NATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY ASSOCIATION LTD AFFILIATE LEVEL 3 REFEREES QUESTION PAPER 1. The ruling when a player (not the dummy half) is in possession and effects a touch on an offside player, who is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, is: A. A penalty for offside B. The touch counts and play continues C. Change of possession, dummy half caught in possession 2. The player once touched, or told to roll the ball by the referee, has how long to roll the ball? A. 10 seconds B. Until the dummy half arrives C. Immediately 3. What is the preferred method of deciding a drawn game when a winner is required (in finals and tournaments)? A. For and against B. Toss a coin C. Sudden death 4. What is the maximum number of male players permitted on the field at any given time in a mixed game (7 a side)? A. 4 B. 5 C. 3 Page 1 of 8
5. When deciding the winner of a drawn game, in mixed competition (finals or tournaments), using the preferred method, the first player to leave the field is: A. A male B. A female C. None of the above, sudden death (3 on 3) 6. A penalty try can be awarded if the referee believes that a try: A. Would definitely have been scored B. Probably would not have scored C. Maybe would have scored 7. When a defending player takes an intercept over his own try line: A. Play on until the defender (now the attacker) is touched B. Play becomes dead and restarts with a 5metre rollball to the defending team C. Play becomes dead and restarts with a 5 metre tap to the defending team 8. If a player claims a touch when a touch hasn t been made, then the referee can: A. Call play on until any advantage is gained or lost B. Penalise the player for a claimed touch C. Both of the above 9. The referee can only penalize a player for a no touch he/she: A. sees that no contact has been made by any player B. when a defender calls no touch C. Both of the above Page 2 of 8
10. Attacking obstruction refers to when an attacking player: A. Uses his/her own team mate as an obstruction B. Uses the referee as an obstruction C. Uses his/her team mate or the referee as an obstruction 11. Advantage can only be played for offside offences: A. True B. False 12. How many players are there in a sudden death situation? A. 5 on 5 B. 6 on 6 C. 3 on 3 13. Can a referee send a player off for the remainder of the game and allow the team to replace him/her? A. No B. Yes 14. Can a referee substitute a player off, after they have been sin binned? A. Yes B. No 15. What are the dimensions of a Touch Rugby Field? A. 60 m 30 m B. 70 m x 50 m C. 80 m x 40 m Page 3 of 8
16. Where does a player stand when sin binned? A. At the end of the field B. In the dead ball area C. At either tryline witches hat 5m back from either 17. What is the procedure for the blood bin? A. Player can wash the blood off B. Player must wash off the blood, bandage the wound, clean off the blood on clothing C. Player must wash off the blood, bandage the wound and if blood is on clothing, then replace the clothing 18. Where are the sub-boxes on a Touch Rugby field? A. At either side of the field B. At either side of the field going from 5 m either side of tryline C. At either side of the field on the sideline, going from the 10 m to the 10 m witches hats 19. The No Freeze Rule sequence is: A. Defending players move up only up to the ½ way line B. Defending players move forward until the touch is made C. Defending players stand still and wait until the referee nominates defending player to move forward Page 4 of 8
QUESTION/ANSWER NATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY ASSOCIATION LTD AFFILIATE LEVEL 3 REFEREE EXAM ANSWER SHEET 1. A B C 2. A B C 3. A B C 4. A B C 5. A B C 6. A B C 7. A B C 8. A B C 9. A B C 10. A B C 11. A B 12. A B C 13. A B 14. A B 15. A B C 16. A B C 17. A B C 18. A B C 19. A B C MARK OBTAINED : SIGNATURE OF NEW REFEREE : DATE : / / Print name : Address : Phone No : Page 5 of 8
NATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY ASSOCIATION LTD AFFILIATE LEVEL 3 RULES EXAM SURNAME: GIVEN NAME: SEX: M F DATE OF BIRTH: / / OCCUPATION: ADDRESS: STATE: POSTCODE: TELEPHONE HOME: WORK: MOBILE: EMAIL ADDRESS: DATE: / / N.B. Course Presenter: Please forward this sheet to National Director of Referees, once completed. Page 6 of 8
NATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY REFEREES ASSESSMENT SHEET Affiliate LEVEL 3 REFEREE S NAME: GAME: Mens/Womens/Mixed GRADE: AREA V G N COMMENTS Control Demonstrates effective knowledge of sin bin / send off of players Displayers use of subbing off players after sin bin has been used. WHISTLE Shows Volume YES NO CIRCLE WHICH APPLIES Has Good attitude on and off the field YES NO CIRCLE WHICH APPLIES POSITIONING Moves around the field with urgency Keeps up with play Keeps close to the ball without obstructing play Reads & anticipates the game Uses angles effectively when moving to position Shows necessary urgency around the tryline COMMUNICATION Allows sufficient advantage to be played Effectively and consistently controls back to a minimum of 8 metres Effectively controls player behaviour Effectively controls the 10 metre penalty Yes No Circle which applies Communicates effectively with players and coaches SIGNALS Clear and correct for the purpose Correct stance & position to mark REFEREEING SYSTEMS Displays a sound working knowledge of dual/triple systems Is this referee ready for State Level. YES NO Circle which applies National Referees Director : George Zanatta : gzanatta@bigpond.net. au Page 7 of 8
Effects a smooth interchange from the sideline Demonstrates knowledge of Sudden Death 3on3 YES NO Circle which applies Demonstrates good knowledge of the rules Displays the necessary fitness attributes Demonstrates good knowledge of No Freeze rule Affiliate Level 3 UPGRADE? Yes / No ASSESSOR:.. /. /2002 Key : V = Very Sound G = Good at this stage N = Needs some attention National Referees Director : George Zanatta : gzanatta@bigpond.net. au Page 8 of 8