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How to become a TDRRS Referee

Take a look at the TDRRS Guidebook (2007) in the FORMS section on what is involved in becoming a rugby referee.

Also take a look at the ORRS document in the LINKS section titled "The Hows, Whys and Wheres of refereeing in Ontario".

Finally, take a look at "Rugby Canada - The Beginning Referee" in the QUICK LINKS section above.

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Level 1 Referee Clinic 2010

07-Feb-10 Sunday -

Toronto & District Rugby Referees Society

Level 1 Referee Clinics 2010

T&DRRS Level 1 Referee Clinics

*Date*	*Location*	*Clinic Fee*	*Special Notes*
Sat March 6	Crusaders RFC, Oakville	$100 ($50 students)
Sat March 6	Streetsville Secondary School, Mississauga	$50 students only
Sat March 20	Barrie (Police Station, 29 Sperling Drive)	$100 ($50 students)
Mar 24 + Mar 29	Northern SS / Birchmount Stadium	$50 students only	2^nd date is on-field matches
Sat April 10	PEAC School (75 Carl Hall Road, Downsview)	$100 ($50 students)
Apr 14 + Apr 16	Northern SS / Birchmount Stadium	$50 students only	2^nd date is on-field matches
Sat Apr 24	Port Hope - Trinity College School.	$100 ($50 students)
Jun 18 + Jun 19	Northern SS / Field Location TBA	$50 students only	2^nd date is on-field matches

In order to run, all clinics require at least 5 attendees, irb rules limit attendance to 8 per instructor – register ASAP to secure your spot (we can add more instructors with sufficient advance registration).

· All attendees are expected to take up refereeing as a member of the T&DRRS.

Questions?

Jon Butcher – T&DRRS Development
jon.s.butcher@gmail.com

To Register:

Please use the online form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6D8XQMF

Why referee?

· A challenging but enjoyable way to be involved in the great game of rugby

· An opportunity to see how far you can go – several Toronto referees are at the national and international level.

· As rugby expands and develops in Canada there is a constant need for new referees.

Where & When would I referee?

· Some referees focus on the high school season – a great way for university age players to support rugby and make some money during the short April to May schools’ season.

· Others register as club referees to support their own clubs when needed – an essential role in Ontario rugby.

· Most are active members of the Toronto & District Rugby Referees Society and are involved throughout the April-August TRU season. There are matches at all ages and levels across the GTA.

Who can referee?

· Anyone who achieves irb certification, meets the fitness standards, and has membership in the T&DRRS.

· The level of game you would be assigned to referee depends on your refereeing grade. This grade depends on your experience, performance on the field, and willingness to meet the expectations.

Costs?

· Level 1 Referee Clinic $100 ($50 for students)

· Rugby Canada Membership + T&DRRS Membership $230 ($195 for students)

- The biggest part of this is your insurance, which is mandatory for refereeing.

· Kit - typically about $40 (some bursaries may be available for new students committing to refereeing)

· Cost to become an active referee: about $370 (as low as $245 for students, as low as $100 for club referees)

Rewards?

· Entry level referees typically receive $40 per match (more for some high school games),

· You’d need to referee 6 or more games to pay off your fees.

· For TRU matches there is also a partial reimbursement for mileage travelled.

· The challenge, enjoyment, camaraderie, and a love of the game are the real rewards!

Level 2 Referee Clinic 2010

08-Feb-10 Monday -

Toronto & District Rugby Referees Society

Level 2 Referee Clinics 2010

T&DRRS Level 2 Referee Clinics

*Date*	*Location*	*Clinic Fee*
Feb 27 + 28	Markham RFC	$150
May 9 + 10	Fletchers (to be confirmed)	$150

irb rules limit attendance to 8 per instructor – register ASAP to secure your spot.
We can, however, add more instructors with sufficient advanced registration.

To register (or for questions):

Jon Butcher – T&DRRS Development

jon.s.butcher@gmail.com

Why Level 2?

· The course deals with the more technical aspects of refereeing including positioning and development.

· The expected accreditation level for any active referee.

· Will be a criterion for society grading and level of games for which you are eligible.

· Good for 4 years (and see information below regarding recertification).

Costs?

· Level 2 Referee Clinic $150

· Rugby Canada Membership + T&DRRS Membership $230 ($195 for students)

- The biggest part of this is your insurance, which is mandatory for refereeing.

· Cost for this season to become an active Level 2 referee: about $380

Rewards?

· Level 2 referees typically receive $50 per match

· You’d need to referee about 8 games to pay off your season’s fees.

· For TRU matches there is also a partial reimbursement for mileage travelled.

· Development of your refereeing skills - everyone wants to be a better ref!

Future plans for Level 2 Referees:
We hope to be moving towards a “continuity based re-certification” process for future Level 2 re-certification of T&DRRS referees (see next paragraph). Yet another reason to get in on your Level 2 qualification…

Adapted From Rugby Canada’s Match Official Accreditation Policy:

Level 2 Recertification

Level 2 certified referees do not have to repeat their program provided they have maintained continuity* with the sport. In order to be eligible for re-accreditation a Level 2 referee must have been an active participant in the sport and must have addressed certain reaccreditation expectations monitored by each of the Provinces.

There will be four components to the re-accreditation process, including:

· an activity component involving participation as a Referee, Assistant Referee and/or Referee Coach;

· an in-service development component that requires attendance and participation at Referee clinics, conferences, seminars, workshops and/or development meetings;

· completion of updated Law examinations; plus,

· a fitness component.

*Continuity: Registered with Rugby Canada during some, or all, of the accreditation period but definitely during the last year of the four year period.