Ulster GAA Club Referee Development Conference 2024

The inaugural Ulster GAA Club Referee Development Conference will take place on Saturday 10th February at the Glenavon House Hotel Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

The aim of the conference is to offer Club referees from across GAA, LGFA & Camogie the opportunity to listen to insights from top officials from a range of different sports, with a view to developing their own refereeing practice.

The Conference is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Register online here. 

This event is only open to club referees in Ulster.

Speakers on the day include:

• Sean Hurson – All Ireland Football Final Referee 2022
• Richard Kerr – Ulster Rugby Referee Development Manager
• Michael Cooke – Sport NI People Developer
• Q&A with elite-level GAA, LGFA & Camogie Referees

2024 Ulster GAA Club Referee Development Conference itinerary  

9.00am – 9.30am: Arrival & Registration

9.30am – 9.45am: Opening address – Ciaran McLaughlin, Ulster GAA Uachtarán

9.45am – 10.30am: ‘Insights from the Middle’ – Sean Hurson

10.35am – 11.20am: ‘On Pitch Communication & Dealing with Conflict’ – Richard Kerr, Ulster Rugby Referee Development Manager

11.20am – 11.30am: Tea & Coffee

11.30am – 12.10pm: Q&A with elite-level GAA, LGFA & Camogie Referees

12.15pm – 1.00pm: ‘Future Developments to Support Officials Learning’ – Michael Cooke, Sport NI People Developer

1.00pm – 1.15pm: Report Writing – Sean McKenna, Ulster GAA Hearings Committee Secretary

1.15pm – 1.25pm: Closing remarks

1.30pm: Lunch

For more information, please contact ryan.mellon.ulster@gaa.ie.