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What are 'Key Focus Areas'
Positive Rugby Definitions for Players & Coaches + Key Skills for Referees
Click here for downloadable Key Focus Areas map & video links
Breakdown
Arriving Player Entry
Entry point of arriving player(s) and their impact on the Breakdown
TAKE ME THEREJackler
Actions of the ‘jackler’ (arriving player trying to lift the ball) and their impact on the Breakdown
TAKE ME THERESpace
Linespeed Timing
Players in the defensive line running up after the ball is lifted and their impact on Space
TAKE ME THERESet Piece
Lineout Setup
Position of the players before the throw-in and their impact on the Lineout & Maul.
TAKE ME THERE
Foul Play
High Tackle Framework
Guideline for tackle height & technique and sanctions as approved by World Rugby
TAKE ME THERE
Breakdown: Click here for detailed KFAs
Space (Offside): Click here for detailed KFAs
Set Piece (Scrum & Lineout-Maul): Click here for detailed KFAs
Foul Play (Dangerous & Unfair Play): Click here for detailed KFAs
What are Contextual Priorities?
Guidelines for making clear decisions that are easy to follow for players, coaches and spectators
Breakdown & Space
Tactical & Technical Videos
Below you can find an array of videos highlighting key areas for tactical and technical development for referees. These videos can also be found in the Playlists on the BC Rugby Education YouTube Channel
Foul Play: Key Performance Indicators
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Foul Play: Key Performance Indicators
Development Sessions
There are a number of additional sessions across the year, held throughout the Province, that are aimed at expanding your refereeing knowledge and sharpening skill sets.
So whether you are looking to update yourself on new best practice guidelines, or do some preparation before an upcoming tournament, check out the table below to see what opportunities will be taking place near you.
Prep/Review
& Training Exercises
Preparation & Review Template
This is a tool that you can use to set goals for your next game and review your own performance afterward
- Click here to download the template
Position & Movement
Analysis Tool
This is a way you can analyse your positioning (or another referee's positioning) and how it impacts getting the best view of each phase of play.
Expected Outcomes Training
This is training you can do between games. Download the file from the link below and use the tool to analyse your own or any game.
Video Review Platform and Clip Discussion Team Room
Contact cassmus@bcrugby.com to set up your Coach Logic account
Red & Yellow Card Reports
Click the links below to download copies of the red & yellow card reports.
Availability & Gameday Guide
In order to be appointed to referee games, referees must enter their availability online. Gameday guidelines & protocols are also important to note.
Sportlomo Availability Declaration - Click Here
Gameday Guidelines & Protocols - Click Here
Annual Registration
Every year, referees need to ensure they complete certain pieces of admin to stay registered. You can find all the necessary links below.
- Rugby Ready - Click Here
- Annual Law Exam - Click Here
- World Rugby Concussion Awareness - Click Here
- Referee Registration & Insurance - Click Here
- Recertification for Level 1 - Click Here
- A Level 1 certification lasts for 3 years. Unless you progress to do your Leve 2 qualification, all referees MUST recertify every three years.
