Are you a young person thinking about becoming a match official? Looking to go through the pathway and be the next Premiership or Premiership Women’s Rugby Referee?
There's loads of benefits that young people can gain from their getting involved as a Young Match Official (YMO). Supporting health and fitness, as well as all those key skills you'll need in life;
- Communication skills
- Leadership and management in a practical environment
- Considering your own growth and development
So why become a Young Match Offical?
YMO programmes can support any environment and help engage young people in making rugby happen! Sign up to a course near you, and get involved in the best seat in the house... you never know where it might just take you!
Refereeing has definitely given me the the social skills, the communication skills and the confidence to be able to transfer those skills into any any sort of professional department I choose to work in the future.Christophe Ridley - Professional Referee & Young Match Official Ambassador
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 to find more about recruiting match officials, including the YMO programme guidebook and additional resources.
