Otago Rugby Referees

Otago Rugby Referees Association

Supporting Excellence in Rugby Officiating

Contact ORRA Executive

Get in touch with the ORRA executive committee. Each member has specific responsibilities and is here to support you.

Executive Committee 2024/2025

Chairperson

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

chair@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Overall leadership and strategic direction
  • Chair executive meetings
  • Liaison with Otago Rugby
  • Represent ORRA externally
  • Oversee all association activities

Secretary

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

secretary@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Meeting minutes and records
  • General correspondence
  • Membership records
  • Document management
  • General inquiries

Treasurer

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

treasurer@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Financial management and reporting
  • Process fuel reimbursements
  • Manage membership fees
  • Banking and payments
  • Budget preparation

Coaching & Development Officer

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

coaching@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Training programs and sessions
  • Referee development and mentoring
  • Assessments and feedback
  • Pathway progression support
  • Panel recommendations
  • Fitness and law test coordination

South Representative

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

south@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Represent southern region referees
  • Liaison for southern clubs and matches
  • Regional communication
  • Local issue resolution
  • South region appointments support

Central Representative

Name: Hamish McKnight

Email:

central@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Represent central region referees
  • Liaison for central clubs and matches
  • Regional communication
  • Local issue resolution
  • Central region appointments support

Socials Officer

Name: [To be updated]

Email:

socials@orra.co.nz

Responsibilities:

  • Organize social events and gatherings
  • End-of-season functions
  • Team building activities
  • Referee welfare and morale
  • Awards and recognition events

Otago Rugby Union Contacts

Game Development - Referees: brandon.hale@orfu.co.nz

Who Should I Contact?

If you need... Contact...
Fuel reimbursement queries Treasurer
Training or development support Coaching & Development Officer
Match appointment questions Regional Representative (South/Central) or Chairperson
Panel placement inquiries Coaching & Development Officer
Regional club liaison South or Central Representative
Social events and functions Socials Officer
Membership or general admin Secretary
Policy or governance matters Chairperson
Anonymous feedback or concerns Question Box

Meeting Times

Executive Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:00 PM

Location: [To be updated]

Members: Contact the Secretary if you wish to raise an item.

Emergency Match Day Contact

⚠️ Urgent Match Day Issues

For urgent matters on match day (injury, safety concerns, or last-minute emergencies):

  1. The referee emergency contact number is 027 352 8559
  2. Contact your Regional Appointments Officer is no-one picks up.