Referee Course Tampa, FL – Oct 4, 2009

Description: The Florida Rugby Referee Association will be holding a Level 1 Officiating Courses. The purpose of this introductory course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition. This course is required for anyone who wishes to referee any match that could potentially lead to a national championship. Students who have passed the exam and refereed three games will be then be eligible to have the course cost reimbursed by FRU.

Cost: $65.00 Checks can be made payable to FRRA.

Course Information: The Level 1 Course is the basic referee’s course. It covers the referee’s priorities, provides an introduction to the Laws of the game, risk management as well as examining scrums, rucks/mauls, tackles, line-outs, offside and advantage with focus on the critical aspects of the game and how to referee them. The course does not go through the Laws of the game page by page. There is an open book test at the end of the course which students will take and marked on the day so you will know when you leave whether or not you have passed. Attendees will need to wear comfortable clothing suitable for both classroom and on the field practical sessions.

How to register: Participants are required to confirm their attendance ASAP. To confirm attendance please email rugbyreffl@aol.com ; include your name, address (postal, city, state, zip code), date of birth, contact email address, daytime phone number. A follow up email will be
sent to confirm your attendance.

Gerry FitzGerald
754 245 0215(cell)