For those that were not able to attend the seminar on Sunday 28th April, can find a copy of the presentations here. 

The Junior pre-season seminar will be held on 10am Sunday 28th April @ Marist College, The Pavilion (see attached map).
We expect to be finished for lunch at about 1pm.

This is an important seminar to attend for all referees officiating junior games during the year. This is your opportunity to catch up with what is new for 2013 and how the junior season will run. Attached is the agenda for the session and directions to the presentation room.

Lunch/Sausage sizzle will be provided at 1pm (parents are welcome to attend and stay for lunch too).

For catering and attendance purposes please RSVP (with numbers for lunch) to actrugbyreferees@gmail.com or get onto our facebook page an attend the seminar event.

The ACTRRA is pleased to announce Liam King will this weekend Referee his 1st Premier Grade game, Easts v Wests at Griffith Oval.  Liam is an outstanding Referee who has earned the right to take control of this important game.

We wish him all the very best for the game.

3-2-1 Votes 
All First Division - 1st grade and Second Division referees need to submit 3-2-1 voting forms via the ACTRRA website after each match.
 
The form can be found here http://www.actrra.org.au/div-12-voting-form.html

Referee Abuse
Recently an official of an ACTJRU Club was cited for referee abuse.  The incident was investigated and the Judicial Committee has prohibited the offender from involvement in any official capacity, including coaching or managing, in relation to any rugby team associated with the ACT Rugby Union and its affiliated bodies for the remainder of the 2013 year. Whilst we thank the Judiciary for their actions in supporting the referee abuse protocol, we wish it had not happened for the sake of all involved.

Comms Gear
Comms need to be picked up from Caitlin at the Brumbies office from Thursday afternoon by the Referee assigned to the Premier Colts game (unless they are refereeing Easts – then it will be the 3rd grade referee who is to pick up the comms).  

The Referee for the 1st grade game must arrange to return the comms to Caitlin on Monday.
Off Field Kit
For all those who ordered Off Field Uniforms, we are anticipating that they should arrive around the 20th of April.  Once they have arrived we will advise everyone and arrange delivery.
 
On Field Uniforms
The ACTRRA is very excited about the new Sponsorship deal with Synergy.
See this article for more details.
 http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/squad-depth-the-key-says-rathbone-20130409-2hjs6.html

The new Uniforms (Jersey, Shorts and Socks) are ordered and should arrive around the 2nd of May.  Once we have all the uniforms in stock Caitlin will advise when it can be picked up.  It is imperative that once the new uniforms have arrived, they are worn at every game.
 

By now, previously registered referees would have received an email inviting you to re-register online though the Myrugby system. Please check your emails and take the time to register - it is easy. The email you received will give you the necessary instructions. Please ensure you update all information - don't assume that because the field in not empty that it is correct.

You must be registered BEFORE you commence refereeing, otherwise you will not be covered by ARU insurance.

If you have not received a registration email, please contact Caitlin @ Brumbies office.

The Senior Pre-season Seminar will be held this Sunday 3rd March at Marist College from 10am in The Pavillion

Please see attached schedule for the day and map of the location of the pavilion below (in the red box).

All referees are welcome to attend and all senior referees (or those hoping to be senior referees in 2013) are strongly encouraged to attend.

The ARU has issued its formal documents outlining the 2013 trial law amendments. They will be addressed at the pre-season seminars but you can review them here.

Time to get fit for pre-season! Fitness training has now started. This is a service the committee provides to all our members, so please make use of it, to benefit you and your refereeing! Click here for more details on when and where.

Attached is an open letter from the new President, Robert Boyes, about the incoming executive committee for 2013.

All

Please find attached notification of the ACTRRA Annual General Meeting.
 
The meeting will be held at the Mecure Hotel (Olims) on November 27th at 7:30pm. An Agenda will be provided closer to the date.

Simon Carroll and Bill Teece have decided not to run for executive positions this year so if you are interesting in joining the committee please see the attached Nomination form.

Thanks to Simon and Bill for their considerable effort during the previous years.


--

The Executive