Email
Print
Referees in Alberta
Alberta Water Polo runs both the Regional and Provinicial Referee course every September. These courses are a part of the Water Polo Canada Officials Training and Certification Program (OTCP). Details and registration for each course can be found below.
Regional Referee:
The Regional Referee course is an entry level referee education program into the competition stream. People entering this course should have some prior water polo experience as a player, coach, minor official, or Community Referee. The Regional Referee course is designed for athletes fourteen years of age or older. The type of competition for the Regional Referee is regional and provincial events.Provincial Referee:
The Provincial Referee course is an entry level referee education program into the National competition program. People entering this course must have water polo experience as a player, coach, or Regional Referee. Referees are expected to already possess knowledge of the basic rules of water polo. The Provincial Referee course is designed for athletes sixteen years of age or older. The Provincial Referee will be officiating a wide variety of experienced athletes and coaches at the Provincial and National levels.National Referee:
The National Referee course, also referred to as the Water Polo Canada Referee School, is the top level training and professional development program Water Polo Canada offers to its officials. People entering this course must have water polo experience as a player, coach, and Provincial Referee, or are maintaining their National Referee certification. Referees are expected to already possess knowledge of the advanced and specific rules of water polo. The National Referee course is designed for athletes eighteen years of age or older. The National Referee will be officiating a wide variety of experienced athletes and coaches at the National level.Referee Clinic Registration LINK for the 2020-21 season. TBA
Clinic Fees
All fees include the cost of the clinic and all reference material from WPC.
Regional Referee Clinic (non-athlete, AWPA membership included) - $118.00
Regional Referee Clinic (athlete) - $52.00
Provincial Referee Clinic (non-athlete, AWPA membership included) - $148.00
Provincial Referee Clinic (athlete) - $52.00
National Referee Clinic (non-athlete, AWPA membership included) - $148.00
National Referee Clinic (athlete) - $52.00
| Referee Payment Structure | Per Game | Required AWPA Membership |
| (One Time Fee) | ||
New referees (just completed the course) |
$10.00 |
$66.00 Provincial |
|
Regional |
$15.00 | $66.00 Provincial |
Provincial |
$20.00 | $96.00 Provincial leaving Alberta |
National/International |
$25.00 | $96.00 National leaving Alberta |
Note:
|
||