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State Officiating - Level 1 and 2 Official

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Purpose

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Level 1 and 2 are the two primary officiating qualification levels defined by AGOA. They are commonly used by local or regional Associations.

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  • Level 1 is the first formal training level leading to the award of an officiating qualification

  • Level 2 is the first development level where skills are embedded and experience is broadened.

Annual Currency

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AGOA requires that State Officials maintain currency in accordance with the following minimum policy guidelines to remain Active:

  • Complete on field game minimums - 20% of weekends or 5 games.

  • Maintain annual online currency training.

An Official may be Active On Field or Off Field.

Qualification Management Policy

Level 1 – Basic Official                           Level 2 - Intermediate Official

OFFICIATING LEVEL:​​

  • Beginner official in local League games

  • Competent official in local League games

EXPECTED ROLE:

  • A Qualified local Level official. Competent to work most positions.  May work Referee in Junior competitions

  • Local Referee or Specialist

  • Selection for National events and tournaments

  • Can also qualify as Referee, Officiating Instructor

EMPLOYMENT -

ON-FIELD:

  • Specialist in 1 or more crew positions, knowledge of 3 positions

  • On field likely positions: Local Referee or National development panel

AWARDED WHEN:

  • After completion of

  • one season of games,

    • on field assessment, and

    • formal examination – pass mark min 65%

    • Government Sports Authority officiating principles course

    • AGOA certified Basic officiating course

  • Held for three years and renewed if requalified

  • Annual currency criteria apply

  • After the completion of Level 1 plus:

    • additional one season of games

    •  on field assessment, and

    • formal examination – pass mark min 70%

  • Performs in front four positions regularly in Regional Level games

  • Held for three years and renewed if Active

  •  Annual currency criteria apply

ANNUAL CURRENCY:

  • Annual mechanics review

  • Recognised Officiating clinic (one day)

  •  Minimum 20% of available games at local level

  • Annual mechanics review

  • Recognised Officiating clinic (min one day)

  • 20% of available games at local senior level

Officiating Practice

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All Officials are to complete the Sports Australia Introduction to Officiating online course.

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On Field Practice

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All Level 1 and 2 Officials are expected to complete the minimum number of games for currency.

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