Question – what do you need any game of rugby to take place?
Answer – you need a referee!
CALLING ALL YOUTH PLAYERS – WE NEED YOU!
Are you aged 14 or over? If the answer is yes, we need you to help us expand our group of young match officials in Northumberland!
Expand and develop your knowledge of the game and gain a qualification at the same time!
Here is your chance to become a qualified referee by taking part in a FREE course taking place at Newcastle Falcons on Wednesday 16th April, 9am to 12 noon.
To book your place click on this link
Want to know more? Read on and watch this video of Ella Strachan, a Northumberland Youth Referee Young Match Officials | Rugby Football Union
The Introduction to Refereeing course is a three hour course and consists of a mix of face to face and online learning and is a great way to start your refereeing journey, introducing key concepts around safety, equity and enjoyment of refereeing.
Covering all essential aspects of the game, candidates undertake both practical and self-directed theoretical learning to gain the skills and knowledge to begin officiating rugby in the Youth and Adult game, or to upskill prior to taking the next step, the England Rugby Refereeing Award.
As part of this course, you will engage in around 6 hours of learning: 3 hours out on the grass and indoors at our face-to-face session with other like-minded new officials and then plenty of learning from the comfort of your own home in your own time.
On the pitch, you will cover how to officiate the Scrum, the Tackle & Breakdown.
Could you be the next Wayne Barnes or Sara Cox – go on – take the plunge and sign up now!
For more information contact Graham Crozier on 07930 375143.
