2024 TRU Summit Education Conference

2024 Annual TRU Education Summit

Join us for the ninth annual Regional Development Summit in Austin, TX at the iconic Hilton Austin Airport from August 23-25. This premier event is ideal for rugby enthusiasts of all levels, including coaches, players, administrators, referees, and supporters. Registration is officially open as of June 19, 2024!

Dive into World Rugby Certification Courses in Coaching, Referee, and Strength & Conditioning, or explore our expanded continuing education tracks, including Rugby Knowledge Pathways and Referee Talent Development programs.

From now until registration closes, we’re offering a discount code for those who sign up for the Rugby Knowledge Pathways (RKP) course AND any other course at the Summit. Use the discount code 2COURSERKP at checkout to save on your registration fees.

Course Highlights

  • World Rugby Certification Courses for Coaching (Level 1 and Level 2), Referee, and Strength & Conditioning.
  • Expanded Rugby Knowledge Pathways, offering specialized knowledge in player recovery, club management, the scrum, attack & defense, social media, and more!
  • Referee Talent Development tracks to enhance skills and advance career development with expert guidance.

With limited spots, register early to secure your place! Enjoy exclusive networking opportunities, a complimentary shirt, and access to the exciting Friday night Welcome Social. Opt for a provided lunch or pack your own, and grab a discounted Hall of Fame ticket for the Saturday night banquet.

Maximize Your Club’s Potential at the Summit Conference

We highly encourage clubs to send 4-5 members to our Summit Conference. Sending multiple coaches, administrators, supporters, and referees ensures your club gets the most education and knowledge possible. With multiple attendees, your club can cover more ground and bring back valuable insights to elevate your team’s performance and management.

We recommend signing up for multiple tracks, but please note that if you enroll in a World Rugby Course, you won’t be able to leave to attend other courses on the assigned day. However, if you take a World Rugby course on one day, you can participate in the Pathways or Referee Talent Development courses on another day (not applicable to Coach Level 2 which is a two-day course).

Welcome Social

We’re kicking off the upcoming TRU Summit weekend with our annual Welcome Social at Creeks Lounge inside the Hilton Austin Airport. We’ve reserved space for everyone, and we’ll have appetizers and complimentary drinks starting at 8pm.

Date: Aug 25
When: 8-10:00 PM
Where: Hilton Austin Airport Creeks Lounge
Why: An excellent networking opportunity and an excuse to hang out with your rugby community!

Schedule

Join us for the ninth annual Regional Development Summit, hosted by the Texas Rugby Union at the Hilton Austin Airport from August 23-25. Perfect for rugby enthusiasts of all levels, the event offers World Rugby Certification Courses in Coaching, Referee, and Strength & Conditioning, along with Rugby Knowledge Pathways and Referee Talent Development programs. Register early—spots are limited! Enjoy networking, a complimentary shirt, and the Friday night Welcome Social. Clubs are encouraged to send 4-5 members to maximize learning opportunities.

View the Rugby Knowledge Pathways instructors here.

Check out the schedule below and plan your Summit experience!

Registration

8/19 TRU Summit Registration Update: Limited Space Remaining!

Courses are filling up fast, and we’re thrilled to have 116 individuals signed up so far. Last year, we reached a record high with 123 participants—let’s see if we can break that record this year!

New Registration Deadlines & Available Spots:

  • Rugby Knowledge Pathways: Open until Saturday, August 24, 18 spots left
  • Coach L1 Saturday: Full
  • Coaching L2: Full
  • Referee L1: Full
  • Strength & Conditioning L1: Full

Important Notes:

Due to an early vendor order, we can no longer guarantee your desired shirt size. If you register after August 18, please bring your lunch as it will NOT be provided.

Secure your spot early as course availability is limited and expected to fill up quickly. As a registered participant, you’ll receive a complimentary conference shirt and tickets to the exciting Friday night Welcome Social. You can also opt for a provided lunch and purchase a discounted ticket to attend the HOF banquet on Saturday night.

From now until registration closes, we’re offering a discount code for those who sign up for the Rugby Knowledge Pathways (RKP) course AND any other course at the Summit. Use the discount code 2COURSERKP at checkout to save on your registration fees.

View the Rugby Knowledge Pathways instructors here.

Saturday Courses

Only space left in Rugby Knowledge Pathways.

Sunday Courses

SOLD OUT

Travel & Accomadations

Airport

We recommend flying into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and taking a short shuttle ride to the Hilton Austin Airport. A complimentary airport shuttle is provided 24 hours a day.

Hotel

We have organized a group of rooms at the Hilton Austin Airport [MAP] with a special discounted rate of $149-169 per night. It’s important to know that these rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kindly note that this room block will be valid until August 9. If you encounter any issues or receive a notification stating that no rooms are available before August 11, please contact us at traci@texasrugbyunion.com. We will promptly inform the hotel and explore the possibility of securing additional rooms.

Hall of Fame Banquet

TRU Hall of Fame

We will be celebrating the 2024 class of the Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame at the same location as the Summit on Saturday evening, August 24. You can receive a discounted ticket to the Banquet upon registering for the Summit this year.

Join us as we celebrate these individuals whose lives or careers are inextricably woven into the fabric of our history. 

More details: https://www.texasrugbyunionhof.com

Refund Policy

Full course refunds are available if requested at least 2 weeks before the event. After that, a 50% refund will be issued, as supplies have already been placed in preparation for the event.

About the TRU Summit Education Conference

The TRU Summit Education Conference, launched in 2015, is a premier annual event for rugby enthusiasts of all levels, rotating among the major regions within the Texas Rugby Union. Each year, participants gather for an immersive experience featuring World Rugby Certification Courses in Coaching, Referee, and Strength & Conditioning, as well as expanded continuing education tracks like Rugby Knowledge Pathways and Referee Talent Development.

Designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of players, coaches, referees, and administrators, the Summit offers valuable opportunities for learning and networking. Attendees can enjoy exclusive events, such as the Friday night Welcome Social and the TRU Hall of Fame Banquet, while clubs are encouraged to send multiple members to maximize their learning potential. With limited spots available, early registration is recommended to secure your place and take advantage of available discounts.

Join us to connect with the rugby community, enhance your expertise, and contribute to the growth of rugby across the region.