• Learn the laws ... be the only one at practice who has read the direction book ... have you ever wanted to talk back to the ref ??? - this is your chance.
• This is a useful and important course for high school and youth  rugby coaches and rugby volunteers.
• It's a big tent - kids from 7 to 70 are welcome.
• If you want to stay involved with rugby but don't have the time, this is the solution.
• This is an excellent way to more understand and enjoy watching your  boy friend or girl friend, son or daughter play rugby.
• And, last but not least !!  There is a large collegiate rugby tournament three weeks later where clinic participants will have a chance, if they like, to referee and receive referee coaching.
• Save your club $$$

 

 

Level 1 Officiating Course

Saturday, July 25th, 2015

Robert Morris University - Nicholson Hall

Pittsburgh, Pa.

8:30am-4:30 pm

 

Educators:  Jamie Rooney, Tom Barr

 

Eligibility:  This the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing.  Registrants must have current

CIPP registration with USA Rugby

 

Cost:  $50.00 Course fee paid by registering online with the USA Rugby web site.

          $5.00 service fee payable on the day of the course at course site. Lunch by Crago!!

 

Certification:  Current USA Rugby membership, including registration as a referee, attend and

participate in all course modules, pass online law exam and Rugby Ready exam prior to course, and

complete short safety quiz administered at course site.

 

Description: The purpose of this introductory course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition.  Course certification is required for anyone who wishes to referee any match

that could potentially lead to a National Championship

 

Course Focus:  Game knowledge, role of the referee, planning, principles of Rugby, referee preparation, game management, risk management, and how to have fun as a Rugby referee