The Young Match Official Programme
A Young Match Official programme provides the opportunity for young people to experience a wide range of skills in a fun environment! Below you’ll find a quick guide to running a YMO Programme, the BRAND NEW YMO Guidebook plus other resources including funding and bringing more young volunteers into the game.
Host an Introduction to Refereeing course
The Introduction to Refereeing course is perfect for recruiting match officials at your club. Whether you’re hosting an age-grade festival, looking to recruit more club referees or enrichment as part of your school or college, this short course introduces individuals to the world of refereeing from the moment they arrive.
Courses are booked on request and run by RFU Educators. For more information about requesting a course see our Hosting Requirements document. Booking request form and deliverer map can also be found below. Please ensure that you complete all sections of the Request a Course Form, and for any questions please contact matchofficials@rfu.com.
Workshops & Podcasts
As a referee organisation, whether that’s at a club, referee’s society or school or college, recruiting new match officials is crucial. Here are a few resources for ideas on how to go about recruiting, retaining, and rewarding your volunteers.
Here’s a couple of resources to get you thinking how best to recruit new volunteers into your organisation!
