The most important benefit of membership in the Society is your continued enjoyment of the game of rugby. Active members of the Society are eligible for a variety of benefits. An active member is defined as a referee who accepts assignment by the Society to five Saturday matches in a calendar year.
Benefits for active referees are:
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Reimbursement of annual registration fees paid to USA Rugby and/or NCR.
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Reimbursement of match expenses.
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Law book provided annually.
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Society official jersey provided each year.
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Reimbursement of USA Rugby training and certification course fees.
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Partial reimbursement of conferences fees, on a case by case basis.
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Exchanges (on a case by case basis.
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Annual Society Dinner for member and one guest. Dinner is usually held in conjunction with the NERFU Club Championships.
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Lunch at the Annual General Meeting in January.
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Reimbursement of NASO (National Association of Sports Officials membership.
For new members in their first year refereeing in New England the Society will waive annual Society membership dues.