Group Nine Referees attended another successful Country Referees Development Camp & Seminar on the weekend of 2nd & 3rd February 2013 at Wollongong.
Saturday included a Fitness Session by Cam Black - NRL Strength & Conditioning Co-Ordinator, Address by CRLRA President William Drury, Key Note Speaker Daniel Anderson - NRL High Performance Manager, Laws Review - Referee D/O's, On-Field Coaching by NRL Referees Gavin Badger, Ben Cummins, Grant Atkins, Dave Munro,
Sunday continued with Laws Quiz with NRL Development Officers, Social Media Talk with Melissa Sevil AFP, CRL Report - Terry Quinn & Bert Lowrie, Guest Speaker - Trent Barrett, Presentation of Tony Young Shield. Well Done to all those attending from all reports it was another invaluable experience and Great Success.
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Season 2013 Kick off Group Nine Referees
Season 2013 will kick off on Saturday 9th February, when Group Nine Referees will officate at Greenfield Park Albury.
The Match played will be a Toyota Cup U/20's Fixure between
Canberra vs Melbourne.
The Touring Referees Party to visit the Border City for the first Trial Match of the season will included:
G9 Referees Director & LM : Alan Jacobson, Senior Referees 1 on 1 Mentor & LM : Tony Fletcher,
Referees : Scott Muir & Jake White
Touch Judges/Referees: Mark Daly & Sam Went.
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The Match played will be a Toyota Cup U/20's Fixure between
Canberra vs Melbourne.
The Touring Referees Party to visit the Border City for the first Trial Match of the season will included:
G9 Referees Director & LM : Alan Jacobson, Senior Referees 1 on 1 Mentor & LM : Tony Fletcher,
Referees : Scott Muir & Jake White
Touch Judges/Referees: Mark Daly & Sam Went.
Referee Survey Required Please
To assist in the Progression of our Group Nine Referees History Booklet
please take time to complete the following survey and Return to
Scott Muir (unofficial historian)? at smuir722@gmail.com.
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please take time to complete the following survey and Return to
Scott Muir (unofficial historian)? at smuir722@gmail.com.
Former Referees Contact Required
If you are a Current or former referee please contact Scott Muir to assist in
our Group Referees History booklet, Scott requires your Refereeing Resume,
photos, and stories during your time as a Group Nine Referee.
Please Contact Scott on smuir722@gmail.com or 0420 774 115 (text or ring after hours)
## If you Also know how to contact Peter Hay, Lindsay Regent
and Wayne Marshall or any former referees please advise Scott. Your Assistance is appreciated.
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our Group Referees History booklet, Scott requires your Refereeing Resume,
photos, and stories during your time as a Group Nine Referee.
Please Contact Scott on smuir722@gmail.com or 0420 774 115 (text or ring after hours)
## If you Also know how to contact Peter Hay, Lindsay Regent
and Wayne Marshall or any former referees please advise Scott. Your Assistance is appreciated.
Congratulations Bernie Nix for Life Membership 2012
Bernie Nix was nominated and endorsed by the Group Nine Referees Association
at our AGM as our Newest Life Member.
Nominated Scott Muir, 2nd Nomination Alan Jacobson
Bernie having previously received his referees ticket and introduced to Refereeing in the late 1980's with the Balmain Referees Association. Then Joined the Group Nine Referees Association at the start of season 1996.
During this time Bernie's refereeing resume is of the highest standard and not just within Group Nine but within Country NSW and any Refereeing association around Australia.
To date as of Grand final Day 2012, Bernie has refereed a total of 376 Group Nine Matches, of these matches (299) First Grade Appointments, (50) Reserve Grade, (15) under 18's and (12) Under 16's Refereeing centre appointments. Season 1998 was Bernie's Introduction into the Grand final refereeing appointment arena, along side fellow touch judge Scott Muir and headed by Centre Reserve Grade Referee Cole Levy. Season 1999 Bernie Achieved his first centre Grand final appointment upon controlling the U/16's of that year. Season 2000 Bernie debut as First Grade Grand final Touch judge along side Brian Alston with Tony Fletcher controlling the First Grade Grand final match between Wagga Kangaroos vs Tumbarumba. The Following Season (2001) Nixy as commonly known progressed to his debut First Grade Grand final centre refereeing appointment.And the rest as they say has now become history'. Currently Bernie is seated 3rd of our current all time official association match appointments with Jack Castle 403 and Tony Fletcher 688 heading the list. Of Bernie's 299 First Grade matches, currently he is in the company of just 7 Referees to have reached the milestone of 200 plus First Grade refereeing appointments and
just 1 match short of achieving 300 First Grade Matches, with Tom Spain 300 and Tony Fletcher 393 First Grade appointments ahead of him. Topping Bernie's further personal achievements within our Group Nine Referees association include but not limited too:
Bernie is credited as the 2nd most Capped First Grade Grand final Referee in our Group Nine 41 Year Association History with 11 First Grade Grand final appointments ,
just Tom Spain heads the list with 13 and Tony Fletcher 6 First Grade grand final appointments. Bernie holds our association First Grade Grand final record of having referee 11 consecutive first grade Grand finals, with Tom Spain 2nd with his 10 consecutive First Grade appointments. Further refereeing achievements continues with Bernie currently 2nd in our Group Nine history, having being appointed to 12 Group Nine Grand finals with Tom Spain 14 heading the list and Scott Muir 3rd on the list with 11 Group Nine Grand final centre appearances. Bernie's contribution both on and off the field has been of an outstanding level. And his list of achievements continues with Group Nine Referees Association Referee of the year award in Season 2003. Group Nine Board's Referee of the Year in season 2004, 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010 Bernie has also been our Leader as President of our Group Nine Referees Association both on and off the field upon his this official role during seasons 2009/2010/2011/2012. Bernie has been the yardstick of what was required to achieve at the highest level of on-field performance within Group Nine for over a decade, and certainly the catalyst for peer referees to increase their own personal refereeing standard and increased standards of refereeing throughout our association amongst many members.
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at our AGM as our Newest Life Member.
Nominated Scott Muir, 2nd Nomination Alan Jacobson
Bernie having previously received his referees ticket and introduced to Refereeing in the late 1980's with the Balmain Referees Association. Then Joined the Group Nine Referees Association at the start of season 1996.
During this time Bernie's refereeing resume is of the highest standard and not just within Group Nine but within Country NSW and any Refereeing association around Australia.
To date as of Grand final Day 2012, Bernie has refereed a total of 376 Group Nine Matches, of these matches (299) First Grade Appointments, (50) Reserve Grade, (15) under 18's and (12) Under 16's Refereeing centre appointments. Season 1998 was Bernie's Introduction into the Grand final refereeing appointment arena, along side fellow touch judge Scott Muir and headed by Centre Reserve Grade Referee Cole Levy. Season 1999 Bernie Achieved his first centre Grand final appointment upon controlling the U/16's of that year. Season 2000 Bernie debut as First Grade Grand final Touch judge along side Brian Alston with Tony Fletcher controlling the First Grade Grand final match between Wagga Kangaroos vs Tumbarumba. The Following Season (2001) Nixy as commonly known progressed to his debut First Grade Grand final centre refereeing appointment.And the rest as they say has now become history'. Currently Bernie is seated 3rd of our current all time official association match appointments with Jack Castle 403 and Tony Fletcher 688 heading the list. Of Bernie's 299 First Grade matches, currently he is in the company of just 7 Referees to have reached the milestone of 200 plus First Grade refereeing appointments and
just 1 match short of achieving 300 First Grade Matches, with Tom Spain 300 and Tony Fletcher 393 First Grade appointments ahead of him. Topping Bernie's further personal achievements within our Group Nine Referees association include but not limited too:
Bernie is credited as the 2nd most Capped First Grade Grand final Referee in our Group Nine 41 Year Association History with 11 First Grade Grand final appointments ,
just Tom Spain heads the list with 13 and Tony Fletcher 6 First Grade grand final appointments. Bernie holds our association First Grade Grand final record of having referee 11 consecutive first grade Grand finals, with Tom Spain 2nd with his 10 consecutive First Grade appointments. Further refereeing achievements continues with Bernie currently 2nd in our Group Nine history, having being appointed to 12 Group Nine Grand finals with Tom Spain 14 heading the list and Scott Muir 3rd on the list with 11 Group Nine Grand final centre appearances. Bernie's contribution both on and off the field has been of an outstanding level. And his list of achievements continues with Group Nine Referees Association Referee of the year award in Season 2003. Group Nine Board's Referee of the Year in season 2004, 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010 Bernie has also been our Leader as President of our Group Nine Referees Association both on and off the field upon his this official role during seasons 2009/2010/2011/2012. Bernie has been the yardstick of what was required to achieve at the highest level of on-field performance within Group Nine for over a decade, and certainly the catalyst for peer referees to increase their own personal refereeing standard and increased standards of refereeing throughout our association amongst many members.
Presentation Night Group Nine Referees - Success
Over 75 Guests attended our Group Nine Referees Presentation Dinner
at the Rivergum Restaurant at Gumly on Friday Night 5th October 2012.
An Entertaining & Successful night was enjoyed by all.
Presentation Awards:
Referee of the Year - Scott Muir
Presidents Award - Tony Fletcher
Most Improved Referee - Sean Byatt
Tony Young Award - Sean Byatt
Junior awards
Most Improved Mini League - Lee Ashworth,
Mod League Most Consistent - Toby Popple,
Most Consistent International - Kale Popple
Most Improved - Dave Cullum
Encouragement Award - Nathan Starr
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at the Rivergum Restaurant at Gumly on Friday Night 5th October 2012.
An Entertaining & Successful night was enjoyed by all.
Presentation Awards:
Referee of the Year - Scott Muir
Presidents Award - Tony Fletcher
Most Improved Referee - Sean Byatt
Tony Young Award - Sean Byatt
Junior awards
Most Improved Mini League - Lee Ashworth,
Mod League Most Consistent - Toby Popple,
Most Consistent International - Kale Popple
Most Improved - Dave Cullum
Encouragement Award - Nathan Starr
Group Nine Grand Final Referee Appointments 2012
1st Grade - Referee Scott Muir T/Judges - Mick Kirkman & Jake White ,
In Goal Ben Whitby & Brett Cowan
Res Grade Referee Bernie Nix T/Judges - Greg Smith & Chris Mannion,
In Goal Kale Popple & Terrence Jacobs
League Tag Referee Matt Seldon T/Judges Sean Byatt & Toby Popple
18's - Referee Mark Daly T/Judges - James Well & Ben Cramp,
In Goal Doug Hellowell & Mick Hellowell
16's - Referee Sam Went T/Judges - Wayne Burgun & Zane Popple,
In Goal Craig Webster & Mark Hooper
Stand by Referee Chris Mannion (16's)
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In Goal Ben Whitby & Brett Cowan
Res Grade Referee Bernie Nix T/Judges - Greg Smith & Chris Mannion,
In Goal Kale Popple & Terrence Jacobs
League Tag Referee Matt Seldon T/Judges Sean Byatt & Toby Popple
18's - Referee Mark Daly T/Judges - James Well & Ben Cramp,
In Goal Doug Hellowell & Mick Hellowell
16's - Referee Sam Went T/Judges - Wayne Burgun & Zane Popple,
In Goal Craig Webster & Mark Hooper
Stand by Referee Chris Mannion (16's)
Group Nine JRL Southern Zone Grand final Referees 2012
Under 10's - Kangaroo Blue vs Brothers - Referee Terrance Jacobs , Tjs - Lee Ashworth/Lachlan Jones
Under 11's -Turvey Park vs Magpies Black - Referee Kristy Clegg , Tjs - Daniel Harply/Nathan Starr
Under 12's - Turvey Park vs Kangaroos White - Referee Sean Byatt , Tjs - Kristy Clegg/Dave Cullum
Under 13's - Kangaroos vs Magpies - Referee Toby Popple Tjs - Dave Cullum/Sean Bremer
Under 14's - Turvey Park vs Brothers - Referee Kale Popple Tjs - Sean Byatt/Toby Popple
Under 15's - Turvey Park vs Brothers - Referee Mick Kirkman , Tjs - Damon Kaylock/Toby Popple
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Under 11's -Turvey Park vs Magpies Black - Referee Kristy Clegg , Tjs - Daniel Harply/Nathan Starr
Under 12's - Turvey Park vs Kangaroos White - Referee Sean Byatt , Tjs - Kristy Clegg/Dave Cullum
Under 13's - Kangaroos vs Magpies - Referee Toby Popple Tjs - Dave Cullum/Sean Bremer
Under 14's - Turvey Park vs Brothers - Referee Kale Popple Tjs - Sean Byatt/Toby Popple
Under 15's - Turvey Park vs Brothers - Referee Mick Kirkman , Tjs - Damon Kaylock/Toby Popple
Round 17 Milestones
Congratulations to the following Referees for their Refereeing milestones
150th - Group Nine Match Mark Daley (1st Tumut vs Tumbarumba @ Tumut)
50th - Senior Match Chris Mannion (Res Junee vs Gundagai @ Junee)
30th - League Tag Match and currently Most Matches as League Tag Referee
Zane Popple (South City vs Coota @ Harris P)
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150th - Group Nine Match Mark Daley (1st Tumut vs Tumbarumba @ Tumut)
50th - Senior Match Chris Mannion (Res Junee vs Gundagai @ Junee)
30th - League Tag Match and currently Most Matches as League Tag Referee
Zane Popple (South City vs Coota @ Harris P)
NSW Country Bulls Vs Victoria Referee Appointments
Referees Development officer Southern Region Mr. Pat Walsh, has received
confirmation from the CRLRA appointments Board and is happy to announce the
following appointments.
Congratulations to the following referees for their First Grade appointments
for the NSW Country Bulls vs. Victoria match on Saturday 21st July.
Referee : Scott Muir
Touch Judges: Jake White and Mark Hooper
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confirmation from the CRLRA appointments Board and is happy to announce the
following appointments.
Congratulations to the following referees for their First Grade appointments
for the NSW Country Bulls vs. Victoria match on Saturday 21st July.
Referee : Scott Muir
Touch Judges: Jake White and Mark Hooper
General Meeting Thursday 26th July 2012.
Our Next Association General Meeting will be held on Thursday 26th July 2012.
This meeting will be held at the Wagga RSL club at 7.30pm (start)
and will be held in Meeting Room Number 1.
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This meeting will be held at the Wagga RSL club at 7.30pm (start)
and will be held in Meeting Room Number 1.
Trivia Night 22nd June 2012 - Wagga Jnr Referees
This Coming Friday 22nd June 2012, The Wagga Junior Referees
are holding a Trivia Night at the Rules Club Wagga.
Starting 7pm with Tables of 8 at $10 per person.
Some Excellent Prizes have been organised so Please contact
Terrence Jacobs on 0402 705 973 , BOOK NOW !!!!
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are holding a Trivia Night at the Rules Club Wagga.
Starting 7pm with Tables of 8 at $10 per person.
Some Excellent Prizes have been organised so Please contact
Terrence Jacobs on 0402 705 973 , BOOK NOW !!!!
CRLRA Appointment this weekend for Scott Muir
Scott will Referee in the 1st Grade CRL Championships on Saturday 19th May 2012 at Bathurst .This match follows Jake White's appointment in last months U/18's Championship.
Scott's match will be played between Group Rivals Group 10 vs Group 11.Scott's Appointment in the CRL Championships will the first for our Group Nine Referees after about a 10 year absence with the last First Grade Referee being Warrick Bowden in the early 2000's. All the Best Scott.
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Kevin Riolo, Message of Congratulations to Warrick
Mr Kevin Riolo CRLRA Secretary passes on his Congratulations to Warrick (see below)
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Warrick Bowden NSWRL SG Ball Grandfinal Appointment
Former Group Nine First Grade Referee Warrick Bowden has been appointed to the Number (1) Game in the NSWLRA Junior Reps.
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First Grade Debut - Sam Went
Congratulations to Group 9 referee Sam Went (pictured - centre) on his appointment to debut in the top grade in Round 3 of 2012, this coming weekend on Sunday May 6th.
Sam makes his debut in the match featuring Gundagai & Tumbarumba at Adelong. It is a nice reward for Sam who has refereed the last three Under 16's Grand Finals and is a member of the Southern NSW CRLRA Development Squad.
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Sam makes his debut in the match featuring Gundagai & Tumbarumba at Adelong. It is a nice reward for Sam who has refereed the last three Under 16's Grand Finals and is a member of the Southern NSW CRLRA Development Squad.
Muir to Join 300 Club
Scott Muir, (pictured) Group 9 Referees Association 'Historian', and Active Member, is set to reach a huge milestone in 2012.
Muir will join an elite club in the ranks of Group 9 Rugby League should everything going according to plan. Round 1 will be Muir's 199th First Grade fixture. Meaning in Round 2 (presuming he is appointed to 1st Grade again) it will be his 200th First Grade fixture....
But there is more, Muir will become only the 10th member of very special group of people, as it also doubles as his 300th Group 9 match. Congratulations Scott, hopefully there is another 300 to come..
To see a list of all the members that are a part of the '300 Club' please view more.
Refereeing Milestones & New Members for 2012
Group 9 Referees Association members will be celebrating many milestones in the first few weeks of the Group 9 Rugby League Season, including some Group 9 'Debutants'.
To see who is achieveing what, please click more.
Former Members Climbing the Ranks
Congratulation to former Group 9 Referees members Luke O'Brien (pictured) & Warwick Bowden.
To see their achievements please click more.
TLiL Reminder
With the start of the Group 9 Rugby League season this coming weekend, we would like to remind all players, clubs, officials and supporters that the Country Rugby League have endorsed the Tough Love in League policy for implementation across the CRL.
The TLiL program was launched to curb unsportsmanlike behaviour from all parties involved in junior rugby league and applies to all underage matches (i.e. U/18's and below). For further details on the TLiL program please view the article further below on this page.
Time for Kick Off!
With the pre-season now officially over, Round 1 in Group 9 Rugby League kick's off for 2012 this coming weekend 21st & 22nd April 2012. Group 9 Referees Association would like to welcome all of it's new members for the year, and wish the best of luck to all clubs this season. For up to date news on the referees association, please keep coming back here. You will find articles, appointments, and many other interesting reads throughout the season. To view the 2012 G9RL draw please visit the G9RL website:
Referee Course Wrap-up
A big thanks to everyone who helped out on the day with the referees course in Wagga on 25th March. Pat Walsh and Tony Fletcher for running it and Terrance Jacobs, Kale Popple and Zane Popple for providing lunch and drinks throughout the day. Please click more for a brief report.
If you're interested in refereeing and weren't able to attend the course please email Ben Whitby - blwhitby@hotmail.com or call him on 0487 786 184.
Upcoming Trials
Trial Match Appointments for weekend of 31/03 and 01/04 as well as Thursday 05/04 (Kelly cup @ Temora)
Tough Love in League
The Tough Love in League policy which was introduced in a trial in NSWRL junior competitions in season 2011 has been fully endorsed by the Country Rugby League and will apply to all matches in the CRL (including Group 9) from Under 13's through to (and including) Under 18's. Please click more to view the PDF file.
"Refereeing is Not a Job for the Meek"
Jack Underwood is a past Illawarra international referee who went on to become a journalist with the Illawarra Mercury.
The following extract is from an article that Jack wrote about refereeing on Saturday July 22 1961.
Please click more to view the article.
Ear to the Ground 2012
The first edition of Ear to the Ground has been released and is jam packed with some good stats, news, and funny stories to start the season. Please view by looking under the News & Events menu at the top of this page.
REFEREES HISTORY WANTED!
For those current, former or family and friends of referees who may have information, stories, photos, programmes of
anything relating to Rugby League Referees in the Riverina, Scott Muir would like to hear from you. Currently Scott has been chipping away on a referees history booklet over the last 6 years and although he still has an array of information he would like to had some finer details to his research. Currently he has weaved his way through around 50 plus years of history and has a bit to go, so if you can help please contact, or send through details to Scott Muir on email: smuir722@gmail.com , Thank you for any assistance.
NRL Footy Tipping Comp 2012
Any members, family and their friends who are wanting to participate in the Group 9 Referees 2012 Footy Tipping competition please take note that the competition will be run this year via the footytips.com.au website rather than by Scott processing the tips individually on a weekly basis.
To get details of the new format and to register please email Scott Muir at smuir722@gmail.com and Scott will send you the invitation link to join.
Pre-Season Training Commences
Pre-Season training for the Group 9 Referees Association commenced Tuesday 7th February around Willians Hill. The turn-out was average with around 8 members present.
Group 9 Referees encourages anyone who is interested in becoming a referee (young or old) to join us each Tuesday, meeting at the BBQ Area at the Botanical Gardens, 6.00pm.
New Sponsors for 2012 & Beyond
Group 9 Referees Association are proud to announce two new sponsorship deals for the 2012 season and beyond, with Hume Building Society coming on board as a major sponsor and Metroll - Wagga Wagga as a sleeve sponsor. We look forward to our partnerships with both of these organisations and thank them for their support. Steel Supplies Wagga are still proud sponsors and have now became major sponsors also.
AGM Notice
Group 9 Referees will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 27th of October 2011 at the Wagga Wagga RSL Club, starting at 7.30.
All active and non-active members are invited to attend, as well as anyone interested in discussing anything during the General Meeting to held immediately afterwards.
Referee of the Year - Jake White
The Group 9 Referees Association annual presentation night was held on Saturday, 8th October 2011 at the Australian Homestead Motor Lodge, Gumly Gumly - where Jake White was awarded referee of the year for 2011. Congratulations to him and this is the second year in a row Jake has won this award. Many thanks for the hospitality shown by the people at the Australian Homestead it was once again a great night for all. A big thanks also to association members Scott Muir and Sam Went for organising and hosting the night. For list of all the award winners on the night please click more.
New Wesbite
Welcome to Group 9 Referees Assocation new website. It is currently under construction and you begin to find recent new, events, newsletters, appointments and all matters relating to refereeing being updated on this website. Please be aware that some pages may have no content at this stage.
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