England Lacrosse are delighted to reveal the names of the inaugural members of the new Refereeing Advisory Group (RAG), who will oversee refereeing for lacrosse in England.

The RAG, working under the guidance of the Officiating Advisory Group and National Lacrosse Committee, is responsible for leading on the strategy for the future of refereeing in England.

The Group provides guidance and expertise on the application of rules for the domestic game, works with regions to promote refereeing across the country, and acts as a point of contact for any relevant refereeing issues.

Teaming up with the Chair of the Group, Mark Buckley, who was appointed earlier this month, the new members of the RAG are as follows:

Andy Higginbottom, Harrysson Waldman, Wilf Seville, Dan Arnison, Hazel Wisby, Nick Flew, Phil Pearson, Michael Leahy, Rob Clark.

There will also be two honorary members sitting on the Group: Peter Davidson and Don Blacklock.

Chair of the Group, Mark Buckley, is delighted to welcome the newly appointed members, who bring with them such experience:

“I think we have selected a balanced group with a mix of experience and fresh ideas who represent the full spread of referees in the country.

“We had to make a few hard choices but this group is committed to developing refereeing in England from grassroots all the way up to international level. I’m excited to get started and look forward to the challenge”.

Due to the new members’ experience in Box Lacrosse, the Group will also look to form a sub-committee to oversee officiating Box Lacrosse in England.