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RobSwinney · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 8

I notice on the news page the recruitment of Mike Farrell as the new Club Doctor. (I beleive he still qualifies for the College too...)

A few years ago we used to have an officials rep - I have a new volunteer for the role if it is something we would like to have again; John Longland (recent IOT graduate) is keen to get involved. He is a qualified Ref and is waiting to go flying training.

He is keen to get involved with either ref'ing or otherwise.

Any thoughts,

Rob Swinney

Stu · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 6

Rob I think it would be great to have John on board for a number of reasons:

We've suffered from some match officials not turning up this year so it's always handy to have a substitute

He could become a great help on the line.

He could give the team a talk on the rules of the game and the inner workings of the mind of a referee.

He should register if he hasn't already done as an RAF referee and Mark C will need his details. If he wants to give me a ring I'll give him a number for the Referee's Association.

hodge · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 32

I agree completely, anyone who wants to get involved with Icarus is more than welcome. From what i can gather, for too long the club has relied on the 'same old people' doing the work. For us to continue to grow in a fresh, vibrant manner, we need new blood, keen to get involved and spread the workload.

I hope John is looking forward to meeting everyone. My best regards to him, and i look forward to seeing him soon.

LH
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John Hetherington · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 6

I agreee that it sounds like a good idea. Briefings to the players on new rules would be great!