Despite what i said on another thread, I'm not sure that I do want to know my score, now 
Any and all feedback much appreciated - just be gentle with me....please
- just fyi, i've refereed about 65 matches since qualifying in January last year but this was only my second open age game
I've added one or two of my own comments in brackets
Referee Assessment & Development Form
Type of Report Promotion 7 to 6
Assessors must complete as advised in the “Assessor Guide”.
1. Application of Law:
Pre-match responsibilities were carried out in part, players’ equipment needs to be checked ie footwear needs a visual inspection, all other aspects were completed.
(I did look at the studs but, as mentioned on another thread, assessor suggested that i should make the looking more obvious)
Distinguishing all types of offences was recognised due in part to a very quiet and sporting game with few offences being committed.
Your caution and one dismissal were correct in law but look to isolate the player before noting their name. I do advise when showing the appropriate card that you step back a few places and raise your card above your head as the card was only shown at eye level.
(I do have a habit of dealing with the cautions and sendings off on the spot - i blame being 6'5")
Offside offences were missed at times by not keeping your assistants in view. (Wish I had an earpiece and a buzzer. Then it wouldn't matter so much) Some of the flagging was incorrect but you do need to demonstrate your ability to be in position to make some sound judgements of this law. This will show your assistants that they may be at fault at times by indicating too quickly before the ball has reached the player.
Dissent was infrequent and the caution applied in the second half was given at an opportune moment when tensions were rising slightly in the game. On the whole this game had a passive approach by players with few transgressions being shown.
(As mentioned in another thread, I gave both sides the heads up that I was being assessed so they shouldn't be surprised if I refereed quite strictly to the book. Good thing / bad thing?)
2. Match Control:
Involvement was evident throughout the game with some actions to gain respect by players. I did note that at times your hand signals were not being applied or a casual movement being applied, without conviction (slow arm movement). Try to be more positive with a brisk arm indicating direction. Players at times did enquire to which direction a throw-in or free kick was being given.
(Usually a reflection of my uncertainty about which way to give a throw, etc)
You did manage dissent when needed with the result of few transgressions except on the occasion mentioned above in section 1.
Your concentration did waver at times, resulting in missing some minor offences of pushing and holding. This was apparent in the second half with a few players starting to tire in the warm sunshine.
(See below - advantage)
After the third assistant being used by the home team, you did not give any instruction or note the change being made.
(B@rsteds, they could have told me. I mentioned to the assessor that I have got used to having one asst ref for the whole game for most of my youth matches so, hopefully, this is something that I will deal with better with practise)
3. Positioning, Fitness & Work rate:
Your positioning was erratic at times which did result in having your back to one of your assistants. (Perhaps they should give assessors the means of issuing a small electric shock to the body each time that happens. soon sorted!) On corners try to move into the penalty area when the ball is in flight. This gives you an opportunity to either move forward or narrower to gain a better view of play.
Try and cover more of the field of play in open play as you were central at times, instead of moving wider using a zig zag approach. (Never heard this mentioned before!) I did note that you did vary your position at corners some of the time which is a suitable strategy to ensure players are not always aware of your position.
Fitness requires some fast movement by sprinting to gain or catch up with play, as at times you did hang back to await direction of play. Moving into a more forward position can be used to clarify your assistant’s indication and decisions being made for off-sides.
Workrate could be judged if you further advance into an improved position (side view of play and assistants) and sprinting on the odd occasion.
(I have a habit of catching up with play rather than trying to overtake it - just pleased to get there at my age)
4. Alertness & Awareness,
Including management of stoppages :
Concentration and awareness does need some adjustment as previously mentioned, taking up a slightly wider stance and keeping a peripheral trailing eye on players would enhance your awareness of incidents taking place on your far side position.
Stoppages were dealt with in a quick and effective manner and restarts were quickly applied.
(This i picked up on here - no need to stand over free kicks - whistle, signal, move to next position)
Substitutions were dealt with no delay and from the halfway line.
(Must admit to being a bit clueless where subs were concerned so i got lucky. used to youth and roro and have rarely had team sheets until now. Player sent off mentioned that 'it's usually done by numbers' when i asked for his name. Went towards halfway line to 'meet' incoming sub, noted name ish and number, didn't note time. would appreciate 'best practise' formula suggestions)
No clear indication of advantage being applied (see below section 7)’ a firm shout will assist players that you have applied this clause in the law.
(again, see below - advantage)
5. Communication:
Your whistle was one tone and not always loud enough to signal a stoppage in play. On the more robust challenges try to give a few blasts of your whistle.
('Make it sing 'as my assessor/mentor said at a game that we watched a couple of weeks back)
Hand signals were not always applied and did give some confusion to players as to which direction of a free kick or throw in. You did indicate to teams at times which colour shirt had attained a kick or throw in. (Usually when i'm 'panicking' about which way the teams are kicking)
Indirect free kicks were indicated clearly throughout this game.
Your body language did not display a positive attitude, as at times, no signal was given. A firmer robust movement of your arm gives confidence to your decision making and can assist you in decisions being firmly given.
6. Teamwork:
Meeting your assistants before the start of play resulted in a lengthy discussion taking place. I would suggest a shorter version for the following reasons.
(Somebody 'warned' me about this, on here. Note to self to heed future warnings - tho i need to mention this at next r.a. meet as, until now, i have followed their 'extensive' guidelines)
1/ Brief only the main requirements, ball in or out of play, corners and goal kicks, left or right wings and offsides and what instruction to apply ie wait until the ball is close to the player in an offside position before raising the flag, hold the flag upright for you to judge the infringement.
2/ the reason to curtail a lengthy discussion is that you may have a number of replacement assistants during the game which would delay the restart of play as you should give the same instruction to the replacement each time, (which makes complete sense) also they will only remember limited instructions.
On this occasion, the home team did have three replacements during the game with at least a few minutes delay, giving a full version of your instructions for the second change and no discussion for the third change that took place. (As per above, I hadn't even noticed the third change)
I did note at times you did acknowledge your assistants, but would suggest as well as a thumbs up a shout of thank you (Christian name given) which does indicate firm team work.
7. Advantage:
I am sure advantage was played at times but had no indication by word or arm signals, I suggest a strong shout of “play on Advantage” and using both arms in a forward motion gives players and spectators your judgment of keeping the game flowing when a clear opportunity arises to the team’s benefit.
(He's spot on - I know what i should do but i do tend to think advantage rather than express it outwardly)
Strengths
1
Field of play inspection and laws of the game applied when needed.
2
Involvement in the game was shown.
4
Substitutes were noted with no delay in restarting the game
Development areas
1
Players equipment need to be inspected ie boots.
3
Fitness, workrate and positioning needs adjusting to attain improved view of play.
5
All communications should be used : a clear arm movement and a few blasts of the whistle on robust challenges.
(Final one for Brian - or any other assessor out there. Is it possible for you to gauge a rough idea of a mark from the above or not. I promise that I won't sue. No worries if you'd rather not/it's not the done thing)
Any and all feedback much appreciated - just be gentle with me....please
- just fyi, i've refereed about 65 matches since qualifying in January last year but this was only my second open age gameI've added one or two of my own comments in brackets
Referee Assessment & Development Form
Type of Report Promotion 7 to 6
Assessors must complete as advised in the “Assessor Guide”.
1. Application of Law:
Pre-match responsibilities were carried out in part, players’ equipment needs to be checked ie footwear needs a visual inspection, all other aspects were completed.
(I did look at the studs but, as mentioned on another thread, assessor suggested that i should make the looking more obvious)
Distinguishing all types of offences was recognised due in part to a very quiet and sporting game with few offences being committed.
Your caution and one dismissal were correct in law but look to isolate the player before noting their name. I do advise when showing the appropriate card that you step back a few places and raise your card above your head as the card was only shown at eye level.
(I do have a habit of dealing with the cautions and sendings off on the spot - i blame being 6'5"
)Offside offences were missed at times by not keeping your assistants in view. (Wish I had an earpiece and a buzzer. Then it wouldn't matter so much) Some of the flagging was incorrect but you do need to demonstrate your ability to be in position to make some sound judgements of this law. This will show your assistants that they may be at fault at times by indicating too quickly before the ball has reached the player.
Dissent was infrequent and the caution applied in the second half was given at an opportune moment when tensions were rising slightly in the game. On the whole this game had a passive approach by players with few transgressions being shown.
(As mentioned in another thread, I gave both sides the heads up that I was being assessed so they shouldn't be surprised if I refereed quite strictly to the book. Good thing / bad thing?)
2. Match Control:
Involvement was evident throughout the game with some actions to gain respect by players. I did note that at times your hand signals were not being applied or a casual movement being applied, without conviction (slow arm movement). Try to be more positive with a brisk arm indicating direction. Players at times did enquire to which direction a throw-in or free kick was being given.
(Usually a reflection of my uncertainty about which way to give a throw, etc)
You did manage dissent when needed with the result of few transgressions except on the occasion mentioned above in section 1.
Your concentration did waver at times, resulting in missing some minor offences of pushing and holding. This was apparent in the second half with a few players starting to tire in the warm sunshine.
(See below - advantage)
After the third assistant being used by the home team, you did not give any instruction or note the change being made.
(B@rsteds, they could have told me
. I mentioned to the assessor that I have got used to having one asst ref for the whole game for most of my youth matches so, hopefully, this is something that I will deal with better with practise)3. Positioning, Fitness & Work rate:
Your positioning was erratic at times which did result in having your back to one of your assistants. (Perhaps they should give assessors the means of issuing a small electric shock to the body each time that happens. soon sorted!) On corners try to move into the penalty area when the ball is in flight. This gives you an opportunity to either move forward or narrower to gain a better view of play.
Try and cover more of the field of play in open play as you were central at times, instead of moving wider using a zig zag approach. (Never heard this mentioned before!) I did note that you did vary your position at corners some of the time which is a suitable strategy to ensure players are not always aware of your position.
Fitness requires some fast movement by sprinting to gain or catch up with play, as at times you did hang back to await direction of play. Moving into a more forward position can be used to clarify your assistant’s indication and decisions being made for off-sides.
Workrate could be judged if you further advance into an improved position (side view of play and assistants) and sprinting on the odd occasion.
(I have a habit of catching up with play rather than trying to overtake it - just pleased to get there at my age
)4. Alertness & Awareness,
Including management of stoppages :
Concentration and awareness does need some adjustment as previously mentioned, taking up a slightly wider stance and keeping a peripheral trailing eye on players would enhance your awareness of incidents taking place on your far side position.
Stoppages were dealt with in a quick and effective manner and restarts were quickly applied.
(This i picked up on here - no need to stand over free kicks - whistle, signal, move to next position)
Substitutions were dealt with no delay and from the halfway line.
(Must admit to being a bit clueless where subs were concerned so i got lucky. used to youth and roro and have rarely had team sheets until now. Player sent off mentioned that 'it's usually done by numbers' when i asked for his name. Went towards halfway line to 'meet' incoming sub, noted name ish and number, didn't note time. would appreciate 'best practise' formula suggestions)
No clear indication of advantage being applied (see below section 7)’ a firm shout will assist players that you have applied this clause in the law.
(again, see below - advantage)
5. Communication:
Your whistle was one tone and not always loud enough to signal a stoppage in play. On the more robust challenges try to give a few blasts of your whistle.
('Make it sing 'as my assessor/mentor said at a game that we watched a couple of weeks back)
Hand signals were not always applied and did give some confusion to players as to which direction of a free kick or throw in. You did indicate to teams at times which colour shirt had attained a kick or throw in. (Usually when i'm 'panicking' about which way the teams are kicking
)Indirect free kicks were indicated clearly throughout this game.
Your body language did not display a positive attitude, as at times, no signal was given. A firmer robust movement of your arm gives confidence to your decision making and can assist you in decisions being firmly given.
6. Teamwork:
Meeting your assistants before the start of play resulted in a lengthy discussion taking place. I would suggest a shorter version for the following reasons.
(Somebody 'warned' me about this, on here. Note to self to heed future warnings
- tho i need to mention this at next r.a. meet as, until now, i have followed their 'extensive' guidelines)1/ Brief only the main requirements, ball in or out of play, corners and goal kicks, left or right wings and offsides and what instruction to apply ie wait until the ball is close to the player in an offside position before raising the flag, hold the flag upright for you to judge the infringement.
2/ the reason to curtail a lengthy discussion is that you may have a number of replacement assistants during the game which would delay the restart of play as you should give the same instruction to the replacement each time, (which makes complete sense) also they will only remember limited instructions.
On this occasion, the home team did have three replacements during the game with at least a few minutes delay, giving a full version of your instructions for the second change and no discussion for the third change that took place. (As per above, I hadn't even noticed the third change
)I did note at times you did acknowledge your assistants, but would suggest as well as a thumbs up a shout of thank you (Christian name given) which does indicate firm team work.
7. Advantage:
I am sure advantage was played at times but had no indication by word or arm signals, I suggest a strong shout of “play on Advantage” and using both arms in a forward motion gives players and spectators your judgment of keeping the game flowing when a clear opportunity arises to the team’s benefit.
(He's spot on - I know what i should do but i do tend to think advantage rather than express it outwardly)
Strengths
1
Field of play inspection and laws of the game applied when needed.
2
Involvement in the game was shown.
4
Substitutes were noted with no delay in restarting the game
Development areas
1
Players equipment need to be inspected ie boots.
3
Fitness, workrate and positioning needs adjusting to attain improved view of play.
5
All communications should be used : a clear arm movement and a few blasts of the whistle on robust challenges.
(Final one for Brian - or any other assessor out there. Is it possible for you to gauge a rough idea of a mark from the above or not. I promise that I won't sue. No worries if you'd rather not/it's not the done thing)
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