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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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January 2010 News

Welcome to 2010 - we trust that everyone had a safe and happy holiday.
 
During November and December past, the TDRRS (and others) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM). A number of new faces have stepped forward to fill the positions left vacant by those who have stepped down. We thank Bob Webb and Roelie Cronje for their outstanding contribution to the TDRRS over the past few years and wish them well in their new endeavors. We welcome Natascha Kozowski, John Woolley, Jon Butcher and Greg LaVigne to the TDRRS Board of Directors and congratulate Costa Nicolaidis on taking over the reins as President. Bob Webb and Brian Chatland remain as board members at large. Here are the results of the elections at the recent AGM’s.
 
TDRRS
President (Chair)          Costa Nicolaidis
Secretary                    Allan Graham
Treasurer                    Greg LaVigne (appointed after the AGM)
Development               Jon Butcher
Appointments              Stephen Gasparak
TRU Liaison                 John Woolley
Membership (New)       Natascha Kozowski
Social                         Barry Scannell
 
ORRS
President (Chair)           Gareth Calloway
Secretary                      Karen Lozada
Treasurer                      Bob Webb
Development                 Gareth Jones
Appointments                Brian Chapple
TDRRS (Chair)               Costa Nicolaidis
NRRS (Chair)                 Jeff Dahl
EORRS (Chair)              Steve Chessum
 
Rugby Ontario (ORU)
After a number of years as Executive Director, Allen Piggott has now been elected President. As such Rugby Ontario is now seeking a new Executive Director and applicants should submit their resume before Jan 22nd, 2010. Clink à http://www.rugbyontario.com/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientid=1907&leagueid=0&page=40881.
 
Toronto Rugby (TRU)
At the last board meeting on December 21st, Toronto Rugby President Todd Russell and Senior Men's Director Alan Kasperski resigned. These resignations are effective immediately. Both Todd and Alan stated that they would not be running for the Toronto Rugby board in 2010. The remaining board thanks them and wishes them all the best after serving the Toronto Rugby community for many years. Effective immediately the Toronto Rugby Board has appointed Mark Pinguet as interim President. The AGM will be held on January 17th, 2010, at which time a new president and any other directors will be elected. Clink à http://www.torontorugby.com/.
 
People News
Congratulations are due to the Karen Lozada and Andrew Hosie for their recent appointment to the Rugby Canada National Panel of Referees. For the full text of the Rugby Canada announcement for 2010 National Panel referees, clink à http://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?leagueID=0&clientID=3817.
 
Congratulations are also due to Jordan Hamilton and his wife Tanya on the birth of their daughter Ali at 12:46am on Friday, December 18th. Ali weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz.  Mother, father and baby are doing well.
 
Membership Secretary
In 2008 we registered 94 referees (including Club Referees) and in 2009 we registered 122 referees. Because of this increasing workload, for 2010 we have implemented a new position of Membership Secretary and we are grateful that Natascha Kozowski has volunteered to take on this role.  The Membership Secretary will be responsible for all aspects of the annual registration of referees into our society. This includes maintaining a database of contact information, checking accreditation and registering each referee with Rugby Canada for insurance purposes. As TDRRS Secretary, I will be working closely with Natascha to ensure a smooth transition into her role. Registration will start in the February/March timeframe once we know the Rugby Canada/Rugby Ontario fees for 2010.
 
IRB 2009 Law Ruling No 9
The latest law ruling from the IRB states that a receiver cannot run into a gap in the lineout until the ball has left the hands of the player throwing in. Please refer to the attached PDF file for the full text. For the other IRB 2009 Law Rulings, clink à http://www.irb.com/mm/document/lawsregs/0/englishrulings_9202.pdf
 
IRB New Online Strength & Conditioning Resource
It has been announced that the IRB Strength and Conditioning web site is now fully available. While primarily aimed at players and coaches, you will learn about the basics of Health and Safety, Exercise Instruction, Gymnasium Induction & Environment etc. For the IRB Rugby Ready web site, clink à http://www.irbrugbyready.com/irbrr/SnC/join.jsp
 
So as a new rugby refereeing season beckons (pre-season and high school rugby starts in April), it is time to consider renewing those gym memberships. Note that the TDRRS will be placing more emphasis on fitness standards in 2010 as criteria for appointments and grading.
 

March 2010 News

 
The new rugby season beckons with high school rugby and league pre-season games starting in April. Now is the time to be working towards attaining your personal on-field fitness standards. Note that the TDRRS will be placing more emphasis on fitness standards in 2010 as criteria for appointments and grading.
 
2010 Membership Application
TDRRS 2010 Membership Application procedure and form can be found under the ANNOUNCEMENTS menu on the HOME page of this web site. Please follow the instructions on the document for your membership application. As we stated in our last newsletter, we have implemented a new position of Membership Secretary and we are grateful that Natascha Kozowski has volunteered to take on this role. The Membership Secretary will be responsible for all aspects of the annual registration of referees into our society. This includes maintaining a database of contact information, checking accreditation and registering each referee with Rugby Canada for insurance purposes.For all membership inquires, please contact Natascha at tdrrs-membership@hotmail.com.
 
Workshop Meeting and Fitness Test - Wed 24Mar2010
The first Workshop meeting for 2010 has been scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday March 24th at Northern Secondary School. Andrew Hall, the Rugby Ontario Referee Development Manager (RDO), will be the guest speaker on the topic of the “Breakdown Area”. This meeting will also be a registration night so that you can bring your completed 2010 TDRRS Membership Application form, your Rugby Canada Registration form for insurance and your cheque or cash. A fitness test (beep test only) is planned before the meeting at 6:30pm. A social will follow after the meeting at the Duke of Kent 
 
Here are the details and agenda Workshop Meeting and Fitness Test:
Date:                Wednesday, March 24th
Venue:              Room 202, Northern Secondary School at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton in Toronto (1 block north of Eglinton on the east side of Mt. Pleasant)
Underground parking is available off Rawlinson Ave at Broadway Ave. Agenda:            6:30 pm - Fitness Test - Upper Gym (Beep test only)
7:00 pm - TDRRS Membership Registrations start
7:15 pm - Andrew Hall on the “Breakdown Area”
8:15 pm - TDRRS Update to Membership (proposed new mileage and game fee policy by ORU and any other business)
9:00 pm - Social at Duke of Kent pub
For further info on the workshop contact John Woolley (woolley_mammoth@hotmail.com).
Note that our annual Front Row Clinic/Workshop is being planned for an April date (TBD).
 
Clinics
The TDRRS initial schedule of IRB Referee Clinics, both Level 1 and Level 2 has now been posted on this web site under the EVENTS menu above. The schedule will be updated regularly to reflect any changes.
 
Fitness Tests
A number of fitness tests have been tentatively scheduled as follows:
 
Fitness Tests
Fitness Evaluations
Proposed Facilitator (s)
Proposed Location
Proposed Date
Start Time
End Time
2400m:Beep:40m Sprint
York University: Athletic Center
Tue 20 Apr 2010
19:00
20:00
2400m:Beep:40m Sprint
Jon Butcher
York University: Athletic Center
Thu 27 May 2010
18:00
19:00
2400m:Beep:40m Sprint
York University: Athletic Center
Wed 29 Sep 2010
19:00
20:00
2400m:Beep:40m Sprint
York University: Athletic Center
Wed 13 Oct 2010
18:00
19:00
 
It is also hoped that a fitness test can be scheduled at each Workshop meeting this year – more details to follow as we finalize our 2010 Development Plan.
The TDRRS Fitness Standards can be found on this web site under the QUICK LINKS menu.
 
Rugby Canada Referee Development
Rugby Canada have added two new documents on referee development to their web site:
  1. The Beginning Referee – Clink àhttp://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/3817/graphics/file/The Beginning Referee.pdf
  2. Referee Development and High Performance Talent Identification – Clink àhttp://www.rugbycanada.ca/leagues/3817/graphics/file/High Performance Talent ID Referee.pdf  
IRB Law Application Guidelines – Charging into a Ruck (Feb 2010)
The IRB have issued Law Application Guidelines regarding Charging into a Ruck, namely, “players entering a ruck must do so in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Referees are reminded that appropriate binding is a requirement, and charging into a ruck is dangerous play and must be penalised as such”. For the Law text and video clips showing examples of illegal charges into the ruck – Clinkàhttp://www.irblaws.com/EN/guidelines/.
 
Super 14 Law Interpretations
For those of you who like to watch the Super 14 rugby, you will have noticed considerable reference to the new law interpretations. Please note that these are not changes in the Laws of the Game but a re-emphasis and interpretation of existing laws by SANZAR Referee Managers. The Super 14 referees will be focusing on four key areas this year:
  1. Tackled Ball - “The tackler, once hitting the ground in the tackle, must release the ball and the ball carrier. As well, any player involved in helping make a tackle, who is in contact with the ball carrier when he is taken to ground, must then release the ball, before then attempting to contest possession, even if he is on his feet.”
  2. Scrum Engagement - “The scrum engagement must follow a true sequence, starting with all props required to touch, on the touch call. Props must also have their head and shoulders above their hips, and then hit straight on engagement”.
  3. Players in Front of the Kicker - “Players will be forced to comply with standing still or retiring in relation to being in front of the kicker”.
  4. Fomation of the Maul - “At the time that a maul is formed, players supporting the ball carrier will not be allowed to obstruct the opposition.
For more information, please read the January 31st post on the NZ Referee web site http://rugbyreferee.co.nz/.
 
Contact Us
You can find the contact information of the TDRRS Board of Directors on this web site under the CONTACTS menu above. While we endeavour to answer your inquires as soon as possible, please remember that there can be slight delays due to vacations or other personal commitments.