Who are the assistant referees at age-grade matches in Rugby Canada's variations?
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Rugby Canada's age-grade law variations (2023 editions) use different titles:
- U11 and U12: every match is under the control of a Game Manager. Additional persons authorised by the match organisers may include assistant Game Managers and a reserve Game Manager. The Game Manager may consult the assistant Game Managers on matters relating to their duties.
- U13 and U14 (13 v 13): every match should be controlled by a trained, registered and appointed match official where possible. Additional persons authorised by the match organisers may include an assistant match official and a reserve match official. The match official may consult the assistant match officials on matters relating to their duties.
Source: Rugby Canada U11 and U12 Law Variations: https://rugby.ca/uploads/Community/Age_Grade_Law_Variations_2023/English/Rugby_Canada_-_2022_Law_Variations_Community_Rugby_Eng_U11_U12_v3_Jan2023.pdf and U13 and U14 (13 v 13) Law Variations: https://rugby.ca/uploads/Community/Age_Grade_Law_Variations_2023/English/Rugby_Canada_-_2022_Law_Variations_Community_Rugby_Eng_U13_U14-13s_v2_Jan2023.pdf
Added 25 Oct 2026