XXII.- Programme Components

Every four (4) years the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee shall hold a referees clinic to introduce the new rules and recertify all referees.

The International Blind Sports Association Referees' programme consists of five components:




1.  Level I Referees

   Level I referees are eligible to officiate at National and IBSA sanctioned events, with the exception of Paralympics, World or Regional Competitions. Candidates must attend a two-day course and pass a written exam of 13 multiple choice and 7 true and false questions; minimum pass is 15 out of 20. In addition to the written exam the candidate must referee two games and pass a practical exam. The grading for the practical exam is based upon 7 point scale, with 1 as unacceptable, 4 is adequate, and 7 excellent. To pass this section a candidate must score 5.0 average for the various components.
   
   Level I candidates will be examined by Level ll, III referee's, or Course Conductor.

   
   

2.  Level II Referees

   Level II referees are eligible to officiate at Regional Competitions and IBSA sanctioned events, with the exception of Paralympics and World Competitions. Examination must occur at a regional or IBSA sanctioned event. The candidates will be required to referee two games and pass a practical exam, which will determine his improvement since Level I. The minimum pass for the practical component of the Level II exam will be 5.6 out of 7.0. A written exam of 23 multiple choice and 7 true and false questions must be passed, minimum pass is 26 out of 30.
   
   Level II candidates will be examined by a Course Conductor or Level III referee.

   
   

3.  Level III Referees

   Level III referees are eligible to officiate at Paralympics, World Competitions and IBSA sanctioned events. Examinations must occur at a regional or IBSA sanctioned event. Candidates must take the Level III Referees course and complete both written and practical exams. The minimum pass for the practical component will be 6.8 out of 7.0. The written exam will be timed and have two components consisting of 10 short answer questions and 50 questions consisting of 22 multiple choice and 28 True or False. The minimum passing mark for the short answer questions will be 25 out of 30 and 48 out of 50 for the multiple choice and True and False. All Level III certification will be subject to approval by the Goalball Sub-Committee.
   
   Level III candidates will be examined by a Course Conductor.

   
   

4.  Elegibility

   No referee is allowed to attempt more than one level during a calendar year. Two years of practical experience is required between Level II and Level III. The programme must be taken in order from Level I to Level III.

   
   

5.  Course Conductor

   Course Conductors are eligible to certify Level I, II, III Referees. The candidates must have a minimum of 6 year's continuous involvement in the IBSA Goalball Referees Certification Programme. Have demonstrated their abilities to teach the programme and consistently instruct the Goalball Certification Programme.
   
   Course Conductor(s) will appointed for a four (4) year term by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee in consultation with the IBSA Referees Committee and appointed based on IBSA regional requirements.




 Certification Maintenance

To maintain you International certification referees must in each year observe the following procedures:

Level I Referees must in each year:



1. Whistle at two different national sanctioned events: minimum of 5 games. Games must be played under IBSA rules.

2. Remit a validated "Officials Passport: to the IBSA Goalball Committee at the Registar Office annually within sixty days of the end of the year it is being submitted for.

3. Pay a fee of $22.00 U. S. Dollars for passport maintenance.

Level II and Level III Referees must in each year:



1. Whistle at two (2) different national sanctioned events: a minimum of three (3) games each for a total of six games. The games must be played according to IBSA Rules.

2. Whistle at five (5) IBSA International games or Whistle three (3) games at each of two (2) different national events and three IBSA international games.

3. Remit a validated "Officials Passport" to the IBSA Goalball Secretariat office annually within sixty days of the end of the year it is being submitted for.

4. Pay a fee of $22.00 U. S. Dollars for passport maintenance.
   Passport maintenance fee not required in year certification is obtained.

If a certified referee does not meet the annual certification requirements, he/she will lose their certification in the following manner:

• Level I If one year missed, must requalify as Level I
• Level II If one year missed, drop to Level I
• Level III If one year missed, status maintained. Two years consecutively, drop to Level I




 Registration Fees

The registration fees for the 2002 - 2006 period shall be in US Dollars.



• Level I $25.00
• Level II $50.00
• Level III $100.00



Any referee who attends the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee clinic and pays the registration fee for that clinic is not required to pay maintenance fees in that same year.




 Appointment of Referee's and ITO's

The appointment of referees and ITO's to the Paralympics and World Competitions will be done by the Technical Delegate in consultation with the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee and a referee's selection committee. All selections must be approved by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee or its Chairman.