Intermediate · certifies Referee
Referee Level 2 — match management
Match management for appointed referees: scoring calls, foul and miss decisions, ball cleaning and control of a full frame.
Level 2 is the working qualification for referees appointed to national ranking events. The examination tests rule knowledge under match conditions, with an emphasis on foul and a miss judgement and communication with players.
Syllabus
3 lessons
- 145 min
Managing a frame from the chair
Positioning, score calls and recording the result.
- 260 min
Foul and a miss
Judging a good enough attempt and warning procedures.
- 330 min
Balls, rests and equipment
Cleaning, replacing and inspecting equipment during play.
Examination
8 questions
Answer every question, then submit. Your result is graded by the association and recorded on your membership.
1. What is the value of the black ball in snooker?
2. What score is a century break?
3. After a foul, who decides whether the offender plays again?
4. A free ball is awarded when:
5. What is the maximum break in a standard frame of snooker?
6. A player asks for the balls to be cleaned. The referee should:
7. When should the referee call a foul and a miss?
8. How must the referee announce the score during a frame?