Growing and Supporting Pickleball in Europe
Growing and Supporting Pickleball in Europe
EPF REFEREE LEVEL 1 COURSE
January to March 2026 - England
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED? AND WHAT DO I GET?
Part I – Online Course:
- Three online classes with Gail/USAP team are scheduled for the 5th, 12th and 19th of January (Mondays at 6pm GMT). One last class will be delivered on the 23rd of February. If you miss a class, you may later watch the recording.
- In January, there are weekly assigned homework tasks (each has 2 parts). Each part must be delivered within 48 hours and the whole task completed until each Sunday night.
- Participants must score above 90% on all USAP online tests: Player Rules Test, Referee Test, Line Judge Test and Officiating Procedures Test.
- Participants must also deliver a current visual acuity examination (available on the EPF website).
- Participants will be required to submit a reflective essay describing their experience refereeing at least 6 games, whether recreational or part of a tournament (guidelines will be sent to you by email).
Part II – On-site Course in Rugby, Warwickshire, ENGLAND:
A maximum of 18 participants may practice their refereeing on Friday, 6th of March. The courts will be available from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Gail and her team will be supervising and coaching the trainees.
On Saturday, 7th of March, participants will take turns in refereeing games and may be asked to play. The courts will be available from 11am to 7pm. Gail and her team will be supervising and coaching the trainees.
On Sunday, 8th of March, the trainees will be assessed on-court. The courts will be available from 8am to 4pm, but the activities finish later. Gail and her team will observe your competencies as a referee using the USAP Tiered Referee Rating Form.
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Part II – On-site Course in Tadworth, Surrey, ENGLAND:
A maximum of 18 participants may practice their refereeing on Tuesday, 10th of March. The courts will be available from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Participants will take turns in refereeing games and may be asked to play. Gail and her team will be supervising and coaching the trainees.
On Wednesday, 11th of March, the trainees will be assessed on-court. The courts will be available from 8.30am to 4.30pm, but the activities finish later. Gail and her team will observe your competencies as a referee using the USAP Tiered Referee Rating Form.