Level 1 OFFICIAL

CAPABILITY OBJECTIVE

A Level 1 official is able to officiate at a local league level. Usually only in junior crew positions on a 5 Man Crew, that is Line Judge, Linesman and Back Judge. 

To qualify as AGOA Level 1 the trainee MUST:

·         Complete the AGOA training Level 1 training program.

·         Complete the AGOA Level 1 exam to a 65% Pass.

·         Complete 10 Grade 1 games or 30 hours practice under supervision.

·         Complete 2 on-field assessments to an AVERAGE standard with some Below Average.

·         Be deemed suitable by the state GOA.

·         Be accredited by AGOA National Director of Training

 

Some Level 1 officials (usually ex-players) may be considered suitable to work as Umpire.

TRAINING PROGRAM

Pre Course

·         Be prepared to study and commit to training for a period of at least 3 months or one season of officiating practice.

In Course

·                The course is to include 2 days of workshop / formal study.

·                All the subjects listed in the Level 1 Course Overview as a formal course

Post Course

·         The post course activities are to include:

·                Completion of the Level 1 Examination to a pass mark of 65%

·                Rules and Mechanics Examination (100 questions mixed multiple choice, situation assessment)

·                30 hours practical - comprising games, participating in sanctioned GOA events, and preparation to be recorded in the Officials Log Book

·                Participation in 10 Grade 1 games