To raise funds to referee at the Touch Rugby World Cup in April 2019, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Canterbury
I have been selected by the Federation of International Touch to referee at the Touch World Cup 2019 in Putrajaya, Malaysia – 27 April – 05 May as part of a 28 referee contingent from New Zealand and 140 referees from around the World.
I am currently ranked as the number 1 female in New Zealand, and hold an official number 2 ranking in the World.
Unfortunately, with the sport - there is a huge financial cost that comes with the tournament, in which we have to pay. All up the costs for this tournament are in excess of $4,500.00 to particpate at the event, with the players paying more to pay.
Why? Why would you pay that much to referee .... without players, I wouldn't be able to referee - there is very little funding for sport outside of the top tier of sports in New Zealand.
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My biggest why - and why I have kept going for 18 years, is because I love the sport, I am lucky enough to be good enough to be number one, 30 female referees want to be me at the World Cup. I teach my kids to strive to be the best, whether it be at school or in sport - and I am lucky enough to say that I can lead by example in my sport.
My goal at the World Cup is to finish number one in the World and referee the top Womens final at the tournament.
I am lucky enough to have the support of my wonderful husband and my two kids - who make everything possible.
All costs associated with attending the tournament
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