Any general news about refereeing, the society’s activities and noteworthy events featuring society members
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 course. The test was updated in December 2018 and certificates now…
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 necessary skills will be nominated by the West Midlands Federation and…
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 few games, ideally with an experienced watcher, would be where the…
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 coached by Will Greenwood and Maggie Alphonsi. Leonie was part of…
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 will receive assistance with finding and working with a Referee Coach…
