- Fill in the assignments register availability sheet as early as possible. You will be assigned games based on this and receive a full list of games every Wednesday evening.
- At least 72 hours before a match the home team will confirm the fixture with you. If they don’t then call the assignments manager and you will be reassigned.
- Items to be decided on this call:
- Confirm Kick off time
- Get the name and details of the club nominated AR for the match if one is not assigned by the SRDF. If they don’t have one, ask why and call the referee manager to inform them.
- Confirm pitch location and any changes from the planned area.
- Confirm who the match leader will be for the game so you know who to confirm scores with, and who you can bring any pitch related issues to. Get their number in case you’re late to the game.
- If this is not a national league game confirm match fee and travel payments.
- Items to be decided on this call:
- On game day there should be a meeting 45 minutes before kick off at halfway with the match leader and representatives from each team. Any logistics issues should be resolved here.
- After the match do not forget to confirm the score with the match leader and sign the match sheet.
- In the case of red cards the paperwork needs to be sent in within 48 hours of the end of the game. Check this website for more details on filling in reports.
- Match fees and expenses details on how to claim them can be found on this website. Referees are refunded travel expenses and paid a match fee (amount depends on the league). National leagues the rugby union pays for. Development and local tournaments the club or Region pays. Confirm this with clubs when they confirm fixtures.
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