Young Match Officials Programme Takes Off

Take up the Whistle!

Trojans FC recently piloted the ‘Engage’ stage of Hampshire RFU’s and HRR’s Young Match Officials (YMO) programme, and it was a fantastic success. The session welcomed 21 enthusiastic attendees, including a mix of mums and players from U14 to seniors, who all took part in the RFU’s “Take up the Whistle” course.

Supported by two experienced Trojans referees and club coaches, the participants enjoyed a fun and supportive environment. A highlight of the day was the funky new whistles each participant received, which added to the excitement as they grew more confident while officiating small-sided games.

The next step for Trojans FC is to host the RFU “Intro to Refereeing” course, where U14-U18 participants will receive a Hampshire Rugby Referees / Hampshire RFU t-shirt as part of the YMO programme.

If your club is interested in getting involved, please contact Hampshire RFU at hampshirerugby@yahoo.co.uk.