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To be a Rugby Official in Canada, you need to be registered. Registration is important – if you are not registered, you don’t have insurance.
Once you are a registered Member, you become insured and covered under Rugby Canada’s Insurance Policy for the season. You can register as a New Member or Returning Member – follow the relevant steps below:
become an official
Officiating helps with your own personal and professional development, and it helps broaden your Rugby knowledge. It keeps you both physically and mentally fit and is incredibly rewarding.
Rugby Officials come from all backgrounds, from ex-National players to armchair enthusiasts who wanted to become more involved with the sport. Anyone can become a Rugby referee with the right attitude. BC Rugby is here to support that process from start to finish. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Start Online
Register for a World Rugby Passport and complete these three online pre-requisites:
Introduction to Match Officiating – Pre Level 1
World Rugby – Rugby Ready
World Rugby Concussion Management for the General Public
After each course you will be able to download, save and print your certificate in order to give it to your course facilitator.
Make sure you take your time when completing the online modules so you can absorb as much information as possible. Make note of any questions you want to ask your facilitator.
Step 2: Find a Course
BC Rugby Officiating Courses will be listed below once confirmed.
Step 3: Register to Ref
After completing all the relevant courses, it is now time to put those referee skills to use! To be able to referee, you must first register here.
You can register as a Match Official under BC Rugby Referee Society or with your Club.
Step 4: Stay Sharp!
After you have registered to become a Rugby referee, it is important to stay both mentally and physically sharp.
A Rugby Referee can expect to run an average 5.5km during an 80-minute match. At tournaments, you could officiate multiple games and cover more ground. So being in good physical condition is a must.
Step 5: Keep Updated
Every year, referees need to ensure they complete certain certificates to stay registered:
Rugby Ready
Annual Law Exam
World Rugby Concussion Awareness
Check out our Resources below for more ways to keep updated and on top of your game.
offiCIATING RESOURCES
key focus areas
Keep up to date with the latest Key Focus Areas for Rugby Officials in BC. Below are links to the Presentation and YouTube Playlist.
card reports/ref abuse
Click on the below buttons to submit your Yellow or Red Card reports to BC Rugby Officials Development Manager, Chris Assmus. Download the Officials Abuse Reporting Form below.
contextual priorities
Contextual Priorities are guidelines for making clear decisions that are easy to follow for players, coaches and spectators. Click on the icons to view and download.
video playlists
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2026 BC RUGBY SENIOR CLUB FINALS MAY 9 SOUTH SURREY ATHLETIC PARK
South Coast Senior League
Round 5 match summary
Figtree Kangaroos 10. 10. 70 defeated Helensburgh Tigers 10. 9. 69
A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.
Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker
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Any questions about the club can be directed to the following committee members who will be able to assist you with any enquiries.
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