The CARFU Referee Society is the local referee organization (LRO) serving the greater Chicagoland area (including northwest Indiana) and other parts of Illinois.

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News

Fall 2016 Invoices Due

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 Required to Submit 2016-2017 Contract

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

2016 Spring Season News Update

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 Required For All HS Matches

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.

The Future of Rugby Refereeing, Part 3

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.

New CARFU Refs Officers Elected

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.

2016 Game Management Guidelines Published

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