BC Rugby Education

January Monthly RefDev Update for BC Rugby Referees available here:

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The Restart of the 2025-2026 Season is coming up fast. Find Availability Surveys, Focus Areas and Admin refreshers in the Referees Season Guide here

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The Rugby Match Officials Society of British Columbia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime referee Mark Abercrombie. Mark was a relentlessly positive person whose warmth and energy could light up any room. He was a valued member of our community, and his presence on and off the field will be deeply missed.

We extend our sincere condolences to Mark’s family and friends. He will forever be remembered in our hearts.🕊️

Saratoga cup 2025 🏉🏆

What an incredible turnout! Huge thanks to Hideaway public House and the teams, coaches, volunteers, and spectators for making it an unforgettable weekend in beautiful salmon arm!

Shoutout to .photography and for capturing the magic!

another Meet the referee profile!
Phil “doc web” Webster from the UK is one of the friendliest officials you will ever meet. Here’s what Phil said about his start to officiating

“Having grown up playing rugby in the UK, I moved into coaching when I became a teacher. After doing the level 1 course as professional development piece, I was persuaded to do PRCs in 2022. Refereeing is just the next way for me to be involved and give back to the game I love.“

Stay tuned for more meet the referee profiles

2025 senior club finals officials appointment announced 📢🏉

MPrem: Saro turner () - First BC Rugby Senior Final

WPrem: John camreon () - First Women’s Premier Final

MD1: David Smortchevsky () - 10th BC Rugby Senior Final

WD1: Phil Webster () - First BC Rugby Senior Final

MD2: Nat Hight (.hight) - First BC Rugby Senior Final

WD3: Rachel Morrison () - First BC Rugby Senior Final

MD3: Lance Davison () - First BC Rugby Senior Final

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Meet your BC Rugby referees!!

stationed in the cooties Darren “Dee” cho is one of our brightest and newer referees who is growing fast and strong

“I started reffing to help develop and grow the game in Kootenay and surrounding area. Not to mention the personal development that goes with it.“ says Dee

stay tuned for more meet the referee profiles!

March dump 🟨 🟥

Keeping the game in check, from the sidelines
A huge shootout to all of our amazing assistant referees🏁

Happy international women’s day to the most fearless referees in BC! 💜