Qualified Referees - Congratulations

I have great pleasure informing you that the following Derry Hill United players have attended a course of instruction in Football Refereeing;-

• Mary (Phoenix U15)
• Lewis (Fire)
• Jake (Fire)
• Jade (Phoenix U15)

Each of them has subsequently taken, and passed, both a written and oral exam and are now qualified as Class 8 referees.

It is most likely you will see these young people officiating at your matches in the coming months, please help them by offering your utmost respect, support and encouragement.

Football is suffering from a severe shortage of qualified referees and this is starting to have an impact on our game. Numbers are down in those attending training and many drop out due to abuse, both verbal and physical, from players, parents and officials. Please don't let the heat and passion of the moment get the better of you and keep our activity in perspective - we are charged with creating a supportive, safe, learning environment in which our players can have fun and develop as both players and young people.

Our new referees join Emma in our increasing Referee Qualified player's group.

I would like to extend my congratulations to Mary, Lewis, Jake and Jade, all of whom have given their time freely to support our Club, your children and our game. Thanks to you all.

The next Referees Course commences on April 14th and completes on April 22nd. The course takes place in Melksham, but I can find other dates and venues if you are prepared to travel further.

Any one over the age of 14 can attend and qualify.

DHUFC supports and sponsors referees through their course.

email LikeToRef@dhufc.org if you want to become a referee