Referee Professional DevelopmentPATHWAY
Professional Development for Referees
Overview of Referee/Match Official Education
Taking a referee course is only the beginning. You should seek out continous professional development through USA Rugby, your local organizations and other resources. Listed below are recommended topics for each level. Online resources are being developed as well as regualr in-person offerings.
If you need help finding resources, please contact education@usarugby.org
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Level 1 Referee Professional Development
Below are listed topics to pursue ongoing education after you have taken your referee course.
- Referee the Tackle
- Positioning
- Whistle tone and use
- The Scrum
- Lineout and Maul
- Managing Space
Level 2 Referee Professional Development
Below are topics for the aspiring Level 2 Referee.
- Foul Play
- Advantage
- Big Decisions
- Empathy and Materiality
- Shadow/Upscaling of higher level referee program
High Performance Referee Development
We are here to support your development as high as you would like to go as a referee. We will offer in person trainings, camps and online opportunites for you to develop. In addition, we will work with you to find opportunities that best fit your high performance needs.
Listings of opportunites coming soon.