The Ref Stop

5-4 promotion

Phonesurgeon

Phonesurgeon

Cook, Cleaner and Bottle Washer
Level 5 Referee
As the title, I am going for promotion this season 26-27.
Looking for any advice from the more experienced colleagues. Anything at all.
 
The Ref Stop
• 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:

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.​
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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?
 
Phonesurgeon said:
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?
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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)
 
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
 
You have to pass the fitness test by September 20th to formally be admitted on L5-L4 promotion. Usually the CFA send you out with the The FA test administrators when L4 and L3 are doing their tests and you are your own group.

You get two chances only, in separate months. So if you fail in June you get a chance in July or September but not both.

If you fail the fitness test you are no longer on the promotion pathway and won’t be observed. You can reapply at the next window.
 
Phonesurgeon said:
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
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The fitness test is not particularly difficult (I'm 52 and over 15 stone)
Quite honestly, I wouldn't want to referee Step 5/6 games if I couldn't pass the test as the game experience would be unpleasant on many fronts
I aim for the level of fitness required to pass the L3 test to be confident in my refereeing, because I'm not sure the L4 test is adequate
 
One of the recurring themes for me when I observe 5-4 candidates is their management of stoppages/flashpoints which leads into your match control. Can you display authoritative yet calm body language when a big tackle comes in, or when players are visibly challenging you? Can you take control of a situation calmly when your AR sticks their flag in the air when you (and literally nobody else) wants them to?

In my opinion good referees always look calm and always look in control, particularly in bog moments. You don't need to be perfect or like the guys on TV but staying on top of the simple things goes a long way.
 
Tom_R said:
One of the recurring themes for me when I observe 5-4 candidates is their management of stoppages/flashpoints which leads into your match control. Can you display authoritative yet calm body language when a big tackle comes in, or when players are visibly challenging you? Can you take control of a situation calmly when your AR sticks their flag in the air when you (and literally nobody else) wants them to?

In my opinion good referees always look calm and always look in control, particularly in bog moments. You don't need to be perfect or like the guys on TV but staying on top of the simple things goes a long way.
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Which also leads into when the ball is dead this is where you earn your keep. When the ball is in play, no one except Mr observer is really looking at you. The moment play stops, you blow the whistle all eyes on you - this is where alot of the marks are won and lost, both observer and club.
 
Big Cat said:
The fitness test is not particularly difficult (I'm 52 and over 15 stone)
Quite honestly, I wouldn't want to referee Step 5/6 games if I couldn't pass the test as the game experience would be unpleasant on many fronts
I aim for the level of fitness required to pass the L3 test to be confident in my refereeing, because I'm not sure the L4 test is adequate
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In my day - going back quite a few years ago, the L4 test was 2400 meters in 12 mins and even though I was about the same weight as Big Cat I always felt that if a Referee couldn’t pass what was a fairly straightforward test, then they shouldn’t be Refereeing at that level of football. At the time, for Step 3, the test was 2700 for the same time period, which was a different kettle of fish. I remember being failed by the late Uriah Rennie at the Don Valley stadium (Sheffield), though I did pass it 2 weeks later (completely different day temperature wise).
 
JamesL said:
Which also leads into when the ball is dead this is where you earn your keep. When the ball is in play, no one except Mr observer is really looking at you. The moment play stops, you blow the whistle all eyes on you - this is where alot of the marks are won and lost, both observer and club.
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There's an old observer saying from that (to the referee):

"When the ball goes dead - you come alive!" ;)
 
Thanks guys for the info, as usual greatly received.
The only thing I'm actually worried about is the 2 sprints at 6.2s
The 17/22 part is in hand. Been training
 
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