Durham County Rugby Football Union

Refsoc Mag

The May Refsoc magazine contains the usually editorial content but this adition also contains an article by Ted Wood you really must read.

Ted is well known and respected in rugby circles where he is readily accepted to be one of the games great thinkers with a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of the game. Ted of course is not only a thinker, he has put his thinking into practice. He is well known for his involvement in Durham University, Club Rugby, particularly with Durham City and in County Rugby. He is a committed and respected coach of considerable standing despite his passing years and is probably responsible for making many student players into international rugby players during his time at Durham University. He has not only excelled on the rugby field he has also been an outstanding admimistrator. Ted has held many positions on variety of committees and is a Past President of Durham County is due to stand down as Durham City president. .

I know I have not covered or done justice to all Ted's achievements but hopefully I have have done enough to get you to read his words.

The purpose of this article is to suggest that we might usefully identify those factors prompting reduced participation and to do so focus on regional differences to employment, regional differences in schooling, changes within the dynamics of family life and lastly changes to the culture of rugby itself.
3D68 May 2013 RefSoc Mag

Whistlers Trophy
It has taken some time but David Sawyer eventually managed to present the Whistlers Trophy to Winlaton Vulcans.

Craig MacFarlane the County Representative for Winlaton accepted the Trophy on behalf of his Club at the February County Committee meeting.

Each referee is asked to mark the home club on a number of factors, these are as follows:

confirmation of game;
punctuality of kick off;
changing facilities;
touch judges;
pitch markings;
posts & flags;
hospitality;
team dress;
medical facilities
and discipline

The club with the greatest number of points is awarded the Trophy

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Pyman Cup team of 3 - it looks like two of them have been eating the pies

Experimental laws The RFU released the IRB Notice of Approved Law Trials 2012 document Refereeing this Season? If you are going to referee this coming season you need to read this ROLLING SUBs AND NORTH DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS 2012/2013 IRB The coming season sees a number of changes to the laws of the game See laws changes Why not visit the IRB website and take the law exam. Laws and Regulations		Appointments The April appointments are now out still a few AR and cup finals to add to appointments Important information Clubs please confirm the details of the game to the referee don't email, text or leave a message - they may not receive them!! The same applies to refs, if you have to cry off etc don't just leave messages Referees and Clubs are reminded to let Alan Thompson and David Sawyer have confirmation of the game, referee and score
Grading Committee Grading committee met on 9th January 2013 to review of the grading levels of the referees' within the society. These were confirmed at the January general committee meeting. The chairman has made his usual telephone calls and has sanctioned the release of the gradings. January 2013 Grading list		May 2013 Refsoc Mag available The season is well underway and when you are bored with refereeing, watching or playing you may find that reading the wistful imaginings of the 3D's relaxing alternative 3D68 May 2013 RefSoc Mag
Forms and Information The season information including Guidance on RED and Yellow cards etc has been updated. For information and forms see forms Coaching pairings T&D committee have announced the Coaching pairings for the 2012-13 season coaching pairs If you have not been given a coach and would like one please contact John Heselwood		New Referees The Society is always keen to welcome new members especially those that are willing to take up the whistle If you are interested and want to know more please contact us.