After.Has anyone got a 'training schedule' for the 2.6k in 12-mins?
Also, what are the 2 x sprints and how are they tested - before/after 2.6k?
2x50m in 7.5sHas anyone got a 'training schedule' for the 2.6k in 12-mins?
Also, what are the 2 x sprints and how are they tested - before/after 2.6k?
No room for ambiguitybasically equates to being able to run at 7.5 minute mile pace
I was last century!The 2.6km in 12 mins (or less) test basically equates to being able to run at 7.5 minute mile pace for no more than 12 mins.
Frankly, if you're under 35, not overweight and have any aspirations to get beyond Level 5, it should be a doddle. If it's not, then perhaps refereeing at Level 4 or above is not for you.
Frankly, if you're under 35, not overweight and have any aspirations to get beyond Level 5, it should be a doddle. If it's not, then perhaps refereeing at Level 4 or above is not for you.
It helps if you're a smaller/slighter chap though. If you're 6" 3 with a fairly large frame, these tests get interesting as the years extend much beyond 40Agree, I'm getting dangerously close to 50 and I can still breeze the Cooper test even without doing any training for it, still usually cover 2.9 to 3km. If I can do it at my age, and with an injury record that makes Darren Anderton look like he had an injury free career, there is no excuse for anyone, especially not after the right amount of training.
Especially since that now covers step 5 too (I'm aware it did in some areas before).It is a good guide for Level 4 refereeing fitness in my opinion.
No matter how fit a referee thinks they are, if they can't pass the Cooper test then they simply aren't fit. Certainly not enough to be operating at 4 and above.
2.9/3k with no training? I think that makes you the exception, not the ruleAgree, I'm getting dangerously close to 50 and I can still breeze the Cooper test even without doing any training for it, still usually cover 2.9 to 3km. If I can do it at my age, and with an injury record that makes Darren Anderton look like he had an injury free career, there is no excuse for anyone, especially not after the right amount of training.
True, but it simply doesn’t replicate all of what a referee has to do during a match, I.e. sprints, sudden changes in direction etc.It is a good guide for Level 4 refereeing fitness in my opinion.
No matter how fit a referee thinks they are, if they can't pass the Cooper test then they simply aren't fit. Certainly not enough to be operating at 4 and above.