Referee Courses
Registration & Payment Information
Step-by-step registration guide: Match Official Course Registration Guide
To register for available referee courses, go to http://training.rugbycanada.ca, where you will be required to register for an account (if you have not already done so). The cost of the one-time Rugby Canada membership fee is $25.00.
Membership will give you access to register for all development sessions, referee and coaching courses. Once registered, you can sign up for the course/session of your choice. Courses require you to complete a pre-course workbook and only when that is completed you will show as registered for the course. Interested referees should register and complete the workbook far in advance of the course date to ensure that the course shows accurate participant numbers.
Again, it must be stressed that all candidates complete the online pre-course workbook in order to register for a course. We have no record of interested participants until the work book is completed and you have signed up.
Courses may be cancelled four days prior to the event date if there are not enough people registered. Should the course be cancelled, the completed workbook will get transferred to an alternate course. We believe in supporting our education workforce and would like to provide sufficient time for them to make other arrangements if a course is cancelled.
If you would like to request a clinic, please complete the Clinic Request Form.
World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1
The World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 course is a basic level program. In most cases, this will be the course that will introduce new recruits to refereeing. Rugby Canada views this program as an “introduction to refereeing” and the minimum level of accreditation, but does not view it as an ideal ongoing level of accreditation appropriate for continuing referees. Referees with ambitions to gain advanced level appointments should eventually progress to higher level accreditation.
Referees with this level of accreditation are ideally suited to officiate athletes in the learn to train, train to train, and train to compete stages of the LTRD.
Course Description: "Introduction to officiating in a safe, competent and enjoyable way."
The cost for this course is $150. To register for a course, please click here.
Rugby Ontario provides: Whistle, Law Book, Cards
Registrants need to bring: Running Shoes, Cleats (if appropriate), Athletic Wear (appropriate for high-performance training), Pen, Paper, and a Referee Uniform (if available)
Reminder: Before registering for the World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 course, please visit the World Rugby Passport website and complete the Rugby Ready interactive learning module, the Laws of the Game examination, and the Concussion Management for the General Public interactive learning module. All modules must be completed and certificates uploaded to your Training & Education profile prior to registration.
2019 Level 1 Courses
| Course | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | March 24, 2019 | Canterbury High School - 900 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1G 3A7 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | March 29, 2019 | Northern SS - 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4P 2L5 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | March 31, 2019 | North Park Collegiate Vocational School - 280 North Park Street, Brantford, ON N3R 4L1 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | April 6, 2019 | Lester B. Pearson High School - 1433 Headon Road, Burlington, ON, L7M 1V7 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | April 6, 2019 | Catholic Central Secondary School - 450 Dundas Street, London, ON N6B 3K3 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | April 13, 2019 | Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute - 155 Paisley Street, Guelph, ON N1H 2P3 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | April 14, 2019 | Peterborough Pagans Rugby Club - 166 Parkhill Road East, Peterborough, ON K9H 1R1 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | May 26, 2019 | University of Ottawa (Lees Campus) - 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 5L5 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | June 2, 2019 | Cobourg Collegiate Institute - 335 King Street East, Cobourg, ON K9A 1M2 |
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 | September 15, 2019 | Fletcher's Fields - 2743 19th Avenue, Markham, ON, L6C 1L7 |
World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 2
The World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 2 course provides a much more comprehensive program, and should be viewed as the ideal level of accreditation required for match officials with ambitions to advance their refereeing skills and knowledge.
Referees with this level of accreditation are ideally suited to officiate athletes in train to compete and train to perform stages of the LTRD.
Course Description: "Development of officiating in a safe, competent and enjoyable way with a minimum standard of officiating skills."
The cost for this course is $250. To register for a course, please click here.
Rugby Ontario provides: Whistle, Law Book, Cards
Registrants need to bring: Running Shoes, Cleats (if appropriate), Athletic Wear (appropriate for high-performance training), Pen, Paper, and a Referee Uniform (if available)
Reminder: Before registering for the World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 2 course, please visit the World Rugby Passport website and complete the Rugby Ready interactive learning module, the Laws of the Game examination, and the Concussion Management for the General Public interactive learning module. All modules must be completed and certificates uploaded to your Training & Education profile prior to registration.
2019 Level 2 Courses
| Course | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 2 | May 4, 2019 & August 17, 2019 | Chris Krause Tournament at Thompson Rugby Park - 110 Raglan Road West, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4 & Junior Cup Day at Fletcher's Fields - 2743 19th Avenue, Markham, ON, L6C 1L7 |
World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 3
Rugby Canada Invitation Only
Analysis & Preparation course provides High Performance Match Officials the tools to plan, prepare, execute, analyze, and improve at the elite level of competition. Athletes at this level are expected to engage in detailed and complete match planning and analysis. This level of accreditation is administered by Rugby Canada, and is only offered to High Performance National Panel Match Officials.
Referees with this level of accreditation are ideally suited to officiate athletes in ultimate performance of the LTRD.
Course Description: "Enhancement of officiating skills based on sound refereeing experience and ambition to achieve a higher standard in officiating."
World Rugby Coach of Match Officials Level 1
Introduction to the Coaching of Officials is the ideal course for any participant that wants to assist in the development of Match Officials. This course provides participants with the tools to help referees reach their goals by assisting the process of self-evaluation. Participants will come out of this course with the ability to provide constructive feedback, specific to refereeing.
Coaches with this level of accreditation are ideally suited to work with Level 1 or 2 Match Officials.
The cost for this course is $150.
If you are interested in becoming a Coach of Match Officials, please contact David Bushell at dbushell@rugbyontario.com.
World Rugby Coach of Match Officials Level 2
*Rugby Canada Invitation Only*
Developing the Coaching of Officials' Skills is the ideal course for participants seeking to provide input into the development of elite Match Officials. This course provides participants with the tools to help High Performance referees review, analyze, and prepare. This level of accreditation is administered by Rugby Canada, and is only offered to coaches that will be active in development at the National and World Rugby levels of officiating.
Coaches with this level of accreditation are ideally suited to work with Level 3 Match Officials.
There is no cost for this level of accreditation.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
David Bushell
Coach & Match Official Coordinator
Office: 647-560-4790 x1009
dbushell@rugbyontario.com
