2014
ANNUAL REPORT
JAARVERSLAG
WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL REFEREES’ SOCIETY
RUGBYVOETBALSKEIDSREGTERSVERENIGING VAN DIE
WESTELIKE PROVINSIE
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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT 2014
The 2014 season has gone off very well
At SARU level we’ve had good
and credit must be given to WPRFU for
representa on. Marius van der
their hard work at all levels of the game.
Westhuizen is on the Elite Panel and
The successes enjoyed by the age-group
officiated at Super Rugby level as well
teams at the various Youth Weeks, the
as on the IRB Sevens circuit; Quinton
smooth running of club rugby, and the
Immelman has been promoted to the
fact that all three of the professional
Elite Panel; Cwengile Jadezweni and
teams contested home finals in the Currie
Francois Pretorius are on the Na onal
Cup compe
Panel and are reserves to the Elite Panel;
on are proof of the depth
and quality of rugby in this province.
Newcomers Aimee Barre and Egon
Congratula ons to the U19s for winning
Seconds are on the Women’s Panel and
their compe
Contenders’ Squad respec vely; Dennis
on and to the seniors for
bringing the Currie Cup back to Newlands.
Immelman and Deon van Blommestein are
Selectors, and Deon is also on the TMO
The introduc on of the President’s Cup, with
Panel; Thuso Mngqibisa is a Performance
finals being played at DHL Newlands in front
Reviewer; and Dougie Holwill is Deputy
of a large crowd in October, provided an
Western Province Rugby Football Referees’ Society
ExecuƟve CommiƩee 2014
Back row: Alan Becker, Ben Theron (Manager), Hans Radyn, Charles Wyngaard, Don Perry, Ronnie Bourbon-Le ley.
Front row: Nangamso Dudumashe (Referees’ Secretary), Dan de Villiers (Chairperson), Arthur Southgate,
Marianne van Wyngaard (Appointments Secretary).
Chairperson of the SA Rugby Referees’
exci ng and fi ng end to the club season.
Associa on.
On the refereeing front we’re also happy
We’re extremely proud of those referees
with the way things have gone. Once
who’ve made it up the ladder but we must
again, the Society made around 3 800
never forget about the valuable contribu on
appointments during the season, covering
that every member of the Society makes
all levels of the game. Unfortunately,
to rugby in Western Province. Referees are
we’re s ll short of ac ve referees. With
passionate about and commi ed to their
only 176 whistle-blowers available, every
sport; they put in training and game me,
week several games had to be officiated
and o en travel to far-flung venues with
by club-appointed personnel.
minimal financial compensa on, all to serve
the game. I ask that players and spectators
Our high school referees’ programme
respect their role and make them feel part
is progressing well, with about 110
of the rugby community when visi ng their
youngsters in the system, but it’s at the
clubs. I would also like to acknowledge the
club level where we’d like to see more
referees’ spouses and partners - the sport
people joining up. We hope that the
demands that your loved ones are away
decision by two re red players – Egon
from you over important leisure me, and
Seconds and Aimee Barre (both ex
we thank you for the support you give them.
Dan de Villiers
Springbok Sevens) – to join the refereeing
ranks will ignite similar interest in others.
On the administra ve side, we’ve revised
our cons tu on to bring it in line with that
Official sponsors of the WP Rugby Referees’ Society
One of the stumbling blocks to recrui ng
of WPRFU. Thanks to Ma Kemp for his
new referees is the level of abuse directed
assistance with that project.
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and the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch.
The ac vi es of the Society rely on
a number of people. I’d like to extend
at match officials. I’m extremely pleased to
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men on must be made of Falken Tyres
report on the strong stand that WPRFU has
One of the reasons we have such an
my thanks to the Execu ve comprising
taken against this sort of behaviour, and this
ac ve Society is that we have some
Arthur Southgate, Alan Becker, Ronnie
has been shown in the decisive sentences
great sponsors. There are a number of
Bourbon-Le ley, Don Perry, Hans Radyn
meted out by the Disciplinary Commi ee.
organisa ons that assist us but special
and Charles Wyngaard. Ben Theron,
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as always, is a workhorse who deals
with many issues simultaneously –
thanks, Ben. He’s ably assisted by Dudu
Dudumashe, who picked up where Lindsay
le off and is fully part of the team. To all
members of the Society, thanks for your
contribu ons.
Marianne van Wyngaard is re ring this
year a er 17 years of service. She had one
of the most difficult tasks in the en re
Union: that of referee appointments.
With around 170 appointments every
week, and only 176 ac ve referees (some
of whom may be away on SARU du es
and others unavailable for a variety of
reasons), she’s had to keep the games
going. Thank you, Marianne, for your loyal
oyal
and unwavering support; we wish you
ou well
in your re rement and may your phone
never ring again on a Saturday morning
with a referee withdrawal!
This year we bid final farewell
rewell to
t referee
stalwart Harry Abrahams.
ms. Harry
Ha had a
long and rewarding career
career; from player
to coach, to refereee to ad
administrator.
Rugby in WP is bee er for
fo his life-long
involvement. Our sympathies
go to his
sym
surviving family.
ily.
Thanks to Council rep
representa ve Rueben
Riffel. His reless sup
support of referees and
insight have
value to our
ave brought great
g
delibera ons at Execu ve level. I’d like
to also men on the supp
support the Society
has received
President, Thelo
eived from the Pres
Wakefield,
Execu ve. We’ve
eld, and his en re Exec
had robust
bust discussions but their support
for referees
and I
erees has been outstanding an
look forward
orward to our rela onship growing
stronger
er in 2015.
Here’s wishing the en re Western
Province rugby community a blessed (if
short) off season and great prepara ons
for 2015.
Dan de Villiers
Chairperson
ees’ Society
Western Province Rugby Referees’
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VOORSITTERSVERSLAG 2014
weer sowat 3 800 aanstellings oor alle
en contenders’ groep; Dennis Immelman en
vlakke van die spel gedoen. Ongelukkig
Deon van Blommestein is keurders, terwyl
is daar steeds ’n tekort aan ak ewe
Deon ook in die TMO-paneel dien; Thuso
skeidsregters. Met net 176 fluitjieblasers
Mngqibisa is ’n prestasiebeoordelaar, en
beskikbaar, moes verskeie kragme ngs
Dougie Holwill is ondervoorsi er van die SA
elke week deur klubaangestelde personeel
Rugbyskeidsregtersvereniging.
behar g word.
Ons is besonder trots op daardie skeidsregters
Ons skeidsregtersprogram in hoërskole
wat die suksesleer geklim het. Tog moet ons
vorder fluks en daar is tans sowat 110
nooit elke liewe lid van die Vereniging se
jongmense in die stelsel. Dit is egter
waardevolle bydrae tot rugby in die Westelike
op klubvlak waar ons graag meer
Provinsie uit die oog verloor nie. Skeidsregters
betrokkenheid sou wou sien. Ons hoop
is geesdri ig oor en toegewy aan hulle sport;
Egon Seconds en Aimee Barre – albei
hulle staan hulle tyd aan afrig ng en wedstryde
gewese Springbok-sewespelers – se besluit
af en reis dikwels sonder noemenswaardige
om hulle gewig by skeidsregterswerk in te
finansiële vergoeding na verafgeleë plekke
gooi sal ook ander se belangstelling hierin
– alles ter wille van die spel. Ek vra dus dat
aanwakker.
spelers en toeskouers skeidsregters se rol
sal respekteer en hulle deel sal laat voel van
Een van die struikelblokke in die werwing
die rugbygemeenskap wanneer hulle klubs
van nuwe skeidsregters is die beledigings
besoek. Ek dra ook graag ons dank oor aan
en geskel waaraan wedstrydbeamptes
skeidsregters se huweliks- en lewensmaats –
blootgestel word. Ek is egter baie
die sport ontneem julle van belangrike vrye
ingenome om te kan verslag doen dat
tyd saam met julle geliefdes, en ons sê daarom
die WPRVU sterk standpunt ingeneem
dankie vir julle ondersteuning.
het teen hierdie soort gedrag, wat
ook duidelik geblyk het uit die besliste
uitsprake van die tugkomitee.
Seisoen 2014 het baie goed afgeloop. Alle
seniors wat die Curriebeker teruggebring
eer aan die Westelike Provinsie Rugby- en
het Nuweland toe.
Voetbalunie (WPRVU) vir hul harde werk
Op administra ewe gebied het ons ons
grondwet hersien om te verseker dat dit met
die WPRVU s’n strook. Dankie aan Ma Kemp
Op nasionale vlak was ons skeidsregters
vir sy bystand met daardie projek.
goed verteenwoordig. Marius van der
op alle vlakke van die spel. Die suksesse
Die bekendstelling van die Presidents-
Westhuizen dien in die elite-paneel en het
Een van die redes waarom ons so ’n ak ewe
van die ouderdomsgroepspanne in die
beker, met eindstryde op DHL Nuweland
op Superrugbyvlak sowel as in die IRR-
Vereniging het, is ons fantas ese borge.
verskillende jeugweke, die vlot verloop
voor ’n groot skare in Oktober, was ’n
sewestoernooireeks geblaas; Quinton
Ons ontvang bystand van ’n hele aantal
van klubrugby, en ál drie beroepspanne
opwindende en gepaste afslui ng van
Immelman is tot die elite-paneel
organisasies, maar die bandemaatskappy
se deelname aan tuiseindstryde in die
die klubseisoen.
bevorder; Cwengile Jadezweni en Francois
Falken en Protea Hotel Stellenbosch verdien
Pretorius is in die nasionale paneel en
spesiale vermelding.
Curriebeker-kompe sie getuig van die
diepte en gehalte van rugby in hierdie
Wat skeidsregterswerk betref, is ons ewe
dien ook as reserwes vir die elite-paneel;
provinsie. Geluk aan die o.19’s met hul
tevrede met hoe sake verloop het. Die
nuwelings Aimee Barre en Egon Seconds
Die bedrywighede van die Vereniging maak
oorwinning in hulle wedstryd, en aan die
Vereniging het gedurende die seisoen
is onderskeidelik deel van die vrouepaneel
staat op ’n hele paar individue. Ek bedank
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graag die uitvorende bestuur, wat bestaan
uit Arthur Southgate, Alan Becker, Ronnie
Bourbon-Le ley, Don Perry, Hans Radyn
en Charles Wyngaard. Ben Theron is
oudergewoonte ’n werkesel, wat verskeie
sake gelyktydig hanteer – dankie, Ben.
Hy ontvang bekwame bystand van Dudu
Dudumashe, wat by Lindsay oorgeneem
het en volwaardig deel is van die span.
Aan alle lede van die Vereniging, baie
dankie vir julle bydraes.
Marianne van Wyngaard tree vanjaar
na 17 diensjare af. Sy was verantwoordelik vir een van die moeilikste
take in die ganse Unie, naamlik dié van
skeidsregteraanstellings. Met sowat
170 aanstellings per week en slegs 176
ak ewe skeidsregters (van wie sommige
dalk besig is met SARU-pligte en ander om
verskillende redes nie beskikbaar is nie),
moes sy le erlik en figuurlik die spel aan
die gang hou. Dankie, Marianne, vir jou
lojale en onwankelbare steun. Ons wens
jou alles van die beste toe met jou a rede,
en ons hoop daardie Saterdagoggendoproepe van skeidsregters wat on rek, is
nou iets van die verlede!
Vanjaar het ons afskeid geneem van ‘n
ou staatmaker in skeidsregter-geledere,
Sy voortgese e ondersteuning aan
Harry Abrahams. Harry het ‘n lang en ryke
skeidsregters en sy insig het groot
loopbaan gehad – van speler tot afrigter,
waarde toegevoeg aan ons beraad-slagings
Ek wenss graag die hele Westelike
van skeidsregter tot administrateur.
op Bestuursvlak. Ek maak ook graag
e-rugbygemeenskap ’n
Provinsie-rugbygemeenskap
Sy lewenslange betrokkenheid was ‘n
melding van die ondersteuning wat die
geseënde (hoewel kort) buiteseisoen en
aanwins vir WP-rugby. Ons betuig ons
President, Thelo Wakefield, en sy hele
ge voorbereidings vir 2015 toe.
voorspoedige
meegevoel met sy familie.
Bestuur aan die Vereniging verleen het.
uding in 2015 selfs verder te versterk.
versterk
verhouding
Ons het robuuste gesprekke gevoer, maar
Dan de Villiers | Voorsi er
Dankie aan die WPRVU
hul ondersteuning aan skeidsregters is
e
Westelike Provinsie
raadsverteenwoordiger Reuben Riffel.
uitstaande en ek sien daarna uit om ons
eniging
Rugbyskeidsregtersvereniging
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
COMMIT TEE R
E P O RTS
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ADMINISTRATION
APPOINTMENTS
The Society’s website was constantly
day without the contribu ons of Ronnie
us by WPRFU. They also rank the top 15
I’m pleased to report that WPRFU and
updated throughout the year by Liam
Bourbon-Le ley and Don Perry. It can be
games, and expect that the best available
the Society are commi ed to ensuring
Hamer-Nel. This pla orm has become the
wri en in the member’s designated region
referees are allocated. (The top 15 may
that all appointments for all club rugby
ideal channel for members to be informed
throughout the year, leaving no-one the
not necessarily be in strict SLA, SLB and
go through the Society’s commi ee. This
about notes and minutes of monthly
excuse of not being able to write. Wri ng
SLC order; games from SLB may rank
protocol must be followed to ensure equal
mee ngs, match appointments, updates
the exam is one of the key criteria for
higher than some in SLA.)
opportunity for all our referees.
to the Grading List, and any regulatory
upgrading.
If there are SARU appointments that
Much progress has been made in
Agendas and minutes pertaining to
include WP members, they are excluded.
streamlining the appointments process,
This year the rewri ng of the Western
the various Execu ve Commi ee and
The remaining top 15 referees are then
and with a clearly defined protocol in
Province Rugby Football Referee Society’s
Subcommi ee mee ngs, together with
allocated to the games in order of merit as
place, I believe this por olio will run even
Cons tu on and Bylaws was completed,
monthly mee ngs, were completed and
per the WP grading list published on the
more smoothly in the coming season.
and approved on 11 September. Both
distributed on a regular basis to the
website. Assuming that all WP referees
updated documents were realigned with
various personnel. Documenta on that
are available, the top 10 refs will get the
the Western Province Rugby Football
directly affected referees was placed on
first 10 games of the top 15, and the
Union’s Cons tu on and Regula ons.
the website.
remaining five games will be allocated to
This year saw the introduc on of the
On behalf of the members of this
WP wri en referee’s examina on. This
commi ee, I wish all referees and
exam would never have seen the light of
members an enjoyable off season.
changes.
Division One referees, taking into account
teams in quick succession) and to provide
opportuni es for up-and-coming refs
A endance at strategic planning and execu ve mee ngs
DESCRIPTION
within the Division.
2 720
Club league games
600
Friendlies, including
Club 7s
310
Trial matches
and Newlands
appointments
180
School games
NUMBERS
CLASSIFICATION
The remaining 150 games are fed into
15 April
13 May
24Jun
19 Aug
4 Sept
14 Oct
the computer and allocated according
9 April
P = present, A = apology received
Members: Marianne
van Wyngaard
(administra on), Eddie
Douglas (computer), Ben
Theron (manager)
GAMES
rota on (to avoid refereeing the same
25 Feb
Members: Lindsay
Booysen, Nangamso
(Dudu) Dudumashe,
Ben Theron, Marianne
van Wyngaard, Liam
Hamer-Nel
Convenor: Hans Radyn
25 Jan
Convener: Alan Becker
Dan de Villiers
P
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
Arthur Southgate
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
P
Ronnie Bourbon-Le ley
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Alan Becker
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
process of appointments remains one of
Don Perry
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
the most conten ous topics in the Society,
Hans Radyn
P
P
A
P
A
P
P
P
P
any of the por olios. But I suppose when
Charles Wyngaard
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
you consider there are 176 ac ve referees
Ben Theron
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
the season, there are bound to be some
minute withdrawals. It’s not fair on the
problem areas.
appointments commi ee members or the
I’d like to extend my thanks and gra tude
to the matrix of predefined criteria and
availability. Because of the shortage of
ac ve referees in the Society, some games
have to be officiated by club appointments.
This process works well – but then there
During the year no formal subcommi ee
mee ngs were convened. The necessary
administra ve work was completed via
email.
and probably takes up the most me of
A big thank-you is extended to all
commi ee members for their personal
contribu ons, but two individuals require
special thanks: Ma Kemp, for compiling
and rewri ng the Western Province Rugby
Football Referee Society’s Cons tu on
and Bylaws; and Marianne van Wyngaard,
whose input has been greatly appreciated
over the years - may you enjoy countless
happy hours and new endeavours in your
re rement.
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Perhaps it’s my imagina on but the
and more than 3 800 appointments during
Jonathan Kaplan
A
P
A
A
A
A
A
A
P
Reuben Riffel
P
P
A
A
A
P
A
P
P
Marianne van Wyngaard
P
Eddie Douglas
P
Lindsay Booysen
P
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are the inevitable withdrawals and this
throws the en re appointments balancing
act into chaos. I can’t emphasise this
too much: If you’re unavailable for
176
Ac ve referees
90
Junior referees
40
Resigned or re red
certain dates, please communicate this
meously to the appointments person.
It’s incredibly difficult to keep the
system equitable when there are last-
referees who must change their plans, and
to fellow commi ee members Eddie
One of the things I wanted to bring
it shows disrespect for the game itself.
Douglas, Ben Theron and especially
to this process was transparency and
Unfortunately, there are a number of
Marianne van Wyngaard. Marianne has
accountability. I think the star ng point,
repeat offenders in this regard.
been a member of this por olio for many
therefore, is to explain the process of
years and her re rement is going to leave
appointments. Here are the steps:
Following some issues regarding
a gap that’s going to be extremely hard
The fixtures for the week are given to
appointments to certain tournaments,
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CLUBHOUSE
CLUB LIAISON
Referees serve the game through the 110
manner and this bodes well for future
We’re privileged to have a wonderful
chat to the guys who’re either at the top
clubs affiliated to the WPRFU, so it makes
coopera on between clubs and referees.
clubhouse at Newlands Stadium, one of
or making their way there.
the world’s most iconic rugby venues.
sense that the Society makes a concerted
effort to foster good rela onships with
This year’s winner of the Referees’ Shield
Unfortunately, it’s not as supported by
Many thanks to Ben Theron for making
these stakeholders.
for Sportsmanship was Thistles, who
the en re membership as it could be.
sure the bar is always stocked and to
received only one yellow card during the
During Super Rugby we’re busy, but during
Flip von Tonder for his willing assistance
en re season.
the Currie Cup season numbers drop
behind the bar.
During pre-season a number of referees
and myself assisted clubs with their
considerably. In all fairness, though, most
prepara ons and I commend them for
of our referees are involved in club games
Here’s a toast to seeing more of you next
this. The process of explaining Laws to
on those days so it’s understandable to a
season.
club players and coaching staff is a great
large extent.
way for referees to prepare themselves
for the season ahead. I encourage more
Refereeing can be a lonely pas me.
referees to par cipate in this type of
Players have their teammates around
ini a ve.
them and a coaching and management
team that fusses over their every need.
Referees, in the main, are le on their own
On the formal front, there were four
Convenor: Hans Radyn
mee ngs held with up to 18 clubs. Mr
Jerome Paarwater of Bellville South
Convenor: Hans Radyn
Member: Charles
Wyngaard
up. Topics of discussion included Laws,
referee applica on of Laws and problems
occurring at club level. At all mes the
to fend for themselves. The clubhouse is
a great place for colleagues to gather and
build friendships. In most cases the match
was par cularly helpful in se ng these
Member: Ashley Mackay
officials from the main game do pop in
for a drink once they’ve completed their
other obliga ons, so it’s a good me to
discussions were held in an amicable
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COACHING
on-one mee ngs or correspondence to
ensure that more referees accept personal
responsibility for their growth.
Messrs Perry, Klaaste-Salmans and
Pieterse will be mee ng at the end of the
season to set up a curriculum for regional
coaching sessions for 2015.
Fast-tracking of referees hasn’t been
discussed with the coaches to secure a
posi ve environment regarding talent
iden fica on and movement of referees
from lower to higher divisions. While
we’re pleased with some fast-tracking
of referees, the concern is that perhaps
Convener: Don Perry
Member: Joey KlaasteSalmans
There have been many posi ves this year.
By 24 June, 146 coaching reports had
already been processed. Tournaments that
had coaches were Tygerberg High (Tony
Stoop), Wynberg Rugby Fes val, Paarl
Gim U16 week, Paarl Boys U15 week and
we’re not informed well in advance about
explain how the Society works, outline the
We need more coaches, but they must
(a acking team sealing off, and entries).
One ma er for concern was poor
the iden fica on of such members so
rights and responsibili es of a member,
be singing off the same hymn sheet. We
On 15 April Joey Klaaste-Salmans a ended
a endance at regional mee ngs. A
that we can ensure that they receive
discuss the career path of a referee, and
an cipate speaking to a number of the
a mee ng hosted by Charles Wyngaard for
mee ng was held on 17 July to discuss
the proper coaching, via their regions
outline the personal development plan.
senior referees to get involved in this role.
beginner referees where we discussed the
how we could improve this. The ques on
or perhaps someone from the coaching
Delegates underwent a fitness test and
coaching process. Don Perry visited the
of demarca on of areas will be discussed,
commi ee. The idea is to ensure a
also wrote a Law exam. The feedback was
We intend to schedule a mee ng with
Wynberg, Paarl, Bellville and Stellenbosch
as some areas have 60+ members of
smoother transi on from one division to
overwhelmingly posi ve and a follow-up
SARRA coaching staff to establish the
regions this year, and assisted the newly
whom only about 20 a end. I suggest
the next, without the referee facing too
session will be held on 29 November.
vision for South African referees.
established Stellenbosch region with
group emails with topics for discussions in
many obstacles.
A final area of concern is downgrading
Daniel Fortuin as new coordinator.
advance so that referees are prepared for
Individual referees were assisted with
the discussions, and encourage concerns/
The issue of transforma on also needs to
specific refereeing needs as per their
queries to be dealt with via email instead
be addressed. As a coaching commi ee
We also need to address unclassified
who a ended our weekly sessions and
requests.
of using mee ng me for personal
we feel that we can assist with this. We’d
grading as quickly as possible to slot
made our roles as facilitators very pleasant
concerns.
like, with the assistance of the Execu ve
members into divisions. A member
and fulfilling. We always look forward to
and PRs, to iden fy the next group of
shouldn’t spend more than three months
coming to Langa Stadium!
Junior Referees Vuka Week.
53 referees a ended the SARRA course
A new ini a ve was that three referees
from Division One were invited to a end
a coaching session with Joey KlaasteSalmans at the Kuils River vs Macassar
friendly in the mid-season break.
to discuss refereeing tendencies. The
following ma ers were sent to regional
coaches for discussion and immediate
remedia on: scrum management, IFOK,
I’d like to thank our dedicated members
We’d like to encourage the regional
referees who fall into this category. As
as an unclassified referee unless the
by Neville Heilbron. Don Perry a ended
coaches to create an environment at their
soon as we have those names, we’ll
criteria set by the Execu ve haven’t
Thanks also to the Langa Clubs (Langa
coaching sessions with new beginner
mee ng that allows for referees to bring
make contact with the referees and
been met. Should members not have
RFC and Busy Bees RFC) for their prac cal
referees on two Saturday mornings
reports and perhaps discuss them with
prepare a programme to assist with their
complied with the criteria, we suggest that
sessions and the partnership we have with
together with Charles Wyngaard at
their peers. Issues that need addressing
development.
someone from the coaching commi ee
them, par cularly the discussions of the
Monument Park High School.
could be dealt with as a development tool
address the concerns with the individual
Laws of the game.
within the region.
All regions received the ‘Coach within
The junior referees’ camp was held from
referee. It’s interes ng to note that at
6 to 9 October at Jan Kriel (see more on
the last grading mee ng of the year
It was very pleasing seeing the progression
Laws’ DVD which was distributed by
Another concern is the lack of
this in the Junior Referees’ Report on
there were 30 referees whose on-field
of our referees in their development to
SARRA. Regional coaches have been
commitment by referees in their own
page xx). A camp for beginner referees
assessments were good enough to be
becoming be er referees as they used
instructed to go through the DVD at the
development (ie, no exam, no fitness, no
(Division Eight) was held on 10 and 11
promoted but they couldn’t be promoted
the informa on and clips discussed at our
various paces of the referees.
a endance at mee ngs). Regional coaches
October at Jan Kriel and was a ended by
because they hadn’t done the fitness test
sessions. As a result, a few of our members
will be encouraged to follow up with one-
30 referees. The aim of this camp was to
or the exam or both.
were promoted to higher divisions. Special
offside in general play (loiterers), and tackle
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Langa region – Thuso Mngiqibisa
in Stellenbosch in February conducted
Ronnie Bourbon-Le ley, the Performance
Reviewers and Don Perry met in April
because of fitness.
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DISCIPLINARY
men on to Nkosinathi Joko, who was
I thank Dan de Villiers, Charles
Veldsman, who’s currently one of the top
support of one of our wise elders when
no other op ons available.
promoted; and Sinethemba Mrulwa, who
Wyngaard, Don Perry and Ronnie
TMOs, on the topic of self-mo va on
dealing with the accused’s counter-
The Union has taken a strong stand against
was invited to two pres gious tournaments
Bourbon-Le ley for a ending our sessions
and the availability of the AMS system to
arguments to what seemed a logical
referee abuse and I’m pleased to highlight
- the U15A Inter-schools and the Swartland
during the season.
provide clarity on topical issues.
decision on the field a week or two
those instances from the DC where they
previously.
acted against such cases.
The Union runs a very efficient and
I’d like to thank the DC for their hard work
structured disciplinary process and, when
during the season in what is definitely
push comes to shove, usually accept the
one of the most difficult por olios in the
referee’s version of events. It must be
Union.
tournament in Malmesbury.
We’re proud to include Charles Wyngaard
in mid-September, which was enjoyed by
UCT/Wynberg region – Ashley
MacKay
as a member of our region. He serves on
everyone.
We once again had a very successful
We closed off a busy season with a braai
season in this region. All our sessions were
the WPRRS Execu ve and is in charge of
the Training and Development por olio.
Stellenbosch region – Daniel
Fortuin
split into prac cal and theory sec ons.
This year we welcomed a woman referee,
It was a very interes ng season in the
popped in from me to me.
Sibulele Lele Makeleni, who was invited
Stellenbosch region, with a group of
to a end the camp held in Kuilsriver in
electrifying young referees who were
We tried new methods of explaining
remember the details a couple of weeks
October. We’re very happy to have her
ready to take the refereeing world by
the Laws. This was received well by the
later. Concise, accurate reports wri en
in our refereeing family and wish her
storm. Their posi ve a tude and their
referees and this pa ern con nued
everything of the best in her refereeing
willingness to par cipate created a
through the year. We even had sessions
career.
wonderful learning pla orm. As a result,
where clips were shown and many
they made good progress and this is
ques ons were raised.
Milnerton region – Arthur
Southgate
clearly visible on the grading list.
The Milnerton region was very ac ve
We were very thankful for great input
this past season, with discussions around
from an experienced referee like Shaun
noted that referees must be diligent and
Various people from different regions
accurate in the way they complete the
required forms a er issuing cards - events
can get quite hazy when a referee has to
I look forward to improving these sessions
with more new ideas in the new season.
with reference to the Law book will always
Convenor: Hans Radyn
Referees, like players and match officials,
Member: Charles
Wyngaard
Referees are involved in disciplinary
match reports. Fitness and the Bleep test
ma ers from two sides: that of players
also became regular components of our
and match officials not ac ng in
Paarl region – Gielie Bester
This year we started in early January with
fitness sessions. A endance wasn’t great
accordance with the Laws of the Game
and the relevant compe
on regula ons;
and where referees themselves are
held our first Bleep test on 11 February.
to face charges from the Society. These
From April we were fortunate enough to
ma ers are ongoing and will be resolved
host our mee ngs in the hall at HJS Paarl,
in due course.
and on some occasions there was hardly
cards and 91 red cards. A number of
referees had to appear before the Union’s
extremely popular among all referees
Disciplinary Commi ee (DC), and I must
season.
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thank Ashley Mackay for his a endance
must be totally convinced that there are
Case No. Charge
Sentence
12/2014
Physically assaulted match official
Suspended for 5 years; eligible
to play 1 August 2019
14/2014
Physically abused match official
Suspended ll the end of 2014
season
18/2014
Threatened match official and
allegedly caused match abandonment
Suspended for 6 months; eligible
to play from 30 June 2015
19/2014
Threatened match official and allegedly
caused match abandonment
Suspended ll end of 2014
season
32/2014
Displayed unsportsmanlike behaviour
Suspended un l 30 June 2015
39/2014
Lack of crowd control and members
threatened match officials
Fined R500
42/2014
Verbally abused match official
Fined R250; prohibited from
entering playing field for
remainder of 2014 club rugby
season
63/2014
Club/players/supporters abused
match officials
Pending
at these mee ngs to support the referee.
It makes a big difference, especially for
the younger referees, to have the moral
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a referee considers this sanc on, he or she
This year referees issued 617 yellow
The video clips from games proved to be
grow this aspect of coaching in the coming
of games that are abandoned and blown
I’m pleased to report that we had only
two instances where our referees had
and I strongly urge that we con nue and
Union is concerned about the number
charged with misconduct.
in the beginning but grew quickly and we
enough room for all of us!
are accountable for their ac ons. The
early. This is a very serious ac on. Before
ma ers of Law, game prepara on and
mee ngs.
be of assistance.
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FINANCE
The audit for 2013 was received fairly
budget and it just makes my work so much
late but has been completed, tabled
more difficult.
and accepted by members. Thanks so
much and well done to all involved in
the financial ma ers of the Society
A reflec on/overview is exactly that,
and again, a more accurate account will
– the system we have, although not
be reflected in the audited financial
foolproof and opera ng as it ought to, is
statements that will be available next year.
nevertheless transparent and we remain
prudent. The 2013 financial statements
Some aspects of financial maƩers this
form part of this report.
year include:
Not for lack of trying, but we’ve by and
• Our new major sponsor – Stellenbosch
large been opera ng without a ‘proper’
Protea Hotel – R250 000. In addi on,
budget. That said, 2015 will not be
they’ve agreed to sponsor 50 free meals
ushered in in terms of finances without
at the Black Tie Dinner and end-of-year
the submission of budgets from the
Convenor: Arthur
Southgate
presenta on.
various por olio holders. That includes
the administra ve office. I’m of the
• Our second sponsor – Falken Tyres –
belief that it doesn’t make for good
R145 000. They’ve also been superb in
administra on if you operate without a
the manner in which they’ve supported
the Society.
• The above two are major financial
sponsors whose support goes a very
long way in keeping the Society afloat.
However, there are other sponsors
as well (men oned on the back page
of this publica on) that support the
• With changes in sponsorship come
(because of the subsidy as stated),
added to every referee’s and match
prin ng and sta onery, gi s, and
manufacturers also disappeared and
reviewer’s fees. Although I can’t at this
‘unscheduled/unplanned coaching
we had to source a new one. Thanks to
stage give an accurate figure, it could
Ben Theron who was able to sort out
amount to approximately R100 000
and deal with that challenge. It must
during the season.
be pointed out to members that much
of our financial resources are directed
towards the 50% clothing subsidy.
tournaments and friendlies had to go
be considered if the commi ee is
convinced that it could not have been
foreseen earlier in the year (at the me
of the submission of budgets).
via the Union. All monies for these
• At one of our recent monthly mee ngs,
events had to be paid to the Union, and
• The Execu ve is in the process of having
the ques on was posed as to what
the Society in turn invoiced them for
the Society registered with SARS and at
so drinks for our referees’ bar and
we do for development. It’s the first
our services. This was a long-winded
the same me exempted from having to
me in all my years of involvement in
process but was done at the request of
we’re indeed grateful to all of you. To
the Society that I can unashamedly
the Union. All members must please
the readers, if at all possible, please
say that the Execu ve, through the
take note that unless administra on is
make a concerted effort to support our
Training and Educa on por olio, has a
up to scratch, there’s no way we can put
sponsors; contact the office for details.
definite plan in place, and you have my
pressure on the Union to pay out the
assurance that although not foolproof,
money. We’re almost at their mercy once
the money spent on development
we’ve submi ed the invoice. Further,
• We had one fundraiser this year and
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• This year appointments for all
weekends’, which in future will only
who over the years has provided the
other func ons. To Brian and others,
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• Other major expenses include: clothing
the Execu ve was the R30 allowance
than we bargained for - our clothing
society in different ways. I want to make
special men on of Brian-Snacks Mobile,
• Another major expense undertaken by
changes in clothing, but we got more
pay tax. The holdup in the process was
the prepara on of the new cons tu on
of the Society. This, as you know, is now
complete and we hope the applica on
can go through meously.
the profit made could be in excess of
is worth every cent and perhaps, in
please remember that match fees for Club
Thank you for all your support. I trust that
R30 000 – thanks to Ben Theron and
a sense, guarantees the growth and
matches will s ll only be paid out twice a
the off-season treats you well and you give
Dudu Dudumashe and the office for all
sustainability of our referees and our
year. Our office can’t pay out monthly as
your bodies the opportunity to recover
their efforts.
Society.
at this stage they don’t have the capacity.
and prepare for a great 2015.
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JUNIOR REFEREES
An idea to keep children busy in the long
a professional way that parents watching
Support provided to our junior referees
school holidays in 2010 has turned into a
give glowing reviews of the official. Our
this year included:
fully fledged programme that encourages
objec ve has always been to produce
• Law exams
scholars to explore a different side of
the most professional and competent
Understanding the game
their rugby passion. Since 2010, the WP
referees.
Coaching of the referees at the various
tournaments
Junior Referees Programme has produced
at least 25 of the 176 referees in the WP
Our break into the southern suburbs
Performance reviewing of the officials
Referees Society. Our flag bearers have
market has taken off with a bang. We can
Self-reviews of the referees
recently been promoted to Division Two
now boast junior referees in some of the
on the Society’s grading list. In our fourth
top schools in Cape Town.
Convenor: Joey KlaasteSalmans
Members: Ben Theron,
Namgamso Dudushe,
Jaco Smith, Don Perry
that we’ve accomplished and that we’re
The courses held at Jan Kriel School
SA Rugby Legends U15 and U18 Iqhawe
fulfilling the original objec ve of ge ng
in Kuils River – an ins tu on that has
Week, which was again held at City Park in
more competent referees into the senior
become our accommoda on partner
Athlone. We invited the matrics of 2014 to
society.
– were very vibey. It’s great to see the
be part of it, and appointed referees who
boys and girls grow over the few days
came through this programme to officiate
And we’ve con nued to introduce many
they spend with us. They arrive as ‘wise
at the week.
more youngsters to rugby refereeing.
owls’ and leave as humbled up-and-
We had three very successful courses
coming young officials. The willingness,
We invited members of the Referees’
in the 2014 school holidays. The juniors
a er they’ve qualified, to officiate is
Society Execu ve to address the matrics
who made it through the April course
overwhelming and definitely addresses
were invited to be part of our annual SA
the need for officials in our province.
Rugby Legends Vuka weeks. It was a great
The boys and girls at our courses don’t
experience for them, as they could rub
just learn about the life of refereeing and
shoulders with referees who’re seen to
the Laws that go with it, but also about life
be seniors in the programme as well as
in general. They learn to interact, respect
scholars who’ve gone on to become senior
each other, and diversify their thought
referees. Again, our junior referees didn’t
processes.
from the organisers and coaches of the
The year 2014 was a special one as we
various teams bears tes mony.
celebrated the first schools referees’
society. Wynberg Boys’ High School are
The first part of the rugby season provided
the torchbearers in this, with the first-ever
many opportuni es for the juniors to
Schools Referees’ Associa on, run by the
prac se their skills. Many schools in the
boys and three staff members. The boys,
province have been suppor ve of our
who’re all part of our programme, service
programme and have asked for these
their own school and their junior school
boys and girls to come to their schools
with referees. These boys have in the 2014
to officiate in fes vals and tournaments
season refereed most of the WBHS home
- we’ve become the go-to group for
fixtures. We’re very proud of what has
schools! There’s nothing like watching a
transpired at WBHS and look forward to
referee who’s the same age as the players
see how they grow and perhaps see other
and conduc ng himself or herself in such
schools follow their idea.
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on what the expecta ons are of a
senior referee. We were privileged to
have a visit from Thelo Wakefield, the
president of WPRU, on our rest day. In
his chat to the boys and girls, he spoke
about the importance of referees in the
game and the challenges that go with
the job. I believe that the mo va onal
talks by Mr Thelo Wakefield and Dan de
disappoint, and the compliments received
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performances
Our highlight of the year is definitely the
year of this programme, we’re proud of all
Villiers, chairmen of WPRFU and WPRRS
respec vely, put the youngsters on the
right track for their refereeing careers.
The challenges for 2015 will be to work
harder on diversity and ensuring that our
product reflects all the cultural groups in
our country. We might have to appeal to
our sponsors to help us in reaching out to
all schools in the province.
tournaments and fes vals. We’re also
My sincere thanks go to the following for
Our apprecia on goes out to all the
indebted to the WP Rugby Union and
all their assistance:
sponsors who’ve been suppor ng the
the Referees’ Society, who’ve allowed us
Ben Theron
programme, as well as the many schools
to exist under their banner and for their
Namgamso Dudumashe
who’ve allowed us to be part of their
support.
Jaco Smith and Don Perry.
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MATCH REVIEWING
PAYMENTS AND AWARDS
This commi ee, like all other commi ees,
Match Review Commi ee recommends
forms an integral part of the Western
the Most Improved Referee and the Most
Province Rugby Referees Society, the work
Promising Referee.
of which culminates in a glamorous event
for the season. This was an increase
fitness test and write the exam during 2015.
compared with 2013.
Referees who have SARRA aspira ons must
known as the Annual Prize Giving. The
The awards include: Long Service Awards
commi ee meets from me to me to
(10 years/20 years), Divisional Merit
discuss, among other things, the Society’s
Awards, Overall Merit Award, Referee
Cons tu on and Bylaws, referee prize
of the Year, Highest Examina on Mark,
winners and the amount match officials
Regional Awards, Merit Ties, Blazers, Life
should be reimbursed the following year
Members, and the Execu ve Award (at the
for their services, including honorariums
discre on of the Execu ve Commi ee).
and allowances.
There are no words to describe the
write the Na onal Examina on. However,
Referees were lethargic in reques ng to
Convener: Ronnie
Bourbon-Le ley
During the year Marianne van Wyngaard
this past season we introduced a WP
be filmed during 2014. Only nine DVDs
version of the exam which can be wri en
were completed, versus 22 in 2013.
at regional level. Either of these two
Referees are asked to be more proac ve in
exams qualifies for WP purposes. All new
reques ng DVDs in the coming year.
members joining the Society during the
Convener: Arthur
Southgate
Wyngaard. Marianne, there’s no individual
referee’s contribu on, whether big or small.
who can comprehend the reless and
These records are of cri cal importance at
relentless pursuit of perfec on you
the comple on of the club rugby season
undertake in order to achieve excellence
when it comes to awarding honours.
in the compila on of these records and
year must undertake the WP exam in order
Match reviewers were allocated weekly to
CommiƩee: Owen
Kiewietz, Desmond
Petersen, Don Perry,
Phillip Muller, Alan
Becker. Addi onal
members: Eric Bernado,
Gielie Bester, Johan
Willemse, Alan Gould,
Allan O’Connell
to come into conten on for promo on.
different venues.
Congratula ons to all referees who were
At each mee ng, the en re grading list
was analysed and evaluated, with the
object of promo ng or demo ng referees
according to the new grading structure in
conjunc on with the new criteria set out
on 19 August 2014. Referees must comply
with the new criteria to get promoted and
this informa on is located on the website.
The year 2014 saw the reintroduc on of
the Bleep Test as the fitness benchmark, in
promoted during the 2014 season. To
those aspiring to higher honours, we
encourage you to persevere in order that
your own personal goals can be a ained.
sta s cs. In this Commi ee alone, your
Members: Marianne
van Wyngaard, RonnieBourbon Le ley, Alan
Becker
Within three days a er the comple on of
sterling work ethic and contribu on will
the season, the records are submi ed to
be missed. Bon voyage and au revoir -
this commi ee to determine the various
un l we meet again!
awards. The names of the nominated
referees are forwarded to the full
In addi on, a word of thanks needs to
Execu ve for review and ra fica on. The
be extended to Ronnie Bourbon-Le ley
and Alan Becker for their unwavering,
passionate interest in refereeing
A special word of thanks is extended
administra on in Western Province. The
to the addi onal members, first league
Society is indebted to both of them.
referees, coaches and execu ve members
May everyone enjoy the off-season break
who assisted during the season. Your
and come back refreshed with great
efforts and contribu ons are greatly
enthusiasm for 2015!
Five match-reviewing mee ngs were
accordance with SARRA requirements. It’s
appreciated. A special word of thanks goes
convened during the course of the 2014
extremely problema c that many referees
to Alan Becker who acted as secretary for
s ll don’t undertake the annual fitness test
the commi ee.
season.
reless contribu on of Marianne van
keeps me culous records of each individual
nor the annual Referees’ Examina on, both
of which are mandatory in terms of the
Finally, to Marianne van Wyngaard: your
grading criteria. As a result, many referees
services to this Commi ee will be sorely
find themselves demoted during June and/
missed in years to come; the words ‘thank
Rugby Referee Associa on (SARRA). There
or can’t be promoted to higher divisions
you’ do not come remotely close or do any
were approximately 178 ac ve referees
because of non-compliance. The Commi ee
jus ce to your efforts and contribu ons
and the commi ee submi ed 646 reports
encourages all referees to undertake the
over all these years!
The match reviewers kept their reports
within the framework of the South African
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TRAINING AND EDUCATION
REFEREES’ REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
are a happy bunch and, barring a few
for the referees to define their mee ngs,
disagreements over minor issues, are
their environment and how best they
comfortable with the general direc on of
can improve their posi on as on-field
the commi ee.
administrators. Tradi onally, the monthly
mee ngs have been set by the Execu ve,
The few complaints I did receive were
but ac ve members should give input
handled speedily and all respondents
on what they want from the sessions.
were given wri en replies to their emails.
Are members happy how issues around
clothing, safety and training are dealt
While one could argue that the posi on
with? This is the channel to raise and
is redundant given the lack of complaints,
communicate those concerns directly to
it could just as easily be argued that it’s
the Execu ve.
necessary to keep the commi ee on their
toes and ensure that they’re not only
Convener: Jonathan
Kaplan
Convener: Charles
Wyngaard
As a result of my work commitments and
func onal but ac ng in the best interests
my inability to regularly a end mee ngs,
of the group they represent.
I won’t be making myself available for this
or any other commi ee posi on. I wish
Furthermore, in order to add some
the future incumbents much success in
crea ve value to this post, I’d like to
their capacity as members’ representa ve
suggest that in future it becomes a vehicle
on the Execu ve Commi ee.
This was my first year in the Training and
Educa on por olio. The recruitment
referees. We trust more players will
The following schools, club and sports
campaigns of both SARU and Western
become referees and that this trend will
organisers must be acknowledged for
Province rugby referees have contributed
con nue.
their support of the beginner referees’
to a good intake of referees. Many of the
programme:
Arthur Southgate and Charles Wyngaard
One programme did so in the la er part
had their educator’s licences renewed,
Bellville HTS
of 2014. At least 30 referees have been
and Wayne Kearns and Mornay Collville
Primrose Club Youth : Zahir Isaacs
added to the Society.
have been cer fied and are now members
Monument Park
: Jacques Stander
: Heinrich Veldsman
of the team.
Two unique events occurred in 2014:
intake was the passion of the beginner
Johan Pieterse and Arthur Southgate
an induc on programme for beginner
referees, who’re all excited and very proud
facilitated the IRB Level One and
referees was held at Newlands, and a
to be Western Province rugby referees.
Refereeing in Prac ce programmes. One
camp for beginner referees was held
Five women joined our Society, which
Sevens Rugby course was facilitated by
at Jan Kriel School. Both were held to
in itself is a very pleasing and promising
Johan Pieterse and Mornay Collville. David
facilitate referee development.
development.
Leonard and Gerrit Eiman supported the
beginner referees in a coaching capacity.
Two referees, Egon Seconds and Aimee
a one-man show, and requires the help
A special men on to Joey Klaaste-
of many individuals, so it’s with gra tude
players, and have joined the Society. Their
Salmans, Don Perry and Arthur Southgate
that I say thank you to all those who’ve
membership is a great encouragement
for their help and facilita on at the
contributed to the development of
and advert to other players to become
beginner’s referee camp 2014.
referees.
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of the perennial issues that crop up at
every referees’ society mee ng. I felt
skill-set to effect change.
I wasn’t able to a end some of the
mee ngs due to con nual work
commitments. Nonetheless, my findings
are that the commi ee members ARE
dedicated, commi ed and hardworking
individuals who’re interested in the
wellbeing of the group.
The group itself had very li le to moan
about when push came to shove. A er it
The Educa on and Training por olio isn’t
Barre , represented South Africa as
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was some growing discontent with some
there was a role for someone with my
76 people who a ended the IRB Level
The most pleasing aspect of the 2014
I put myself up for this post as I felt there
was decided at the very first mee ng that
all queries, issues and complaints were
to be handled through email, I received
a total of four throughout the year. This
would strongly suggest that the members
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FAREWELL TO MARIANNE
ARIANNE VAN W
WYNGAARD
Story courtesy of Paul Dobson.
Back in the 1990s, when the referees were
‘I quickly learnt not to take it personally
looking around for a match secretary, it
when people withdrew or complained,’
was the late Willem Brits who came up
she says.
with the sugges on of Marianne. They
were both members of the NG Kerk up
On only two occasions, referees failed to
on the hill at Wynberg. Marianne and
arrive for first-team matches. On both,
Miems, Willem's widow, did bible study
the same clubs were involved - Villagers
together. Marianne - who at the me was
and Tygerberg; on both, the matches were
only vaguely aware that there was a game
postponed as Tygerberg didn’t want a
called rugby - agreed to take the job.
subs tute. The refs in ques on, JC Fortuin
and Jerome America, had been appointed
The appointments were made on the
to provincial matches elsewhere in the
Tuesday and Marianne posted them on a
country, and the commi ee and Marianne
Thursday for two Saturdays ahead. Then, if
didn’t know about it. Despite it not
any changes were needed, she had three
being her fault, Marianne says she found
commi ee members to help her get them
it embarrassing. She and Ben Theron
right.
immediately worked out a system to
prevent this happening again.
For 17 years, Marianne van Wyngaard
Computerisa on revolu onised her job.
did one of the hardest jobs in refereeing:
Eddie Douglas, a refugee referee from
Withdrawals, especially late withdrawals,
referee appointments.
Pretoria, designed, wrote and managed
were a real bugbear. Marianne would
a program to cater for all refereeing
generally handle them on her own, but
She joined the WPRRS in 1997, five years
variables - the gradings, the distance,
if things got complicated, she would ask
a er unifica on, which had brought about
the referees without transport (more
for Eddie's help. Some referees also went
an enormous increase in the number of
than half of the present members), the
the extra mile to fill gaps: some mes a
clubs while at the same me refereeing
dates unavailable and a record to avoid a
ref who’d blown a match upcountry on a
numbers had begun to dwindle. Whereas
referee reffing the same team more than
prior to union, the then-secretary had the
once a month. For seven years Eddie and
to fill in for a late withdrawal; some mes
luxury of having twice as many referees as
Marianne would meet at her fi h-floor
Marianne would contact a referee who
there were matches, by this year (2014),
flat in Muizenberg on a Tuesday to make
was on his way to a match and get him
Marianne’s job had become incredibly
appointments for two Saturdays later. It
to turn around and go to another match.
complicated, with 176 referees in the
would take them two to three hours each
Western Province to appoint to clubs and
me, even with the computer's help.
Friday would go straight from the airport
At the end of 17 years, as she prepared to
move from Muizenberg to Somerset West,
the
th top two divisions of schools fixtures,
women's matches and the Simonsberg
wom
‘I enjoyed the experience,’ Eddie
Marianne said with a lovely smile, ‘I
for farm sides, and many, many
League fo
remembers. ‘I'd take some me off work
really enjoyed working with referees. The
more WP appointments.
app
on a Tuesday and go to Marianne. It was
vast majority are helpful, cheerful and
always a pleasure as she was always warm
accommoda ng.’
And simply dealing with referees became
and cheerful. And it gave me a chance to
more complicated, too. To keep our
get to know referees and their calibre.’
And the Western Province Referees'
Society knows that they have vastly
province’s club rugby func oning happily,
Marianne had to be different things to
Saturdays were crucial days. Marianne
different people – some mes straight-
te
would sit at the telephone
ll the second
to combine efficiencyy with her own
talking, some mes pleading, some mes
XV matches had all started, and then go
cheerful brand of friendliness,
the mother, some mes the agony aunt,
for a walk – but o en she would return to
somebody special: Marianne van
some mes the schoolmarm.
a host of emails and phoned-in excuses.
Wyngaard.
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benefited from somebody who managed
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REGIONAL AWARDS
Referee of the year
Marius van der Westhuizen
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THYRON PIETERSEN
Paarl
ELIAS JACOBS (Collected by Frikkie van Wyk)
Bellville
PIETER LE ROUX
Stellenbosch
EDUARDO TAKACS (Collected by Arthur Southgate)
Table View
VIRGIL THORNTON
Helderberg
SINETHEMBA MRULWA (Collected by Thuso Mngqibisa)
Langa
CRAIG CAMPBELL
Wynberg /UCT
CHARLES VAN RENSBURG
Khayelitsha
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DIVISION AWARDS
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
CULLUM JOHNSTON | Division 2
CULLUM JOHNSTON
Overall Merit Award
THISTLES RFC
Club of the Year
MATT KEMP | Division 1
ELIAS JACOBS | Division 3
(Collected by Frikkie van Wyk)
CULLUM JOHNSTON
Highest Examina on Mark Award -76%
JEAN DE WET
Most Improved Referee
WAYNE KEARNS | Division 4
HENK HAGEN | Division 5
LEͳEUSTACE BEUKES ΈCollected by Frikkie van Wyk)
Most Promising Referee
MARIUS VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
Willem Brits Award
ASHLEY JACOBS | Division 6
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REINHARD KOORTS | Division 7
DANIEL FORTUIN
Referees Execu ve Award
AIMEE BARRETT
Chairman’s Award
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JUNIOR AWARDS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL REFEREES SOCIETY
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER
12 Months
ended
31 Dec 2013
INCOME
QUINTON GREEN
Junior referee of the year
ANDREA MAASS
Most improved junior referee of the year
751 976
6 845
7 780
Entertainment & Clubhouse Surplus
9 219
17 428
Fund Raising
48 263
64 978
Garment Income
71 339
57 228
Distribu on on Investments
64 682
47 750
South African Rugby Referee Associa on
89 520
156 976
Western Province Rugby Union
714 370
0
South African Rugby Union
152 920
240 731
Referee duty payments
-777 770
-83 755
Sponsorship
346 000
405 000
Subscrip ons
25 210
20 535
Sundry Income
90 899
66 249
EXPENDITURE
522 282
438 256
Auditor's Remunera on
3 876
3 064
Bank Charges and Interest
9 738
6 731
WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL REFEREES’ SOCIETY
15 539
Coaching and Development
141 797
Deprecia on
33 478
29 512
Dona ons
9 000
0
Honorarium
36
843 924
Dona ons and Grants
Commission Paid
JUAN DE BOD
Most promising junior referee of the year
12 Months
ended
31 Dec 2012
22 500
110 790
19 000
Insurance
4 800
3 300
Legal Cost
8 978
0
Prin ng, Postage and Sta onery
26 451
18 643
Purchases - Garments
166 814
133 593
Repairs and Maintenance
8 557
6 578
Sundries and Gi s
86 293
88 033
Travel and Accommoda on
0
3 473
NET SURPLUS TRANSFERRED TO
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
229 695
405 668
SARA RAAL
Junior Ambassador of the year
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER
31 Dec 2013
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
1 754 501
31 Dec 2012
1 524 806
Balance 1 January 2013
1 524 806
1 119 138
Net surplus
229 695
405 668
TOTAL FUNDS
1 754 501
1 524 806
REPRESENTED BY : FIXED ASSETS
116 322
126 138
CLUBHOUSE PREMISES
21 794
27 504
COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT
94 528
98 634
CURRENT ASSETS
1 701 628
1 433 037
INVESTMENTS
1 484 941
1 170 259
INVENTORIES
113 884
147 373
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
102 804
115 404
CURRENT LIABILITIES
63 449
34 369
ACCRUALS
63 449
34 369
1 754 501
1 524 806
WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOOTBALL REFEREES’ SOCIETY
RUGBYVOETBALSKEIDREGTERSVERENIGING VAN DIE WESTELIKE PROVINSIE
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Email: [email protected] • Website: www.wprugbyrefs.co.za
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