Rowing WA Level 1 Boat Race Official (BRO) Course

The Level 1 course is aimed at you - the individual - wanting to begin your officiating career!

The program is ideal for those who have a minimal background in rowing and will officiate predominantly at club and school level regattas.

Examples of this type of official are:

• teachers and parents with non-rowing backgrounds and
• current rowing club members wanting to help out at regattas.

You will be trained to officiate at local club and school regattas, in the areas of:

• Regattas procedures,
• Rules of racing,
• Control commission
• Judging,
• Umpiring,
• Marshaling,
• Radio and safety protocols.

After the successful completion of the above, the participant will be required to spend approximately 5 hours in each area with a mentor and pass the Level 1 BRO online course to achieve accreditation as a Level 1 Official.

The amount of time actually spent will vary according to the function, ie Control Commission will probably be less than Umpiring.

Course Prerequisites:

• Attendees must be at least 16 years of age.

Thank you to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for their support of regional coaches: