This Saturday at noon, we are invited to attend a day of development with Kenosha Mammoths and the NW Woodsmen. The players will have practice in the morning, and join us for a Lunch & Learn before scrimmages in the afternoon. We are looking for Referees and Coaches to attend Saturday. Please email Dawn by […]
Are you ready to take your refereeing skills to the next level? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop, Sport Psychology for Rugby Referees. Background: As a rugby referee, you play a crucial role in ensuring the game is enjoyable for players, spectators, and coaches alike. However, the psychological demands of refereeing can be […]
Looking for a low-stakes way to kick off your 2025 season? Youth rugby is an excellent opportunity to give back to the game, and they are always looking for volunteers. While unpaid, these festivals and scrimmages are a great way to test your knowledge of the law and game management (read: youth-wrangling) abilities! Not to […]
Here’s an opportunity to take a little vacation and improve your reffing skills! Day 1 (Thu July 25th) will commence at 11am sharp and will be a full day of referee training, both classroom presentations as well as practical conducted by a crew of both MLR and USA Rugby personnel. Lunch and dinner will be […]
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
Are you going? www.therugbyweekend.com Thank you to WGN 9 Chicago and Pat Tomasulo for promoting the event this morning.
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 […]
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 […]