WA Touch Referees

2026 WA Country Championships are underway this weekend in Exmouth. Referees have gathered from across WA to manage the action and undertake learning in a tournament environment. Good luck especially to those participating in their first event and stay tuned for more details as the event rolls on.

Congratulations to our referees who travelled across to the Northern Territory to referee the NT Champs. Amazing weather and smiles all round. So great that we can help out and make the travel across, building relationships whilst doing what we love.
Congrats to all that were awarded finals with a great representation from our WA contingent.
Awesome work team.

Tune into BarTV for the NT finals. Plenty of WA representation.

Tap off times below (NT Local Time)

⏰ 4.30pm (14X) - Kiri Mako & Rhys Jones
⏰ 5.30pm (18X) - David Kerwin
⏰ 5.30pm (SX) - Paul Richardson, Jake Bogue, Damon Thompson
⏰ 6.30pm (WO) - Joey Jeffries
⏰ 7.30pm (MO) - James Knowlson

Awesome work team!

IT'S GRAND FINAL DAY 🏆

It's not just humidity in the air, but the excitement of finals time!

Not able to get to TRL Stadium? Watch the livestream on BarTV from 2:00pm 👇

https://www.bartvsports.com.au/competitions/nt-titles/

One of the largest group ever to represent WA at 2026 The Championships. All 19 refs are still running at the start of day 3. Our (potential) upgrades have all been performing extremely well, continually impressing. Our veterans have been leading from the front as usual. Great to have such a supportive group all together at Coffs Harbour. Well done everyone. 2 more days to go!!

***Fundraising Announcement - Sheriffs and supporting Breast Cancer Care WA - 2026 WA State Championships***

The past weekend our referees kindly shared funny stories, crazy situations and contributed funds each day to a great cause - Breast Cancer Care WA. Paul Richardson provided a few words on Saturday morning highlighting the importance of both men and women being aware, seeking advice and support when needed. Many people also shared their lived experience throughout the weekend.

We can announce that our referees this year raised $1,525.00 for Breast Cancer Care WA. A truly amazing effort and we thank each and every one of you for your support over the weekend.

Look after each other and you can find out more by visiting the link https://www.breastcancer.org.au/.

https://breastfriends.raiselysite.com/brian-blechynden

Finals day has arrived! Tune in to see our amazing referees in action throughout the day.

Our WA State Championships 2026 Finals appointments. These guys and girls are at the top of their game. Congratulations!

W40 - John Bedford, Dave Rogers, Kristin Hill
M50 - George Foster-Jones, Joe Jeffries, Fiona Quinn
SX - Justin Melling, Matt Bowman, Scott Hollins
M40 - David Kerwin, Anthony Orchard, Matt Cooper
W30 - Justin Parsons, Shelly Cox, Breanne Burton
M30 - Paul Richardson, Mike Ellis, Chris Murray
XO - Jake Bogue, Naseh Rizvi, Damon Thompson
WO - Amanda Sheeky, Megan Lane, Kiri Mako
MO - Rob McKay, Brian Blechynden, James Knowlson

What an amazing colour coded, professional looking lot we are.
Thanks to everyone who attended this year's WA State Championships.

Well done to our leading referees for the tournament. These are our referees at the very top of their game. Amazing effort.

Megan Lane - Leading Female referee
Rob McKay - Leading Male referee
Paul Richardson - Referee of the Tournament

Congratulations to our newest WA badges. Huge efforts from all. Hard work pays off.

Macgregor Orchard - State
Ben Ellis - State
Rhys Jones - State
Kristie Hill - State Senior
Dave Rogers - State Senior