Become A Match Official
Ready for a front-row seat to the game you love? Officiating gives you the chance to stay close to the action, give back to the rugby community, and build skills that go beyond the field. From local matches to international tournaments, officiating offers opportunities to travel, challenge yourself, and connect with a global network. Join us today!
The Process
Register and complete basic certifications
Complete the on-field course portion of the course
Register and complete a local World Rugby Match Official Fifteens Level 1 training course
Register for match official scheduling platform and upload availability
Officiate your first match!
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Hear From Our Refs
"After starting refereeing when I was 18, I got my first National appointment when I was 19, to work as an Assistant Referee at the Youth Sports Nationals. Then, when rugby restarted after Covid, I AR'ed at the Vancouver 7s in 2021, and have been appointed to various World Rugby assignments since then. I just got back from two weeks overseas, refereeing at the Rugby Americas North tournament in Trinidad, and the Dubai 7s. Refereeing lets me feed my competitive spirit, not just against Canadian referees but against referees worldwide."
- Stephen Kinasevich
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