Match Day
Everything you need to make your game a success . . .
Ground Locations
Congratulations on being appointed to a game, not sure where to go, click here to find the locations of all the grounds for ACT Referees
Playing & Match Times
The listed times are the times that the game should KICK-OFF. Please ensure teams are on the field and ready to commence play by the appointed time.
Referees are advised to whistle the teams onto the field about 5 minutes before play (to enable team huddles to be completed). Referees MUST ensure games are completed by the listed time to allow the next teams to enter the field, and start on time.
Kick off times this season:
Premier
1st Grade - 3.05pm
2nd Grade - 1.40pm
Colts - 12.15pm
*Note: When Wests play at home, game times are slightly different due to the availability of only one field.
Women's
Kick-off TBA - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
1st Division
1st Grade - 12:15pm or 3.00pm (depending on venue)
2nd Grade - 10:55am or 1.30pm (depending on venue)
South Coast and Monaro - 2nd Division
1st Grade - 2.30pm
Junior Matches
Due to the different field configurations at community and school grounds, these times will be listed with the appointments. However, in general, the times are:
2021 Match Duration
Competition - Default Start Time - Duration
(**Note ** Times may change based on location so check your appointment time)
Under 7’s - 8:45am - 15 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 8’s - 8:45am - 15 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 9’s - 8:45am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 10’s - 9:30am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 11’s - 9:30am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 12’s - 10:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 13’s - 10:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 14’s Girls - 9:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 14’s - 11:30am 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 15’s - 11:30am - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 16’s Girls - 10:30am - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 16’s - 1:00pm - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Girls - 11:30am - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 3 - 12:30pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 2 - 1:45pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 1 - 3:00pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Premier
Premier 1st Grade – 40 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, with time added for injury.
Premier 15s – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
Premier 2nd Grade – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
Premier Colts – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
1st Division
First Grade – 35 minutes each half with no added time for injury
Second Grade – 35 minutes each half with no added time for injury
South Coast and Monaro - 2nd Division
Second Division – 40 minutes each way, 5 minute interval with injury time
Women’s 10s, 20-minute halves with no added injury time
Referees are advised to whistle the teams onto the field about 5 minutes before play (to enable team huddles to be completed). Referees MUST ensure games are completed by the listed time to allow the next teams to enter the field, and start on time.
Kick off times this season:
Premier
1st Grade - 3.05pm
2nd Grade - 1.40pm
Colts - 12.15pm
*Note: When Wests play at home, game times are slightly different due to the availability of only one field.
Women's
Kick-off TBA - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
1st Division
1st Grade - 12:15pm or 3.00pm (depending on venue)
2nd Grade - 10:55am or 1.30pm (depending on venue)
South Coast and Monaro - 2nd Division
1st Grade - 2.30pm
Junior Matches
Due to the different field configurations at community and school grounds, these times will be listed with the appointments. However, in general, the times are:
2021 Match Duration
Competition - Default Start Time - Duration
(**Note ** Times may change based on location so check your appointment time)
Under 7’s - 8:45am - 15 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 8’s - 8:45am - 15 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 9’s - 8:45am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 10’s - 9:30am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 11’s - 9:30am - 20 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 12’s - 10:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 13’s - 10:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 14’s Girls - 9:30am - 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 14’s - 11:30am 25 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 15’s - 11:30am - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 16’s Girls - 10:30am - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 16’s - 1:00pm - 30 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Girls - 11:30am - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 3 - 12:30pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 2 - 1:45pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Under 18’s Div 1 - 3:00pm - 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury
Premier
Premier 1st Grade – 40 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, with time added for injury.
Premier 15s – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
Premier 2nd Grade – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
Premier Colts – 35 minutes each way, 5 minute interval, no added time for injury.
1st Division
First Grade – 35 minutes each half with no added time for injury
Second Grade – 35 minutes each half with no added time for injury
South Coast and Monaro - 2nd Division
Second Division – 40 minutes each way, 5 minute interval with injury time
Women’s 10s, 20-minute halves with no added injury time
Rugby AU Blue Card - "In doubt, sit them out"
ACTRRA Lightning Policy
The approved ACTRRA lightning policy is found here.
This policy is based on NSW Sport and Recreation's "Lightning Safety Recommendations" which can be found here.
The approved ACTRRA lightning policy is found here.
This policy is based on NSW Sport and Recreation's "Lightning Safety Recommendations" which can be found here.
Refereeing Documents
These are a list of helpful documents to help you with your referee development, either relating to the Laws or practical application.
Assistant Referee Guide (pdf 28kb)
Provides guidance on your role as an AR.
Touch-Line Guide (pdf 3.1Mb)
2016 summary on touch-line decisions, please to see 2018 GMG for this seasons law changes
Refereeing in Practice (pdf 567kb)
An excellent guide on being a referee, especially positioning.
Tips for new referees(pdf 420kb)
A useful guide for those new to refereeing.
Referee Score Card 1 Referee Score Card 2
A handy score/match card for game day. It incorporates sections for all the important details.
A handy score/match card for game day. It incorporates sections for all the important details.
No4/5 Officials Duties (pdf 1.4Mb)
Provides details of the No4/5 duties.
