Category: General News

Any general news about refereeing, the society’s activities and noteworthy events featuring society members

AUGUST UPDATE – DAY 5 (late!)

Safety is so important in our game. All referees who are part of the new changes to our structure i.e. new referees, Development Squad members, referees applying for re-grading and the Friday night team will be required to take and pass the Headcase online… Continue Reading “AUGUST UPDATE – DAY 5 (late!)”

AUGUST UPDATE – DAY 4

Level 6 Referees who reached this level have achieved the highest grade they can within the Society, they are the best in the group and are to be congratulated. Further progress is achieved by getting onto the Midlands Group. Referees thought to have the… Continue Reading “AUGUST UPDATE – DAY 4”

AUGUST UPDATE Day 3

The first two days of these notices have talked about referees; today is about watchers The Society did not have any form of pathway for watchers and that has to change. The Board sees it following an almost identical pattern to a referee. First… Continue Reading “AUGUST UPDATE Day 3”

Leonie Pryor makes Twickenham Debut

NMSRFR member Leonie Pryor made her debut appearance at Twickenham on Sunday 9th June. As part of NatWest RugbyForce, all clubs registered were entered into a draw for their players to have a chance to be selected to join the Grassroots Barbarians, who were… Continue Reading “Leonie Pryor makes Twickenham Debut”

NMSRFR Development Squad 2019/20

Applications to join the North Midlands Society Development Squad for Season 2019/20 are welcomed. The Development Squad (“DS”) is here to help you improve your skills with the aim of making you the best referee you can be. As part of the DS you… Continue Reading “NMSRFR Development Squad 2019/20”