FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A. WSO will work with the member nations to ensure the practical appraisals are conducted on appropriate matches within each country.
A. WSO Levels 2 and above also involve a practical side and requires you to upload certain documents such as Referee Logs and Appraisals in support of your qualification. Documents can be uploaded on your WSO PROFILE page. This practical element has been developed to ensure that you are an active referee, can put your learning into practice and are refereeing at the required standard for the WSO Level. The requirements are listed in the Level Summaries which can be found in the Resources section of the website. Until you have met the practical elements of the course your qualification will be listed as PENDING.
A. Una vez en la zona "PERFIL", existe un botón "+ CARGAR" que puede utilizarse para almacenar todos los documentos pertinentes.
A. Sí, todos los recursos están en formato descargable.
A. Puede visitar los módulos tantas veces como desee. Las pruebas deben completarse en una sola sesión.
A. Hay una tabla de precios en la página web y las tasas serán anuales.
A. El pago se efectúa al finalizar la prueba en línea. El pago es una suscripción anual.
A. Cuando pase al nivel siguiente, deberá abonar la tasa correspondiente al nuevo nivel. No obstante, se le reembolsará automáticamente el coste del nivel anterior de forma prorrateada.
A. Every referee will be required to take the theory test from Level 0 through to Level 5. WSO will work with the member nations to ensure the practical appraisal is conducted on appropriate matches. Squash TV / video evidence will be used to ensure referees are aligned to the new standard. Retrospective matches from January 2019 through to up to date matches may be used as evidence of competency. These matches will be appraised by an approved WSO appraiser. Feedback from all sources will be sought to confirm competency for the respective level. Due to the level of work required it may take time to migrate all information.
A. Every referee will be required to take the theory test from Level 0 through to Level 3. WSO will work with the member nations to ensure the practical appraisal is conducted on appropriate matches within each country.
A. WSO has developed a new system that differs from other previous methods. However, we can provide some examples that can act as a guide and provide you with further understanding. Level 0 is the introductory qualification for newcomers and beginners, Level 1 is the entry-level or club qualification, Level 2 is the equivalent of a county or provincial qualification, Level 3 theory is equivalent to a National grade, and Level 3 practical is the equivalent of a Regional referee previously. Finally, Levels 4 and 5 are effectively two different levels of the old WSF level.
A. Unfortunately not, because the systems are different. You will need to complete the WSO theory regardless of your current level. However, up-to-date assessments or appraisals used to certify levels previously can be uploaded to your profile and will count towards the practical side of your WSO qualification.
A. Deberá recibir una certificación de su organismo rector nacional o región para confirmar que está operando actualmente en el nivel adecuado.
A. Sí, cada persona que se inscriba tendrá su propio perfil de árbitro.
A. WSO administrators will have access to the information but in full compliance with GDPR.
A. Federations must contact WSO for an up to date list.
A. WSO will work with member nations on developing their referee pathway, identifying strengths and areas of improvement aligned to the WSO and its website.
A. As well as the WSO, National Federations will have an administrator who can access this.
A. Yes. Please also encourage all referees to use the WSO website.
A. You can start your journey as a referee by registering on the WSO website. WSO will offer support to you and your federation at every step of the way.
A. WSO will work with you to develop referees in your country.
A. WSO will work with regional referees committee to develop referees in your country, there will be a point of contact in each country.
A. Yes, it will be used by PSA and WSF. PSA have made it mandatory for all referees officiating at World Tour Events to hold a minimum of the WSO Level 3 theory qualification.
A. The database is held within the WSO site and will be used to appoint referees to WSF and PSA events.
A. A su debido tiempo se pondrán a disposición del personal debidamente cualificado módulos de formación para evaluadores.
A. If matches are recorded to a sufficient quality and meet with WSO requirements, then appraisals can be organised remotely. WSO requirements include the match being an officially sanctioned match held by an organisation.
