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The GAA are always
looking for new referees
are you interested in becoming a
referee? think you can do better?
then "Put your whistle where your
mouth is" and "become a
gaa referee"
The GAA have Referee Administrators &
Recruitment Officers in each of the 32
counties to help you get started and as-
sist you in progress as a referee.
why becoMe a gaa referee?
• Stay involved with the game as an
alternative to playing.
• Fitness – It's a great way to keep fit.
• Ambition – could you referee a
County Final or even an All-Ireland?
• Learn more about the game.
• Give Something Back - offers players, at the end of their playing
days, the opportunity to continue in the sport.
• Personal Development - helps to develop personal skills that are of value in all walks of life.
what QualitieS are reQuired to becoMe a gaa referee?
• Good knowledge of the playing rules.
• Be physically and mentally fit.
• Have the ability to remain calm.
• Have the moral courage to take decisions, which are correct.
How do I become
a Referee?
The first thing to do, is to contact your local
Referee Administrator or Recruitment Officer
who will give you details on upcoming GAA
Referee Foundation Course in your local area,
which you will have to complete before you
can referee games. GAA Club Referee Course
will take 3 nights to complete and will be
delivered by GAA Referee Tutors.
lists of the relevant contacts for your
county are available on http://learning.
gaa.ie/referee
