Referee Accreditation

Judo Australia’s Refereeing Accreditation Framework (RAF) — state and national pathways for officiating in Western Australia.

Judo Australia’s Refereeing Accreditation Framework (RAF) guides members through state and national referee development — including structure, qualification, assessment and examination processes supported by education and training programmes.

State levels (Emerging through State A) are managed by Judo WA’s State Referee Commission. National levels (C, B and A) are determined by Judo Australia. New officials may begin with the Green Shirt Beginner Referee Program before progressing to formal accreditation.

Apply to become an accredited referee

Emerging

Entry level

State
State C

Intermediate

State
State B

Intermediate

State
State A

Highest state

State
National

C / B / A

National

Requirements matrix

Required Not required Text Specific requirement

Overview

Requirement Emerging Entry level State C Intermediate State B Intermediate State A Highest state National C / B / A
Competency focus Children & beginner judoka Club & state events Club & state events Highest state level National events (NES)
Managed by State A / SRC State Referee Commission State Referee Commission State Referee Commission Judo Australia
Officiating supervision Under supervision Active direct supervision Team of three at state events Minimal supervision National panel

Pre-requisites

Requirement Emerging Entry level State C Intermediate State B Intermediate State A Highest state National C / B / A
Financial member in good standing (Member State) Required Required Required Required Required
Working with Vulnerable People / WWCC clearance Required Required Required Required Required
ASC Community Officiating General Principles Required Required Required Not required Not required
Emerging refereeing online exam Required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Minimum age 13+ years 16+ years 17+ years 18+ years Per national licence
Minimum judo grade Yon Kyu (orange) San Kyu (green) Ni Kyu (blue) Ik Kyu (brown) Per national licence
Hold prior state licence (12+ months active) Not required Not required State C State B State A (for National C)
IJF Refereeing Rules take-home exam Not required Required Not required Not required Not required

Assessment & practical requirements

Requirement Emerging Entry level State C Intermediate State B Intermediate State A Highest state National C / B / A
Practical refereeing assessments Required Required Required Required Required
Pre-event briefing or State Referee Seminar (per year) Required Required Required Required Not required
Referee at two tournaments (Emerging) Minimum 6 bouts as centre referee and 12 bouts as a member of the team of three, to satisfaction of a State A referee. Required Not required Not required Not required Not required
State accreditation & certification fee No fee Required Required Required Not required
Active contribution to briefings / seminars (State A) Not required Not required Not required Required Not required
National referee seminar / NES activity (per year) Not required Not required Not required Not required Required

National C, B and A licences are assessed by Judo Australia — see Judo Australia refereeing and documents in Referee Resources. State A is the usual precursor to national nomination.

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