A Level 1 referee is a referee who is deemed competent to control a round game on their own at a domestic competition and who:

• has successfully completed the AO Level 1 referee’s course (thoery)
• has refereed at least 35 games before practical assessment
• has passed the AO Level 1 pracitcal assessment at a domestic competition
• maintains an interest & displays enthusiasm while refereeing
• has met all the requirements of an AO Level 0 referee
• displays an ability to referee lower/younger grades and maintain full control of the game on their own.
• actively referee’s at a domestic level