- Ladies - ever fancied going to a Rugby World Cup? – why not go in 2010 as a referee?
- Are there some women/girls at your club/school interested in starting to referee?
- Would those who do referee, wish to improve their skills?
- Would they like to improve their game understanding?
Sponsored by in association with the South East & London Federations of Referee Societies, and as part of a RFUW initiative to encourage more women into refereeing, women and girls (aged 14+) can attend this course for free!
(Men are not precluded but any wishing to attend will still need to pay (£40.00) for this course.)
Contact Ed Turnill (RFU) (edturnill@rfu.com) 07894 783 373 or Amanda Bate(RFUW) (amandabate@rfu.com) 07809 512 738
Background:
The RFUW are trying to encourage 200 new female referees across the country.
The course is the standard RFU new Entry Level Referee Course and will qualify candidates to referee club and school games and step onto the refereeing ladder. At the end of the course it is hoped that successful delegates will join the local referee society and referee matches for men, women, girls and boys in the local community. Referee societies often have people who are prepared to act as mentors for new referees and will always games you are comfortable covering.
Book in the usual way - click here. This is the application form for an individual booking - there is also one for a group booking. Castlecroft will know that this course is free to women.
Also...
If you have at least 10 women all wanting to do a refs course together, who can’t make this
course, let Amanda Bate (above) know…refs courses can be arranged for groups.
Fast Track Programme
This years, RBS 6 Nations England women v Italy match, saw the first ever team of 3 women in action at RFU Twickenham Stadium. Through these courses and other events nationally we are looking for 6 talented women or girls to be selected to take part in a fast track scheme where they will get a personalised support courses throughout the year and will be assigned a personal mentor from the RFU Referee National Panel. These 6 women or girls will be selected because they have the potential (physically and mentally) to become an elite referee, and will have the opportunity to work towards refereeing in the Women’s World Cup 2010 and 2014, Women’s 6 Nations and will hopefully go on to referee in the men’s game at Level 5 and above. This is a great opportunity for any women or girls who enjoy rugby but may not be able to fulfil elite aspirations through playing and may consider elite refereeing as an alternative pathway. If you want further information about this please contact Amanda Bate amandabate@RFU.com or David Rose, RFU Referee Development Manager [Midlands] davidrose@rfu.com
Back to Refereeing
If you know any women who are currently qualified as a referee but are not actively involved with their local society or refereeing for their club, we are running a Development Course at the London and South East Conference on the 16th of June (venue TBC). This course will look at giving women the skills they need in decision making, positioning, confidence and controlling the game, so they can confidently go out and referee within their societies. If you are interested in attending this course and want further details please email me on amandabate@rfu.com
National Women’s Refereeing Conference
The RFU and RFUW will also be holding a National Women’s Refereeing Conference on the 14th and 15th of July. The cost of the weekend is £25 and has workshops around female specific fitness, nutrition, lines of running, controlling the game, psychology and much more. There is also a formal dinner for all delegates. You must be a qualified female referee to attend. If you are interested in going on the mailing list to receive more information please email David Rose on davidrose@rfu.com
Female Referee Ambassadors
We have appointed 10 women nationally to act as Female Referee Ambassadors. Amongst these are Debbie Innes and Claire Daniels who were the touch judges for the recent 6 Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham. Their role is to work with schools, universities, clubs and counties to promote refereeing as a pathway for women and girls. If you would like the contact details of your local Ambassador please contact David Rose davidrose@rfu.com
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