Emerging C
Entry from 11
StateReferee Accreditation
From Emerging C through International — the Judo Australia Refereeing Accreditation Framework pathway in Western Australia.
Judo Australia’s Refereeing Accreditation Framework (RAF) sets out how referees progress through eleven licence levels — Emerging C, B and A; State C, B and A; National C, B and A; then Continental and International.
Emerging C, B and A are entry points based on age (11+, 14+ and 15+), not a sequence you must complete in order. All Emerging licences share a minimum grade of orange belt (Yon Kyu). From there, referees move into the State pathway as competence and activity grow.
Emerging and State licences are managed in WA by the State Referee Commission. National and above are awarded by Judo Australia (and partner federations). Check upcoming referee opportunities for competitions where you can gain mat time.
To begin your referee journey in Western Australia, complete the Emerging Referee Course on the Judo WA Education Portal. Passing the course issues your certificate and places you on the accredited referee register at the Emerging licence that matches your age.
Licence pathway
Emerging B
Entry from 14
State
Emerging A
Entry from 15
State
State C
Foundation state
State
State B
Intermediate state
State
State A
Highest state
State
National C
National C
National
National B
National B
National
National A
National A
National
Continental
Continental
International
International
International
InternationalState pathway requirements
Core requirements for Emerging and State licences managed in Western Australia. National, Continental and International criteria are set by Judo Australia.
Required Not required Text Specific requirement
Pre-requisites
| Requirement |
Emerging C
|
Emerging B
|
Emerging A
|
State C
|
State B
|
State A
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum age Emerging C, B and A are parallel entry points based on age — choose the licence that matches your age when you enter the pathway. | 11+ years | 14+ years | 15+ years | 16+ years | 17+ years | 18+ years |
| Financial member in good standing (Member State) | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Working with Vulnerable People / WWCC clearance Required only for referees aged 18 or over. | If 18+ | If 18+ | If 18+ | If 18+ | If 18+ | Required |
| ASC Community Officiating General Principles | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Emerging refereeing online exam | Required | Required | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Minimum judo grade | Orange belt | Orange belt | Orange belt | Green belt | Blue belt | Brown belt |
| Hold prior licence (typically 12+ months active) Emerging licences are entry points and do not require a prior Emerging licence. State progression is confirmed by the State Referee Commission. | Not required | Not required | Not required | Emerging licence* | State C | State B |
| IJF Refereeing Rules take-home exam | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
Assessment & practical requirements
| Requirement |
Emerging C
|
Emerging B
|
Emerging A
|
State C
|
State B
|
State A
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical refereeing assessments | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Pre-event briefing or State Referee Seminar (per year) | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Number of tournaments per year Emerging and State C: state/club events. State B and A: state-sanctioned events. | 2× state/club | 2× state/club | 2× state/club | 2× state/club | 4× state-sanctioned | 4× state-sanctioned |
| State accreditation & certification fee | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee |
