Training

The NLDRURS offers training and development to its members and other referees throughout the NLD through a dedicated Training and Development (T&D) team. The team is headed by the Society Match Official Development Officer (SMODO). The T&D team work to develop referees in all manner of ways from identifying and accelerating high-potential referee to ensuring all referees operate safely.

Training Meetings

The T&D Team run regular training meetings during the season. This season, these are being held at different clubs in each of our regions as well as being streamed live to ensure we reach as many members as possible. The planned 2025/26 dates are shown below but are subject to change.

  • Nottinghamshire – Mellish RFC
  • Lincolnshire – Lincoln RFC
  • Derbyshire – Long Eaton RFC

Gradings

The T&D team work to develop referees in all areas, including to the point that they can be promoted to referee higher level matches in line with the grading policy which can be found here. See the resources at the bottom of the page for the grading request form.

Match Official Development Forms

Generally, members should use the online version of the below forms via WhosTheRef. However, some find it easier to use the below downloadable versions, then copy & paste into WhosTheRef:

Training Resources

On-demand resources are available below for all to use, including material shown at past training meetings.

NLDRURS Resources:

Other Resources: