Welcome to West Refs - the Home of the West of Scotland Referees Society
Rugby Refereeing Everyone is Welcome :-)
Whether you are a budding or seasoned referee, club official or just curious about how, what and even why people stand in what can be a muddy, sometimes freezing muddy field - welcome to our world.
A key mantra of rugby is that without the referee, there is no game, but 'picking up the whistle' is not about the referee; we are here to facilitate the game. Our aim is always to ensure that players and supporters enjoy the game, win, lose or draw.
Many of us are former players. Others are budding international referees of the future. Above all, we are a diverse, inclusive and welcoming bunch, and there is a place for everyone on the referee team.
Behind the referees is a team of coaches; regardless of experience or aspiration, all referees are coached throughout the season, and finally, there is a team of volunteers keeping the West Refs 'machine' on the road.
2023/2024 West Refs Meetings
Throughout the season, meetings for coaches and refs take place at Scotstoun. A coach's meeting typically precedes a general ref meeting and coaching session.
The meetings are a chance to keep up to date with news, any law guidance updates and, above all, to catch up with fellow refs to discuss a game and decisions and share experiences.
Venue: Scotstoun Sports Campus, 112 Danes Dr, Glasgow G14 9HD - all meetings start at 19.00
The schedule for the 2023/2024 season is ;
Our April meeting will now, in essence, be the dinner on April 26th
Our AGM will take place at Scotstoun on May 15th
Looking ahead to the 2024/2025 season, the Pre-Season Conference will take place on Sunday, August 11th
Join us and Become Referee
If you are thinking about becoming a rugby referee in West Central Scotland, we are here to help and welcome you!
Regardless of your background our team will help you to be the best you can be as a referee and for those with the ambition and ability, the sky really is the limit (one of our members went on to be a full time international referee!)
No matter what your experience, you will get a friendly welcome at WRRS. The Society, through the SRU, provide kit and more importantly a well-established ref coaching programme.
So whether you are a retiring player, an ambitious youngster, male or female we welcome everyone and will do our level best to ensure that you have a rewarding time helping 30 players to enjoy their game safely.
Go on, you know you want to give it a try!
Emergency' Allocations Contact Number
Referee Use Only 07749 030108
If a game is called, or if a referee finds themselves unable to attend their allocated game, refs please call this number; it helps us to ensure our ref resources are used effectively.