Are you ready for greatness?
Picking up the whistle and taking charge of a rugby match can be one of the most satisfying sporting experiences on the planet. There are many reasons why you may decide to become a referee, they can include:
There is a process to follow before taking charge of your first game, they are:
Go to world.rugby/training-and-education
As you successfully complete each course the system will generate an electronic certificate which you can download and save.
Send copies of these certificates to:
Boksmart – these courses take place several times during the year. Contact the Referees’ office on any of the above email addresses for upcoming dates.
World Rugby Level 1 – after completing the World Rugby online courses, WP Referees conduct additional courses, and these also need to be completed. Contact the office for upcoming dates.
Once you are an active referee plying your trade within Western Province and have gained experience, there may be opportunities to move through the ranks to higher honours.
Typically you would need to move upwards within the provincial structures, completing the additional training courses and achieving acceptable fitness and exam results along with on-field performance reviews.