Latest News
25/8/2010
Congrats to Tom who is reffing schools finals at Challenge Cup weekend.
Season starts in a few weeks and a reminder not to accept games from clubs directly. these must go through an appts officer.
13/6/2010
News from the AGM
Michael Singer awarded life membership. He joins Bernard Robinson who was the only person in the society with this accolade.
Enclosed below is a copy of an email received from Michael in response to receive the news.
I was extremely surprised and naturally excited by the honour which was bestowed upon me on Thursday evening at the A.G.M.
I joined the society in 1967 and have officiated as Referee and Touch Judge for over 40 years both in the Amateur game and in the Professional ranks. I actually officiated at the first ever BARLA National Cup Final played at Halifax (Thrum Hall). Throughout my sports career I was fortunate to receive major honours Nationally and Internationally and at all times I was proud to belong to The Leeds And District Referees Society as I have always said that honours reflect on the Society.
At no time did I approach any game differently because I prepared mentally and physically for an under 14 game as I did for Wembley and gave the same effort to each one. There is so much more that I could say but I am grateful to the Management Committee and the Members for this accolade and at a time of my life when I thought that I would never receive any more recognition.
Sincere wishes to everyone for now and always,
Mike
9/6/2010
AGM 10th June. Please can all members attend.
Earlier last month we welcomed 3 new members to the society. Please see the link below to the RFL site. www.therfl.co.uk/community/news_item.php?id=17586
Nigel has spoken to Steve Taylor about the society mark and is hopefull this will get signed off by the RFL within the next month.
8/5/2010
Leeds and District Jnr Final appointments made. Congratulations to those appointed. Please arrive at game no later than 1 hour before KO. Matches to be played at Headingley.
Teams have not been placed in fixtures as the Q and S finals are to be played this week.
7/5/2010
19th June Long Bar Heasingley, Celebration of Rugby League Dinner. Tickets £25 per person. We need a table of 10 people. Nigel has to respond to Sam Horner by the 17th May.
1/2/2010
Next Match Officials 13 a side course will be held at Milford Marlins on the 20th February 2010 between 10am an 4pm. Cost £25 adult, £12.50 jnrs.
For more info contact Nigel, Tom or Paul Ward.
30/1/2010
Members are asked to contact Tom or Mark if they wish to attend the Society Do. Any body wishing to donate prizzes for the raffle can bring them to the next Society meeting.
16/12/2009
Please remember that kit needs paying for before delivery. Tom will be taking payment.
27/11/2009
1st part of the kit order placed. Those wanting kit to contact Nigel before wednesday.
Society Do confirmed for South Leeds Stadium 26/2/2010 7.30. Free to society members. There will be a raffle and half proceeds going to society and RFL. There will be a disco and merryment until 12.00. Please contact Mark Craven to confirm numbers.
12/11/2009
Clubs are reminded that touchline managers should make themselves known to referees before the start of the game. Official should not be trying find T/L managers just before KO.
Anyone with out a CRB check please bring your documents to the next meeting.
28/10/2009
Polo shirts, tracksuits etc want to be ordered shortly. Please can members contact Tom with size etc. Please see surridge website for what can be ordered. Costs will be cheaper than on the site.
Nigel apologies for not attending the meeting to do the CRB checks. He will be available at the next meeting or if anyone want to travel to York with the documents he will be able to sort them out.
Mark was organising the yearly dinner for early next year please contact him for details.
SUBS ARE DUE..... those not paying Tom by next meeting will be not allowed to referee and will be removed from our society database and the RFL informed for insurance purposes.
8/10/2009
As you are aware we are looking for sponsorship for the new shirts. If anyone is aware of anyone wanting to do this then please get in touch with Nigel or Tom.
Also Nigel is lloking to place and order for tracksuits, jumpers, poloshirts and hoodies.
Prices will be
Polo £15 approx, Hoodies £17 approx, Tracksuit £38.00 approx
These will be made by Surridge again as they dont have a minimum order like some of the other suppliers.
The styles of these are different from the last kit order.
Please contact Nigel for details. 50% deposit will be required on ordering as the society lost money on the last kit order as people didnt collect or didnt pay.
1/10/2009
Members are reminded that the Yorkshire Jnrs have invested a lot of time and money in touchline managers> during the 1st week of fixtures hese were not utilised as they should have been which has caused a few issues with Nigel has had to sort out. Please do not tackle touchline behaviour yourself. Please th TLM to become involved and if the issue cannot be dealt with by them then you can deal with the issue.
Reporting. Paul spent the last meeting going through the reporting process and the following weekend we have issues. Please remember that you need the team sheet before KO and if you do send someoe off then you must deal with this and report the matter. copies of the report must be sent to a member of the MC for checking prior to sending to the clubs and league. Any failure to do so will result in games being withdrawn from those individulas concerned. Tom will be re-sending a copy of the protocol out to all members regarding this.
13/9/2009
Members are advised that unless they hold a valid CRB check or are in the process of being checked then they are not able to attend any meetings or able to referee. If fond attending or refereeing then you may be liable to be finded up to £5000. This law is in place from the 1 October 2009. Any member not checked then this is there very last chance. After the 1/10/2009 the checking process will be more complex and will take longer before the check comes thru. You will not be allowed to officiate until this comes through. This applies to any member of the society who is 15 or over, active or not.
Can Jnr members please return the forms Tom sent to them. They need completeing by parent or guardian asap.
14/8/2009
Society has bought some communication equipment to aid development and to assist on bus vale games.
Please take care of it.
Members are reminded that those not having an active CRB check in place will be banned from refereeing and from the meetings until they have been cleared. this process can take up to 2mths. August meeting is your last chance.
We looking into new training kit and shirt. please confirm your interest via email to nigel.
13/7/2009
Pictures of the Junior finals now on facebook.
***** Can members be aware that we are not longer sending officials to Middleton at any age group. If you are approached to do a game involving this club please ring Nigel or the Management Committe immediately*********
5/6/2009
Leeds and District Jnrs Final appointed by Managment Committee.
Please see fixtures for details.
Congratulations to those who have been appointed.
Please can you wear a shirt and society tie when you arrive. Ties can be got from Nigel prior to the finals.
Also please arrive 90 mins before your own game starts.
Gates open at 9.45am.
3/6/2009
Please remember the AGM this month. Please note nominations for secretary and treasurer are being taken as well as nominations to join the management committee.
The constitution will be changed to show the CWO must be on the committee.
New kit is looking to be ordered. quotes from Bluemoon Sports, Kukri and Puma have been obained. Kukri seem the most expensive. Puma were mid £30 for a tracksuit and Bluemoon £30.
Please let Nigel now what amount you wil be prepared to pay for kit.
A training night with the Wakefield and or Castleford society is looking to be arranged.
Wakefield are also looking to take us on, on a 20/20 cricket comp at belvue in August, please speak to Tom about this.
The Society are looking to have a social evening and are looking for a theme. Please contact Steve with details. this will be substidised by the society.
CRB checks still need to be done, if you have not had one then speak to Nigel at the AGM.
24/4/2009
Thank you to Dave Stringer who came and gave a talk about the role of a physio within rugby.
There are 2 games at bus vale next week and Steve needs officials. Please contact him direct.
17/4/2009
Nigel will be available at the next meeting to do CRB checks, please remember your documents.
Please help craig and steve with games.
Dave stringer will be attending our next meeting to give a talk on sport injuries. please give your support by attending.
30/3/2009
Last meeting saw a talk by Andy Kelly. We are greatful to him for this and wish him well on his charity walk from Liverpool to Leeds.
Next meeting we will have another guest speaker. Dave Stringer physio.
Please can Jnr members be aware that anyone 15 and above will now have to be CRB checked. Please can they come armed with the relevant info at the next meeting. None active memebers are also reminded to bring theirs as well.
12/3/2009
Can clubs make sure all fixtures are with Craig by Monday next week so they will go on the site on Tuesday evening.
The following week fixtures will be on site on the Thursday.
Many Thanks for your support.
3/3/2009
Members are reminded to attend meetings as numbers have been lacking recently.
March Meeting we will have a guest speaker Andy Kelly.
April Meeting we will have another speaker. Dave Stringer Physio
Please see Paul Ward if you have any questions for Andy and Nigel if you have any for Dave.
2/3/2009
Bus Vale fixtures.
Steve has asked that people let him know if they wish to officiate there.
Ther are plenty of games coming up.
19/1/2009
Can clubs please note that from this week Match Officials will be taking Zero tolerence on any abuse of any sort. Clubs will be reported to the league as there has been many cases of abuse of Officials going unreported. The RESPECT campain should treated as that. The RFL has recently advised that Officials should clamp down on this.
Any club found abusing Match Officials will be asked to explain themselves in front of the Societies Management Committee.
Please remember that we have referees under the age of 18 an any abuse of these Officials will be reported to The RFL under the Child Protection Policy.
Please however note that Match Officials will use common sence. They have been advised to speak to the Touchline Manager to ask that they control any issues in the first instance.
You have been warned.
13/1/2009
Congratulations to Tom Bell on passing his driving test.
Please can members remember to forward copies of dismissal reports to Paul Ward or the Management Committee, before sending them to the club and relevant league. Members found not doing this will be spoken to.
RFL clarify position on bladed boots
The RFL have issued the following clarification relating to the use of boots with blade style grips on the soles.
The usage of such equipment was reviewed by the RFL two seasons ago and as such there is currently no conclusive evidence that would prove that bladed boots in proper condition are any more dangerous than boots with studs in proper condition.
Match Officials are required to check all players’ boots and playing apparel prior to kick-off in any match and if they consider any item of equipment to be dangerous they will order it to be removed. This applies to boots with blades which are not in a safe condition in the same way as it does to boots with studs. Thus these measures prevent players taking the field with unsafe equipment.
The RFL believes that the issues relating to the use of boots with blade style grips on the soles are something that sports governing bodies and international Federations should collectively consider further and we would be delighted to work in partnership with any such organisations to progress this.
Within Rugby League, the RFL will raise the issue at the forthcoming meeting of the Community Board so that all sections of the sport gain a full understanding of the situation.
ENDS Andrew Whitelam
Media and PR Manager
Confirmation of the meeting dates for 2009
22nd January
26th February
26th March
23rd April
28th May
11th June AGM
25th June
23rd July
27th August
24th September
22nd October
26th November
17th December
11/1/2009
Social event secretary wanted. Please contact the Management Committee.
Social event suggestion.
Karting at Pole Position Leeds.
IRON MAN - our most popular format
All drivers get a 10 minute qualifying session to get used to the circuit and clock up their fastest lap. Drivers are then lined up and set off for a 20, 30, 40 or 50 minute race. The driver with the most laps at the end will win! Trophy & Bubbly for the winning driver.
| Option | Exclusive | Open |
| Iron Man 50 | £810 (up to 18 drivers) | £50 pp (min 12 drivers) |
| Iron Man 40 | £720 (up to 18 drivers) | £45 pp (min 10 drivers) |
| Iron Man 30 | £630 (up to 18 drivers) | £40 pp (min 8 drivers) |
| Iron Man 20 | £540 (up to 18 drivers) | £35 pp (min 8 drivers) |
sprinter - guaranteed excitement
All drivers get a practice session followed by 2 heats out on circuit, setting off from different grid positions. Points are then calculated and all drivers race in either the 'B' or 'A' Final. Trophy & Bubbly for the winners of each final.
| Option | Exclusive |
| Sprinter | £720 (up to 18 drivers) |
| £45pp up to 2 additional drivers |
Please email Nigel to register interest.
7/1/2009
Happy birthday to Mr Asquith.
1/1/2009
Taken from the BARLA website. 24/12/2008
Following advice from the Rugby Football League Legal Department BARLA are withdrawing the ban on bladed boots until clarification has been made.
Steve Manning
BARLA Media Manager & PRO
12/12/2008
A few members of the society will shortly be receiving letters advising them they are not able to officiate any longer due to not having a valid CRB certificate.
The leagues and RFL will be informed and there will be no insurance cover for you until such time as they complete the relevant paperwork.
Last night saw the latest of Steves strange quiz's. The quiz was won by 3 members messrs Asquith, Cravo, Brook... who incidently were all sat on the same table..
Pie and peas we had by all and Mr Rodgers Jnr had most of them.
The society has been asked to pilot a scheme simulare to that of club mark.
It seems achievable, but there may be a cost to the society that we may not want to incur.
News
Can clubs be aware that any referee not appointed by the Leeds RLRS is not insured should anything happen.
We have been made aware that a Official from the Halifax area has been doing games.
At present we are unable to provide officials to any game 11's and under. This is due to our officials not being on the relevant course. We are looking into this at present and are hoping to hold a course in the not too distant future.
3/12/2008
On the 29th December there will be a tag competition at Featherstone Lions. The society has been asked to provide a team. Any one interested is asked to ontact Paul Carr.
Blade boots Ban
This is due to come into force on the 1/1/2009. This is for all BARLA games, however this does not affect any Yorkshire Junior games as they have advised that they will not agree to the ban. Blades can be wore for these games but officials are ased to carefully check them.
2/12/2008
Next meeting is the 11th December with pie and pea supper. A quizz will be hosted by our resident quizz master Steve Williams. May we suggest that you start reading up on 60's rugby league and Featherstone Rovers.
Also very last chance to have a CRB check. Any o/s info needed is due by this date as well. After which time we will write to the RFL and ask them to remove the relevant people from the database and write to the relevant leagues and ask that you will not be given any more games.
23/11/2008
Next meeting is this thursday coming AT Milford. 7.30 start. 6.45 for the Management committee.
Please remember to bring forms of ID for those wanting to do the CRB check.
Any member not checked by next month will be taken of the RFL register. Please note.
Today we have reveived note that 6 games were not covered this weekend due to officials have issues getting to the grounds. Please make Craig and the Club be aware ASAP if you cannot make the game for what ever reason. It may be we can then appoint another official.
8/11/2008
There is a potential oppertunity to order some better socks to match the green and blue kit and also some orange socks to match the society shirts.
Costs will be £4-5 depending on the order size.
Please let nigel know if you want some.
5/11/2008
Some people may be aware from Facebook that Nigel has suggested a Christmas do or just a few drinks.
Can people let Nigel know if they are interested.
Please email him on Nigel@leedsrugbyrefs.com.
30/10/2008
PLease remember to bring proof of ID to next meeting for all those who havent yet completed their CRB checks.
Driving licence
Passport
Birth Certificate
2 of the above and also 2 other proofs of address ie, bills and bank statements.
Any issues give Nigel a call. He will only be available at the meetings to complete the forms.
Remember after the 31st December any member not having a CRB check will not be abke to officiate at ANY level. No exceptions.
24/10/2008
No Junior games this week.
Training at Carnegie is on hold until a new venue is is found.
15/10/2008
Please be aware of the new match fees for junior games.
£18 for a league game.
£25 for a cup game.
14/9/08
Web forum now working. Please use it for discussion topics.
Please note nigels new email address from rugby related matters nigel@leedsrugbyrefs.com
New layout for fixtures now online.
Fixtures will be available this wek as normal, but from the 19th September they will not show for 2 weeks as nigel is unavailable. Please accept our apologies for this.
24/8/2008
All Jnr Appointments will be now updated onto the site to save Officials and Clubs time.
All Society members will carry ID cards to games. These will be made shortly, members are asked to attend next meeting ready for a picture taking or email Nigel with a passport type photo of themselves.
All active members will be CRB checked by 31/12/2008. Any active member that is not checked by this day will be placed on the nonactive list until such time as they are.
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