Training

Monthly Meetings

Members meet once a month, normally on the third Thursday, to discuss a facet of the game from the big 5: Scrum, Line Out to Maul, Space, Speed & Safety. These will be based on the Technical Performance section of Form 2 which advisors fill out when assisting your development: Breakdown, Scrum, Space, Line-Out & Maul. This will be discussed with the Management Performance section of Form 2 in mind: Communication, Game Management & Core Values. Head to the calendar to see when, where & what topic the next meeting is on.

Academy Squad

SRRS Academy Squad was sent up to assist those entering into senior rugby or those referees which wanted some extra training. Run by Si Reeves, the squad meets online on a monthly basis to discuss multiple aspects of their games. Each member is given a mentor to help & support their journey, these can be experienced referees or former academy squad members. All new members of the society will enter the academy for a period to assist their development.

Development Squad

SRRS Development Squad is managed by former International Referee, Tony Spreadbury, & current Scottish National referee, Dan Evans, who started his refereeing with SRRS as a YMO. The members of the squad are carefully selected & all have a high potential to reach L6 or beyond. Each referee is given a coach & will have the ability to have their games reviewed by the squad managers. The squad meets on a monthly basis, either in person or online, to discuss different areas of their game in greater detail to aid the development of the officials. Each member is honoured to represent the society at some of the bigger games of the season & is encouraged to assist in the development of other society referees.

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Training for referees of all levels never stops and mentors and seasoned referees continue to share their insights every month. It’s not just the laws that are covered: the nuances of player management; how to effectively communicate on the field; resilience; nutrition and fitness – all aspects of the wonderful game of rugby. Progression as a referee was never my main motivation. Starting aged 50 and it was a way of staying fit and involved in a game that I love. However, driven by enjoyment and the support of the society, I’ve progressed to officiate more challenging matches. Level 7 games have become a regular part of my schedule, as have exchange fixtures to Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Gloucester. Each match is a new opportunity to develop my abilities through exposure to different teams and their strategies.

Lee Jackson (Joined 2019)Company Name

The Society has a great mentor scheme allowing me to use someone with experience as a sounding board “this is the situation, this was my decision, what do you think?”. In addition to this from time to time I have one of the referee advisors come out to watch me referee providing valuable feedback to help with my development, this often involves being mic’d up so they can hear what I’m saying and how I’m controlling the game which is just as important as the actual decisions.

Sven Bassett (Joined 2018)Company Name

The society development squad has helped me develop and grow myself as both a referee & a mentor for fellow referees. The group, led by former international referee Tony Spreadbury & Scottish National referee Dan Evans, is great to bounce ideas around & the assistance the Spreaders & Dan give is so valuable to the progress of my refereeing.

Spencer Pearce (Joined Nov 2021)Company Name

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