There are currently four (4) Instructional Components. (Please see the “Referee Training Class Schedule” on the Referee link at usawaterpolo.org.)
1. Introduction to Refereeing
2. Intermediate Course - Minor Fouls
3. Intermediate Course - Major Fouls
These first three components, or “modules”, are offered both “On-Line” and as part of an “In-Person” clinic format presentation.
4. Advanced (Advantage) Course
This module is offered “On-Line” only.
Other Intermediate and Advanced modules are under construction and will be added to the curriculum as they develop.
Each module, be it “on-line” or “in-person”, is comprised of text, videos, graphic illustrations, and relies heavily on student interaction through required participation in instructor-generated discussions. All include a written test.
Current Cost for the “On-Line” Instruction (subject to change and/or modification)
USA Water Polo Members Only. All Others Add $25.00 Per Class
Class size 10-25 students
1. Introduction Module - $25
2. All other Modules - $35 each
Any two - $50
Any three - $75
Cost for the “In-Person” Instruction is TBD and is subject to approval by the USA Technical Water Polo Committee along with the Host Zone and/or Referee Association.
At least one of these modules will be required every 12 to 24 months, depending on the referee’s level of certification, in addition to hands on training and observation along with written evaluations.
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HE PRACTICAL COMPONENTS:
In order to achieve or maintain a certain Referee Rating/Certification Level, a referee will be required to complete a minimum number of hours observed “on the deck” as a referee and/or a number of “graded” games. The hours of observation and the number of “graded” games (written evaluations) will vary depending on the Level of Certification.
The “difficulty level” of graded games referred to in each Level of the Referee Rating/Certification Criteria will be factored as part of the evaluation through the use of a “degree of difficulty” scale.
Following are some examples of the type of games that may be considered for grading at the different levels of difficulty. These are EXAMPLES ONLY and the final determination is with the member of the Delegate/Evaluator Corp doing the grading.
“Level 2 Difficulty”
Sanctioned Zone Based Age Group Tournaments or Leagues
Zone Based National Youth Team Tryout Tournaments
High School Regular Season Games
Junior Olympic Zone Qualification Tournament Games
“Level 3 Difficulty”
National Youth Team Tryout Tournament
Zone Age Group Championship (18/U)
High School Championship Playoff Round Games
Community/Club College Regular Season Games
National Junior Olympic Championship Advancement Games
National Championship Qualification Tournament (advancement games)
Community/Club College Championship Tournament
Master’s National Championship (advancement games)
Collegiate Varsity Regular Season Games
International Tournament, Scrimmage, or Exhibition Games (18/Under or Younger)
“Level 4 Difficulty”
National Championship Tournament (Final Game 18/U or Older)
National Championship tournament (advancement games 20/U or Older)
Community/Club College Championship Game
Division I Collegiate Regular Season Games
Collegiate Conference Championships (advancement games)
Master’s National Championship Final Game
International Tournament, Scrimmage, or Exhibition Games (20/Under or Older)
“Level 5 Difficulty”
Senior National Championship Final Game
Division I Collegiate National Championship
Senior Level International Tournament, Scrimmage, or Exhibition Games
