Certification Courses

Touch Judge / Assistant Referee Certifications [Team Requirement]

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Scott Green & Joey Swatzell discuss a call | Texas Rugby Referee Association
Scott Green & AR Joey Swatzell discuss a call | Texas Rugby Referee Association
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For the upcoming 2015-2016 competitive season, all teams will be required to provide TWO certified Touch Judge or Assistant Referees for all home league matches. TRU is offering FREE TJ/AR courses at the TRU Summit in Allen, TX on Aug 29-30, 2015.

The TRU Board highly encourages all teams to send representatives to the Summit in order to be certified. If teams cannot attend the TRU Summit, teams must provide proof of online USA Rugby TJ or AR Course Certification (cost $30) before September 1, 2015. Proof of certification can be sent to admin@texasrugbyunion.com.

Register for the FREE TJ/AR Courses at the TRU Summit.

Referee Courses, L1, L2, CMO, TJ & AR Accepting Registrations | TRU SUMMIT

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Scott Green & Joey Swatzell discuss a call | Texas Rugby Referee Association
Scott Green & Joey Swatzell discuss a call
Photo by Norma Salinas Photography

We’ve opened the referee course registrations for the L1, L2 and Coaching of Match Officials for the Summit coming up on Aug 29-30, 2015. A referee has a unique perspective as they have the best seat in the house for all the action. Become an artist of the game and help the players compete within the laws and get paid!

Sign up today as each course is capped at 10 participants:

L1 Referee Course – Sunday, August 30 – $60

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 matches.

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L2 Referee Course – August 29-30 – $120

The purpose of this course is to enable officials to develop further the skills acquired in the introductory course so as to officiate safe, enjoyable competition. This course requires 2 days.

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Coaching of Match Officials – Sunday, August 30 – $60

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee.

Register

TRU Touch Judge and Assistant Referee – August 30 – FREE

TRU Touch Judge Course

Provides instruction on the primary tasks of the touch judge in adjudicating touch, touch-in-goal, kicks at goal, and the roles of the touch judge in seven-a-side rugby.

TRU Assistant Referee

Provides instruction on the secondary and tertiary responsibilities and tasks of the touch judge, including the adjudication of foul play.

Register: https://www.texasrugbyunion.com/summit/tru-touch-judge-assistant-referee-signup/

What about the Coaching Courses?

Register for the L200 and L300 Coaching Course here: https://www.texasrugbyunion.com/summit/

What’s the TRU Summit?

Get more information about the Summit here: https://www.texasrugbyunion.com/summit/

Level 1 Referee Course – Apr 18, 2015 @ Richardson, TX

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1176276_504162323006596_207390337_nIn conjunction with the SWWC 7s Tournament we are hosting a Level 1 Referee Course. We are looking forward to grooming a team of new referees to take their place on Local, National and Olympic stages.

We urge players, administrators, coaches, parents, spectators, and fans to consider giving back to the game by becoming a rugby referee. It is an incredibly rewarding experience and you have the best seat in the house! Also once you become a registered referee you are eligible for Kit, Match Fees and Mileage!

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Eligibility: This is the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing. Read below for course registration, participants must register for certification and material.

Cost: $60

Where: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop [MAP]
561 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, 75080

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.

The course focuses on: Game knowledge, Role of the referee, Planning, Advantage, Touch, Principles of rugby, Positioning, Referee preparation, Open play, Lineout, Principles of refereeing, Communication, Technical, Contact, Foul play, Management, Risk management, Starting & restarting the game, Scrum, and how to have fun as a rugby referee.

Course Registration, Cost and CIPP: The cost is $60.00. Registration can be accomplished on-line. AFTER REGISTERING, PLEASE FORWARD THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO THE COURSE EDUCATOR

Items needed to attend the course (click on the links below):

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Level 2 Referee Officiating Course – Dec 6, 2014 – Addison, TX

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Level 2 Officiating Course - Texas Rugby Referee Association

L2 Referee Officiating Course (2 day Course) – Dec 6, 2014 in Addison, TX

Details

Cost: $100
Facility: 4540 Beltway Drive, Addison, TX 75001
Approximate delivery time: 16 hours; 2 DAY COURSE
Clinic Contact: Stephen Parrill or 985-345-4389
Entry Deadline: 12/4/2014 by 5:30 PM
Max. Registrations: 15
TRRA Major Sponsor: Ruck Science

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Prerequisites: Current USA Rugby membership, including registration as a referee; Level 1 Officiating course certification or equivalent and one full season of refereeing.

Requirements for Certification: Attend and participate in all course modules.

Requirements for Accreditation: Attend and participate in all course modules, achieve satisfactory practical assessment (excellent or competent), pass IRB law exam (can be taken prior to the course), submit a 12-event officiating diary covering matches and training sessions and complete IRB Rugby Ready certification (can be completed prior to the course).

Description: The purpose of this course is to enable officials to develop further the skills acquired in the introductory course so as to officiate safe, enjoyable competition.  Course accreditation is one requirement for promotion to the Territorial Panel.

Course Focus:

  • Principles of attack & defense
  • Communication
  • Risk management
  • Foul play
  • Tackle
  • Key factor analysis of unit skills
  • Referee support
  • Consistent application
  • Open Play
  • Ruck
  • The representative game in your country
  • Fitness basics
  • Touch judging
  • Scrum
  • Maul
  • Refereeing principles
  • Responsibility & commitment
  • Advantage
  • Lineout

Level 1 Coaching Match Officials | 10/4/14 | Austin, TX

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Level 1 Coaching Match Officials

USA Rugby Logo Texas Rugby Referee AssociationThe purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee.

When: 10/4/14
Where: Sleep Inn & Suites Austin (8410 Highway 290 East Austin, TX 78724)
Time: 8 – 5 pm
Cost: $50*

*INCENTIVE*

The TRU recommends that all area teams send at least one member of their coaching staff to this course. To encourage participation TRRA would like to offer the first five registered participants will receive a full reimbursement of the CMO course fee.

Also the team with the most representatives a full reimbursement of the CMO course fees. Reimbursement is contingent on:

  • Confirmed attendance by hosts
  • Completion of all course requirements
  • Register for course by Thursday, Sep 31st
  • Current USA Rugby membership

More Details of the Course

A one day, course to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee, focusing on the following:

  1. The principles rugby;
  2. The planning needed for effective coaching;
  3. Observation skills and analysis;
  4. Review document preparation;
  5. Use of video;
  6. Reading the game and identifying trends;
  7. The concept of materiality;
  8. The REVIEW process;
  9. Questioning and listening skills;
  10. Using the competence based review approach.

Lead Educator: Stephen Parrill

REGISTRATION INFO

Referee Certifications – Host & Attendees Wanted!

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Texas Rugby Referee AssociationThis fall TRRA would like to host several Referee Certification Courses! We are also looking for hosts of these events, if you are interested, please let admin@texasrugbyunion.com know ASAP!

Certifications

Level 1 Certification – Date TBD – HOST NEEDED!

Prerequisites: None!

The purpose of this course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition.

Level 2 Certification – 10/11/14 – HOST NEEDED!

Prerequisites: Current USA Rugby membership, including registration as a referee; Level 1 Officiating course certification or equivalent and one full season of refereeing.

The purpose of this course is to enable officials to develop further the skills acquired in the introductory course so as to officiate safe, enjoyable competition. Course accreditation is one requirement for promotion to the Territorial Panel.

Level 1 Coaching Match Officials – 10/4/14** | Austin, TX | HOST NEEDED!

Prerequisites: Current USA Rugby membership.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee.

**We would highly recommend that all team coaches take this course to aid in their understanding of the development of referees.

Level 1 Referee Courses – Feb 23, 2014 – 2 Locations: Ft Hood, TX & Houston, TX

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Fil Keuppens, TRRATRRA is hosting a Level 1 Referee course  in Ft Hood, TX and Houston, TX on February 23, 2014. We are looking forward to grooming a team of young fit refs to take their place on Local, National and Olympic stages. We urge players, administrators, coaches, parents, spectators, and fans to consider giving back to the game by becoming a rugby referee. It is an incredibly rewarding experience and you have the best seat in the house! Also, did we forget to mention that once you are a registered TRRA Referee you are eligible for TRRA Kit, Match Fees and Mileage?

Eligibility
This is the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing. Read below for course registration, participants must register for certification and material.

Description
This is a one day course, from 9am to 5pm, and there will be a group lunch break. 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.

Focus
Game knowledge, Role of the referee, Planning, Advantage, Touch, Principles of rugby, Positioning, Referee preparation, Open play, Lineout, Principles of refereeing, Communication, Technical, Contact, Foul play, Management, Risk management, Starting & restarting the
game, Scrum, and how to have fun as a rugby referee.

**Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor practical work.

Cost
$50

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.

Educators
Ft. Hood: Traci Schmidtke – tschmidtke@texasrugbyunion.com / 512-968-4888
Houston: Jim Wolfinger – jwolfinger@texasrugbyunion.com / 713-823-1901

Locations & Registration Links

FT HOOD
Ft. Hood – February 23, 2014 [MAP]
Venable Village Community Life Center (Building 60087)
Venable Drive Fort Hood, TX 76544

TIME: 9am-5pm

MORE DETAILS
REGISTER

**NOTE: This location is off post and not on base.**

HOUSTON
Houston, TX – February 23, 2014
**Strake Jesuit College Preparatory [MAP]

St. Thomas High School
4500 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007**Location has changed to Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.

TIME: 9am-5pm

MORE DETAILS
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USA RUGBY REFEREE DEPARTMENT NOW OFFERING ONLINE TOUCH JUDGE & ASSISTANT REFEREE COURSES

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from USA Rugby:

Boulder, CO – The USA Rugby Referee Department is excited to announce the advent of online Touch Judge & Assistant Referee courses!  These courses will allow participants from all over the country to create a collaborative learning environment and become USA Rugby certified.

This is the perfect opportunity for parents, coaches, and players to get involved and to learn more about the game from anywhere in the country.

Using instructor led discussion, video clips and other course materials participants in the Touch Judge courses will learn when the ball is in touch, touch judge signals, places of throw in, positioning and seven-a-side variations.  Participants in the Assistant Referee course will learn how to adjudicate foul play, perform signaling and reporting, maintain positioning, and use communication systems.  The courses will culminate with a brief quiz to validate the participant’s certification as a USA Rugby Touch Judge or Assistant Referee.

Courses will be offered monthly and will be held on the 2nd Tuesday & Wednesday of every month at 8:00pm Eastern Time.  Each session will last approximately two hours and will be taught by an IRB certified Educator. The cost of the online Touch Judge courses will be $25, as will the Assistant Referee course.  Please note that space is limited, so sign up early!

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Brittany Jacobs or Tim Cornelius.

Brittany Jacobs
bjacobs@usarugby.org
(303) 539-0300 x 111

Tim Cornelius
tcornelius@usarugby.org
(303) 539-0300 x 135

Level 1 Coaching of Match Officials – June 8, 2013 – Houston, TX

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In conjunction with the USA vs Ireland match in Houston, TX on June 8, 2013, USA Rugby is hosting a Level 1 Coaching of Match Officials course. Details below.

Educator: Ed Todd (etodd@usarugby.org)

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Location:
Crowne Plaza Houston Inn River Oaks
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77098

Approximate delivery time: 8 hours

Cost: $50

Prerequisites: Current USA Rugby membership, including registration as a referee and Level 1 Officiating certification or equivalent. Also, at least three seasons of officiating experience and a desire to support other referees through the medium of coaching.

Requirements for Certification: Attend and participate in all course modules.

Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor practical work.

Level 1 Officiating Course – Beaumont, TX – Saturday May 11, 2013

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Educator: Jim Wolfinger (jwolfinger@texasrugbyunion.com)

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Location:
700 Jim Gilligan Way
Beaumont, TX 77710

Eligibility: This is the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing. Registrants must have current CIPP registration with USA Rugby

Cost: $50 (course fee)

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.

The course focuses on: 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.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor practical work.

NOTE: AFTER REGISTERING, PLEASE FORWARD THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO THE COURSE EDUCATOR

NOTE: Walk in registration cost is $75.