WRU Referee Level 1 (Ospreys - Aberavon Green Stars)

A one-day WRU Level 1 rugby union referee course at Aberavon Green Stars RFC introducing the principles and laws of officiating.

The Welsh Rugby Union Level 1 Referee Course is a formal introduction to officiating rugby union, covering the Laws of the Game and their application, referee positioning, and common refereeing questions. Core modules include communication, positioning, tackle and ruck, foul play, lineout and maul, scrum, kick-offs and restarts, infringements and advantage, safety, and managing the environment. Successful participants gain a Level 1 Referee Certificate, allowing them to referee junior matches from U12s to U16s and schools rugby up to U18s. The seven-hour course includes lunch and refreshments, and attendees should complete a home study task beforehand and bring suitable clothing for practical elements.