Objects and Rules of the Association
The Statement of Objects and Rules of the Australian Capital Territory Rugby Referees Association Incorporated has evolved since the commencement of the Association. The Statement of Objects and Rules sets out the processes for the administration of the Association, including the objects and rules of the Association, and the democratic processes on which the Association leadership is elected.
The Statement of Objects and Rules recognises that the Association is an amateur organisation, which conducts itself in a professional manner. The Association aspires to create the opportunity for all its members to officiate in the game of rugby within the ACT region at a level appropriate to the skill of the member and commensurate with the requirements of the match to which the member is appointed. The Association also aspires to create the opportunity for advancement of its members within the local competition and more broadly within the Australian rugby community.
All members are asked to observe this Statement of Objects and Rules as an effective and contemporary means of administering the Association.
Click here to download the entire ACTRRA Objects and Rules of the Association document.
The Statement of Objects and Rules recognises that the Association is an amateur organisation, which conducts itself in a professional manner. The Association aspires to create the opportunity for all its members to officiate in the game of rugby within the ACT region at a level appropriate to the skill of the member and commensurate with the requirements of the match to which the member is appointed. The Association also aspires to create the opportunity for advancement of its members within the local competition and more broadly within the Australian rugby community.
All members are asked to observe this Statement of Objects and Rules as an effective and contemporary means of administering the Association.
Click here to download the entire ACTRRA Objects and Rules of the Association document.
Association Crest
The Association has a crest that is on the refereeing jersey worn by members which signifies that the individual is an accredited official. Rugby Australia is responsible for determining accreditation requirements with ACTRRA requirements and expectations listed in Referee Accreditation page.
Insurance
Registering with ACTRRA, or at the time a person attends an accreditation course (for the first time), they must complete a Rugby AU registration form so that insurance covers the referee in case of serious injury to them or to players under their control whilst on the field. Rugby AU require registration be completed each year that the person is a member of the association and continues to be active in officiating. A person will not be appointed to officiate at a game unless they have completed a registration and lodged this with the Association and met the minimum accreditation requirement that RA set.
Meetings
General
The Association meets on three occasions during the year to consider business matters relating to its operation. These meetings are held in February, June in conjunction with referee development sessions and in November. The November meeting is the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
Referee development sessions
The Association conducts a regular program of sessions throughout the year, commencing at the end of February, to provide on-going training and education for all members. Dates of these meetings and information on the education program is provided on the association website and in the regular newsletters published by the Association.
Annual General Meeting
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in November the association; elects its office bearers, presents to its members the annual report, determines the annual subscription for the forthcoming year and addresses any other items of business raised by the members.
The Association has a crest that is on the refereeing jersey worn by members which signifies that the individual is an accredited official. Rugby Australia is responsible for determining accreditation requirements with ACTRRA requirements and expectations listed in Referee Accreditation page.
Insurance
Registering with ACTRRA, or at the time a person attends an accreditation course (for the first time), they must complete a Rugby AU registration form so that insurance covers the referee in case of serious injury to them or to players under their control whilst on the field. Rugby AU require registration be completed each year that the person is a member of the association and continues to be active in officiating. A person will not be appointed to officiate at a game unless they have completed a registration and lodged this with the Association and met the minimum accreditation requirement that RA set.
Meetings
General
The Association meets on three occasions during the year to consider business matters relating to its operation. These meetings are held in February, June in conjunction with referee development sessions and in November. The November meeting is the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
Referee development sessions
The Association conducts a regular program of sessions throughout the year, commencing at the end of February, to provide on-going training and education for all members. Dates of these meetings and information on the education program is provided on the association website and in the regular newsletters published by the Association.
Annual General Meeting
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in November the association; elects its office bearers, presents to its members the annual report, determines the annual subscription for the forthcoming year and addresses any other items of business raised by the members.
