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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:

Stop Press!

A Stop Press! has been issued with new and recently changed information. Click here to read it. Also there are new society expense forms - be sure to download them as they have the new 40p/mile rate in them.

[posted 14 August 2008]

Appointments Now Online

Septembers appointments are now online and can be viewed here, or under Quick Links to the right

Please note this months list (and subsequent months) are not definitive. The lists are only accurate on the date of the Appointments Meetings and do not include any subsequent changes.

Also, for the convenience of administration of appointments all Schools fixtures have been grouped under the heading Level 20. This does not reflect the correct level of schools as shown in the handbook.

[posted 12 August 2008]

November Internationals

We have now got the application forms for Twickenham November international tickets for the games against Southern hemisphere teams. Requests have to be in by end of August. See attached document for more details.

[updated 11 August 2008]

First Main Meeting - Venue Change

First Main Meeting scheduled for 2nd September venue has been changed from Aspull to Newton-le Willows RUFC

[posted 22 July 2008]

Handbook Updates

Many email addresses, phone numbers etc have changed. Please check the new handbook for the latest contact details and amend your computer, phone & other records to suit. Also don't forget to get any further updates from the MaDRef Mag.

[posted 21 July 2008]

From iRB - Law Clarification

Please click here to see the iRB law clarification on a "Successful End To A Maul".

[posted 18 July 2008]

12 Hour Rugby 2008

Altrincham Kesal Womans Rugby are doing the 12 hour rugby again in aid of the Brest Cancer Campaign and The Pituitary Foundation on 24 August. Referees are also needed to help out. Please click here to read more information and to help out if possible.

[posted 7 July 2008]

Referee 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.

Note: for the JAM test 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:

Saturday, 23rd August: Manchester v Boroughmuir - T Fisher
Saturday, 23rd August: Bowden v Altrincham (Kersal) - tbc
Saturday, 23rd August: Wigan v Tyldesley (1st's & 2nd's) - tbc
Sunday, 24th August: Macclesfield v (tba) - G Bancroft
Sunday, 24th August: Stockport v (tba) - G Stone
Friday, 29th August: Preston Grasshoppers v Penrith - R Sheard
Saturday, 30th August: Fylde v Tynedale - A Taylorson

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]

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

Current Appointments

The IRB Guide to Experimental Law Variations, August 2008

upcoming events

August

21st - Cooper Fitness Test
27th - ELV Workshop
28th - JAM Fitness Test

September

2nd - Main Meeting
3rd - ELRA Course
4th - CRDA Module
10th - ELRA Course
14th - ELRA Course

Note - see full calendar for more details & events

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