Referees can be in short supply sometimes, so the more available, the less likely games will have to get cancelled. The are numerous Level 1 courses available but unfortunately there are none planned for the NE yet.

Here is a list of courses being offered on the SRU website.

National Level 1 Refereeing Course

All queries and registration to referee.courses@sru.org.uk

BT Murrayfield Sunday 10 July 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 4 July 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Kirkcaldy RFC Sunday 24 July 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 18 July 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Peebles HS Games Hall Friday 19 August 2016 2pm - 8pm Register by Monday 15 August 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

BT Murrayfield Sunday 21 August 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 15 August 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Cartha QP RFC Friday 26 August 2016 10am - 4.30pm Register by Monday 22 August 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

BT Murrayfield Friday 26 August 2016 10am - 4.30pm Register by Monday 22 August 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Melrose RFC Sunday 4 September 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 29 August 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Gala RFC Sunday 2 October 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 26 September 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

Melrose RFC Sunday 6 November 2016 10am - 5pm Register by Monday 31 October 2016 at referee.courses@sru.org.uk

If you have anyone in your club who is interested in refreeeing or needs to get qualified then please pass this on.