Congratulations to the three BC Match Officials named to the World Rugby Match Official Appointments for the three levels of WXV 2024 taking place in Canada, South Africa and Dubai over three consecutive weekends from September 27 and October 12.
Julianne Zussman has been named as an Official to the WXV 1 taking place in Vancouver and Langley, while BC Rugby Officials Development Manager Chris Assmus has been named as a Match Official taking place in Cape Town for WXV 2 in Cape Town.
Shanda Assmus has been named as an Official for WXV 3 taking place in Dubai, which will mark her Test debut as a referee.
Assmus was a finalist in the Official of the Year category for Sport BC’s Annual Athlete of the Year Awards in March, and was the first person to officiate both BC Rugby Men’s and Women’s Premier League Finals.
LEARN TO BECOME A RUGBY OFFICIAL
Learn to become a Rugby Official this summer!
Officiating is a great way to stay involved in Rugby after playing and give something back to the sport. Officiating also helps with your own personal and professional development, and it helps broaden your Rugby knowledge. It keeps you both physically and mentally fit and is incredibly rewarding.
Rugby Officials come from all backgrounds, from ex-National players to armchair enthusiasts who wanted to become more involved with the sport.
Anyone can become a Rugby referee with the right attitude – register now for an upcoming course on the following dates:
Courses cost $100 plus taxes.
Certification lasts as long as you actively officiate and complete the ongoing education – no need to repeat each year!
For more information, check out our Officiating page here. For all inquiries, please contact BC Rugby Officials Development Manager, Chris Assmus, at cassmus@bcrugby.com.
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BC Rugby gratefully acknowledges that its offices reside on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
