Start on the whistle.
Auckland Water Polo runs Local Referee workshops throughout the year to help new referees build the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to take charge of games.
Referees make the game happen. A strong regional game needs people who understand the rules, read the game and have the confidence to make decisions.
Auckland’s clubs work together through the AWP referee development programme so new and developing officials can learn within one regional system, gain practical experience across Auckland competitions and progress through the referee pathway.
Start online.
Start free.
Complete the online course first.
The Assistant Referee course is free, open to everyone and is the first step on the AWP referee pathway. Complete the learning material and pass the Assistant Referee Exam before progressing to a Local Referee workshop.
Go to Assistant Referee courseReferee
Workshops.
Both days of each workshop must be attended. Registrations are normally opened around four weeks before the workshop begins.
Know it. See it. Call it.
Rules & theory.
Build the rule knowledge needed to understand what you are seeing and why a decision should be made.
Game understanding.
Learn positioning, signals, advantage and how to manage the flow of a water polo game.
Practical assessment.
Be assessed over three games of a suitable standard by a senior referee as part of attaining the Local Referee grade.
Start local. Keep progressing.
AWP provides the entry pathway and practical development in Auckland, while higher grades continue through the wider national referee development system.
Assistant Referee
Free online course and exam. Open to all ages.
Local Referee
Minimum age 14. Workshop, theory requirements and practical assessment.
C / B Grade
Progress into higher-grade development and more demanding levels of competition.
A Grade
Advanced development for experienced referees working towards the highest levels of the game.
Two parts.
One standard.
The theory component is covered through the workshop and the required exam process.
The practical component is assessed over three games of a suitable standard by one of Auckland’s senior referees. Referees must also complete a workshop annually to retain their Local Referee grade.
The game needs good referees.
Begin with the free Assistant Referee Online Course. If you have already completed it and want to know about the next Local Referee workshop, contact Fabian.