Attorney Chris Picard Appointed as Judicial Officer for National Collegiate Rugby
May 23, 2024
National Collegiate Rugby appointed Attorney Chris Picard to its newly created role of Judicial Officer. He will be responsible for ensuring NCR’s discipline procedures conform to World Rugby protocols, maintaining the central database of foul play incidents (red and yellow cards), and establishing a register of World Rugby-qualified Judicial Officers to oversee sensitive issues in college rugby.
In this role, Chris will become a key member of the NCR Referee Committee, which is led by Referee Director Dave Haines.
“National Collegiate Rugby is setting the standard in many areas and disciplinary procedures are a significant priority for the organization,” said Chris. “I look forward to working with the college community to enhance the focus and rigor applied to discipline management.”
Chris has officiated many national-level matches for college and senior rugby and been selected for overseas referee assignments in the U.K. and Canada. He is also a certified World Rugby Judicial Officer and has served in this capacity for several associations.
A full press release from National Collegiate Rugby is available here.
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