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A WORD FOR REFEREES

Before his final departure from Auckland Rugby League's offices, John Want to become a Match
McKeown, former Referees Development Officer shared some words of Official?
advice for all referees.
Match officials (referee,
Always be near to play, without being in the players' way. touch judge, match
manager) play a very
Keep as many players in view as possible without losing sight of the ball. important role in our game.

Move with urgency to any trouble so that you are seen to be the first there Being a match official will
by others and this should defer them from becoming involved. allow you to develop new
skills, improve fitness and
Move with urgency to any try scoring action so that you can rule with the make new friends.
best possible information.
Above all, being a match
Your whistle is the one thing you have that players don't. Use it with official allows you make a
authority because you are the sole judge of fact, law and time. positive contribution to the
great sport of rugby
So, don't try to be "one of the boys", because you are the boss. league.

Want to become a qualified
mini/mod referee?

This course is for coaches,
managers, trainers, mums,
and dads – basically anyone
that is interested in
refereeing mini/mod footy.

If you’re interested in
becoming a match official
or have any questions,
contact ARL Referees
Development Officer Steve
Jelicich
steve.j@aucklandleague.co
.nz or 021 431 878.

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