Overview

Level ONE is an entry-level course for participants to gain knowledge and understand hand signals.  It is a 7-hour clinic that will be followed by a theory examination and practical evaluation.

Course Outline

Participants who have attended the Level ONE Certification will be equipped with the following Water Polo refereeing knowledge and skills: 

:  History of Water Polo

:  Organisation of International and Asia swimming governing bodies

:  Evolution and development of Water Polo rules from late 19^th century

:  Brief outline of current FINA Water Polo rules

:  The duties of the Timekeepers, Secretaries and Goal Judges

:  Roles and responsibilities of the Water Polo referees

:  Types of fouls in Water Polo

Fees

The course is currently conducted free.

Date, Time & Venue

1/2006: 22 & 23 September 2006 (Registration closed)

2/2007: 9, 12 & 19 May 2007 (Registration open) 

3/2007: September 2007 (Date/time to be announced)

  
All practical lessons are held at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex unless stated otherwise.  All theory lessons are held at SSA's Conference Room.

Pre-Course Requirements

Participants are to familiarise with the current FINA Water Polo Rules before the commencement of the course.  The rules are obtainable here.

Qualification for Level ONE Referee

The participant will be considered a qualified SSA Water Polo Level ONE Referee upon fulfilling all of the following requirements:

:  Achieved 100% attendance at the clinics

:  A score of at least 75% for the theory examination

:  An 'above average' rating or the practical evaluation

 Target Participants

SSA's Water Polo Level ONE Referee Certification Course is targeted at the following:

: Teachers / Club Managers already involved in Water Polo activities

: Water Polo players, table officials and secretaries with little officiating experience

: Individuals who are interested to become SSA Water Polo referees

 Application

The course capacity is 20 participants.  To register, applicants are to complete the Application Form (obtainable from SSA).  Successful applicants will be notified by email prior to the course.

Closing Date for Next Course

(to be announced)

Overview

Level TWO is an advanced course where participants have to go through refereeing training.  It is a 9-hour clinic that will be followed by a theory examination and practical evaluation.

Course Outline

Participants who have attended the Level TWO Certification will be equipped with the following Water Polo refereeing knowledge and skills: 

:  Organisation of a Water Polo Competition

:  General philosophy of the Water Polo game

:  Brief outline of FINA Water Polo rules

:  Signalling – whistling and hand signs

:  Application and understanding of the advantage rule

:  Specific minor foul situations – taking a free throw, wasting time, neutral throw, taking ball completely under water when tackled, impeding the free movement of opponent

:  Consistency in interpretation and application of major fouls

:  Misconduct during match. Brutality and violence. Issuing of yellow or red cards for offences

Fees

The course is currently conducted free.

Date, Time & Venue

The course schedule is as follows: 

1/2006: 28 October 2006 (Saturday) at 9:30 a.m.;
1 November 2006 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m.; and
3 November 2006 (Friday) at 7:00 p.m.
[Closing date is 18 October 2006 (Wednesday)]  

2/2007: June 2007 (Date/time to be announced)

  
All practical lessons are held at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex unless stated otherwise.  All theory lessons are held at SSA's Conference Room.

Pre-Course Requirements

Participants are to familiarise with the current FINA Water Polo Rules before the commencement of the course.  The rules are obtainable here.

Qualification for Level TWO Referee

 Target Participants

SSA's Water Polo Level TWO Referee Certification Course is targeted at the following: 

:  Interested participants who has been involved in refereeing for at least one year and would like to advance to a higher level

:  Former or current National Water Polo players who would like to be involved in refereeing

 Application

The course capacity is 20 participants.  To register, applicants are to complete the Application Form.  Successful applicants will be notified by email prior to the course.

Closing Date for Next Course

18 October 2006 (Wednesday)