Welcome to the Penrith District Rugby League Referees Association's Website

Referees Course

Penrith District Rugby League Referees Association are always looking for passionate rugby league lovers to join our ranks.  If you are fourteen years of age or older, healthy, and want to contribute to the safe and fair playing of this great sport, consider becoming a referee. 

Current players, do you want to become a better footballer by getting a greater understanding of the rules and put them into practice whilst earning money? If Yes then click here for more information.

There are now two ways to complete your Referees Accreditation, either by attending a weekend course, or by completing part of the course online.  More information can be found on the Become A Referee page.

The next course is scheduled to begin on 31st March.

Open Letter to Parents, Coaches, Clubs, Players and Spectators

The safety of players may be directly affected by how you treat referees.  Read the OPEN LETTER here 

In the News...

Mt. Druitt Standard, 28th March 2011. Tough Love in League.

http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/bad-behaviour-penalised-in-junior-rugby-league/

 Penrith Press, 1st April 2011. Referee Recruitment.

http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/nrl-referee-jason-robinson-calls-for-more-young-refs/

Blue Mountains Gazette, 6th April 2011. Referees Visit Junior League Club.

Click to view article

 Penrith and Districts Junior Rugby League Website.  Recruitment and Retention articles.

 http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?assoc=91

Members Need to Know...

Is Training On

 We have just introduced a new way for you get instant updates so you always have the very latest information about changes to training venues due to the weather, for example.  Simply text PENREF to 199BBSMS and get a return message in an instant. For SMS help call 1300 552 189. Calls cost a flat rate of 55 cents. 

 Note:  This service costs 55c per message, billed to your mobile phone account, and may not be available on some mobile services, such as accounts that prohibit access to Premium SMS services.

Tough Love in League

TLIL is HERE NOW, and our match officials will be enforcing it.  Learn more here.

Procedures Manual

Is available in the Members Only area.  There are changes, so you need to read it!