*NEW* Junior Referee Academy

We're excited to introduce the Wānaka Touch Junior Referee Academy, providing Year 9+ players with the opportunity to learn the rules of Touch, build confidence and develop valuable leadership skills while giving back to our junior programme.

The Academy is open to all Year 9+ players, whether you're an experienced player or simply interested in learning more about refereeing.

As part of the Academy, referees will:

• Learn the rules and positioning of Touch;
• Receive practical on-field coaching and support;
• Be provided with a referee shirt and whistle;
• Referee Year 5–8 games alongside an experienced referee;
• Build confidence, leadership and communication skills;

No previous refereeing experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn!

Referee Training Day

Sunday 11 October

11.00am – 2.00pm

Wānaka Rugby Grounds

Open to all current and future referees aged Yr 9 + who would like to brush up on the rules they know, and learn more about the ones they don't!

Further information will be sent out closer to the day. 

Referee Upgrades

For anyone looking to upgrade to a Level One, we will be traveling to the Te Waipoinamu tournament in Christchurch over the weekend of 19th and 20th December to facilitate this for anyone interested. If this is of interest to you please contact wanakatouch@gmail.com.