Welcome to the page of the site dedicated to one of our most valuable resources - our referees! We hope anyone hoping to, or currently reff'ing around the country will find the information they require here about training & development, courses and all the events this Spring and Summer at which their expertise is needed. If you require any further information, please contact Chris Wheeler, National Director of Referees, m: 07973 386 970 chris@englandtouchrugby.org.uk
The Seaon ahead for referees
The first NTS is Thames Valley in Reading.
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Sunday 25tH April - THAMES VALLEY NTS
Thank you all for coming and refereeing. Despite a couple of injuries to players, it was a good day that ran smoothly. WELL DONE!
Saturday 15th May – NOTTINGHAM NTS
Venue: Lady Bay Sports Ground, 1 Holme Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AA
Timings: as Thames Valley
Expenses: £50
Contact: To register your interest in refereeing at this event, please contact Bruce Lockie bruce_rugby@hotmail.com
Please wear black or navy shorts, white socks (long for men, short for women) and a yellow top.
Sunday 16th MAY – LEVEL 2 course NOTTINGHAM AREA
Venue: Lady Bay Sports Ground
Address: 1 Holme Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AA
Start: 10:00 - End: 17:00
Cost: £20
Contact: please contact Bruce Lockie bruce_rugby@hotmail.com or chris@englandtouch.org.uk m: (07973) 386 970 to register or find out more.
Equipment: Please bring with you pens/pencils and kit for practical demonstrations outdoors.
Saturday 22nd May – Mixed Open and Seniors Tournament, PARIS
For those lucky enough to be going, this is a fabulous tournament both in terms of standard of play and entertainment.
It is set just outside the centre of Paris, in the beautiful town of Gif-sur-Yvette.
Contact for further information: chris@englandtouch.org.uk
Please wear black or navy shorts, white socks (long for men, short for women) and a yellow top.
Saturday 5th June MANCHESTER NTS
Venue: Trafford MV RFCC, Macpherson Park, Finneybank Road, Sale, M33 6LR
Timings: as Thames Valley
Expenses: tbc
Contact: To register your interest in refereeing at this event, please contact Bruce Lockie bruce_rugby@hotmail.com
Please wear black or navy shorts, white socks (long for men, short for women) and a yellow top.
SHORT TERM
TOURNAMENT
25/Apr Thames Valley NTS, Reading
15/May Nottingham NTS
22/May Gif, Paris/France
5/jun Manchester NTS
19/Jun Bath NTS
27/Jun Cambridge Men's and Women's Tournament
COURSES
Euro’s Nominations & Facebook site
a. If you have not yet sent in your nomination to the Euros, please follow the link below for the form
c. Facebook link: add the Euros to your events in facebook to keep up to date with everything going on
Please recommend your friends, family and especially players! For further information on all the courses, please contact
Chris@englandtouch.org.uk
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Level One
This is an Introductory course for Touch Referees. No previous experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. This 3 hour course includes a discussion about the basics of the game and of refereeing, and then an 'open book' style exam. Those who pass the course (which includes on-field assessment either that day or at a later stage) will receive a European Level 1 certificate and badge.
Level Two
Ideally interested people will have attended and passed the Level 1 course before attending a Level 2 course. Also referees will need to have done a season of refereeing prior to the course. This is a full one day course and will consist of a presentation, interactive sessions, theory & practical assessment (either that day or at a later stage). Those who pass the course will receive a European Level 2 certificate and badge.
Level Three
Level 3 is an advanced level course and one of the highest that can be awarded within the Touch Europe Referee programme. Ideally interested people will have attended and passed the Level 2 course before attending a Level 3 course, and have done a minimum of 2 years practical refereeing experience. This is a full two day course and includes interactive sessions, theory & practical assessments and a written exam. Those who pass the course will receive a European Level 3 certificate and badge.