Provincial Referee Exam

To be eligible to sit your provincial referee exam you must be nominated by your local association, or self-nominated and supported by your local association. 

You must: 

• Be a member of your local association and NZPF 

• Intend to be an active referee

The exam consists of an online theory test, and a practical component. 

Online theory test: 

• Hosted en masse 2-3x a year in line with regional competitions 

• Preceded by an online workshop on the technical rules by a highly ranked NZPF referee 

• Pass mark is 90% 

In the case of failing the theory test, candidates can re-sit in the next intake. No immediate re-sits. 

Practical component: 

• Side referee at a local competition 

• Local referee rep and/or local body president will loosely observe. Any causes for concern will be reported back to the RDOs

To arrange to sit your provincial referee exam, please contact your local association's referee reprenstative