MARR Officiating Courses 

Level 1 Referee Course in Winnipeg:  April 19 - 20

Level 1 Referee Course in Brandon: April 19 - 20 at Crocus Plain High School

Level 1 Referee Course in Dauphin: May 31 - June 1 at Dauphin High School 

Touch Judge Course in Winnipeg: Wednesday, May 22 6:30 - 8:30 at Maple Grove Rugby Park 

Level 1 Course Details:

Thank you for your interest in taking a referee course in Manitoba! Refereeing is a great way to experience this wonderful game from a different perspective and offers many opportunities for advancement. This document will outline the steps you need to take to register and be ready for the next available course. 

1.     Register on the Rugby Canada website. Make sure to use the email address you want for all correspondence in the future. https://training.rugbycanada.ca/index.php?new_province=MB&new_year=2023&page=33

2.     Complete the following world rugby modules before the date of the clinic. https://www.world.rugby/the-game/training-education/elearning

a.     Rugby Ready

b.     Introduction to Match Officiating

c.      Concussion Management for the General Public

d.     Law Exam

e.     First aid in Rugby (can be completed after, but before you referee)

3. Once you have registered, MARR will contact you with course details. The first part may be offered online through zoom and the second part in person. Dress for movement and light running. 

4.     Course costs are $75 to cover expenses. Payment can be sent to marrtreasurer@gmail.com.

5.     We will have whistles available, but it is recommended that you buy an Acme thunderer pea whistle to use for the season.

6.     If you have any questions, you can contact the following educators with questions:

a.     Scott Harland – sharland@rugbyamericasnorth.com

b.     Arleigh Mackenzie – arleighmackenzie@hotmail.com

c.      Charlene Bakke – charlenebakke@live.ca

Touch Judge Course Details:

There are often times during Senior league games that we ask teams to run touch because we are short Assistant Referees. This 2 hour course will introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of a touch judge. We encourage each team to send at least 2 players or coaches to this training so that you will have people with an understanding of what the referee needs from the touch judge.

This is not an assistant referee role, but can be considered a volunteer position on your Rugby Canada registration.

1. To register, please contact Rugby Manitoba or Charlene Bakke at marr@rugbymb.ca.

2. On your Rugby Canada registration, be sure to check the volunteer box, along with your player/coach registration.

3. Before the clinic, go the World Rugby Passport and complete the Introduction to Assistant Refereeing found here https://passport.world.rugby/officiating/introduction-to-assistant-refereeing/

4. This clinic is being offered at no cost to encourage all teams to have at least 2 members attend.

5. If you have any questions, you can contact the following educators with questions:

a.     Scott Harland – sharland@rugbyamericasnorth.com

b.     Arleigh Mackenzie – arleighmackenzie@hotmail.com

c.      Charlene Bakke – charlenebakke@live.ca