Introduction to the College of Referees

 

Definition

The College of Referees is an official body of RLSS UK who report to the National Sport and Recreation Committee.

Composition

The College of Referees executive comprises a Convener, three Vice-Conveners, one representing Speed referees, one representing Open Water referees, and one representing referees in Simulated Emergency Response.

 

The College of Referees will:

• Ensure that the election and appointment of the executive board is fair and transparent
• Fulfil the role of advisory body for the application of the rules for the sport of
  lifesaving in the UK
• Keep the rules updated, fair and where appropriate in line with ILS
• Formulate the rules and regulations for RLSS UK Nationally recognised Championships
• Report to the RLSS UK Management Board through the NSRC
• Provide the core level of judging skill
• Ensure that the educational pathway meets the needs of the organisation and criteria set by National Occupational Standards and other Governmental agencies
• Ensure the appointment of officials meets the principle of equality of opportunity
• Ensure the training and appointment of officials’ tutors
• Update the members of the College of Referees as required to ensure the currency / validity of their qualification
• Respond to requests for officiating courses by identifying and appointing course tutors
• Organise officiating courses where there is a geographic need
• Identify and maintain pathway for tutors to deliver the officiating programme
• Define and manage an evaluation system that can assess the performance of officials and guide their ongoing development. This can include downgrade as well as advancement
• Communicate with college members in an effective manner
• Lobby ILS to ensure that officials at all ILS events are qualified
  to recognised standards
• Ensure that only qualified RLSS UK officials are recommended
  for international duty