Back at it again, the CARFU-RS super squad is gearing up to support Major League Rugby here in Chicago! This is the second year our society is supporting the Chicago Hounds home games as part of the technical zone. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some more technical game management skills, including time […]
Does this unseasonably warm weather have you eager for rugby season? Please take a moment to complete your availability for the spring season, through the end of May. We have referee requests pouring in with high school teams starting pre-season scrimmages and Whisky 10’s just 2 weeks away! Imagine, this could be the year that others […]
For 39 years now (give or take a pandemic or flood!), rugby clubs–and referees–from all across North America have traveled to Nashville for this extraordinary event. Last year more than 100 teams enjoyed good running rugby, festive music and the great camaraderie that has come to define the Nash Bash.
With such a large event, referee exchanges are encouraged! We offer lodging, game-day meals/drinks, Saturday ref team dinner and AGM attendance (Big Bash only), plus game fees/travel stipend and a dry fit referee jersey. If you are interested in reffing at Nash Bash this year please email Tim Sheridan by 2/23; he will send your interest to Jake Winkler of WRRS.
BIG BASH: 3/23-24/2024
U19: 4/13-14/2024
Field Address: 2131 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Rugby is slowing waking up from an extended slumber throughout the Midwest, and the CARFU Referee Society is no exception. With the Midwest Rugby Union, CARFU, and Rugby Illinois having approved return-to-play protocols, the CARFU Referee Society is ready to get out on to the pitch. If you’re a referee and have questions about returning […]
Chicago Area Rugby Football Union Referee Society will be hosting an introductory Referee Course in March 2020. https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=3198 Level 1 Officiating Sunday March 22 (Kicking off at 9:00am until 5:00pm) A Level 1 Certification is one requirement to referee any contact match sanctioned by USA Rugby. The Level 1 Officiating Certification consists of online pre-course […]
When: Thursday, February 8, 2018, 7pm – 8:30pm Location: ARC – Athletic Recreation Center, 8201 S Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517 Agenda: 7:00pm – Introductions 7:10pm – Player Welfare Conversation (Head Injury Protocols), John L. Honcharuk, Athletico Physical Therapy 7:30pm- Officer Reports: Treasurer, RDO, REO, RRO, Assigner, Vice President, President 7:50pm – CARFU Elections* – President (2 year […]
Our next CARFU Referee Society meeting will be held Monday, February 13 starting at 7pm. We secured Players Indoors in Naperville for the meeting, as we were given a room, plus access to the field turf for an additional hour. We’ll have Officer elections, so if anyone is interested in a position, please email Shawn directly. Due for election […]
Midwest Rugby Referee Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on February 18 and 19 in Indiana. All member referees located in any of the Midwest member societies, or anyone interested in learning more about rugby refereeing are welcome. Contact your local Midwest member referee society or check back here for updates on location, time, […]
CARFU Refs have been active very active in the rugby world as the first few weeks of a very busy Spring 2016 season gets underway. Here are some news highlights on some of our own CARFU Referees: Recognition: Congratulations are in order to Amanda Cross and Shawn Bastic on their well-earned appointments. Amanda has been […]
Congratulations to Amanda Cross on her first USA appointment at the Club Championships in Tucson, AZ on May 21-22. This is a huge opportunity for her, and CARFU Refs wish her luck!