We at CARFU are proud of our National Panel Referees Congratulations to John Stevens, Josh Houston and Shawn Bastic on their domestic and international appointments Are you the next national panel referee?
Sevens season is almost upon us
We already have sevens scheduled…… Are you ready………………
Racing v Leinster (Champions Cup Final 2018)
Here’s a video link to yesterday’s Champions Cup Final (refereed by Wayne Barnes, RFU)
Referee in Practice (version 2)
For many years version 1 of this guide was distributed to new referees. Version 2 was updated by the Australians (mainly because they were the authors of version 1). This guide contains excellent checklists for new and old referees alike. ARU-Referee-in-practice
The beginning of the Front Row/Supporters’ Club priority sales phase on 19 May represents the next opportunity for fans to get their hands on tickets. Further information about the ticketing programme can be found at www.rugbyworldcup.com/tickets.
6 Nations Viewing Party! – Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018
Join the CARFU RRS on Saturday, February 3rd, at the Blaze Clubhouse to kick off 6 Nations rugby. Take this opportunity to hang out with your referee pals, eat (or drink) some breakfast, and ultimately talk rugby. Location: Blaze Clubhouse, 13011 Smith Road, Lemont, IL 60439 Match Kick-off Times: 8:15am Wales vs Scotland 10:45am France […]
Society Meeting & Elections – Thur. Feb. 8, 2018
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 […]
Level 1 Rugby Referee Course – Feb. 25, 2018
Level 1, Rugby Referee Certification Course Hosted by: Chicago Area Rugby Referee Society Where: Taft High School, 6530 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 When: February 25, 2018, 8am – 5pm Level 1 Course Covers: Game Knowledge Role of Referee Planning and Preparation Game & Risk Management Requirements for the course: $75 course fee* […]
Next CARFU Referee Society meeting: March 28
Who knew a little bit of snow could throw Chicagoans for a loop? Due to the first sticking snow of 2017, we’ve postponed the referee society meeting originally scheduled for March 14 to March 28. All other details remain the same—we’ll meet at The Rugby Club at 3614 N. Damen at 7:00pm. Block off your […]
CARFU Referee Society AGM: February 13
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 […]