{"id":6038,"date":"2015-03-27T15:49:28","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T20:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texasrugbyunion.com\/?p=6038"},"modified":"2015-08-19T19:04:40","modified_gmt":"2015-08-19T19:04:40","slug":"level-1-referee-course-apr-18-2015-university-of-texas-at-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texasrugbyref.com\/2015\/03\/27\/level-1-referee-course-apr-18-2015-university-of-texas-at-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Level 1 Referee Course – Apr 18, 2015 @ Richardson, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"1176276_504162323006596_207390337_n\"<\/a>In conjunction with the SWWC 7s Tournament we are hosting a Level 1 Referee Course.\u00a0We are looking forward to grooming a team of new\u00a0referees to take their place on Local, National and Olympic stages.<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Eligibility: <\/strong>This is the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing. Read below for course registration, participants must register for certification and material.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $60<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Fuzzy’s Taco Shop [MAP<\/a>]
\n561 W. Campbell Road
\nRichardson, 75080<\/p>\n

Certification: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

Description: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

The course focuses on: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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

Items needed to attend the course (click on the links below):<\/strong><\/p>\n