12 6) ENTRY CRITERIA: a) A copy of the passport. b) A handball CV of the candidate(s). c) Medical test of max. 1 month old. d) A summary of the physical tests and the results signed as a true statement by the chief-referee 7) BASIC REQUIREMENTS: a) Physical condition (Cooper test, Shuttle Run test etc.) b) Theoretical knowledge (IHF Rules, EHF Regulations etc.) c) Language skills: Ability to communicate in English. d) Ability to manage a match on the highest national level in a sufficient way. e) Ability to learn “on the job” and to improve. f) Realistic view on his/her actual level of competence and the domains of competency which have to be improved (realistic objectives). 8) TESTING: a) Theoretical: 1 rule test b) Practical: 2 physical tests (Shuttle run test, Cooper test) 9) TOPICS OF LECTURES: a) Expectations (physical conditions, theoretical knowledge, English knowledge) b) Procedure before, during and after a match (preparation for the match, responsibility, interrelations, conversations) c) Refereeing from the coach point-of-view (entering the goal area, passive play, foul in attack play, dramatic behaviour, advantage) d) What do the coaches desire from referees (formal factors, decision-making, communication) e) Fair-play-acting (fake actions, injury or not, provocative behaviour) f) Common line for our success (goalkeeper, back court player, centre back/playmaker, pivot, winger, defence specialist, counter-attack, the order of the substitution area) g) Moving path on the court (correct moving, moving mistakes) h) Defensive actions in the goal area, 7 m or not? (intentional and unintentional entry, infringement of goal area, blocking dash using goal area and above goal area) i) Communication (facial expressions, personality, progressive behaviour 10) WORKING SESSIONS: a) Theoretical: 14,5 hours b) Practical: 38 hours (officiating, observation tasks)