Are you warmed up? Touch starts Wednesday 16 October 2024

REFEREE TOUCH

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

At Pohutukawa Coast Touch module we run a fun and comprehensive referee development programme opening up pathways for our youth or parents to further their learning and skill level as a referee.​​​​​​​

This programme takes on new referees and helps them gain qualifications and confidence on the field and as a person. We offer a great team environment and plenty of opportunity to further yourself in the regional, national or even international stage.

The program offers opportunity for young and old to:

  • Become more knowledgeable in the game

  • Contribute to the community and the sport

  • Meet new people & be involved in a socially active group

  • Provide travel opportunities

  • Gain a national refereeing qualification

  • Gain a little bit of pocket money!

Referee Safety

Here at Pohutukawa Coast Touch we are committed to ensuring our referees feel comfortable on and off the field. We have zero tolerance for referee abuse and/or dissent.

Keep in mind

  • OUR REFEREES ARE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.

  • MOST OF OUR REFEREES ARE YOUNG, LEARNING, AND GROWING WITH EVERY GAME, JUST LIKE OUR PLAYERS!

  • WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES, THAT’S WHAT MAKES US HUMAN.

  • OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT HELPS OUR REFEREES GAIN CONFIDENCE.

  • SHOUTING OR ARGUING DECISIONS ISN’T COOL AND GOES AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME.

  • THIS IS LOCAL TOUCH FOOTY, NOT THE WORLD CUP OR NRL.

  • LET’S ALLOWS THE REFEREES TO REF AND THE PLAYERS TO PLAY.

  • WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

If you are interested in the referee development programme please contact Quinn Murphy – Referee Coordinator: referess1998@gmail.com