Keep Your Boots On!
All officials need support and opportunity, but sometimes there’s just a little extra something required. This is a one-stop shop for support, information and net-working for any female officials out there. From webinars about what it’s like to operate as a female in the officiating world to an active and supportive facebook group for all of our female officials.
4. Women Match Officials
1. England Rugby Facebook Group for female Match Officials
A closed facebook group for current and potential female match officials to share stories, offer support and network. With over 350 members already, this is a positive and encouraging space for female officials no matter what your experience. From those just starting out or thinking about taking a course to those with International experience. Come and join us!
2. See It, Be It, Ref It – Female Match Official’s Series
Calling all Women! Ever thought about refereeing but too scared to give it a go? Our panel of active female referees talk all about their rugby journey and the enjoyment of what it means to them to referee. This two-part series aims to myth-bust all misconceptions about refereeing and how the game needs more women in the middle!
3. Be Part of the Team
Celebrating what it is to be a female official! Hear from those out there giving it a go and the reasons they do it!
4. Girls Rugby Club Webinar – What’s in it for me?
Women’s Sport Film Director and Producer of Amazon Prime’s “No Woman, No Try” Victoria Rush hosts a session with Match Official Developer Claire Antcliffe and 3 female referees about their experiences and what they get out of it!
5. Taking the plunge!
4 women from Stafford Rugby Club share their reasons for signing up to our England Rugby Referee Course. Check out these video soundbite to see what they have to say.
6. Officiating in a High Performance Environment with Karl Dickson & Sara Cox
Premiership and International referees Karl Dickson and Sara Cox discuss what it’s like performing at the highest level. They talk about their reasons for getting involved in the first place and share some of their experiences so far.