What qualifications does a referee need?

Answer 1

He has to be blind, deaf, and dumb.

But seriously, since you didnt saya specific referee type, I'm going to tell you that a referee must have experience from a low level and work their way up.

Hi, i have a new answer... the answer before was not very nice. all they need is a good eye, and A LOT of skill in the sport! your welcome! :)

Answer 2

A love for the game. A little common sense. Be able to run a couple of miles/ be in shape. Someone who can take a little yelling from the crowd. Be able to enforce the rules. Constantly learning and becoming better once you start. You'll never be perfect so that leaves room for improvement.

Answer 3

It depends on what type of referee you want to be. I personally am a soccer referee and I took a two day referee course and on the second day you took the test and got the results. very simple. I live in Wisconsin and the referee thing we have here is wisref

Answer 4

You need 5 gcse's A to C and you need to have done sport while at school or at college, you also need a sports degree to beome a referee.

It depends on what level you are talking about.

at the local board level (officiating games from elementary to high school varsity level as well most club Basketball, you need to pass a proctored exam each year (either NFHS, IAABO or FIBA). as well as show proficiency on the court showing proper positioning and mechanicsinan on court evaluation for rookie oficials. once those to criteria are accomplished assignments at the local level can be awarded.

In our province, officiating at the university levelocurs by advancement through selection to the university pane of officialsl and games are assigned by the panel referee chief. Community college club, rec, high school and elementary assigning is all done at the local baord level. Assignments are given based on the experience levelrequired to officiate at a particular level of play

Answer 5

Differs by sport and level of competition. The higher the level the more experience you will need to qualify.

Answer 6

The referee must be healthy, have good eyesight and must be under 45 years of age.

Answer 7

You need to be diciplined, have a good eye be fit and have earned your FA badges

Answer 8

Soccer referees need to have at least played college or youth competitive soccer for a number of years. After this, they take a referee course to receive certification.