Yorkshire Federation of Referees’ Societies...6 YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF REFEREES’ SOCIETIES...

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Yorkshire Federation of Referees’ Societies

Season 2016/2017

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CONTENTS

FEDERATION OFFICERS 6

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS 7

CONSTITUTION 9

CENTRAL YORKSHIRE MS OFFICERS 15

EAST RIDING MS OFFICERS 16

NORTH YORKSHIRE MS OFFICERS 17

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MS OFFICERS 20

WEST YORKSHIRE MS OFFICERS 22

TRAVEL & ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 24

NOTES OF ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES 26

REFEREE PERFORMANCE & DEVELOPMENT 29

CHILD PROTECTION GUIDANCE 33

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 34

FITNESS OF PITCHES AND LEAGUES MATCHES 35

YORKSHIRE CUP COMPETITIONS

TRAINING/MEETINGS CALENDAR

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YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF REFEREES’ SOCIETIES

Chairman JOHN PHILLIPS (H) 01535645742 (M) 07506199268

E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary DAVID DOWNHAM

(H) 0113 2177158 (M) 07739517169 E-mail: [email protected]

Treasurer

COLIN TOVEY (H) 01924 382025 (B) 01924 374092


Elected Representative to the RFRU ALLAN MacGREGOR

(M) 07703 181872 E-mail: [email protected]

Representatives to Match Officials Development Committee

of North of England ALLAN MacGREGOR

& JOHN PHILLIPS

Referee Appointments Officer

JOHN CLAYTON (H) 01482651667 (M) 07435977090


Assessor & Grading Officer CHRIS YOUNGER


Development Squad Manager

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Assessor Development Officer ALLAN MacGREGOR

Match Officials’ Performance Group Chairman

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Senior Exchange Secretary JONATHAN HILL

(H) 01653600558 (M) 07971119107 E-mail: [email protected]

Federation Training Officer

CARL WALSH (H) 01943466748 (M) 07841335819


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Federation Kit Manager JASON BRIAN

(M) 07989181880 E-mail: [email protected]

Federation Website Manager

FRAN HELLAWELL (M) 07521705314


HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Richard Batley (1987) Deceased, Ted Shaw (1987) Deceased, Reg Jessop (1988), Cliff Hardy (1988) Deceased, Trevor Tarran (1988) Deceased, Ray Wagstaff (1993) Deceased, John Chappell (1994) Deceased, Phil Hinchliffe (1995), Bill Horncastle (1996 Deceased), Peter Whitman (1996) Deceased, Gerry Roberts (1997) Deceased, Mike Skipp (1999), Colin Senior (2000), Ken Metcalfe (2003), Alan Twigger (2003), Ken Bracewell (2005), Bob Scott (2007), Jim Turner (2007), Peter Farrell (2009), Murray Halliday (2009), Allan MacGregor (2009), Sam Young (2010) Mike Wells (2011) Ron Perry (2013) Tom White (2013 Stewart Mitchell (2014)

HONOURED MEMBERS Peter Benville (2000) Deceased, Barry Purcell (2001) Deceased, Marshall Litke (2001), Ron Perry (2002), Peter J Harvatt (2002), Barry Kay (2003) Tony Hockney (2013) D Lindsay (2015) R Hutchinson (2015) Chris Younger (2016)

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

County Office, Maureen Juniper 0113 2524300 E-mail: [email protected] Competitions Secretary, Peter Morgan 01422371467 E-mail: [email protected] Disciplinary Secretary (All Reports), Steve Watson, 236 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QG 01482 341946 E-mail: [email protected] Age grade & Schools discipline, Andy Baker 01909519893 – 07827962799 E-mail: [email protected] RFU Disciplinary Officer, refer to [email protected] Sid Goodall - Honorary Team Leader RFU Divisional-Operations and Deployment Team (North) Home: 01748 824016 Mobile: 07876 768826

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RFU MATCH OFFICIALS Referees: Llyr ApGeraint Roberts, Matthew Daubney,

Steve Lee, Tim Wigglesworth, Andrew Jackson, Jamie Leahy, Jack Makepeace

Assistant Referees: Kevan Crawshaw, Robin Goodliffe, Tudor Griffiths, Don Helme,Chris Sharp, Simon Lazenby.

Assessors: Ken Bracewell, Peter Farrell, Allan MacGregor

Referee Coaches: Tom Clark, Murray Halliday, John Phillips, Andrew Vertigan, Keith Williams

Touch Judge Coaches:

Andrew Calvert, Mike Wells

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YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF REFEREES’ SOCIETIES

CONSTITUTION

NAME and PURPOSE “The Federation” as hereinafter referred to is the collective organisation created by the five member Referee Societies within Yorkshire (Central Yorkshire, East Riding, North Yorkshire & Cleveland, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire). The five Societies are its members who appoint Officers to execute its set objectives. The Federation is a member of the Rugby Football Referees’ Union, (hereafter called “RFRU) its National Constituent Body within the Rugby Football Union.

1. OBJECTIVES The Federation shall operate for the following purposes: 1.1. To develop and deploy all match officials (referees, assessors & coaches) at Levels 6

to 8 across Yorkshire. 1.2. To identify those match officials with potential to progress to higher levels and

operate a Development Squad to maximise their opportunities. 1.3. To liaise with member Societies to identify those match officials with potential to

progress and to offer opportunities to test their abilities in County and on Exchange. 1.4. To liaise with RFU DOT-N to propose match officials considered ready for test

opportunities at Level 5 and to regularly identify to DOT-N those with potential. 1.5. To undertake regular coaching & performance assessment of match officials and

manage their correct grading. 1.6. To create a team of qualified assessors and coaches and provide opportunities for

them to develop their skills and qualifications. 1.7. To act as the Treasury for all Yorkshire in collecting subscriptions from clubs, income

from sponsorship and the payment of agreed match officials’ expenses. 1.8. To prepare an annual budget and set of annual accounts for the AGM. 1.9. To finance the training and development of member match officials at L6 - 8 through

the Planning, Funding and Reporting (PFR) process of the RFU/RFRU; and by the raising of local sponsorship funds as appropriate. To manage, maintain and fund WTR (Who’s The Ref) I.T. system and YRS website; and to be responsible for the consistent branding, image and badging of all merchandise and kit across Yorkshire and the right to ensure all Members comply with the approved versions.

1.10 To elect and maintain a register of any members awarded Life or Honoured membership. 2. GENERAL MEETINGS (i) Not later than 30 June in every year, a General Meeting shall be held (to be known as

the Annual General Meeting [AGM]). (ii) The following members shall be entitled to attend the AGM:-

(a) The retiring Officers of the Federation (b) Fully paid up members of each Member Society

(iii) Each member present at the AGM shall have one vote and the Chairman shall have a casting vote in the event of equality.

(iv) The meeting shall be held for the transaction of the following business; a)To consider and approve (with or without amendment) the minutes of the previous AGM. b) To receive feedback from member Society Secretaries on operational matters within each Society relevant to Federation activities.

c) To receive reports from the Officers.

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d) To elect the following Officers of the Federation: (a) Chairman (Executive) (b) Secretary (Executive)

(c) Treasurer (Executive) (d) Chair of the Match Official’s sub-committee (e) RFRU Council Representative (f) Referee Appointments Officer (g) Assessor & Grading Officer (h) Development Squad Manager (i) Training Officer (i) Assessor Development Officer (j) Exchange Secretary (k) Merchandise and Kit Manager (l) Website Manager (m) WTR Manager And any such other Officers as the Federation in General Meeting may from time to time require. (v) To hear any other relevant matter for the consideration of the General Committee during the ensuing year, but on which no voting shall be allowed (vi) All Officers’ reports shall be submitted in writing to the Federation Secretary by 14

days in advance of the AGM. (vii) Special General Meetings (SGM) may be called at the written request of any two

Member Societies, or at the written request of either of the three Standing Committees of the Federation. The Secretary shall within 30 days of such a request determine a date for the SGM giving the Member Societies and Officers not less than 14 days’ notice.

3. COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES (i) The Federation shall be administered by the following Standing Committees:-

(a) General Committee (a.1) Match Officials’ Performance Sub-committee (a.2) Finance and Planning Sub-committee

(ii) The composition and remit of the above Committees are set out in appendix 1. (iii) At all Committee meetings all members attending shall have one vote and the Chair

shall have a casting vote in the event of equality. Attendance of 50% of Committee members shall form a quorum. The Federation Chairman shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees.

(iv) The Chairmen of the Committees shall be responsible for carrying out the remit of their Committee and ensuring an agreed annual budget is set and maintained.

(v) The Committees shall have the power to co-opt up to two further members and form Working Parties for specific purposes.

(vi) A Group comprised of an Executive Officer plus the five Society Secretaries (or their nominee) shall have the authority to make urgent decisions between General Committee meetings subject to ratification at the next General Committee meeting.

4. MEMBER SOCIETIES & their relationship to The FEDERATION The Member Societies recruit, develop and deploy Match Officials as appropriate to those Clubs and Schools incorporated within the respective Member Society area and in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of its National Constituent Body, the Rugby Football Referees’ Union (RFRU).

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Each MS shall appoint two Representatives to the Federation General Committee and one to the Match Officials’ Performance Sub-Committee. If unable to attend, another member of the same MS shall be able to attend and vote in their place. 5. FINANCES (i) Charges on Clubs and Schools for referees supplied shall be agreed at the

Federation AGM each year. (ii) The charges will be collected annually by the Federation Treasurer who shall

maintain a proper system of accounts and shall be responsible for all disbursements to meet the expenses of the Federation and any surplus shall remain under the control of the Federation Treasurer.

(iii) Prior to the AGM in each year, an account of the Federation finances shall be prepared by the Federation Treasurer together with a budget forecast for the next financial year which shall be approved at the AGM.

(iv) The Merchandise and Kit Manager shall through an agreed budget, administer the purchasing, stocking and selling of all Federation merchandise and kit, accounting to the Federation Treasurer by 14 days in advance of the AGM each year for all receipts, payments, and stock levels/values being held.

6. DISCIPLINE The Federation, as a member of the RFRU, is subject to the Rules, Regulations and Disciplinary process of the RFRU and RFU nationally .All disciplinary matters which breach regulation 5.12 of the Rules of the RFU shall be dealt with by the RFU Disciplinary Officer. Excluding those matters, all disciplinary matters within Yorkshire shall be the responsibility of the relevant MS Committee, who will appoint a Disciplinary Panel as and when required. 7. FEDERATION BRANDING, IMAGE AND IDENTITY All Federation and MS kit, merchandise, stationery and web content will comply with agreed Federation policy to ensure coherence across the five Society members. The Federation asserts ownership and rights of all images, branding and badging and the right to ensure all Members comply with the approved versions. Any use unique to each Society shall be approved in advance by the Federation General Committee prior to application by that Society. 8. AMENDMENT This Constitution may only be added to or altered by the Federation at its Annual General Meeting or at a Special Meeting called specifically for that purpose under 2 (vii). APPENDIX ONE MEMBERSHIP AND REMIT OF STANDING COMMITTEES General Committee (GC) § Chairman (Executive) § Secretary (Executive) § Treasurer (Executive) § The RFRU Council representative § Two representatives of each Member Society (MS) § Chair of the Match Officials’ Performance Sub-Committee 1. Serve the best interests of the Member Societies and their Level 6 to 8 members. 2. Determine strategic policy, operational framework and financial management of

match officiating across Yorkshire.

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3. Deal with external relations - eg. RFRU, RFU Employees, YRFU, MODCONE, Sponsors and other Federations.

4. Ensure that each standing committee, and any working party, has an appropriate policy with objectives, action plans and budgets.

5. Monitor and evaluate the functions of the committees and any working parties. 6. Produce a policy for co-ordinating the administration procedures for dealing with

press relations, discipline matters and other information needed by the GC. 7. To agree a minimum subscription rate for all Society members which will be

coherently implemented across Yorkshire. 8. Produce a policy for the recruitment and retention of Match Officials at Federation

level and to provide a framework for recruitment and retention activity at MS level 9. Manage the production and maintenance of the Federation handbook (electronic),

through the Secretary 10. Liaise with RFRU, YRFU and any other external organisation to maximise access to

RFU or other sources of funding 11. Manage relationships with external organisations to the maximum benefit of the

Federation and MS’s. 12. Manage IT resources (inc. WTR), the Federation Website and Social Media policy. 13. Manage the procurement, stock and sale of all Federation merchandise, through the

Treasurer Match Officials’ Performance Sub-Committee A working Group established by the General Committee with the following members and purpose § Chairman appointed by the Annual General Meeting § Federation Referee Appointments Officer § Federation Assessor & Grading Officer § Federation Assessor Development Officer § Federation Exchange Secretary § Federation Development Squad Manager § One Representative of each Member Society (appropriate to the meeting agenda) § One Referee Representative from Levels 6 to 8 § Nominated RFU Referee Department member 1. The development of all Match Officials within the Federation in accordance with the

policies and strategies of the Federation. 2. To appoint Match Officials at Levels 6 to 8 in compliance with RFRU policy. 3. Having sufficient information to ensure that all Match Officials are appropriately

graded 4. To act upon nominations from Member Societies to the Development Squads 5. Propose an annual budget to the General Committee to meet the costs of its

functions 6. Inform the General Committee of the outcomes of the grading of Match Officials. 7. Make recommendations for the nomination of Match Officials to DOT-N. 8. Produce a calendar of activities and meetings 9. Provide appropriate development activities for all referees, assessors and coaches. 10. Making representations to and providing reports to the General Committee 11. Implement any policy or directive received from the General Committee 12. Delegate any reappointment to the Appointments Officer or their nominated deputy,

within agreed guidelines 13. Provide suitable appointments for Federation Development Squad members 14. Responsibility for the timely grading and re-grading of all Match Officials at Levels 6

to 8 15. Inform all Match Officials at levels 6 to 8 of their current grade, and the reasons for

any re-grading 16. Make decisions relating to the selection and de-selection of members of the

Federation Development Squad

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Finance and Planning Sub-committee A working Group established by the General Committee with the following members and purpose • Treasurer (Chair) • One nominee from each Member Society 1. Produce an annual budget for the Federation based on the costs of the

Administration of the Federation and on the proposed budgets from the Match Officials’ Performance Sub-committee.

2. To finance the training and development of member match officials at levels 6-8 through the Planning, Funding and Reporting (PFR) process of the RFU/RFRU; and by the raising of local sponsorship funds, as appropriate.

3. Co-ordinating sponsorship activities at both Federation and MS level. 4. To provide a financial framework for the Federation operations in the current and

following seasons. APPENDIX TWO EXCEPTIONAL AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE Exceptional Service (Life Member) The individual would normally have been a Member Society member for at least 25 years, served on their Member Society Committee for at least 15 years and given at least 10 years’ service on Federation Committees. They would be generally recognised as having made an exceptional contribution to refereeing in Yorkshire, or, would have represented Yorkshire nationally, or internationally, on or off the field. Meritorious Service (Honoured Member) The individual would normally have been a Member Society member for at least 20 years and served on their Member Society Committee for at least 10 years. Their contribution to refereeing would be well recognised in their local area and would be admired throughout the County

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CENTRAL YORKSHIRE MEMBER SOCIETY

Chairman COLIN TOVEY

(H) 01924 382025 (B) 01924 374092 E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary

ANDY BAKER (H) 01909519893 (M) 07827962799


Treasurer ROB STAINES


Saturday Appointments and

Re-appointments Officer MARK SMITH


Midweek & Sunday Appointments Officer

TOM HOWARD (M) 07740 630711


Training & Development Officer CARL WALSH


Recruitment & Retention Officer

RICHARD ARTHUR (M) 07805348845

Email: [email protected]

Exchange Secretary STEVE RICHINGS


Grading Secretary & Advisers Co-ordinator

STEVE RICHINGS

Pat Wells Whistlers’ Trophy Secretary COLIN TOVEY

RFRU Representative

ANDY BAKER

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EAST RIDING MEMBER SOCIETY

Chairman KEN METCALFE

(H) 01482 704341 (M) 07940 158584 E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary

TIM ROBINSON (H) 01482 844707 (M) 07763570154


Treasurer, Recruitment & Retention Officer STEWART MITCHELL


Appointments, Re-appointments, Exchange & Sunday Appts Officer

JOHN CLAYTON (H) 01482 651667 (B) 08707 513403


Midweek Appointments Officer

PHIL PADGETT (H) 01482 651335 (M) 07980 608821 E-mail: [email protected]

Training and Development Officer PHIL PADGETT

Grading Secretary KEN METCALFE

Whistlers’ Trophy Secretary

JAMES HARRIS (H) 01482 420677 (M) 07971 203465 E-mail: [email protected]

Coaching Co-ordinator STUART GRAY-COWAN

Phone (H) 01759 301398 (M) 07774 419369 E-mail: [email protected]

Representatives to Federation Match Officials’ Performance Group JOHN CLAYTON/STUART GRAY-COWAN

ELRA Coordinator/Match Video Recorder

Brian Davison (H) 01482 665310 (M)07717 586742 E-mail; [email protected]

RFRU Representative TBC

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NORTH YORKSHIRE & CLEVELAND MEMBER SOCIETY

Chairman NEIL COPSEY

(H) 01757 706380 E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary

BOB SCOTT (H) 01904 653475 (M) 07711 326829


Treasurer ANDREW HODGSON


Appointments Officer

KEVIN WESTON (M) 07837 392758


Mid-Week Appointments Officer JOHN BERRIDGE


Sunday Appointments Officer

TOM BOYLE (M) 07813 438650


Re-Appointments Officer CHRIS GREEN

, (H) 01287 640716 (M) 07972 787232 E-mail: [email protected]

Exchanges Secretary

KEVIN WESTON

Training & Development Officer TONY FREEMAN

(H) 01642 786270 (M) 07810 854421 E-mail [email protected]


BOB SCOTT

Grading Secretary GARY SMITH

(H) 01845 523303 (M) 07758 453 429 E-mail: [email protected]

Advisers Co-ordinator

GARY SMITH

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Whistlers’ Trophy Secretary MIKE HARRISON (H) 01904 793457


Coaching / Mentor Co-ordinator MURRAY HALLIDAY


Representative to Federation Executive

BOB SCOTT

Representative to Federation Match Officials Performance Committee GARY SMITH

Representatives to North Clubs Committee

BOB SCOTT

RFRU Representative NEIL COPSEY

NORTH YORKSHIRE & CLEVELAND MEMBER SOCIETY HONOURS

SOCIETY HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Ralph Klar REG COULTAS MEMORIAL BOWL

For Services to Refereeing

F Smith 1971/72 L Harrington 1972/73 H M Luccock 1973/74 W Marley 1974/75 R Klar 1975/76 H M Luccock 1976/77 A M Williams 1977/78 G A Cheetham 1978/79 J A Longfield 1979/80 Not Awarded 1980/81 R B Greaves 1981/82 P G Whitman 1982/83 R B Kay 1983/84 A J Salmon 1984/85 D N Daws 1985/86 A M Williams 1986/87 M J Ramsden 1987/88 W Marley 1988/89 K Bracewell 1989/90 M G Howarth 1990/91 K Bracewell 1991/92 R Nielson 1992/93 R Klar 1993/94 A M Williams 1994/95 S Walker 1995/96 D J Whyte 1996/97 R B Kay 1997/98 M B Halliday 1998/99 M Proctor 1999/00 F J Lahiff 2000/01 R B Atkinson 2001/02 C Freeman 2002/03 M Harrison 2003/04 R D Scott 2004/05 S W J Goodall 2005/06 J Fisher 2006/07 J Hill 2007/08 R Warin 2008/09 D Slawson 2009/10 G Smith 2010/11 M Ramsden 2011/12 N Copsey 2012/13

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REFEREE OF THE YEAR

G Smith 2006/07 I Hilton 2007/08 D Grason 2008/09 T Cook 2009/10 A Scott 2010/11 P Garbutt 2011/12 I Hilton 2012/13

JUNIOR REFEREE AWARD

J D Leach 1988/89 J D Leach 1989/90 G Dempsey 1990/91 S A Walker 1991/92 L A Osbourne 1992/93 J Cunningham 1993/94 P Weaver 1994/95 R E Warin 1995/96 P G Jenkins 1996/97 D P Robinson 1997/98 R Phillips 1998/99 G Pender 1999/00 J R L Hill 2000/01 J Fisher 2001/02 G Smith 2002/03 S Penfold 2003/04 I Williams 2004/05 M Tate 2005/06 N Ramsden 2006/07 D Grason 2007/08 A Hodgson 2008/09 A Scott 2009/10 P Garbutt 2010/11 D Jones 2011/12 P Cook 2012/13

20 YEARS SERVICE AWARD K Bracewell 2002 M Harrison 2002 R B Kay 2002 R Klar 2002 R D Scott 2002 J P Spens 2002 R Sullivan 2002 E Thompson 2002 P G Whitman 2002 D J Whyte 2002 R B Atkinson 2003 F J Lahiff 2003 M B Halliday 2005 A Cook 2006 D Lynch 2010

10 YEARS SERVICE AWARD

R B Atkinson 2000 K Barker 2000 K Bracewell 2000 A Cook 2000 T Cork 2000 M B Halliday 2000 M Harrison 2000 R B Kay 2000 R Klar 2000 F J Lahiff 2000 J D Leach 2000 A Moulton 2000 M Proctor 2000 R D Scott 2000 J P Spens 2000 M Stoddart 2000 R Sullivan 2000 P G Whitman 2000 A M Williams 2000 D J Whyte 2000 G Race 2003 B Spaven 2003 P Weaver 2003 S Goodall 2004 R Warin 2004 J Fisher 2005 T Cook 2006 J Hill 2006 R Phillips 2006 D Slawson 2006 R Adamson 2007

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SOUTH YORKSHIRE MEMBER SOCIETY Chairman

ROBIN GOODLIFFE (H) 01142 369 088 (M) 07944 839258


Secretary KEVIN CRAWSHAW

(H) 01909 567 290 (B) 01777 862292 (M) 07956378336 E-mail: (H) [email protected]

Treasurer

STEVE HUCKETT (M) 07774 903843


Saturday Appointments/Re-appointments Officer KEITH CHAFEN

(H) 01709 879183 (B) 0114 2701991 (M) 07956014596 E-mail: [email protected]

Sunday Appointments Officer

JASON GARRICK (H)01977 612568 (M) 07816656796 E-mail [email protected]

Midweek Appointments Officer

DAVID LINDSAY (H) 01709 888267 (B) 01709 879451 (M) 07843501391


Training & Development Officer ANDREW JACKSON

(M)07749 664629 E- mail: [email protected]


KEVIN IVES (H) 01909 519754 (M) 07729 521841


Advisers/Coaches Co-ordinator BRIAN SMYTH


Gradings Officer SIMON PARK


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Committee Members JACK MAKEPEACE

SIMON PARK

SAM YOUNG

BOB HUTCHINSON

Whistlers’ Trophy Secretary KARL COLLINS

Representative to Federation General Committee

KEVIN CRAWSHAW

Representative to Federation Match Officials’ Performance Group RICHARD WHELAN

KEITH CHAFEN

Representative to South Yorkshire Clubs Committee SIMON PARK

STEVE HUCKETT

RFRU Representative TBC

South Yorkshire Honours Board

25+Years Service Shield 20+ Year Service

Tie 10+ Year Service

Shield R R Batley (Life Member) S Gane L ApGeraint Roberts M Crossland R Hutchinson D Beeden S Gane A K John K Crawshaw T Holder D Lindsay R Goodliffe G Kells J McGowan I Goold D Lindsay P Wilbourn S Huckett A G MacGregor (Life Member) J McGowan R H Perry (Honoured Member) D Stephens C Sidebottom P Williamson M Skipp (Life Member) M Wilson S H Young J Wolstenholme R Hutchinson G A Roberts (Life Member) B Smyth

A Baker W Oliver R Whelan

YRS Meritorius (Honoured Member) Service D Lindsay (2015) R Hutchinson (2015)

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WEST YORKSHIRE MEMBER SOCIETY Chairman

DAVID BROOKSBANK (M) 07976750338


Secretary RODNEY LOWE


Treasurer

DAVID BROOKSBANK

Appointments Officer (Saturday) & Exchange Sec JIM TURNER


Re-Appointments Officer

HANSON HAIGH (H) 01422 354589 (M) 07779 667868 E-mail: [email protected]

Midweek & Sunday Appointments Officer

LAURENCE PEARSON (H) 01484 713351 (M) 07970 982673


Training & Development Officer MICHAEL HURDLEY



TBC

Grading Secretary STUART HOWIE (H) 01422 842708


Representative to Federation Match Officials’ Performance Group JIM TURNER

Whistlers’ Trophy Secretary

TBA

Fitness Co-ordinator GLEN COCKCROFT

RFRU Representative DAVID BROOKSBANK

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Travel & Administration Expenses

Members are reminded that a flat rate of up to 40 pence per mile, or actual out of pocket expenses may be claimed.

1. Expenses – Scope.

1.1. All members may claim expenses for direct travel to and from matches in Yorkshire to which they have been appointed by the Federation or one of the Member Societies (MS). Those members appointed by the East Riding, North Yorkshire & Cleveland and South Yorkshire Societies to officiate clubs’ U19s matches (normally Sunday am) should claim expenses from the appropriate MS Treasurer.

1.2 Members may claim expenses for direct travel to and from exchange

matches in other counties to which they have been appointed by the Federation.

1.3 The Federation encourages members to use rail travel whenever

appropriate and practical. The best value Standard Class return ticket must be purchased. A copy or receipt should be included with the travel claim. The receipt may be scanned and transmitted with the claim by email otherwise surface mail will apply. 1.4 When a party of members is appointed to officiate on exchange to another county the senior referee will liaise with the Federation Exchange Appointments Officer and the other members appointed to reduce car usage – at least two members should travel together. Unless there are special circumstances and these have been agreed beforehand with the Federation treasurer any member choosing to travel alone will do so at his or her own expense.

1.5 Members may claim one night’s overnight accommodation and meals

when appointed to exchange matches which involve a return journey greater than 300 miles. Members must supply receipts for accommodation, meals and public transport. The receipts may be scanned and transmitted with the claim by email otherwise surface mail will apply.

Members are expected to use one of the many budget hotel/motel chains now available. In case of difficulty members are required to contact the Federation treasurer beforehand.

1.6 Members elected or appointed to Federation Committees may claim

expenses for direct travel to and from Federation Committee meetings and the AGM.

1.7 Members attending Federation development squad meetings may claim

expenses for direct travel to and from the venue. 1.8 In the event of Federation special training courses, those attending will be

advised whether claims may be made. 1.9 Federation and Member Society Officers may make claims for

reimbursement of costs incurred in their duties. These include for example telephone charges, printer ink, postage and stationery. Receipts must support the claims. For telephone claims the receipt is a copy of the summary sheet of the quarterly bill. Those claims which relate specifically to MS duties should be sent to the relevant MS Treasurer.

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1.10 From season 2015/16 Federation expense claims will be paid online via “Who’s The Ref” and it is incumbent upon each member to supply their personal banking details to the YRS accountant - [email protected] – who will upload the details. The full cost is still recovered from 1st team games at Levels 6 and 7. From L8/2nd team and below the maximum is still £25 with the balance claimed from YRS.

Note that direct travel does not include stops, diversions or visits en-route which are not considered to be necessary to the usual journey. This is a requirement of the insurance cover provided by RFU/Marsh Insurance.

2. Expenses – how to claim.

2.1 The maximum rate per mile to be claimed will be advised following the Federation Annual General Meeting.

2.2 Referees & Assistant Referees.

2.2.1 Level 7 games (Yorkshire 1, Northumberland & Durham 1) and above. Claim IN FULL the travel expenses on the day from the Home Club.

2.2.2 Level 8 games (Yorkshire 2, Northumberland & Durham 2) and

below. Claim a maximum of £25.00 from the club on the day. Any balance above £25.00 must be claimed from the Federation via WTR.

2.2.3 Second and lower teams, claim a maximum of £25.00 from the club

on the day. Any balance above £25.00 must be claimed from the Federation via WTR.

2.2.4 Claim all reasonable travel expenses for Federation exchange

appointments outside Yorkshire from the Federation via WTR. Any claim is dependent on confirmation of their travel plans by the YRS treasurer and exchange secretary.

2.2.5 For Level 5 league games NO claim must be made from the club nor

from the Federation Treasurer. Claims should be made according to the published Level 5 scheme protocol.

2.2.6 For appointments to Yorkshire County matches and County Cup,

Shield & Trophy finals, claim in full from the Federation via WTR.

2.2.7 When a member is appointed by a Member Society to an exchange outside Yorkshire, the claim must be made to the relevant MS Treasurer

2.3 Assessors, Advisers, Coaches.

2.3.1 Claim travel expenses from the Federation via WTR

2.3.2 For Level 5 league games NO claim must be made from the club nor from the Federation Treasurer. Claims should be made according to the published Level 5 scheme protocol.

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2.3.3 For appointments to Yorkshire County matches and County Cup, Shield & Trophy finals, claim in full from the Federation via WTR

NOTES OF ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES You will be provided with a mentor who will be someone you can discuss problems with in confidence. Remember – There are rarely new problems, just new referees! The following notes are intended to provide further guidance:-

1 The referee is a part of the game – not apart from it. 2 Be fair, firm and friendly, make the players your allies, particularly the

captains. 3 Take control right from the start and keep it. 4 Make your decisions clear, so that the players know exactly why you

have blown your whistle. 5 Make your requirements known to the players early in the game and

apply them consistently. 6 Be physically fit and mentally alert.

MEDICAL Before the game: Check the medical facilities and ascertain who will deal with the medical situation in the case of injury. If no person is available the referee should leave the issue to the captain of the relevant side. During the game: Make sure that any injured player receives attention. Unless you are medically trained, or are a registered first aider, do not get involved with injuries. Make brief notes, including times, of serious injuries particularly with regard to foul play. After the game: If a serious injury has occurred, you should notify your Member Society Secretary as soon as possible. Make a contemporaneous record immediately after the game. Be concise, precise and factual. This record of events could be particularly important if the player tries to seek compensation from the referee at a later stage. REPORTED PLAYERS For players taking part in matches within Yorkshire, referees MUST report the sending off of a player as follows: All reports should be submitted to the referee’s Member Society Secretary as soon as possible and in any case within 36hrs of the game. Timely submission is crucial as all players are automatically banned until they appear before a disciplinary panel which now occur at least twice a month.

If a player is sent off in a game involving National League Clubs, then the referee needs to establish if the player is contracted to the club. If so, then the report needs to be sent to the RFU Disciplinary Officer, along with a copy to the referee’s Member Society Secretary. If the player is not contracted then the report needs to be sent to the Yorkshire Disciplinary Secretary. For any player sent off, but belonging to a club outside Yorkshire, the referee should send his report to his/hers relevant Society Secretary and also to the Federation Secretary who will ensure that it is forwarded to the correct discipline secretary of the relevant county.

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Discipline All referees are advised to follow a set procedure when issuing a caution to players, or when sending a player from the field of play. Caution: In the presence of the player’s captain, take the player’s name and number, record the time and make it clear to the player why he/she is being cautioned. Players should be made aware that any repeat of a similar offence may result in the player being sent off. Confirm that both the player and captain understand the caution, then show the yellow card to the player, so that all present are aware that a caution has been issued. Restart the game by blowing the whistle and awarding a penalty to the non offending team. Sending Off: In the presence of the player’s captain, take the player’s name and number. Record the time and make it clear to the player why he/she is being sent off. Confirm that both the player and captain understand the sending off, then show the red card to the player, so that all present understand that the player has been sent off. They must then leave the field of play and return to the clubhouse. After the game, it is unwise to discuss a caution or sending off with anyone present in the clubhouse, except for a referee adviser/assessor or referee coach. When you arrive home, it is a good idea to discuss a sending off with your Member Society Secretary, before you write your report if you are unused to writing reports. Any sending off or abuse report from an appointment out of County, must be sent to the YRS Secretary, who will contact the relevant disciplinary officer. Sending off reports MUST be factually correct and provide enough detail before submission to the disciplinary secretary and submitted as soon as is reasonably practicable. If you send somebody from the field of play you MUST submit a report. You cannot tell a player or his club that the sending off is sufficient. That is for the County Disciplinary Panel to decide upon. Referee Abuse You have the right to expect your authority as a referee to be upheld throughout your visit to any club at which you are officiating. Everyone should expect disagreement (especially from spectators) about decisions you make – this has always been part of the game! However, there is no excuse for any instances of personal abuse from players, officials, club members or spectators, before, during or after the game – including in the clubhouse. Any occurrence of abuse deemed worthy of reporting should be immediately sent to your Member Society Secretary. You may be asked to complete the official report form. Your Federation will always provide the strongest support to a referee in the case of referee abuse. INSURANCE Society Members, as long as they are properly appointed to matches by the Federation, Member Society or a club – are covered by the RFU Compulsory Club Playing Insurance Scheme. Details may be obtained from the Federation Treasurer. Referees over the age of 50 are advised to have an annual medical via their GP to establish their physical fitness to referee.

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PUBLIC LIABILITY If referees carry out their duties in a normal manner and to the best of their ability, no problems should arise. In the event of litigation members are covered for negligence cases. Public Liability Insurance does not cover games played using rules no longer approved. Committee Members and Officers of Referees Societies receive both Public Liability Insurance and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. Referees must apply the particular rules of play appropriate to each section of the game.

• The Continuum • Youth Rugby • Colts

Schools Referees should only accept authorised appointments. REGALIA New members approved to referee are entitled to wear the society shirt badge, incorporated as part of the kit issued when they have successfully completed the entry level referee course.

The Federation awards a blazer badge to those members who have completed five years service. YRS merchandise can be purchased directly through the club shop on the YRS website – yorkshirereferees.org . FEDERATION MERCHANDISE All kit/merchandise will be available to view on our website – Yorkshirereferees.org. – and all enquiries can be made via our kit manager, Jason Brian. All members are reminded they must wear YRS logo’d kit when officiating on all senior appointments, league fixtures, cup fixtures and exchanges.

INTERNATIONAL TICKETS Information:- As a fully paid up member of the Federation, you may apply for tickets for games involving the England National side.

There is no need to enclose payment, however some Member Societies may request payment with application. If not, you will be invoiced on allocation of tickets (approximately three weeks prior to the match). All applications should be submitted through your Member Society Secretary and have a stamped addressed envelope attached. Tickets are issued three weeks before the game. Tickets are for your own use and not for resale. Your Society may only receive a fraction of the tickets applied for.

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REFEREE PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

Grading of Match Officials

General guidelines for progression a) Advancement to a grade does not guarantee that the referee will receive only games at his new grade. Appointments MAY be made with a spread of games at different levels. b)In the table below, ‘reports’ mean a report in the 4 competitive rugby months immediately prior to the MOPG committee meeting for levels 5-8. c).Minimum required number of reports is no guarantee of automatic re-grading d)Fitness levels are to be achieved as prescribed below and when being re graded. e)Each referee should be observed by a Match Observer a minimum of once per season. Where possible it would be preferable to watch all referees once Sept – Dec and once Jan – Apr, dependent on available resources. f)Referees should NOT be watched on games below their current levels in order to ensure a fair distribution of resources. g)Where suitable evidence is available, referees may be able to be fast tracked, with the agreement of the MOPG Committee and their Member Society. h)To be confirmed at levels 8-5, a fitness test for that level or above must have been completed in that season. Until this has been achieved the new grading will not be confirmed i)Member Societies are able to award an initial grading of Level 12 when first observing referees – subject to evidence and agreement of their Member Society grading committee. Subsequently the minimum requirements become applicable save for point g. To achieve level Minimum Requirements 12 1 Match Observer report showing capable at this Level supported by

evidence from review cards. 11 2 Match Observer reports at minimum level 12 showing capable at the next

Level supported by evidence from review cards. 10 2 Match Observer reports at minimum Level 11 showing capable at the next

Level, supported by evidence from review cards.

9 2 Match Observer reports at minimum Level 10 with a recommendation for advancement. At least one of these observer reports must be on a league fixture.

8 A Fitness Level of 8+ must have been achieved to confirm to this grade 2 Match Observer REPORTS at minimum Level 9 with a recommendation for advancement. 1 report must be from outside the referees member society

7 2 Match Observer reports at minimum Level 8 with a recommendation for advancement. Must have achieved or be willing to take the current Assistant Referee Module at the next opportunity.

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6 2 Match Observer reports at minimum Level 7, with a recommendation for advancement.

5 Criteria to be advised by those that manage the Level 5 games.

Guidance for Downward Grading a) Referees who receive adverse comments on 2 Match Observer Reports, will potentially be re-graded at the next MOPG Committee Meeting. b) Referees who fail to meet the current fitness level for his/her Refereeing Level will be given more opportunities to pass the current fitness. If he/she continues to fail, then the individual will be re-graded, to the level they have achieved, at the next MOPG Committee Meeting. They may return to their original level on passing the appropriate test for that level. c) Referees may choose to operate at a level below the one which they are at. They may choose to be formally downgraded. 1) Fitness Testing Fitness testing at levels 8 and above is MANDATORY. The tests will be carried out by member societies between the 1st July and the beginning of the new season. If a referee does not take the test by the above dates, then appointments will not be made at a Federation Level until undertaken. At Level 9 and below, fitness testing will be aspirational but Member Societies are to take into account those that have passed the tests when making appointments to level 9 and below matches. Referees who have achieved the minimum standards should take precedence wherever feasible. Referees will be notified of the requirements in advance of the test and each Member Society will have an appointed testing officer (likely to be STO’s unless otherwise advised to MOPG) in charge. The STO will forward the ‘results’ to MOPG. YRS approves only one test, which is the Yo-Yo bleep test, with the levels to be attained shown below. If the MOPG committee deem necessary for specified members, due to feedback/reports, then further individuals may be requested to re-test at a later date in the season. Yo-Yo D/Squad L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 16 15.2 14.7 14.2 13.4 13 Attendance at meetings It is recognised that modern work/life balance for many people has changed over the recent past. Refereeing is a commitment regardless of what level you aspire to. YRS current policy states that all referees and assessors/advisers MUST attend at least THREE meetings in a season. This can include a referees member society monthly meeting; attending another society monthly meeting if location is more convenient; attending a development squad meeting or any other open training event laid on by YRS or a member society.

IT IS CRUCIAL ALL MEMBERS MAINTAIN THEIR KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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Yorkshire Review Cards Objective of Report Card - The overall objective is to help in the development of Yorkshire Federation referees. This can only happen with the support of the clubs who are requested to complete the Report Card objectively (and not just from their side) for each Yorkshire Federation referee who referees at their club. What happens to the data? The ‘score’ given against each key element of the game will be logged by the Member Society Training Officer on a database and an average score in each area will be produced. Using the average score over a period of time will enable societies to spot trends in strengths/weaknesses of individual referees and the membership as a whole. In the event any re-occurring weaknesses are identified, the referee will receive support and coaching from societies on how to improve this element/s of their game. The data will also act as an additional information source for the grading committee who will use the data to identify referees who need to be observed in the near future. ADVISERS, COACHES & ASSESSING

Advising – Coaching – Assessing How it works – Which is right for you?

Life after refereeing!!

The advising, coaching and assessment of referees has developed into three quite distinct functions, different in their approach but each more “professional” in their processes of developing those referees with ability and ambition to operate at their highest level or to increase the competence and enjoyment of referees at the lower levels. At the higher levels, assessment is a data rich and evidence based performance appraisal that makes judgement about ability to progress. Coaching is a longitudinal process where qualified coaches continuously work with and develop one or two referees over a season on and off the pitch. The processes are complimentary but the intensity of these two approaches means that they are relevant only to a limited number of our referees. These are the identified members of the Federation Development Squad, normally graded between levels 8 and 6. Assessing exchange referees from other Counties would also be the remit of our assessors who are Federation based and appointed, and who have the support of the Federation Assessor Development Officer (FADO). Assessing and Coaching require very different skill sets and suit different personalities. Those involved are carefully selected. The great majority of referees require much less attention to their development. They will be capable of making grade progress, and of being advised how to better enjoy what they do. Their Society also has a duty of care to ensure that their competence to referee matches at their level is confirmed and updated for the record. They will benefit from a less formal advising process on an occasional basis with a simple form on which to report for the record. Assessors are selected by the FADO who is responsible for their report moderation and their personal development. With a Development Squad of referees normally only 8-12 strong, and an exchange programme limiting inbound exchanges to 4 referees a week some weeks, there need only be about 8 assessors to allow them to be regularly employed. These assessors are a Federation based group and their appointments have priority over any local Society activity. They are appointed by the Assessor & Gradings Officer. They are required to obtain the current RFU Assessor Award (4 modules). Their travel can be minimised by sensible geographic appointment. They use the Federation Assessment Form for all their assessments.

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Coaches are be selected by the Match Officials Performance Group (MOPG) and allocated up to two referees each. Again, with a Squad of 8-12 referees, there need only be about 6-8 coaches. Where a coach also works on North Group or RFU, it may be more practical to allocate only one Yorkshire referee to him. This will be decided each season when the compositions of the Development Squads and North Group are known. The coaches are a Federation based group and because their role is one of continuous development, they are managed by the Development Squad Co-ordinator. They are required to obtain the current RFU Coaching qualification. They should attend at least one, and preferably two, matches a month with each of their charges. They do not assess referees. Advisers operate within their own local Society, observing referees between levels 12 and 8. Becoming a Society Adviser is the starting point for any retiring referee or current referee who wishes to contribute his knowledge on a part time basis (perhaps when injured). Society advisers are appointed by, and are developed by, their Society Adviser Development Officer (SADO). They are the early talent spotters – an increasingly important role. Advisers give referees feedback on the day and complete a simple one sided report form for the record. The pathway to subsequent Assessing or Coaching is open and any such nomination would be by their Society Advisers’ Co-ordinator to the FADO or Development Squad Co-ordinator. Whether is it as an Adviser, Assessor or Coach the contribution to the development of the next generation of referees and to the maximising of the talent and enjoyment of the current cohort cannot be overestimated. When ones days blowing the whistle approach their end, the options are to continue along one path above, or be lost to the Game we love. We urgently need more to make the positive choice! REFEREE AND ADVISER TOGETHER Pre-Match 1 Do welcome your Adviser. His attendance is a sign of how well you are doing. 2 If it is the first time you have met, he is probably as nervous as you are. 3 Don’t dwell on past games as this is a fresh look at your skill as a referee. 4 Plan when you want some time for preparation on your own. 5 Do invite the Adviser to any pre-match briefing (if there is a team of three). If he knows

your requirements he will be able to judge whether they were implemented or not. 6 Always appear cool, calm and in control. 7 Remember the Adviser is there to help you. He is providing evidence to aid your

development so that your training needs can be identified, thus speeding up your progress.

8 Agree where and when to meet after the match to suit your requirements. 9 Ensure your Adviser has your correct e-mail address to ensure rapid receipt of your

report. If either of you are not on e-mail, the referee should supply a stamped self addressed envelope (always carry a supply to matches, just in case!)

Post-Match A good exchange of ideas will help your cause. Always aim to leave the Adviser with a positive image of yourself. He may watch you again in the future! The Adviser may say what you don’t want to hear, nevertheless it won’t make it any less valid. Your man management skills are needed in this setting just as they were during the match. Afterwards Reflect on the game over the next few days and compare your performance honestly against the CBRDS. Look to see if the Adviser repeated comments that previous reports have outlined. When the report arrives, read the Adviser’s comments carefully. Map it against previous reports to look for patterns emerging. Discuss any issues raised with your mentor or training officer.

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CHILD PROTECTION GUIDANCE FOR MATCH OFFICIALS

With the continued growth of rugby involving young players, it is essential that referees are aware of the need to follow the guidelines to ensure that the welfare of both referees and players is safeguarded. When refereeing young players match officials must:- • Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when officiating young players. • Provide verbal feedback in a positive way during games • Appreciate the needs of the players • Be a positive role model • Recognise that safety is paramount • Explain decisions – most young players are still learning Officials must not • Change in the same area as young players • Shower with young players – agree with the coaches a timetable • Be alone with young players at any time – if a young player comes into the dressing room

ensure another adult is present • Check studs without the coach being present • Administer first aid • Allow a young player to continue playing if you have doubts about their fitness • Tolerate bad language from young players • Engage in any inappropriate contact with young players • Give a lift to a player unless there are other young people or adults in the car and the

parents are aware • Overly criticise young players or use language which may cause the player to lose

confidence or self esteem • Make sexually explicit remarks to young players even in fun Officials must always • Report, in writing, to the Club or CB Welfare Officer and their Member Society Secretary,

behaviour by adults which you feel contravenes RFU Child Protection Policy o Verbal bullying by coaches/parents/spectators o Physical Abuse by coaches/parents/spectators o Inappropriate or aggressive contact by an adult to a young person o Verbal abuse directed at you by young people or adults

REMEMBER

“THE WELFARE OF ALL YOUNGPEOPLE IS PARAMOUNT”

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Yorkshire Federation Of Referees’ SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

1. Introduction We live in a society where individuals businesses and sports organisation’s make use of social media, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, You Tube and other social networking sites, internet postings and blogs. It follows that players, supporters, managers, club officials, referees, league officials and others connected with football in Yorkshire will be used to making use of social media for individual or inter- organisation communication purposes. It is inevitable that users of social media who are also involved with Rugby will wish to communicate with friends and others and express views and opinions perhaps about a recent match or about other players, clubs or referees and those more generally involved in the organisation of Rugby in the area. Unfortunately, there have been recent incidents of individuals using social media to abuse, disparage or indeed, defame others involved with Rugby. These are comments or remarks that go well beyond the usual banter that all supporters of the game enjoy from time to time; indeed they are most often personal attacks upon other individuals involved in the game which can be very distressing for the ‘victim’. Quite apart from any civil action for redress that a victim might have this conduct can bring the game in to disrepute in the same way as if the offending comments were made in more traditional public media such as programmes, newspapers, the radio or television. This is because comments posted to social media sites are not often private and can have a far wider audience than intended. Because incidents have already occurred the Yorkshire Federation of Referees (YRS) and its societies has developed this policy for use within the area of its governance. 2. Policy Guidelines • Avoid making any social media communications that could bring the game in to

disrepute • Do not use social media i.e. Twitter, You tube or any Rugby internet forum to

defame, disparage or insult officials such as referees or assistant referees, club (including players) or League officials or members of the public

• Be respectful to others when making any statement on social media and be aware that you are personally responsible for all communications which will be published on the internet for anyone to see

• Do not impersonate others to make defamatory or disparaging remarks about officials or otherwise to bring the federation or the game into disrepute

• Do not make any adverse comment about any game you have refereed or been involved as a match official, or any other game that another member as refereed

3. Enforcement The five member societies exercise disciplinary control over its members involved in community Rugby throughout its area of governance. When the mis-use of social media is reported to us they will investigate and consider whether disciplinary action should be taken. A failure to remove social media content when required by the relevant member society will itself constitute a disciplinary offence YRS expects its officers to make it very clear to all match officials that the misuse of social media can lead to disciplinary sanctions against the author. September 2015

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FITNESS OF PITCHES , SAFETY AND PLAYING LEAGUE FIXTURES

If a club wishes to cancel the match for pitch or weather conditions, it must try to obtain an opinion of a member of the Club’s local referees’ society as to whether the match is likely to be played or cancelled. A match should not be cancelled because of pitch or weather conditions without an inspection of the pitch by a referee or the agreement of the league secretary (or relevant organising committee in the case of cup competitions.) When a late decision (i.e. within 3hrs of kick-off) as to the fitness of the pitch for playing a match is necessary, the decision shall be made by the captains of the teams involved. If the captains agree for the match to proceed, the referee is still entitled to decline to referee any match on safety grounds or other substantial reason. If one or both of the captains do not agree for the match to proceed, the match will not be played and the matter referred to the organising committee to decide upon what action shall be taken. Any match that is not played on the grounds that the pitch was unfit and for any other substantial reason, shall be notified by the home club to the league Secretary (or relevant organising committee) within 48hrs of the decision not to play the match together with the of the referee of the fitness of the pitch and the provisions of RFU regulation 13.6.11 shall apply. Abandoned matches – weather conditions (to include bad light in the sole opinion of the referee). Less than 60mins played – match to be re-played 60 or more minutes played – the score at the time of the abandonment shall stand. The referee’s decision as to the necessity for abandonment and the number of minutes played at the moment of abandonment shall be final. Other reasons – irrespective of the number of minutes played, if possible move the game to another pitch, unless the referee deems it to be unsuitable or it is inappropriate to reconvene the match.

Yorkshire Cup Competitons – key points for match officials

The Final Ties shall be played on the grounds of a neutral club selected by the Committee and the proceeds from these matches shall be exclusively for the benefit of the YRFU funds. Allocation to the host club and the finalists shall be at the discretion of the Committee. In the Yorkshire Cup, if after 80 minutes the teams are tied then the winner shall be decided by a count-back of tries and conversions. If then still equal the prize shall be shared and the Cup kept by each team for six months. In the other two Finals if drawing at full time then the winner shall be decided by a count-back of tries and conversions. If still equal then 10 minutes each way shall be played and the first team to score will be the winner. In all rounds up to and including the Semi-final, if after 40 minutes of play each way the scores are level, 10 minutes each way with a one minute interval shall be played. If the scores are still level the team with the most converted tries, if that being equal the team with the most tries, if that being equal the AWAY side, shall go forward to the next round. For the Yorkshire Cup a squad of 22 players can be used, of which 5 players must be capable of playing in the front row. For the Yorkshire Shield & Silver Trophy a squad of 19 players can used, of which 5 players must be capable of playing in the front row. For all finals a squad of 22 players can be used, of which 5 players must be capable of playing in the front row.

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1.2 Rolling substitutions are permitted in the Competition in accordance with Regulation

1.3-1.9 below. 1.3 Each team shall be permitted to have no more than a maximum of 12 player

interchanges (“Player Interchanges”) in any one match. 1.3a Teams in the Yorkshire Cup 7 – Replacements = 12 Player Interchanges 1.3b Teams in the Yorkshire Shield/Silver Trophy 4 – Replacements = 9 Player

Interchanges 1.3c For all Finals teams are allowed 7 – Replacements = 12 Player Interchanges TRAINING & MEETINGS CALENDAR 2015/16

The following Society/Federation/Training meetings are scheduled throughout the year YRS Executive Committee @ Ossett RFC: 31/08/2016, 06/12/2016, 07/02/2017, 04/04/2017 and 03/05/2017 (AGM) MOPG @ Ossett RFC: 09/08/2016, 13/09/2016, 11/10/2016, 08/11/2016, 13/12/2016, 10/01/2017, 14/02/2017, 14/03/2017, 11/04/2017, 09/05/2017 YRS Development Squad: Dates & Venue TBC YRS Annual Training Day – Sunday 21/08/2016 @ Sandal RFC Central Society – 01/09/2016 @ West Leeds RFC. Then 03/11/2016, 05/01/2017, 02/03/2017, 11/05/2017 (AGM). Venues TBC. East Society – Last Wednesday of the month at Beverley RFC North Society – First Wednesday of the month at Easingwold South Society – Third Thursday of the month West Society – Last Thursday of the month

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