The Yellowcoats are coming: Umpire training course
Rowers across the North of England will be assured of a fair deal this summer as a number of TURC members take up their new positions as trainee umpires.
There has been a lot of head scratching in recent weeks as the trainees, with varying degrees of experience, have got to grips with the theory side, busily memorising essential elements of the Rules of Racing. Soon, it will be time to unleash this knowledge on innocent rowers, as the TURC influence spreads.
Umpires are generally in short supply, and the Northern Regional Umpires Commission have developed a training program that is suitable for anyone with an interest in rowing, competition and fair play! Tyne United are happy to support this initiative with enthusiasm, so that the umpires who currently trail across the country every weekend, whatever the weather, will realise that their efforts are always appreciated in one little corner of Tyneside. We are also excited about the prospect of a big yellow umpire jacket, a flag and a bell. What fun!
Warning: your umpires may not look exactly like the illustration; may contain nuts.
