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Interested in becoming a match official? Officiating is a rewarding path, and a great way to stay in the game!

Rugby is a physical, contact sport and as such has inherent dangers. Rugby Ontario is committed to reducing the risks of serious injury through the implementation of World Rugby, Rugby Canada, and Rugby Ontario safety policies. By making yourself aware of rugby’s safety policies, you can play your part in making sure that our sport remains safe, fun and enjoyable for all.

Rugby Ontario provides Match Official and Coach of Match Officials courses from Levels 1 through 3 year-round. To see a full list of upcoming courses being offered across the province click here.

To register for available referee courses, go to http://training.rugbycanada.ca, where you will be required to register for an account (if you have not already done so). The cost of the one-time Rugby Canada membership fee is $28.25. See the Step-by-step Match Official Course Registration Guide  and Course Registration Video for assistance.

Membership will give you access to register for all development sessions, referee and coaching courses. Once registered, you can sign up for the course/session of your choice. Interested officials should register and complete the workbook far in advance of the course date to ensure that the course shows accurate participant numbers.

Courses may be cancelled four days prior to the event date if there are not enough people registered. Should the course be cancelled, the completed workbook will get transferred to an alternate course. We believe in supporting our education workforce and would like to provide sufficient time for them to make other arrangements if a course is cancelled.

Match Official Level 1

Full-day, non-assessed, attendance-based course which helps the novice referee to referee the basic components of the game in a practical-based environment.

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Match Official Level 2

2-day, competency-based accreditation course which builds on the Level 1 course to help further develop the referee in a practical-based environment.

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Match Official Level 3

4-day, competency-based accreditation course.

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Register through SportLomo as an official (provided is the SportLomo Membership Registration Guide to aid you with the process).

LeagueGame Fees (2024)
Marshall 1 | OWL 1 | EORU, FRQ Men’s Super League | EORU, FRQ Women’s Super League | OUA $85.00
All Other Senior Matches | EORU/FRQ Men’s Reserve | EORU/FRQ Women’s Reserve | EORU Men | EORU Women$75.00
U16 | U18$60.00
Sevens$20.00
$10.00 (AR)
U14$25.00
Ontario Senior Rep Team$85
Ontario Junior Rep Team$75 or $1/minute (whichever is less)

Match Official Code of Conduct

This code shall apply to all Match Officials who are registrants with Rugby Ontario.

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Incident Report

To be used for incidents before, during or after a match other than a send-off

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