RFU

2 Aug 2024 | 1 min |

Young Match Officials

Are you in a school, college, university, club, referee society, and interested in how to engage with young people? Are you a young match official looking to go through the pathway and be the next Premiership or Premiership Women’s Rugby Referee?

Recognise the benefits that young people can gain from their engagement with officating, as a means to:

  • support health and fitness
  • enhance communication skills
  • experience leadership and management in a practical environment
  • help enhance personal growth and development

YMO Programmes can support any environment and help engage young people in making rugby happen!

Calling all YMOs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTwZKJRoTE

How to become a YMO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdofqAz1JiU

Creating a YMO Programme

A Young Match Official programme provides the opportunity for young people to experience a wide range of skills in a fun environment! 

Head Over to our Supporting Match Officials Pages (possible internal link?) to find more about recruiting match officials, including the YMO Programme Guidebook and additional resources.