5-4 promotion

[Phonesurgeon]

As the title, I am going for promotion this season 26-27.
Looking for any advice from the more experienced colleagues. Anything at all.

 

[Archer]

• Be Fit
• Be Available
• Do Your Admin
• Know Law, Apply Law, Talk Law

Familiarise yourself with exactly what criteria you will be observed (and marked) upon:

Spoiler: 5-4 Observation Form

Section 1 - Application of Law

1.1 Correct identification of 'Match Changing situations and offences along with correct and consistent Application of Law​

1.2 Consistent and credible disciplinary sanctions, meeting the needs of the game and player management; whilst demonstrating effective cautioning techniques​

1.3 Demonstrates awareness of when appropriate to use the range of management techniques available before resorting to formal disciplinary action i.e., STEP process​

1.4 Provides leadership to ensure that Technical Area/touchline occupants behave responsibly and in accordance with the Laws of the Game and competition rules​

Section 2 - Decision Making Accuracy

2.1 Consistent and credible recognition of Careless and Reckless challfenges (Including Simulation)​

2.2 Correct recognition and application of the Advantage clause in accordance with the Laws of the Game. E.g. – when the non-offending team have a clear and immediate attacking opportunity, or a clear benefit over the offending team.​

2.3 Any other situation (which has not been included in either section 1.1 or 1.2) where Law has been applied correctly/incorrectly.​

Section 3 - Match Control

3.1 Identifies and works with players, not necessarily the captains should conflict arise, managing player frustrations​

3.2 Displays empathy for the game, recognising potential threats and minimises misconduct through effective management. Adapts refereeing style and management to suit game situation/s i.e. temperature, player attitudes, score-lines, match demands, etc.​

3.3 Effective management of misconduct should it occur, including mass confrontation. This includes using advice from other match officials (where appropriate) to ensure correct formal disciplinary action and re-start of play​

3.4 Management of player injury; players leaving the field of play. Ensuring a safe and sensible return to the field of play, making sure that they have no clear impact on active play​

3.5 Effective management of all restarts; particularly attacking free kicks and penalty kicks; in accordance with The Laws of the Game.​

Section 4 - Positioning, Fitness & Work Rate

4.1 Demonstrates high levels of work rate, appropriate running including sprinting, moves effectively to obtain optimum viewing angles, works physically hard for entire duration of game​

4.2 Achieves a credible distance from play without impacting play and without invading player’s space. Demonstrates the ability to be within proximity of play.​

4.3 Can demonstrate an awareness of those situations which may lead to a Match Changing Situation and move into a credible position.​

Section 5 - Communication & Teamwork

5.1 Effective, clear, and approved signals; use of voice and whistle, arm signals etc.​

5.2 Develops and maintains approachable relationships, receptive to appropriate level of interaction with players and staff without threat to match control and/or authority​

5.3 Displays professionalism, self-control; calm but assertive body language that demonstrates authority and confidence, but not arrogance​

5.4 Works effectively with assistant referees (club/neutral) including eye contact, recognising when to facilitate face-to-face dialogue. Provide support when appropriate.​

 

[Harvey12]

• Be Fit
• Be Available
• Do Your Admin
• Know Law, Apply Law, Talk Law

Familiarise yourself with exactly what criteria you will be observed (and marked) upon:

Sounds like you've done it before...

 

[Phonesurgeon]

More or less what I do every weekend then...

I have applied for consideration for promotion to L4, paid the fee associated and booked the fitness test.

Massive question, what happens if I don't pass the fitness test?
Do the observation still happens? Can I retake the test at later date?

 

[RefereeX]

More or less what I do every weekend then...

I have applied for consideration for promotion to L4, paid the fee associated and booked the fitness test.

Massive question, what happens if I don't pass the fitness test?
Do the observation still happens? Can I retake the test at later date?

So passing a fitness test as a level 5 isn't essential, as that's nothing to do with the FA... all you have to do for the FA is pass the fitness test at the start of next season if you get promoted, however, to get your level 4 promotion you have to be nominated for it by your county FA. They won't nominate you if you've failed their fitness test, and for this reason you wouldn't be observed either. (I believe)

 

[Phonesurgeon]

So, if I fail the fitness test, observations won't happen. Have I got it correct?

 

[ChasObserverRefDeveloper]

So, if I fail the fitness test, observations won't happen. Have I got it correct?

Ask your RDO, as the approach seems to vary.

 

[Phonesurgeon]

My RDO rarely seems to either answer the phone/call back, or even reply to emails!
Ah well ill ask at the actual fitness test

 

[ChasObserverRefDeveloper]

My RDO rarely seems to either answer the phone/call back, or even reply to emails!
Ah well ill ask at the actual fitness test

Does the CFA website show the answer?
If a larger CFA, is there an Observer Coordinator who could answer your question?
Do you know when the fitness test is going to be?

 

[Russell Jones]

So, if I fail the fitness test, observations won't happen. Have I got it correct?

Almost certainly not. Devoting time and energy to observations which cannot result in a nomination isn’t an effective use of resources unfortunately

 

[RefereeX]

My RDO rarely seems to either answer the phone/call back, or even reply to emails!
Ah well ill ask at the actual fitness test

It may be a better approach to ensure that barring any injury problems, you will pass the fitness test, and going to it full of confidence.