Please review the newly released Game Management Guidelines from USA Rugby for 2014-2015. Though the material is developed for referees, it is applicable to all stakeholders of the game including players and coaches. Please download the file and read through the updates: USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines 2014-2015 [PDF] Get additional resources at the TRRA Resources …
In order to participate in any match with another team, even a friendly, all players must be registered (aka CIPPed) with USA Rugby. It’s not simply a Cup Match requirement. It is an insurance and liability requirement that protects players, coaches, referees, administrators, the union, and the clubs.< The sanction for a first offense of ...
A revision regarding graduate students has been made to the College Eligibility Regulations after approval from both the College Management Council and the Rugby Committee. Under the revised eligibility law, a graduate student attending a school other than the school from which he or she attended for an undergraduate degree is allowed to play for …
Level 1 Coaching Match Officials The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of referee coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee. When: 10/4/14 Where: Sleep Inn & Suites Austin (8410 Highway 290 East Austin, TX 78724) Time: 8 – 5 pm Cost: $50* *INCENTIVE* The TRU recommends that …
Welcome to the 2014 Fall season! A few updates as we get ready to kick off matches… New Calendar and Scheduling Software – The referees are beta testing a new scheduling software and that includes a new calendar. We are working to have a global view of the calendar available as we’ve had in the …
TRRA is proud to announce their newly elected President and Vice President. A new Referee Development Officer (RDO) has also been appointed. President – Traci Schmidtke (tschmidtke@texasrugbyunion.com) Vice President – Greg Varnell (gvarnell@texasrugbyunion.com) RDO – Randy Campbell (rcampbell@texasrugbyunion.com) We’d like to thank Jim Wolfinger (President) and Jon Savage (RDO) for their service to the TRRA, …
As we ring in the new year and another rugby season, it’s time for fitness testing! As a reminder fitness standards were implemented last season. RATO feels that this allows for a more realistic pathway and holds the referee accountable for their development and fitness. As a reference the TRRA Fitness standards were based on the …
TRRA is excited to answer that we are trialing a new Referee Scheduling Software for the 2014 – 2015 competitive season. This new software includes several exciting developments that will help referees improve and track their appointments. Beyond that it also includes a component for TRU Teams to be notified when a referee is appointed …
This fall TRRA would like to host several Referee Certification Courses! We are also looking for hosts of these events, if you are interested, please let admin@texasrugbyunion.com know ASAP! Certifications Level 1 Certification – Date TBD – HOST NEEDED! Prerequisites: None! The purpose of this course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to …