Rugby Refereeing

Ākonga will be blowing their whistles with confidence knowing how to apply rugby rules, communication skills, and player management in a rugby referee role.

What you’ll learn

Day One: “Captains - over here please”. Today ākonga will learn crucial communication skills referees require when dealing with different people. Throughout the day ākonga will practise these skills by running and refereeing their own matches.

Day Two: Avoid being sent to the bin, as today ākonga will learn strategies and tools to manage rugby players on the field. Put the handbags down, as ākonga learn how to identify conflict on the field, the consequences of letting tensions boil over and why it’s important for players to trust the officials.

Day Three: “Crouch. Bind. Set.” Today ākonga will learn how to referee by applying the specific rules of rugby as a referee.

Custom School Bookings

For secondary schools, we can create this course for your learners. We simply require a minimum of 14 learners for the course to go ahead. If you don't have enough learners, we can promote within other schools to reach our requirement.

We'll work with your timetable
Let us do the logistical juggle
No upfront payment, we'll invoice you
Dedicated support for learner needs

Course Requirements:

  • Learners must be year 12 or 13

  • Learners are required to wear appropriate clothing for participating in rugby activities

  • Learners must currently be involved in a rugby team

This course gains the learner 13 credits at level 3.

Cost:

$350.00

Duration:

Three Days

Time:

9am - 3pm

Unit Standards

US Title

Level

Credits

Assessment Style

31385

Demonstrate knowledge of communication and people management as an official in sports

3

6

Written

31387

Describe the application of rules and strategies for officiating at sports events for a selected sport

3

7

Written