Application OPEN for new Inter County referees
Application OPEN for new Inter County referees
April 18, 2019
Leinster LGFA are now taking nominations from County Boards looking to put forward referees for the 2019-2020 Referee Accelerate programme.
This programme is designed to support the development of referees looking to step up to Inter-County refereeing.
Referees must be nominated for the programme by their County Board and must complete all requirements of the programme over the next 9 months to progress to the Leinster panel for 2020.
Minimum Requirements to apply
- Min 21. Years old
- 4 years refereeing experience
- LGFA GYW Level 1 qualified
- Recommendation from County Board
For more information about the programme and how to apply, visit Leinster Referee Development Programmes
Referee Academy Programme
The LGFA is also welcoming applications from referees aged 18-25 for the new Referee Academy programme. This is a new initiative welcoming aspiring referees aged 18-25 years who are currently officiating within a county who will receive practical referee experience on top of ongoing support and advice.
| Referee Academy Programme | Referee Accelerate Programme |
Age | 18 – 25 | 21+ |
Level of referee | County Panel | Referees looking to be considered for Leinster Panel |
Timeframe | May 2019 – November 2020 | May 2019 – January 2020 |
Application | Application form which must be supported by County Board nomination. Send to Clare Dowdal clare.dowdall@lgfa.ie | Application form which must be supported by County Board nomination Send to Suzi Doyle |
Deadline | 26 April | 10 May |