Associate Referee Handbook click here to download These are pdf documents, requiring Adobe Reader to open and view.
It is IRFU policy (since 2005) that all rugby played within the Laws of the Game (incl. U19 Variations) is refereed by:
• Members of the Branch Referee Associations / Society or
• Associate Referees of the Branch
These are defined as Adult persons (18 years +) who:
2.1 are qualified and appointed, by a school or club, (to referee a match, or training session) to which they are affiliated
2.2 are qualified and appointed by their school or club (or requested by the Branch) to a 'blitz' or similar tournament in which their school or club is participating
2.3 are not available for appointment to matches by the Branch or Branch Referee Associations / Society
(Associate Referees may also apply, if they wish, for full membership of their Provincial Referee Associations/Society)
Associate Referees qualify by:
3.1 attendance at IRFU Associate Referee Workshop
3.2 database registration
3.3 qualification is valid for 4 Seasons (inclusive of initial season of validation.)
3.4 qualification must be renewed during 4th Season (i.e: Workshop re-attendance)
4.1 Accreditation 'card' (email) with re-validation (expiry) season
4.2 registered on IRFU/Provincial database as Associate Referees
4.3 Access via the IRFU website (http://www.irishrugby.ie/) on all Law changes and rulings
4.4 IRFU 3rd party liability insurance
5.1 improve the game and refereeing standards
5.2 address safety issues
5.3 formalise the status of these referees
The Associate Referee must:
• Keep up to date on all Law Changes & Rulings (these are updated regularly on both www.irishrugby.ie/referees and on the IRB website)
• Ensure their re-accreditation in the appropriate season (through their Branch, details on http://www.irishrugby.ie/)
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