IDRU Annual Report 2012 - Illawarra Rugby
IDRU Annual Report 2012 - Illawarra Rugby
IDRU Annual Report 2012 - Illawarra Rugby
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Referees’ <strong>Report</strong><br />
The <strong>2012</strong> season commenced with four of our association members representing the zone at NSW<br />
country carnivals; Craig Conway and John Maughan were selected to the A panel and James Penman<br />
and Russell Brown were selected to the development B Panel.<br />
These four referees are to be congratulated on their efforts and it is especially pleasing to see James<br />
and Russell, as two of our newer referees, having the opportunity to perform at a higher representative<br />
level.<br />
Locally, Jim Scardanas was rewarded for a consistent season of refereeing, galloping home in the later<br />
rounds of the referee of the year award. This award is voted on by the coaches in a 3-2-1 count and is<br />
applied to referees in all grades.<br />
In the juniors very big congratulations to Gloria Vann, recognized as Joint Junior Volunteer of the Year.<br />
Gloria is a great contributor and is a driving force for the development of junior referees in the Kiama<br />
area. Look to see Gloria herself on the senior paddock next year.<br />
From the refereeing perspective congratulations to all final series referees at both junior and senior<br />
level; Craig Conway – first grade, Richard McMullen – second grade and John Maughan – third grade<br />
were our senior grand final referees for <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
For the ninth year the Referees Association was sponsored by Peter Abba and the team at The Amcal<br />
Pharmacy at Dapto Mall. The support of Dapto Mall Pharmacy is greatly appreciated and allows us to<br />
continue our New Zealand-Blenheim exchange program and referee development programs. This<br />
year’s exchange was enjoyed by Tony Feiertag and Scott Wallace.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> saw the introduction of referee video recording to the district. Supported by the referee payment<br />
system an initial pilot program saw referees’ audio transferred to the recording. While there is room<br />
for improvement this is a great initiative for all referee development and is an opportunity to provide<br />
copies to all participating club coaches to assist in understanding law interpretations. Thank you to all<br />
clubs that supported this pilot in <strong>2012</strong>, it is hoped to be able to continue the program in 2013.<br />
Looking forward, a challenge will be the coordination and inclusion of referees in our junior<br />
competition. I feel it is time for a nominated representative from the junior committee to coordinate<br />
junior appointments and match day appointments and look forward to discussing this role for 2013.<br />
As the <strong>2012</strong> season closes I would like to congratulate all club and district volunteers and officials who<br />
contribute to <strong>Rugby</strong> in the <strong>Illawarra</strong>, it is an effort of passion and of great personal reward. I urge all<br />
those that care, to support and, where possible, contribute to the District, Club or referee activities.<br />
Peter Charker<br />
President<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> <strong>Rugby</strong> Union Referees Association<br />
<strong>Illawarra</strong> District <strong>Rugby</strong> Union Inc.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 13 of 61
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