Prerequisite: L3 Officiating or equivalent

Duration: 1 day

Assessment: TBC

Course outline: Introduces concepts and role of Referee Coaching to enable assistance and guidance to develop the referee.

Course details:

The course focuses on the following aspects:

• Principles of Rugby
• Individual Core Skills
• Risk management and ethics
• Role of the Referee Coach: Philosophy; Functions; Extended duties
• Communication
• Observation skills: Match viewing; Identifying problems
• Data collection: Compliance stats; Match stats
• Solutions and coaching for the referee: Assisting the referee; Competencies (concepts and identification); Procedural Tasks
• Solutions and coaching for the touch judge: Assisting the touch judge; Competencies (concepts and identification); Team of Three