Referees Report Presentation by: Ricardo Rodrigues

What we achieved 2014/2015 Not a single match was played without official referees. Consolidated the number of referee’s database and increase the potential newcomers to start in 2015/2016 Introduction of group referees nominated for the woman’s tournaments based league. Tested with success the “participants list” on the woman’s tournaments based league. IOHA provided referee jersey to the most active referees in the Irish Olympic Handball League.

Objectives for 2015/2016 Referees course to be held before the beginning of the national league competition. Update of the referees database for 2015/2016 Quarterly forum (TBD) with referees to address issues, concerns, technical replay of a European match with focus on key topics in line with EHF referees guideline and directives for 2015/2016.

Objectives for 2015/2016 Work in cooperation with the Irish National Team on their preparation for upcoming tournaments and competitions. Nominate via IOHA a team of referees for the EHF Youth Referee Program starting 2016/2017.

Objectives for 2015/2016 Recalculate in conjunction with all League teams the referees fees (travel expenses for i.e. Cork, NI) for each game of regular season and playoff. Introduce the payment to referees on the IOHA CUP beginning in 2015/2016. Provide referees with the minimal conditions for performing their tasks. (Cards, notecard, whistle (Fox 40 or similar).

Documentation for 2015/ minute suspension document for table official display/hand out to teams. To be considered mandatory from 2015/2016* * To be discussed on IOHA AGM 2015.

Documentation for 2015/2016 Participants list to be filled by teams before match and delivered to referees for validation before game.* After validation from referees this can be passed on to table officials to assist on the match report filling. * To be discussed on IOHA AGM 2015.

Wishing all a great season!