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In conjunction with Montana State University Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Bozeman, Montana on 16 September 2017. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby.

The Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. The course runs about 8 hours and covers a wide variety of topics both in and out of the classroom. While aspiring referees need to take the course, players, coaches, parents, and spectators can all benefit from the class.

Refreshments will be provided by the MRRS.

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In conjunction with Montana Youth Rugby, the Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a Level 1 Refereeing Course in Helena, Montana on 17 September 2016. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby. This is part of a larger event which will bring together classes in coaching, referee, and strength and conditioning.

Samsel setting a lineout in HelenaThe Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. The course runs about 8 hours and covers a wide variety of topics both in and out of the classroom. While aspiring referees need to take the course, players, coaches, parents, and spectators can all benefit from the class.

Refreshments will be provided by the MRRS.

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The Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a spring Level 1 Refereeing Course in Missoula, Montana on 20 February 2016. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby.

The Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. The course runs about 8 hours and covers a wide variety of topics both in and out of the classroom. While aspiring referees need to take the course, players, coaches, parents, and spectators can all benefit from the class.

Refreshments will be provided by the MRRS.

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The Montana Rugby Referee Society held a Level 1 referee course with the help of the Billings Bulls, the Rimrock Rattlesnakes Youth Rugby, and the Black Mambas Youth Rugby. Four individuals completed the class and may soon be running the fields of Montana with a whistle in hand:

  • Dave Griffin
  • Matt Groff
  • Mike Petersohn
  • Haley Samsel

Congratulations for the achievement and the effort they put in to the class! Also, special thanks to the Bulls, the Rattlesnakes, and the Black Mambas for putting the new referees through their paces during the field exercises. Without the help of these clubs, the event would not have been the success it was!

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Billings L1 Class 2015

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Michelle O’Brien (née Knurr), initially trained as a referee in Montana, will officiate the second match in the two test series between the USA U20 women and the Canadian U20 women. 

The match will be be streamed live starting at Noon MDT on Saturday, 22 August 2015 at one of these sites:

 Congratulations Michelle - we're all pulling for you!

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We’re about ready to start the fall season in Montana. Just a few tidbits:

  1. We’ve gone to a web form to record availability. As soon as you can, please go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PJtrCor6z0PxrNd5mZrRZYxZ687cjWSw47XhrzzF5CU/viewform?usp=send_form and let us know when you are available to referee a rugby game.
  2. USA Rugby membership is open for the 2015-2016 season.  Don't forget to sign up - it provides insurance protection and is required to officiate some matches (and MaggotFest).
  3. In the effort to keep everyone up-to-date, all of the match schedules and assignments are on the website. 
  4. Don't forget about the L1 Referee Course in Billings on 29 August. 

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The Montana Rugby Referee Society is proud to offer a fall Level 1 Refereeing Course in Billings Montana. Anyone who is interested can sign up through USA Rugby.

The Level 1 Referee Course is the entry point for anyone wanting a greater understanding of rugby law and refereeing. The course runs about 8 hours and covers a wide variety of topics both in and out of the classroom. While aspiring referees need to take the course, players, coaches, parents, and spectators can all benefit from the class.

Refreshments will be provided by the MRRS.

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Brooke Sampson, a referee in her first year out of Missoula, was part of the referee pool for the Great Northwest Challenge in Portland, Oregon 27-28 June 2015. The GNWC is the regional all star tournament for the Pacific Northwest and a gateway for players and referees to be seen by national coaches. She was one of the few first year referees to officiate the event.

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10610638_10152410394668173_7960927118324431997_nMontana referee Patrick Brewer has been selected to referee the 4th Annual Wind River Cup rugby match. The match will see the Jackson Hole Moose take on the Central Wyoming Speedgoats at the aptly titled "Field of Dreams" in Alpine, Wyoming on June 27, 2015.

The event is part of the Alpine Air Show Rugby Spectacular which will involve music, rugby, and aerial acrobatic demonstrations.

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Missoula Youth Rugby is holding a number of rugby camps this summer for ages 6 and above. A number of adult volunteers are needed.

Event Dates Times Needs
New Zealand Day 5/30 10am-3pm 1-3 “Coaches”
All Sport Camp 6/18 3-4pm 1-3 “Coaches”
Kid’s Fest 6/28 10:00-2:30 2-4 “Coaches”
Missoula Youth Rugby Day with the Missoula Osprey 6/29 6pm start (7pm game start) 2-5 people to sell 50/50 tickets and help promote rugby (free entry for workers)
Touch Rugby Camps M/W Starting 6/24. Games on W starting 7/8, ending 8/10 6pm 1-3 “Coaches” & 1-3 “Referees”
All Sport Camp 7/10 10-11am 1-3 “Coaches”
Rugby Camp 7/13-7/17 8:30am-Noon 1-3 “Coaches”
All Sport Camp 8/5 10-11am 1-3 “Coaches”
All Sport Camp 8/19 10-11am 1-3 “Coaches”

If you are interested in being a part of any of these events please e-mail Missoula Youth Rugby @ msoyouthrugby@outlook.com.