BC Rugby can confirm the appointed Officials for all Championship Matches at the upcoming 2023 BC Rugby Senior Club Finals on April 29 in South Surrey.
Featuring seven provincial finals from BC Rugby’s Senior Leagues, including championship matches for the BC Rugby Women’s Premier League and Men’s Premier League presented by ONNI, the season-ending event makes an exciting return to South Surrey for the second successive year.
For the first time in BC Rugby history, both the Men’s Premier League presented by ONNI and Women’s Premier League finals will be refereed by a female Official. Shanda Assmus will take charge of the Men’s Premier League final, with Julianne Zussman refereeing the Women’s Premier League final.
Entry is just $15 for patrons aged 19+, with Under-19s getting in free – excellent value for seven championship games of Rugby!
2023 BC RUGBY SENIOR CLUB FINALS – APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Officials have been appointed to the following Finals:
Men’s Premier League presented by ONNI
Referee: Shanda Assmus
Assistant Referees: Dave Smortchevsky, Malcolm Klaver
4th Official: Al Hudson
Women’s Premier League
Referee: Julianne Zussman
Assistant Referee: Cole Pedrick, Kristine Lovatt
4th Official: Rodd Watkins
Men’s Premier Reserve/Division 1
Referee: Saro Turner
Assistant Referees: Brad Schwalger, Brett Hay
4th Official: Tere Blake
Women’s Division 1
Referee: Riley Robinson
Assistant Referees: Doug Thorpe, Sam Kinloch
4th Official: Mike Landiak
Men’s Division 2
Referee: Ben Lambrick
Assistant Referees: Tom Cooper, Phil Webster
4th Official: Mark Abercrombie
Women’s Division 2
Referee: JT Zhang
Assistant Referees: Britt Blackford, John Cameron
4th Official: Alun Bartlett
Men’s Division 3
Referee: Nat Hight
Assistant Referees: Ryan Lambrick, Cass Kocevar
4th Official: Andy Cannon