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New Referees Course – 28th November 2015

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Ulster Bank League Division 1A Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 9/5/2015 Lansdowne vs Clontarf Referee Sean Gallagher Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The Association of Referees Connacht Branch (ARCB) will be holding their next new referees course on Saturday 28th November in the Sportsground.

Why become a referee?

Benefits to you:

  • Stay involved in the game.
  • Keep fit.
  • Learn more about the game.
  • Referee locally, provincially or nationally.
  • Make new friends.
  • Membership of the ARCB.
  • Access to kit.

Benefits to the game and the players:

  • Safe and controlled.
  • Structured.
  • Neutral referees.
  • Enhanced playing experience.
  • Values of the game are maintained.

I’m interested!

Seán Gallagher is the IRFU Referee Development Officer in Connacht and he would be delighted to talk you through what is involved in becoming a referee. His mobile is 086 1735096 or you can reach him by e-mail at sean.gallagher@irfu.ie

BETTER REFEREE = BETTER GAME = BETTER PLAYERS

Connacht Community Referee Scheme Launched

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Community Referee Launch Photo

ARCB President Mossy Moran and Katie Kilbane with Domestic Rugby Manager Eric Elwood

This season, in an attempt to encourage more participation in refereeing in the province, the Association of Referees Connacht Branch, in conjunction with the IRFU and Connacht Rugby, have implemented a Community Referee grade within the ranks of the ARCB.

Unlike regular recruits, who referee matches at all levels across the province, Community Referees will be ring-fenced for youth rugby in their locality. Ideal candidates should be reasonably fit, have a good understanding of the game and be available to referee. The first intake of Community Referees will be at the New Referees Course on 28th November 2015 in the Sportsground.

Community Referee Launch 4

Mossy Moran, Lyndon Jones, Katie Kilbane and Eric Elwood

What are the benefits of becoming a Community Referee?

  • Full Membership of the ARCB
  • New Referees Course
  • Referee Youth Rugby Locally
  • ARCB Appointed
  • Trial Member Process
  • One on One Coaching
  • Continuous Professional Development

I’m interested!

Seán Gallagher is the IRFU Referee Development Officer for this scheme and would be delighted to talk you through what is involved in becoming a Community Referee. His mobile is 086-1735096 or you can reach him by e-mail at sean.gallagher@irfu.ie

BETTER REFEREE = BETTER GAME = BETTER PLAYERS