Refereeing Touch - 10 good reasons to get qualified

Maybe you’re new to Touch, maybe you’re a casual player who wants to better understand the rules, or maybe you have ambitions of playing or refereeing representative Touch.  Perhaps you already referee rugby or another sport and are looking for something to keep you busy in the summer.

Whatever your situation, here are 10 good reasons why you should commit three hours of your life to doing the Level 1 European Touch Referee Course:

1. Your understanding of the game will improve – that is beneficial to both players and referees
2. You will be valued – referees are integral to the further development of the game in Jersey
3. You will be important – Your team will look to you for advise on Touch Laws
4. You could represent your country at top level tournaments around the world
5. Your fitness will improve – imagine doing shuttle runs for forty minutes (and that’s just one game!)
6. You will enjoy it – refereeing is fun!
7. You will enjoy the great camaraderie that exists amongst Touch referees
8. You will gain a sense of satisfaction from facilitating games and helping others
9. You can receive ongoing coaching and development from JTA referee director, Geoff Nott
10. More qualified referees = more games played = higher standard of Touch

Level 1 European Touch Referee Course organised by Jersey Touch Association
Geoff Nott - Jersey Touch Association Referee Director

Sunday 15th April, 10am – 1pm
Grouville F.C.

More information available by emailing geoffewnott@yahoo.co.uk or phone – 07797829661

Complete the application form and send along with a cheque for £5.00 (payable to JTA) – no prior learning required for this course.