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Training Docs and Videos

Our Training section is the main source of downloads, videos and online educational materials for refs. Check out some of our instructional resources below. If there’s any other information you’d like to know but are unable to find, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

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Game Management

USA Rugby Referees’ management has established guidelines to refereeing
at all levels in USA Rugby. These guidelines enable players and referees to
have a clearer approach to the game and to be more aligned in Law application
throughout the country. They also reflect directives from World Rugby.

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Training Docs

Training Videos

Positive Refereeing Environments with Marge from HR

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Positive Refereeing Environments with Marge from HR

Replay of our May live training session: Positive Refereeing Environments with Marge from HR We'll be talking about how referees can contribute to positive experiences on the pitch and how to manage challenging situations. Come prepared for buzzwords, warm fuzzies, and floral prints.

Context and Other Buzzwords

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Context and Other Buzzwords

Replay of our July 2021 Live training session: "Context and Other Buzzwords" When a specialty's in-group language becomes impenetrable to the out-group, and civilians need someone specially trained to interpret for them, that's how lawyers... erm, referees are made! We'll be talking through some of the special buzzwords referee managers and coaches use, like "contextual refereeing" and "anticipation", to help make coaching sessions more approachable at all levels.

Let's Play Chess:Staying Three Moves Ahead in Game Management

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Let's Play Chess:Staying Three Moves Ahead in Game Management

Replay of our October live training session: Let's Play Chess: Staying Three Moves Ahead in Game Management We've all heard referee coaches say "Well, if you gave this penalty in the third minute, there wouldn't be a yellow card in the fifty-sixth minute" and thought... come on, really? Let's talk about this idea and lay out some favorite referee gambits so you'll be ready for checkmate in three.

Tournament Management Magic

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Tournament Management Magic

Replay of our June 2021 live training session: "Tournament Management Magic" We'll be talking about how to run a successful tournament from a referee perspective. How many referees do you need? How are assignments done? What is the role of a referee manager? What helps keep a tournament on time?

Gregor Mendel and the Scrum

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Gregor Mendel and the Scrum

Replay of our November live training session: Gregor Mendel and the Scrum How to put together a red rose and a black fern and get a gold cup using Punnett squares. If a dominant loosehead and a dominant tighthead are combined, what result? What about a recessive tighthead? Peas join us next week to find out! BONUS: "The (Wo)Man Behind the Curtain" How does a referee society work? What does an Allocator do? Who designs the jerseys and where does one find Jason Wallach to ask him? Hint: look for the Puggle. If you're curious about the upcoming PRRS Annual General Meeting or want to get involved but not sure where to start, this is for you!