I've talked before about the genuine recognition culture that exists within the Touch Football community here in Australia. Tonight I was a recipient of it - I just arrived home from the Sydney Rebels AGM where I was presented with a fabulous Kooga over-jacket with Rebels referee branding.
The following is an excerpt from the Regional Director's report:
"There has also been a new initiative launched this year aimed towards our graded referees. This year has marked an emphasis on referees being more proactive to "put back" into their region. This can include actions such as:
- Senior referees presenting their own refereeing courses at their affiliate or better yet in neighbouring affiliates
- Assistant to a presenter in refereeing courses at their affiliate or better yet in neighbouring affiliates
- Being available for inter regional trial matches
- Refereeing in smaller affiliates from time to time to assist in development
- Attending NTL
It is my view that less experienced referees benefit from watching, talking to and ultimately work towards advancing through the system as the senior referees did before them. The following referees have not only met the above criteria but have excelled at it. Rebels Touch thanks you for your efforts."
I'd been doing this stuff because I got enjoyment, learning and satisfaction from it - certainly never saw this coming so am really quite chuffed :-)
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