HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE?

SIGN UP WITH YOUR CLUB

• We ask you attend two referee camps throughout the season, these camps will be facilitated by O&M and are free.
• We require you to complete an online referee course, this is provided free by WPAUS.
• You will receive training throughout the season by our senior referees and referees from NSW & VIC WP.
• You do not need to have played to learn to ref, we welcome spectators and referees returning to the sport.

WHERE WILL I START?

• Depending on your previous experience you will be placed with the Juniors at first and as you develop move onto to senior grades.
• O&M will organise you to be accredited once you have gained enough experience.
• We will require a WWCC to start.
• The referee manager will allocate you to the level of games best suited to your experience, they are your main point of contact for feedback and development.

To find out more information or to nominate as a referee email: referees@omwaterpolo.com

Click here to find out more about a Referee pathway

WHAT WILL I GET PAID PER GAME BY O&M?

PAY RATES
Juniors - $20 C Grade $20 B Grade $25 A Grade $35
Mentors $30 per hour

PAY DAY
Pay day will be the first Monday of every month.

WHAT IS EXPECTED?

• Ref 2 games per week on average.
• Commit to ongoing training.
• Wear a ref Uniform shirt whilst reffing.
• Be sun smart, this means wearing a hat, sunscreen and bring water to the pool.
• Join the Facebook O&M Referee page.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/767046356686081
• Communicate your availability within 24 hours of the roster being posted.
• If your availability changes 24 hours notice is expected to organise a replacement.

Water Polo Australis offer a range of FREE training, for coaching, refs, table officials and much more, click on the below link to find out more.

O&M Referee Information Brochure

WPA Learning Pool 

WPNSW Regional Referee Development video sessions  

WPNSW Referee Handbook

Blank Referee report card

WPAUS Penalty Points Scheme

COACHING

All water polo teams need coaches - from junior Clubs through to senior and representative teams. Coaches play an important role in establishing environments in which all of our water polo athletes will thrive in. Being a coach can provide great fulfillment and challenge, while also taking you around the world as part of this global game.

How to become a coach

The first step to becoming a coach is to ensure you meet the Core Requirements, including being a Gold member (at minimum) and obtaining a Working with Children Check. Once completion of the Core Requirements have been submitted to your respective State Association, there are a range of learning options, as outlined in the Learning and Development Framework. WPA Learning Pool.

All O&M Representative Coaches and Players are asked to sign a code of conduct contract. If you would like a copy of this document please email repcoordinator@omwaterpolo.com

WE SUPPORT YOU!

Think.Act.Play. (T.A.P) is a national campaign that sets out and promotes the expected behaviours to play and participate in the sport of water polo in Australia. The three key pillars of Think. Act. Play. (T.A.P.) work together to promote and strengthen a positive and healthy environment in water polo. O&M embrace THINK ACT PLAY for all members of the association.

Think before you speak: Our words can inspire and influence. A positive and considerate words and attitudes create environments in which each of us and our game can thrive and succeed.

Act with respect: Living and breathing behaviours that demonstrate mutual respect for yourself, your opponent, the rules and officials of the game and for everyone involved with the sport to feel included and enjoy all the sport has to offer.

Play in the spirit of the game: Our shared passion for the game coming to life through displays of sportsmanship, fairness, comradery, commitment and a sense of pride in the way we participate and compete.