Return to Contents                                               TOPGo to Site Contents

Sussex  Rugby Football Union

1883

R. F.U.

Founded 
1932

 

 The Sussex Society of 
Rugby Football Union Referees  
An Independent Society, affiliated to, 
and a Member of Sussex Rugby Football Union.

Visit the Sussex Referee's Website:      http://www.ssrfur.com

NEW REFEREES ENTRY LEVEL AWARD (ELRA)


The basic referee course is the Entry Level Referee Award

The main point of contact is

Ed Turnill - Referee Development Officer
07894 783373 - e-mail edturnill@rfu.com

ELRA courses in Sussex and surrounding counties can be found at www.rfu.com/referee  and choose the ELRA Course Calendar from the Top Referee Downloads box.

The cost of the basic course is £50 - application forms can be obtained from Ed  Turnill.
A Cordial Invitation
 from Sussex Rugby !

Are you seeking a satisfying, somewhat challenging and definitely a healthy recreational pursuit?
Come and try refereeing Rugby in Sussex!

Come and join in. Rugby is an expanding, exciting and at times a somewhat explosive re-creational pastime. It needs dedicated persons to control the play and reap the  gratitude from the players for a fine performance with the whistle. You can really get great satis-faction from your endeavours not to mention the additional health benefits and enjoyment of the ethos and camaraderie of the game. Essential introductory training will be provided.
 How do you start?   Please contact  Mervyn Jones, at White Cottage, Uckfield Road, Ringmer, East Sussex,BN8 5RX  
 Tel. 01273 812826 (P) 07768510419 (M)  Email mandmjones@tiscali.co.uk.  Please do this at your earliest convenient moment,
do not delay the start of a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience.
 Thank you on behalf of Sussex Rugby.
 

OFFICERS AND CONTACTS
President: David Tree -             01273 832553 (P)                                         
                                                 e-mail - david@dgtree.fsnet.co.uk
 Chairman: Philip Bowers           01342 317869 (P) 
                                                 e-mail - philbowersref@aol.com
 Secretary: Iain Mitchell              01403 731716 (P) 
                                                   26 Little Bridges Close, Southwater, Horsham,
                                                   RH13 9HH                              
                                                 e-mail - iainmitchell@tinyonline.co.uk   

Since 1932 the Sussex Society of Rugby Union Referees has been providing Match Officials in Sussex and members, including recently, Roger Quittenton and David Sainsbury, have gone on to  National and International levels, with David Robertshaw being appointed to the National panel last season. 

The Society now combines its appointments with the Kent Referees Society and also works closely with Sussex RFU, Sussex Schools RFU and the Sussex Clubs. Over recent years, the Society has gained a reputation as one of the most forward thinking and pro-active Referees Societies in England and its recruitment techniques have been adopted by the RFU for use on a National basis.

Much of the Societies work is involved with training , and new members, especially those without experience are welcomed, trained and guided towards becoming a Club referee or taking a full part in the Society's programme.

For more information including how to join the Society and explanations of the Laws of the game,
visit the Referees' Society's excellent web site.


10/07/08