International Referees Course Sanctioned by BISFed

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Course Information
Place (City, Country) / Poznan, Poland
Event / 2015 Boccia World Open, Poznan
Arrival date / 14th June 2015
Course start date / 15th June 2015
Course end date / 18th June 2015
Departure date / 19th or 22nd June 2015
Contact name / Rich Mallon (BISFed) // JoannaMarchlewicz (HOC)
Contact details / //
Instructor Details
Name / Pedro Fernandes
Requirements
Required information
Participants must provide the following information to BISFed:
  • Digital Photo (passport size)
  • Full name
  • Address
  • Country
  • Phone number
  • Email address

Conditions required for acceptance
Participants wishing to take part must have the following:
  • National Referee experience of at least two years
  • Log Book
  • Referees’ experience, including referee courses (places, dates, level achieved and the name(s) of the instructor(s) of the course(s))
  • All participations in Boccia competitions
  • Number of games refereed as court Referee
  • Ability to understand and speak English
  • All participants must be nominated by a BISFed member

Entry Criteria
BISFed will accept participants:
  • From Host Country up to 25%
  • From European countries (not including the Host Country), 50%. Priority will be given to candidates from emerging countries or from countries without International Referees
  • From non-European countries, 25%.Priority will be given to candidates from emerging countries or without international Referees
  • Maximum of 2 candidates from the same country. However, application from a 3rd candidate of the same country can be submitted but it will only be accepted if there is a low number of entries
  • The slots will be assigned the day after the deadline and if the capitation fees for the course have been paid.
  • Only candidates from federations that are in good standing with BISFed will be accepted.

Accommodation and Venue
Accommodation
Hotel Poznański
ul. Krańcowa 4;62-030 Luboń

twin double rooms with shower / Venue
Academy of Physical Education in Poznan
ul. KrólowejJadwigi 27/39 Poznan
The HOC has 3 packages available:
  • 14th – 19th June - the full package: including the accommodation (5 nights), all meals (from dinner 14th June until breakfast 19th June) ,the course fee and local transportation (Poznan airport/venue/hotel) - €480 (less than 13 participants)
€450 (more than 13 participants)
  • 14th – 19th June - the full package: including the accommodation (5 nights), all meals (from dinner 14th June until breakfast 19th June) ,the course fee and local transportation (Poznan airport/venue/hotel) - €450 (less than 27 participants)
€410 (more than 27 participants)
  • 14th – 22ndJune (Course + Referees practical) - the full package: including the accommodation (8 nights), all meals (from dinner 14th June until breakfast 22nd June),the course fee, local transportation (Poznan airport/venue/hotel) - €660

Course Structure
The course will take the following structure:
  • Presentation and interpretation of the Boccia rules
  • Referee Guidelines
  • In the call room
  • Starting a game
  • On court
  • Measuring
  • Scoring
  • Ending a game
  • Timekeeper and linesperson roles
  • Competition Organization
  • The importance of the psychological factors in the referee performance
  • Practical application of the rules and the guidelines
Evaluation
  • General observation
  • Written exam (80% pass mark)
  • Practical exam (Officiate in the Boccia World Open, Poznan)

Fees
Course Fees (payable to HOC) / Dependent upon package selected
Capitation Fees (payable to BISFed) / Additional £50 per person

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