attained.
- Preference will be given to players, or parents of players, currently registered with the Collingwood All Stars.
Participants must attend all four sessions (the location is to be advised):
- Tuesday 10 October (Classroom session – 7.00 – 9.00 pm)
- Tuesday 17 October (Classroom session – 7.00 – 9.00 pm)
- Tuesday 24 October (Classroom session – 7.00 – 9.00 pm)
- Tuesday 31 October (on court time to be advised)
The cost of the course is $80 for the 4 sessions. This does not include the cost of your uniforms (‘green’ and ‘black & white’) or VBRA membership which is required once you obtain a C Grade level.
The course will be run by experienced referee trainer John Turner (from Broadmeadows Referees Association).
Following the course, Collingwood senior referees will provide support and mentoring during EDJBA games at Collingwood home venues.
Interested?
Please apply by email responding to the Requirements/Suitability criteria by 9.00am Saturday 2nd September. Please direct enquiries to referees@collingwoodbasketball.com.au
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