Qualified Referees - Congratulations

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

• Luke (Flames)


• Jack (Fire)

Each has subsequently taken, and passed, both a written and oral exam and are now qualified as level 9 referees.

It is most likely you will shortly 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 the activity in perspective - we are charged with creating a supportive, safe, learning environment in which our players can have fun and develop as athletes, players and young people.

Our new referees join a growing number of teenagers who have committed time, energy and enthusiasm to our volunteer support group of coaches and referees.

I would like to extend my congratulations to Luke and Jack each of who has given their time freely to support our Club, your children and our game.

The next referees course commences on 30th January 2010. Any one over the age of 14 can participate. email LikeToRef@dhufc.org if you want to become a referee.

DHUFC supports and sponsors referees through their course and offers a safe, friendly environment in which skills and confidence can be developed. Youth volunteers are also offered the opportunity to chart and gain recognition for their commitment through access and registration to the Youth Sport Trust's Step Into Sport programme.


Ice Hockey
You only have a few days before I have to confirm our numbers to attend the Swindon Wildcats EPL Ice Hockey game. If you intend joining us to watch an exciting game of ice hockey then please book on-line now. The match takes place on Saturday 17th October at the Link Centre in Swindon, face-off 5.45pm.