Refereeing

Refereeing

Polo refereeing in the UK is managed by a Sub-Committee of senior referees and an administrator, known as the Chief Referee’s Sub-Committee. The structure of Refereeing in the UK is constantly reviewed. If you have suggestions about improving the overall structure of refereeing in the short and long-term please contact refereeing-administrator@canoepolo.org.uk. Reporting to the Polo Committee, the Chief Referee's Sub-Committee is responsible for:

  • Rule interpretation and implementation for BCU Polo events

  • Disciplinary matters

  • Arrangements for referee development including the provision of formal training courses and the associated examination papers and practical assessments

  • The creation and upkeep of comprehensive data and records on all trainee and qualified referees in the UK

Ref News

Ref Theory Course – Bedford 2nd November

Ref Course all grades Saturday 2nd November 9:30-16:30 Sign up link: https://forms.gle/QSLGZwCPJjKoDW4X9 Scouts Centre in Great Barford (https://www.bedfordousevalleyscouts.org.uk/jordans-close-activity-centre). Scout Centre: w3w/// unwound.crossword.waffle Parking: w3w/// swerves.slug.parsnip

2024 National League Rules and Playlists

Please find here the updated 2024 National League rules. Please read through the rules! Significant updates include (not limited to): 3.3.2.1 Formal clarification that each day of a weekend league competition is counted as one tournament for that division 3.5 Overseas athletes: guidance on eligibility requirements for overseas athletes 7. Refereeing: grade naming update to […]

Upcoming Online Ref Courses

The Referee Committee are running two Grade 3/4 ref courses in the coming weeks, with details on a Grade 1/2 course to follow: – Saturday 26/3 – Sunday 10/4 Location: Online ( Zoom details below) Course Provider: Elan Winter Time: 0900-1600ish Costs: £15 – Course and Exam The course comprises of a theory session, guided […]

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Rules & References

Our rulebook along with broader ICF rules as well as any published refereeing documents.

Grades & Assessments

Information on the British Grade 1 to 4 standards and how to get assessed (both theory and practical).

Referee Listings

The referee listings database to check your current qualification status and find assessors.