PNGRFL gives its referees more support
REFEREES are a very important component of the game and Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League is determined to ensure the standards are improved as much as possible.
Chairman Sandis Tsaka said if the standard of refereeing in the country lifts it would also help towards the overall development of the game.
He made these comments when announcing some major developments as PNGRFL as the “mother” body of the game embraces all components of the game – which includes refereeing to get a cohesive and uniform structure to drive the game forward in PNG.
Besides quality players, properly trained coaches and having solid administration in place, properly trained and certified referees is an integral part of the game.
“If we have a high standard of referees games will flow without unnecessary interruptions, providing high quality football to keep the spectators entertained,” Tsaka said.
“We have to have referees who not only know the rules but be able to interprete them correctly.
“They must also remember that they are not only there to police the rules but be educators and trainers particularly if they are refereeing younger players.”
With those basic objectives in mind, PNGRFL has started the referees roll-out program to up-skill and properly resource its referees.
A series of Level One Accreditation courses to be conducted by Referees Director Joe Peregua will be extended throughout the country with the first one in Daru on July 6.
However, only registered referees from affiliated leagues will benefit from the program, Tsaka said.
Deadline for that is June 30, which is the same for player registration and Tsaka used the opportunity to remind leagues to fast-track the outstanding requirements if they wanted to be accepted as fully fledged members of PNGRFL.
PNGRFL is also determined to ensure a high degree of professionalism for referees is maintained therefore proper attire is important.
Therefore PNGRFL is providing uniforms for all its registered referees so that they are easily identified and are motivated and be as professional as possible in executing their duties.
“We hope to have 300 certified referees by the end of the year,” Tsaka said.
He said that at least half of these number should be women as “we want to make rugby league a family sport”.
So far four have registered according to current records.
Each of the accredited referees are being issued with a permanent number which will also serve as database for all whistle blowers.
“It (refereeing) is a not an easy task and we appreciate the men and women who have put their hands up to be a part of this part of the game.”
Tsaka also used the opportunity to appeal to the public to the work that referees do and accord them respect.
“They are only humans and make mistakes so if they do spectators must not take it upon themselves to attack them.”
“We are supposed to be living in a civilized world so if a referee makes mistakes there are systems in place to deal with those and there are no place for people who think they can do a better job.”
Tsaka and CEO Brad Tassell have issued a stern warning that violence will not be tolerated in rugby league and priority will be given to protect referees.
Tsaka warned that any person be they be spectators, players or officials will face the PNGRFL National Judiciary if they abused or assaulted referees.
Chairman Sandis Tsaka said if the standard of refereeing in the country lifts it would also help towards the overall development of the game.
He made these comments when announcing some major developments as PNGRFL as the “mother” body of the game embraces all components of the game – which includes refereeing to get a cohesive and uniform structure to drive the game forward in PNG.
Besides quality players, properly trained coaches and having solid administration in place, properly trained and certified referees is an integral part of the game.
“If we have a high standard of referees games will flow without unnecessary interruptions, providing high quality football to keep the spectators entertained,” Tsaka said.
“We have to have referees who not only know the rules but be able to interprete them correctly.
“They must also remember that they are not only there to police the rules but be educators and trainers particularly if they are refereeing younger players.”
With those basic objectives in mind, PNGRFL has started the referees roll-out program to up-skill and properly resource its referees.
A series of Level One Accreditation courses to be conducted by Referees Director Joe Peregua will be extended throughout the country with the first one in Daru on July 6.
However, only registered referees from affiliated leagues will benefit from the program, Tsaka said.
Deadline for that is June 30, which is the same for player registration and Tsaka used the opportunity to remind leagues to fast-track the outstanding requirements if they wanted to be accepted as fully fledged members of PNGRFL.
PNGRFL is also determined to ensure a high degree of professionalism for referees is maintained therefore proper attire is important.
Therefore PNGRFL is providing uniforms for all its registered referees so that they are easily identified and are motivated and be as professional as possible in executing their duties.
“We hope to have 300 certified referees by the end of the year,” Tsaka said.
He said that at least half of these number should be women as “we want to make rugby league a family sport”.
So far four have registered according to current records.
Each of the accredited referees are being issued with a permanent number which will also serve as database for all whistle blowers.
“It (refereeing) is a not an easy task and we appreciate the men and women who have put their hands up to be a part of this part of the game.”
Tsaka also used the opportunity to appeal to the public to the work that referees do and accord them respect.
“They are only humans and make mistakes so if they do spectators must not take it upon themselves to attack them.”
“We are supposed to be living in a civilized world so if a referee makes mistakes there are systems in place to deal with those and there are no place for people who think they can do a better job.”
Tsaka and CEO Brad Tassell have issued a stern warning that violence will not be tolerated in rugby league and priority will be given to protect referees.
Tsaka warned that any person be they be spectators, players or officials will face the PNGRFL National Judiciary if they abused or assaulted referees.
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