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Referee Advancement GuidelineReferee Reference materials: Referee materials may be found on the SCRRS website (www.scrrs.net).Referee Currency: All Officials must be current with USAR registrations &requirements as well as a member in good standing with SCRRS to be eligible for gradepromotion.Registrations and requirements include;1. CIPP registration with USA Rugby2. CIPP referee membership with SCRRS3. Keep current Education and Training;a. World Rugby Passport (prerequisite for L1)i. Laws examii. Safe Sport (Rugby Ready)b. USARi. Concussion Awareness (prerequisite for L1)ii. Fitness testing (prerequisite for C1 and above)iii. USA Rugby Game Management Guidelinesc. SCRRSi. Who’s The Ref (WTR) (C4 and up). Or any other schedulingdocuments.ii. Fitness requirements as per Appendix Dd. Training Course Requirementsi. TJ/ARii. Level 1 Officiating 15siii. Level 2 Officiating 15s (prerequisite for C1)iv. CMO1 (Coaching Match Officials, SCRRS prerequisite for C1)SCRRS uses a scheduling database (Who’s The Ref) for all appointments of officials(AR, Referee, CMO & PR). Maintaining your personal information, availability andtimely match reporting is a consideration element for advancement.Note: As of Aug 1, 2017, USAR has required ALL referees to have successfullycompleted following;1. National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS)Concussion in Sports - What you Need to Know2. NFHS Bully, Hazing and Inappropriate BehaviorsReference materials:Rev 10-20171 of 6
Referee GradesY2 & Y1: The Y2 grade is given to youth level referees who have successfullycompleted the Introduction to Refereeing Class (IRC). A Y1 grade is given aftersuccessfully officiating 4 youth matches with the support of a CMO. The Level IOfficiating certification course is not a prerequisite; however, it is highly encouraged totake the course at the first opportunity.C4: A C4 grade is the beginning referee grade. A Level I Officiating course certificationis a prerequisite and meeting additional society requirements (see Appendix A). The C4referee may elect to continue to play rugby and will be considered “part time”.C3: A referee obtains the C3 rating by demonstrating the ability to referee lower level(see Appendix B) matches (to include second side matches) and demonstratebeginning level competencies (see Appendix C). A C3 referee is expected to be a fulltime referee and to be available to officiate as often as ones schedule permits(experience is key for development).C2: A referee obtains the C2 rating by demonstrating the ability to referee mid levelmatches, consistently demonstrating intermediate competencies, and the willingness toimprove. Key recommendations, although not requirements, for promotion to this gradeare refereeing centered instead of playing or coaching. Touch Judge and AssistantReferee course certifications must be achieved before advancing beyond this grade.The Referee Level 2 course and fitness testing (see Appendix D) is recommended.C1: A referee obtains the C1 rating after demonstrating many competenciesconsistently in all areas of focus, throughout a number of matches (Men, Women, HS,etc.). Lack of fitness cannot compromise positioning or mental alertness. Effort, urgencyand anticipation are expected throughout the entire match. Law application errorsshould be infrequent. Offside, Tackle, and Advantage should all be consistently refereedto allow teams to express their skills. Level 2 Referee Course accreditation; a number ofmatches entered into the Advantage System and fitness testing are required beforeadvancing beyond this grade. Successful completion of the CMO1 course is a SCRRSrequirement to be promoted to C1.Local Grade Promotion Procedures: The Referee Development Committee meetsregularly, and recommends advancement opportunities to the Appointments Committee.Promotions to C3 and C2 are by RDC consensus. Promotions to C1 and above are byRDC consensus and require Advantage System reporting and/or video analysis and/ora combination of Coaching Report and Performance Reviews.Rev 10-20172 of 6
Appendix AC4CIPP (USAR Membership)Rugby Ready (WR Passport)Laws Exam (WR Passport)Level1 Course (USAR)1-Sepbi-annualbi-annualonceSCRRS Membership w/USAR1-SepMaintainavailbility1 permatchWho's The Ref (availability)Who's The Ref (matchreporting)Fitness test (beep/yoyo)TJ Course (USAR)AR Course (USAR)Level2 Course (USAR)C2C1B3//////////////////onceonceonceCMO Course (USAR) recommendedRev 10-2017C33 of 6
NATIONALC1BC2C1B3B2B1NP NPRev 3212.6DVADSTAD ADVANCEDDVADSTST 1NCSFINALFINALNCSFINALVCD1AAVCD1AWD2WD1MD3MD21/4 FD1AFINAL1/4 CALCONTEXTUALREFEREEINGEMPATHY &MATERIALITYBIG DECISIONSADVANTAGEFOUL PLAYBREAKDOWNSCRUMSPACELINEOUT& MAULPERFORMANCERECOMMENDEDFITNESSEDUCATIONNEW GRADEOLD GRADEESTABLISH ELITEAppendix BCOMPETITIONDV DEVELOPMENT4 of 6
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1. CIPP registration with USA Rugby 2. CIPP referee membership with SCRRS 3. Keep current Education and Training; a. World Rugby Passport (prerequisite for L1) i. Laws exam ii. Safe Sport (Rugby Ready) b. USAR i. Concussion Awareness (prerequisite for L1) ii. Fitness testing (prerequisite for C1 and above) iii. USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines
