Members please be aware that if you have any problems with anything refereeing wise I will always make myself available to discuss the matter as required.
However, please also be aware that I will not be drawn in to public debate on performance related or appointment issues. This will be done 1/1 when you request it.
Training
We are now well into the Winter season and as happens every year numbers are dropping off. Please note the value members get out of these sessions and make an effort especially over the next few weeks while school is on holidays.
Language
All members would be aware of the 3 week edict issued by the Newcastle Rugby League around offensive language directed at an official. It is disturbing to note that I am still being made aware of too many instances especially in Juniors where our level of toleration in this regard is just far too high. The League has taken a stance supporting us as officials, it is now our role to draw a line in the sand and not tolerate this version of abuse.
So, again I repeat what I have said from the outset. If you honestly find the language of a player offensive and personal, please act on it.
Send Offs
Please make sure we are getting the electronic version of the dismissal report done and to me and Wayne by 10 am the following day. All you do is go on the website and submit it (including typing in the two random words at the bottom) and it will come up advising you it has submitted. If it does not come up saying that, it may not have worked.
Off Field Incidents.
Nothing major here just a reminder that we need to be 100% clean skins in ALL behaviour whilst we are representing the NCRLRA. A couple of incidents recently have come to my attention that have me questioning this is happening every time. Please remember this also comes down to how we are portraying ourselves publically.
Incident Reports.
Members there are too many instances where we are NOT putting in these when we have either said we would to a Club or we should be under our Duty Of Care in the game. It is not difficult to copy and paste the report off the site into a word document and fill it in............. If our Trainer can do it, anyone can!!! (Sorry Teaguey!!!)
If you have something happen that affects your game, 9 times out of 10 it is best to do an Incident Report and I will that way have it and can be on top of it should something be raised about any Incident.
Attendance at Fixtures and Start Times.
It is a real concern that I now get nervous at about a quarter to 9 every Saturday (and at the moment Sunday ) morning wondering who will not show this week........
Members there are clear guidelines here especially in the early games on a given day. Half an hour before the first game arrive at the ground and make your presence known to the canteen or Ground Officials.
Please also note there are very clear expectations around attire when going to games and performing duties as a member of the Association. Further reports of this not being adhered to will be dealt with by the Board Of management.
Congratulations.
A big congratulations goes to Drew Oultram for his appointment to the Tier 2 Country Divisional Final and to John Haile who is about to leave for the Australian Championships at Burleigh Heads as the CRLRA Representative.
Thank you Members.
Guys we are getting towards the point end of the season. Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment and support to this stage and I look forward to catching up with you shortly.
Cheers
“Pav”
John Fahey
Referees Operations Manager and Chairman
Newcastle Rugby League/ NCRLRA
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