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Becoming A Referee

There are many great benefits to becoming a Oztag referee whether you still play the game, have retired, or have never played there is plenty to be gained from picking up the whistle. Refereeing Oztag is a great way to stay involved in the game as well as having some fun, making new friends and earn some money along the way.

Referee development is an extremely important part of our game, simply without referees we wouldn’t have a game to enjoy. If you would like to get involved with the fastest growing recreational sport in ACT, follow the steps listed below to become an accredited Oztag referee. There are many levels a referee can reach within the sport of Oztag, starting at a grass roots level and advancing to a national and even international level.

Accreditation

  • New Referees

    For persons aged 13+

    1.    Complete Oztag’s Level 1 Referee Accreditation.

    2.    Register for the Referee Course.

    3.    Attend the Referee Course. 

  • All Referees

    All referees are required to attend the annual referee course each year as a refresher.

    The referee course is held once a year, typically in August or September.

    Course details will be posted by July and sent to all current referees via Heja.

  • Videos

    Available resources include:

    An Introduction to Refereeing

    Hand Signals

    Positioning on the Field

    Communication Skills