Youth Match Officials (YMO)

Our YMO programme is now well established, and has a great reputation for identifying and bringing through new referee talent from the age of 14. The Society regularly runs RFU-accredited training courses specifically aimed at YMOs, and our YMO coordinator ensures that there are lots of match and tournament opportunities all over our region. At the society we follow the England RFU program, further details can be found by clicking this link taking you to ‘Keep your Boots on‘.

Meet the Team

Trish Bartlam-Clarke heads up our YMO program as the coordinator ensuring both parents and young officials get the support they need.

In addition to Trish we have mentors who volunteer their time to help support, nurture and develop our YMO’s and guide parents.

What do we offer?

For each YMO we offer support, guidance and development to help them become a fully fledged referee and start their journey across officiating, this includes:

Guidance on the relevant course/s to take
Mentor program to support development
Guidance for Parents on how to facilitate the world of refereeing
Opportunities to be an assistant referee to understand the game and learn from current referees
Training sessions run through-out the season
Assessors / Watchers to aid development
Appointment to relevant fixtures such as Junior Rugby & AR games to learn from our senior referees
Pathway for success
Free membership for all students in full time education
Free referee match shirt on completion of referee course

How do I Register Interest?

To find out more please fill in the form below and our YMO coordinator will make contact with you to discuss the program. Please ensure the form is filled out by the parent / guardian.

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