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Referee Course: Level 1

Referee Courses

7–8 Nov 2026Daily from 09:00 UAE timeEmirates Wrestling Center, Abu Dhabi
Date and time
7–8 Nov 2026Daily from 09:00 UAE time
Venue
Emirates Wrestling CenterAbu DhabiGet Directions (opens in a new tab)
Category
Workshop / Course
Series / round
Referee Courses
Discipline
Freestyle · Greco-Roman
Eligibility
Adults (18+) · Open to All
Entry type
Open Registration
Overview

About the Event

A two-day introduction to officiating Olympic wrestling, covering the rules, scoring criteria, signals and mat positioning.

Participants who complete the course and pass the practical assessment can officiate at regional federation events.

Timings in UAE time

Event Schedule

Saturday 7 November

  1. Welcome and the rules of wrestling
  2. Scoring actions and signals
  3. Video analysis

Sunday 8 November

  1. Mat positioning and teamwork
  2. Practical assessment on live bouts
  3. Certificates
Take part

Participation Information

Open Registration

Open to UAE residents aged 18 and over. Former wrestlers and coaches are encouraged to apply.

Entry deadline
1 November 2026
Fees
AED 250, including course materials

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