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Aimee Barrett-Theron |
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| Born: | 27 June 1987 |
| School attended: | Northlands Girls High School (Durban) |
| Favourite country: | South Africa |
| Favourite food: | Ribs |
Rugby history:
Played women rugby for:
- KZN 2005-2008
- WP 2008-2012
- SA 7's and 15's: 2008-2012
- 7's World Rugby Cup in 2009
- 15's World Rugby Cup 15's in 2010
In addition: played in the Junior Touch Rugby World Cup in 2005 and the Senior Touch Rugby World Cup in 2007
Why You chose to become a referee:
I was looking for a new challenge and wanted to stay involved in the game that I love. I also wanted to give back to the sport that gave me so many opportunities and allowed me to travel the world.
Refereeing history:
Started refereeing in 2014
Academy Squad 2014
SARU Women's Panel 2015 to 2016
World Rugby Women 7's panel 2016/2017
SARU Men National "B" Panel 2017
Career highlights:
Refereed at the Rio Olympics 2016
AR at the HSBC 7's Cape Town 2016
Refereed a Cup Quarter Final of the Women's 7's World Series in France 2016
Test Debut: World Cup Qualifying - Fiji vs Japan 2016
2nd Test: RBS Women Six Nations - Scotland vs Ireland
FNB Varsity Shield 2017: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) vs University of Fort Hare (UFH)
Appointed to the World Rugby Women World Cup in Ireland 2017
Favourite international sportsperson:
Patrick Lambie
Motivators:
"Live the dream!" - If you want it, work hard and don't stop until you've got it - it's worth it!
Who would you like to meet:
Ellen DeGeneres
Hero/Mentor:
My mom she may not be the sportiest person I know but she is definitely the strongest and she has motivated me to become the person I am today.
Advice for new recruits:
Every match will challenge you physically, mentally and emotionally in some way, stay strong and keep your head up. Mistakes happen learn from them and move on.
Outside interests:
Playing Touch Rugby, stand up paddle boarding, surfing and spending time at home with friends and family.
Did you know?
I love to read!
Number of matches officiated/TMO:
18 Women International Tests, 8 WR 7´s Women Tournaments, 1 SRU, 1 URC, 3 CCP Premier, 3 First Division, 10 Women Provincial
