Refereeing Mini And Midi Rugby Union
The RFU strongly recommends that all referees, irrespective of the age group they are officiating at, undertake the Entry Level Referee Award (ELRA). However, if you are only interested in gaining an understanding of how to referee mini and midi rugby, then you could attend the RFU Mini Midi Refereeing course.
Prior to attending the course, you will be required to complete the online iRB Rugby Ready programme. You will then need to download your RugbyReady certificate and bring it with you to the course. You will not receive your Mini Midi course certificate until you have completed the RugbyReady programme. The online IRB Laws Test is a useful resource which you may also wish to complete.
Take a look at the Refereeing Mini Midi Refereeing course information (PDF 28kB) and the ELRA & Mini Midi course calendar (PDF 77kB).
To book a place download the referee course application form (MS Word DOC 67kB).
When booking please note the following:
- Payment must be received with the application form and may be made either by cheque or by providing your credit card details.
- If paying by cheque, the application form must be submitted in hard copy to:
Referee Department
Rugby Football Union
Rugby House
200 Whitton Road
Twickenham
TW2 7BA
- If submitting credit card details, application forms may be submitted in hard copy as above. Please note - do not email credit card details.
- Bookings must be received at least five working days before the course date. Please ensure you provide an email address, as confirmation of your course will be sent to you five days prior to day one.
