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, […]
Referee invoices for Fall 2016 matches have been sent to all clubs and payment is due by December 17, 2016. If a club submits payment after December 17, a late fee will be imposed. NOTE: it is a club’s responsibility to notify CARFU-RS if their billing information has changed to ensure the club receives their […]
All clubs must sign and send a renewed Club Contract to Eric Bangeman before the start of the Fall 2016 season. Click the link below for the new contract PDF. CARFU-RS referee services contract 2016-17
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 […]
Technical Zones will be required for all HS matches refereed by a CARFU Ref beginning this season, Spring 2016. If you or your club have questions, please reference USA Rugby’s Youth Resources.
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!
Richard Every’s third installment in his series, The Future of Rugby Refereeing, discusses issues around new law amendment trials and the application of law changes.
CARFU Refs elected officers for the current term at the Midwest Rugby Referee Society meeting last weekend. Congratulations to Courtney White on his election to Vice President, and to the renewal/transfer of our other officers who continue to serve CARFU Refs.
USA Rugby recently published the 2016 Game Management Guidelines. Follow the link below for the updated version that includes 15s, 7s, and High School guidelines. 2016 USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines
The second installment in Richard Every’s series “The Future of Rugby Refereeing” is now published. You can read Part 2 here: The Future of Rugby Refereeing, Part 2