INTRODUCTION TO RUGBY REFEREEING A Workbook For New Referees

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1 Workbook for New Referees 1 A Workbook For New Referees Name: Province: Address: Address: Telephone: Mobile Phone: I have become a rugby referee because As a rugby referee I want to achieve the following

2 2 Workbook for New Referees INTRODUCTION The NZRU has developed this programme to provide an introduction to the role of rugby refeereing at junior level. The content of the programmes does not assume any previous experience in the sport of refereeing, it is the fi rst stage in the rugby refereeing training and development pathway. The modules have been grouped in accordance with the common components of the Laws of the Game of Rugby, allied to the requirements of those actually playing the game. The completion of this programme will provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to referee rugby at a junior level. Thank you for participating in this course, we trust it will assist you in reaching your goals in the short and long term future. Good luck with your refereeing. Trevor Howard NZRU Community Refereeing Manager March 2010

3 Workbook for New Referees 3 WELCOME Welcome and thank you for accepting the challenge of being a rugby referee. Whether you have been asked to take up the whistle or whether it has been your own initiative, congratulations. Whether you referee for the love of the game or you aspire to referee at the highest level, the sport of rugby refereeing provides many challenges and opportunities. Challenges The Challenge of refereeing can provide some great personal rewards. As a referee you are in a position to make a positive contribution to our National game, you will make instant decisions and adjudicate on the actions of players. You are a role model amongst children, young adults and experienced players. Actions speak louder than words, ensure that both on and off the fi eld your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship. As you enhance your skills and gain in confi dence you will be appointed to referee at higher levels. Further advancement is up to you, show desire, commitment and potential, and referee coaches will assist you with your development. The fi nal step for a successful few is the professional arena, only after many years of dedication, commitment and hard work might a referee reach such a pinnacle. A referee must be able to exercise control, understand fairness, promote safety and encourage good sportsmanship. A referee must be consistent, objective and courteous, a good communicator, unobtrusive but fi rm whilst always retaining respect for fair play. Possess and display these attributes and you are well on your way to becoming a good referee. Opportunities The sport of rugby refereeing provides many opportunities. To make the most of these opportunities, consider the following important questions as you begin your refereeing career. Are you physically fit? Offi ciating any fi eld sport necessitates some running and endurance and requires the referee to be in constant motion if they are to stay up with the play. Do you understand the game? An understanding of the game is important, as a referee you are in a position of authority but it s the players who the fans have come to watch. You must exercise your responsibilities with caution, your role is to assist the players to enjoy the game. Show empathy with the players but do not compromise standards. Can you control your emotions? Player and spectator passions run high and referees can be placed in volatile situations. You must remain calm under pressure, be preapred to be the subject of verbal criticism and not react. Retain your composure when confronted by others who are not in control of themselves.

4 4 Workbook for New Referees Are you able to commit to becoming a better referee? Reading the law book is only one requirement to being a better referee. A good referee understands the game and has empathy with all the participants, you should have a feel for the fl ow and spirit of the game and adapt your refereeing style to suit each game. You must be prepared to regularly attend training and development sessions to help improve your refereeing and understand the laws of the game. Do you have the right attitude? Refereeing is fun and enjoyable. If your attitude is right, you ll fi nd refereeing is a great way to: Continue your enjoyment of the game Make new friends Keep fi t Learn life skills Develop self confi dence Contribute to sport Travel Enjoyment is the key, if you are not enjoying your role as a referee, there will be thirty players who are not enjoying your refereeing. Testimonials I get excited just getting out there and being part of our national game It takes a special person a person with integrity, courage and good judgement, it takes someone extraordinary As a referee I am able to participate in the education of young men and women who, through their participation in rugby, learn sportsmanship, fairness, equity and how to play by the rules It s the best seat in the house and you don t have to take the big hits Since becoming a referee I have gained a lot of self confi dence and self esteem which has had a positive infl uence on my personal life

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40 40 Workbook for New Referees MODULE 13 ASSISTANT REFEREES/TOUCH JUDGING REFEREE RESPONSIBILITY The referee will provide a touch judge fl ag for each team prior to the match commencing, to ensure a touch judge is provided on each side of the fi eld. The referee may instruct the assistant referees or touch judges on their duties. An assistant referee or touch judge is under the control of the referee who may overrule them at any time. TOUCH JUDGES Two Touch Judges or Assistant Referees are required for every match. It is the responsibility of each team to provide a touch judge unless an offi cially appointed assistant referee is appointed to the match. (This is unlikely to occur in other than senior grade fi xtures). The touch judge must keep up with the play and raise the fl ag immediately the ball or a player carring it has gone into touch. The touch judge must indicate the place for the throw in and the team to throw the ball in. If the ball or a player carring the ball touches the side line, the ball is out. On the line is out. The touch judge shall lower the fl ag when the ball has been thrown in, except when: The player throwning in the ball puts any part of either foot in the fi eld of play; or When the ball has been thrown in by the team not entitled to do so; At a quick throw in, the ball that went into touch is replaced by another, or is touched by anyone other than the player throwing it in. TOUCH JUDGE PROTOCOLS If the ball crosses the line in the air but alights back in the fi eld of play, the ball is not out. Touch in goal means the ball crosses the touch line after fi rst crossing the goal line. Indicate touch in goal with a low wide sweeping movement of the touch judge fl ag. If a quick throw in occurs, the touch judge should lower the fl ag and play continues unless the referee rules otherwise. At a kick at goal, touch judges must stand behind the goal posts and raise the fl ag only if the ball goes over the cross bar and between the uprights. Only offi cially appointed assistant referees may indicate and report on incidents of foul play. When reporting an incident of foul play to the referee it is important to provide a verbal report only. Do NOT imitate the actions of the player. Anticipate play, get into in-goal early. Try situations, look to referee to see if your input is required. Try - Hold your position on the touch line until the referee gives a decision.

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