Category: Recruitment

Playoffs Officials Application

We are now recruiting for officials and other volunteers at the 2019 British Champs Playoffs.

Playoffs will be held at Fenton Manor Sports Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September.

There will be eight games on each day, running approximately from 8am to 6pm on each day. All games will be full length WFTDA/MRDA “National” level games, involving teams from the following tiers:

  • Tier 1 WFTDA-side
  • Tier 2 WFTDA-side
  • Tier 1 MRDA-side

There may additionally be a junior derby exhibition game.

We will endeavor to schedule volunteer crews in shifts, but please assume that if you are applying for these playoffs, you will be expected to work several games on each day. Please also ensure that you have the funds/means to get to the venue.

Officials applications close on the 1st August, and officials will be informed whether they have been accepted by 15th August, at the latest. Volunteer applications will remain open as long as needed, and successful applicants will be informed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions, please email Champs.Officials@gmail.com for officials, and British.Championships@gmail.com for crew.

To apply, click the button below.

Leadership Applications

British Championships are recruiting for Leadership roles for the 2020 season, and we are looking for:

  • Tournament Head Referee – WFTDA-side
  • Tournament Head NSO – MRDA-side
  • Finance Director

All roles will start from August 2019 and have a two year term. This will involve a handover period to your replacement in the lead up to and during the 2022 playoff event.


THR Summary:
As Tournament Head Referee for the WFTDA side you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of skating officiating, that the tournament is run fairly and effectively and that the principles of the tournament are upheld throughout the season

THNSO Summary:
As Tournament Head NSO for the MRDA side you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of non-skating officiating, that the tournament is run fairly and effectively and that the principles of the tournament are upheld throughout the season.

FD Summary:
As Finance Director you will steer the finances of Champs, ensuring the tournament is financially viable and clearly accounted for. You will work with the other tournament Directors to ensure all activity is budgeted for and income generated is in keeping with Champs’ ethos.


More information, including a full role description, can be found on the application form. If you have questions, you can contact us via the website or by email.

If you think this is for you, apply via the form below. Applications close on the 21st of July 2019.