The WWCBA Referee Society have agreed to run some Laws of the Game forums to improve our knowledge of the Laws of the Game and to attract more people to become qualified referees. It is recommended by WWCBA that all Captains where WWCBA rules state they act as adjudicators in league games should attend at least one of these forums. The cost will be £10 which includes sitting the BCGBA Paper 1 exam. 

Ye Olde Knowle have agreed to host the first two of our 2022 Laws of the Game Forums which have been arranged for Friday 11th March 7.00 pm and Wednesday 30th March 7.00 pm.

Fee per candidate £10 including the BCGRS Paper 1 Exam.

We already have 9 places confirmed and we can have up to 16 candidates per session.

Please do let me know the names, people can attend one or both sessions, exam dates will be arranged to suit.

If Clubs wishes to arrange other dates, then please do get in touch to make arrangements. We are flexible and can start with groups as small as 6 which usually covers many clubs team captains officials etc..

The Sessions will focus on:

• Measuring.
• Knowledge or the laws (in particular those laws known to be misinterpreted).
• Guidance how to pass the Paper 1 of British Crown Green Referees Society Examination.
• Question and Answer of candidates experiences in using the laws during game play.

To reserve a place please contact me on Referee@wwcba.com

 What you will get in return:

Each Candidate will receive a certificate of attendance from the British Crown Green Referee’s Society (BCGRS) which recognises that you have studied the Laws of the Game.

It’s understood that people may only wish to attend the Forum and may not progress to the Referee exam though it is recommended that once you have studied and understood the laws you should for your own satisfaction sit the exam.

Referee Exam:

There are three parts to the Referee Exam two written papers are marked by the BCGRS and a report provided. Paper 1 is relatively easy with 25 1-point questions and takes around 20 minutes. The pass mark is high, passing the Paper 1 exam enables people to be assessed at a Practical Examination. Then a 2nd written paper which explores candidates’ knowledge a little deeper to be qualified as a BCGRS Referee enabling them to officiate at WWCBA & BCGBA or just club events. The cost of the Paper 1 exam is included in the forum payable by each candidate. WWCBA Management committee have agreed a small budget so WWCBA may pay the BCGRS Membership fee, provided there is commitment to support WWCBA in county matches and events. WWCBA will support all candidates and Referees and pay necessary Insurance.

Activities 

Qualified Referees may be required to be active to Measure or Referee at WWCBA County Events such as County Championship Events: 

• Men’s Senior County 1st Sunday of the Month 
• Junior County 2nd Sunday of the Month 
• Women’s County 3rd Sunday if the Month 
• There are WWCBA Merits and Cups which require support at final stages.

In addition, Leagues who are affiliated to WWCBA may request the services of a Referee and Clubs who have BCGBA Approved Competition Certificates may also request the services of a Referee.

Where Duties are undertaken the host club is invited to provide a high level of support and hospitality to referees.

Refereeing can be a rewarding role, you get to engage with bowlers at a high level of ability, be able to educate others in the Laws and watch some excellent examples of crown green skills close up. The role of a Referee is a voluntary one however some out of pocket expenses are paid towards food travel etc. (A BCGRS Senior Referee currently receives £40 plus 45p/mile at National