Since my late teens I started watching my rugby league team (Hull KR) home and away, and never missed a game in about three years. Then I moved away from home and missed a few matches before being totally exiled down South but manage to make the odd game.
Whilst moving away to Halifax, I was in search of something to fill my time with other than work. So, I joined the local rugby league referee's society and managed to progress fairly high up quickly before moving down South where the opportunities to officiate are very limited. Therefore, I've hung up my boots for the time being. I'll deffo go back to it should I move back Northwards, as fitness side apart, it was really enjoyable. So I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a sport to try and get more involved.
Here's a few photos of me in action...
A very cold and wet day as Touch Judge at Siddal, one of my earliest games I think.
Me doing my first open age game in Bradford
Me doing my first RFL appointed game at Bradford Bulls vs Hull KR
Me doing a Halifax local derby where the first game was abandoned due to a massive brawl!
And my only quote in a newpaper about me...
Pontefract & Castleford Express said:
Although the referee had a perfect view, he consulted a linesman who was 30 yards away before disallowing the try.