Norfolk Rugby Union Referees' Society
Join NRURS and become a Referee
Why become a Referee & join NRURS :-
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Perhaps you've decided that your playing days are over due to injury, work or retirement; maybe you've decided you'd like to work towards a career in professional sport or to make new and lasting friends within the game, or to gain a sense of achievement by providing an invaluable service to the sport and local community.
Our membership is open to everyone interested in officiating the game of Rugby Union. Whatever your ambitions are, from refereeing once a month to running out at Twickenham, we look forward to welcoming you to Norfolk.
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Once you get going, you don’t have to commit to every weekend and can push yourself as much or as little as you want. The society is here to support you on your refereeing adventure.
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Whatever the reason, refereeing is challenging, rewarding and above all, can be great fun; not forgetting rugby's great social aspect with spectators, players, coaches & fellow officials.
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First steps in becoming a Referee is :-
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- Sign into/create your GMS account and complete the RFU Headcase - https://bit.ly/HEADCASE
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Complete the World Rugby laws exam - World Rugby Passport - Laws of the Game
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Find, attend and complete the England Rugby Referee Award (ERRA), you must be at least 14 years old on course start date - https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder#/search
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What benefits will I get from joining NRURS :-
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When you start to officiate on behalf of the Norfolk Refs' Society we will arrange supplying you with the full Society kit (Samurai match shirts, shorts and socks plus a kit bag).
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In certain circumstances will refund you the cost of the ERRA course.
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Monthly training sessions on improving your development to progress up the levels towards the professional level.
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Access to society coaches, mentors and assessors who will be appointed to your games to help reinforce your strengths & encourage your development.
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Joining the Society :-
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Provide evidence that you have completed :-
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RFU Headcase e-learning module​
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World Rugby laws exam
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Day 1 of ERRA.
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Sign up to our society through Whos The Ref - https://www.whostheref.com/signup.php
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We will then contact you and begin getting to know your officiating goals and help get you started on you pathway.
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