TOR for Adults

Try on Rugby is not just a program for young girls; it is a program focused on involving more girls and women in all aspects of rugby. This means that you can get involved in coaching, refereeing, and administrating rugby in your community. These are incredibly rewarding roles where you can make a difference.

Try on Coaching

Coaching a sports team can be one of the most rewarding jobs you do in your lifetime. As the sport of rugby grows, so does our need for more coaches. Rugby players have a great base knowledge of the game, enabling them to be in a perfect position to coach. Check out how you can get involved today!

• Coach a Rookie Rugby Team – Rookie Rugby is a great entry point to coaching. It is a fun way for kids to try the sport at a young age. Rookie Rugby is easy to coach and you can start by downloading more information at www.rookierugby.com. Check with your local state representative for available Rookie Rugby Instructor courses that you can attend.
• Coach a Youth Team – Youth contact rugby is growing at rapid rates across the country. USA Rugby has a ton of great resources and a Level 100 Coaching Certification that prepares anyone for introducing the basics of the game. Check out www.usarugby.org/coaching for more information. Contact your local state rep to get started. 
• Coach a High School Team – One of the fastest growing team sports in the country is rugby. Specifically for high school girls, seven-a-side rugby is growing in leaps and bounds. This is a great opportunity to introduce the game to our future Olympians. Check out www.usarugby.org/coaching for more information on the Level 200 Coaching Certification. Contact your local state rep to get started.

If you are interested in coaching in your community, start by contacting your local state representative. Contact us to find someone in your area!

Try on Refereeing

Officiating any sport is not an easy task, but it is a role that is integral to the game. Rugby refereeing is a unique position where you work to maintain the continuity of the game, focusing on allowing the players to play instead of just blowing your whistle. It is a challenging and rewarding opportunity that you can get involved with today, not to mention getting paid to do it!

Steps to Refereeing

• Contact Your State Representative – If you are interested in refereeing in your community, start by contacting your local state representative. Contact us to find someone in your area! 
• Take a Referee Course – USA Rugby offers multiple opportunities to get trained as a referee. Start with this introductory course; visit www.usarugby.org/referee for more information and to find courses in your area:
  
  • Level 1 – Intro to Officiating: This course is designed to teach the basics of rugby officiating and prepare anyone to step on to the field with a whistle. 

Try on Administrating

Another great way to try on rugby is by becoming a rugby administrator. Getting involved behind the scenes to create new programs, help with running leagues, and setting up events are just a few things that grow this game we all love.

Steps to Administrating

• What’s Your Passion? – Rugby administrating encompasses a lot of different skill sets. Figure out what you love to do or what you are interested in doing to set your niche. Some examples include: 
  •  Planning and Running Events
  • Setting up and Running Leagues
  • Starting New Programs in Schools and Communities 
  • Training Coaches and Referees   
  • Media Promotion and Marketing 
  • Fundraising and Sponsorship

Contact Your State Representative – If you are interested in administrating in your community, start by contacting your local state representative. Contact us to find someone in your area!