Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union

USA RUGBY R&L LEVEL ONE REFEREE COURSE

USA RUGBY R&L LEVEL ONE REFEREE COURSE Date = Sunday February 19th 2012 9:00am-5:00pm Location = Cascades Building Room 185 – 6300 So. Syracuse Way Take I-25 to ... Read more

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Quick Resources for Coaches

This section has been added as a quick reference for coaches in working with the union, and use of the website.

Communication is paramount to facilitating games and scheduling.
Failure on your part to communicate will likely result in lack of scheduling, fines, and penalties..

Game Day Procedures

Contact the referee three (3) days prior to match.

The home team is required to get in contact with the referee a minimum of three (3) days prior to the scheduled match.
Failure to do so will result in all of the following:

Forfieture of match by home team.
Cancellation of the match (playing the match is in violation of USA Rugby, ERRFU, and CIPP)
A fine of up to $200 (fine schedule pursuent Article 6, Section 5 of the ERRFU constitution)

Game Day

Match Rosters
Prepare your match roster, bring a printed copy for both the referee and the other team. Submit your final match roster on the Union website within 24 hours following the match.
Field Preparation
The home team is responsible for preparing the field following the proper safety and management guidelines outlined (link to come)
Team & Sideline Conduct
More information to come
Match Reports
Match reports are expected from both teams within 24 hours following the match. Failure to submit a report will result in forfeiture and fines as outlined in the ERRFU bylaws.

More information is available (link to come)

Match Scheduling Procedures

Pre-season Scheduling:

Pre-season scheduling is done 4-12 weeks before start of the competitive season, and facilitated by the union's league reps.

League reps will coordinate the competitive schedule, and add approved matches to the Union's website prior to the start of the season.

Schedule & match changes after Preseason Schedule is released

Schedule & Match Changes

All requests should be made through the match change request form located on the left menu under "Forms"/"Schedule Requests"/"Match Change Request".

If the match change request is 14 days or less, you will be expected to pay a fee of $50 to have the match considered. Fees will be exempted based on weather..

Please note, match change requests are sent to the League Commissioners, Referee Coordinator, and ERRFU's Treasurer & Board. The League Commissioners and Referee Coordinator will attempt to facilitate the new match as best as possible, with feedback from the Treasurer/Board as needed.

More information is available (link to come)

Landing Page for Referees

This section has been added as a quick reference for referees in working with the union, and use of the website.

Communication is paramount to facilitating games, scheduling and league management.
Failure on your part to communicate will likely result in lack of scheduling, fines, and penalties.

Scheduling Procedures

Match Reporting Procedures to come

Match Reporting Procedures

Match reports are used following all games, so that we can get statistics on all teams, referees, etc. They need to be filled out within 3 days of any match, regardless of level, type of match, and whether you want to recieve a per deim, as we need the information on them in order to properly run the union.

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USA RUGBY R&L LEVEL ONE REFEREE COURSE

USA RUGBY R&L LEVEL ONE REFEREE COURSE

Date = Sunday February 19^th 2012 9:00am-5:00pm

Location = Cascades Building Room 185 – 6300 So. Syracuse Way

Take I-25 to Arapahoe Rd.,
Go West on Arapahoe Rd. to the third light,
Go right (north) on South Syracuse Way,
Through the four-way stop at Peakview,
Cascades Building is the second building on right,
Use the North Parking Lot.

Time = 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cost:

Course fee is $50.00

Educator: Charlie Haupt, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Co-Trainer: Bob Lesnansky, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Joe Zevin, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contacts: Charlie Haupt
303-269-6030 (w) or
303-725-7595 (cell)

The Level 1 Officiating Course is the basic refereeing course. There are no prerequisites for attending this course and it is the sole training vehicle for the education of entry level referees as certified USA Rugby referees. The Level One Course covers the referee's priorities, provides an introduction to the Laws, and examines scrums, ruck/mauls, tackles, lineouts, offside, and advantage with focus on the critical parts and how to referee them. When a student has completed this course and the accompanying on-line test, they are ready to begin refereeing safely. The objective is to ensure Law knowledge and to assure that the understanding of the course material has been met. However, this is just the first step in a referee's education, but it is the necessary beginning. The course by itself is useful for coaches and players, in addition to the primary goal of starting people as referees.

Individuals should be registered with USA Rugby (CIPPed). Course student candidates will register and pay online by going to the site www.usarugby.org and click on Referees and Register for a Referee Training Course then find this particular course. If you are not currently a USA Rugby member, you will be offered a chance to register during the registration process. In order to receive certification, you need to be current in your USA Rugby membership. The registration process will include taking the open book law exam online at http://www.irblaws.com/ prior to the course. Students who successfully complete the online law exam prior to the course will be required to complete the five safety questions after the course. Also, students are encouraged to complete the IRB Rugby Ready on line study prior to the course at http://www.irbrugbyready.com/. Students should print out and bring to the class their certificates showing they have completed these online requirements.

We recommend you register not later than February 10, 2012 so that we may order the correct amount of course materials. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY to assure the proper amount of course material is available! Walk-ons will be welcomed. Registrations will close on 16 February 2012.

Course fee is $50

Please wear clothing suitable for activity, as we will be having outdoor practical session work throughout (weather permitting – if not then indoor sessions will be held).

Upon completion of the course and successful passing of the open book test, you will be L1 certified and can begin to referee games.

Charlie Haupt,
Chairman ERRFU Referees Society
IRB Educator

From the family of Matthew Hammerdorfer

Matthew Hammerdorfer, a part of our rugby community died earlier this year during a rugby match in Fort Collins. While Matthew is missed, his family & friends created a scholarship fund and they wanted to express their gratitude to ERRFU community. See the letter here: Hammerdorfer Letter

NO ROSTER = FORFEITURE

The Home team is oblidged to ensure that teams exchange rosters prior to any league contest. The Referee will ask for rosters (including CIPP #s) prior to the contest. If a team fails to produce a completed roster:

1) Team without a completed roster forfeits.

2) If both teams fail to produce a completed roster, there is a double forfeit.

Need a Referee for your match?

TO ALL: The NEED for referees continues to be critical to our survival. Please contact the ERRFU Referee Society if you or someone you know is interested. Yes, it takes time to learn but as we all know--we can't play the game properly without a trained referee. Let's be clear, the referees are no more imperfect than the teams that are playing!

Tim Luscombe: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (303) 246-0580

Charlie Haupt: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (303) 725-7595

2012 Men's Collegiate Div 3 Championship

2012 NSCRO Men's Collegiate Division 3 Championship to be held at Infinity Park

The City of Glendale, Colorado and the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to hold the 2012 and 2013 NSCRO Men's Collegiate Division 3 National Rugby Championship at Infinity Park. The 2012 event will be held on April 28 and 29.