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Didsbury Toc H RFC Tens Competition - 10th May 2008

Welcome to the Manchester and District Rugby Union Referees' Society web site. This site is intended for all rugby referees, players and supporters coming into our region.

Notices:

Fitness Testing Sessions

Manchester and Liverpool are keen to promote the fitness of their referees. Therefore, some testing sessions have been organised for the start of the season. These are aimed mainly at members of the NW Federation Development Squad and Level 5, 6 and 7 referees. However, other members who are interested can take part by prior arrangement with Paul Renton.

The Cooper Test (basic fitness test on a timed run on the track) will be held on:

Thursday, 21st August 2008, 8.00pm at Robin Park, Wigan

The RFU JAM Test will be held at Manchester Grammar School on:

Thursday, 28th August from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Members should contact Paul Renton to arrange their particular session time during the evening as only two referees can be tested at any one time.

[posted 1 July 2008]

Watch The ELVs Being Refereed

There are a number of provisional games being organised pre-season which will provide a good opportunity to watch the ELVs being refereed. Once these game and the referees have been confirmed, we intend to organise, for those who can attend, post-match discussions with the refs.

Potential games so far identified for such sessions are as follows:

Friday, 15th August: Macclesfield v Manchester
Saturday, 23rd August: Manchester v Boroughmuir
Friday, 29th August: PGH v Penrith
Saturday, 30th August: Fylde v Tynedale

Would member or Clubs please let Paul Renton (07739 300438) know of any other games that could be added to the list.

[posted 27 June 2008]

ELV Workshops for Coaches and Referees

A series of workshops have been organised by the RFU Coaching Department (see full calendar for details). If you would like to attend, please confirm your attendance via email to janecliff@therfu.com.

[posted 25 June 2008]

2008/2009 Subscriptions

Please note, subscriptions are due by the 30th June 2008. However, please note that Clubs and certain categories of members are entitled to deduct £7.50 from the subscription if paid before 31st July 2008! Click here to download form.

[posted 6 June 2008]

From RFU - RugbyFirst

This is in anticipation of members in Manchester using the RFU's RugbyFirst site for appointments in the future.

Members - please click here to take you to Manchester's section of the RFUs RugbyFirst website. Contact Paul Renton for your logon details.

[posted 30 May 2008]

From iRB - Law Clarification

Please click here to see the iRB law clarification on the number 8 binding at the scrum engagement.

[posted 30 May 2008]

Becoming a referee in the Manchester Society

***Update***

Clubs can help too - see attached letter for club chairmen: LetterFeb08

If you are new to refereeing and are interested in becoming a member of our Society, one of the basic requirements is that you have completed the initial qualification recommended by the RFU - the Entry Level Referee Award (ELRA).

Please see attached document for further details, course dates & other information: ELRA Manchester.doc

Also, you can send an email to either Geoff Gill (Honorary Secretary), or Alan Blackburn (Recruitment & Induction Officer).

quick links

Current MaDRef Mag

Society strategy

2008/2009 Subscription Form

The IRB Guide to Experimental Law Variations, August 2008

upcoming events

July

14th - ELV Workshop
21st - ELV Workshop

August

15th - ELV Game
19th - ELV Workshop
21st - Cooper Fitness Test
23rd - ELV Game
27th - ELV Workshop
28th - JAM Fitness Test
29th - ELV Game
30th - ELV Game

September

3rd - ELRA Course
10th - ELRA Course
14th - ELRA Course

Note - see full calendar for more details