Competencies:
Competencies | 7-6
Performance Competency 1 – Application of Law
· Did the Referee apply law correctly at all times – paying specific attention to fouls and misconduct?
· Did the Referee demonstrate the ability to be able to distinguish challenges that were fair and foul?
· Given the opportunity did the Referee recognise the difference between those foul challenges that were careless, reckless or made with excessive force?
· Did the Referee ensure that play was started and restarted correctly?
Performance Competency 2 – Match Control
· Did the Referee demonstrate confidence and competency in controlling this game?
· Did you witness the Referee establish and maintain his match control?
· Was there a consistent approach of match control applied throughout the entire game?
· Did you witness the Referee demonstrate a variety of appropriate management skills and techniques when controlling this game?
Performance Competency 3 – Positioning and Movement
· Did the Referee demonstrate an understanding of his/her diagonal path of patrol during open play?
· Did the Referee place themselves in the optimum positions for set-pieces, start and restart of play scenarios?
· Did the Referee ensure that they were in credible positions when recognising foul play?
· Did you witness the Referee demonstrate a good level of fitness and fluidity of movement throughout the game?
Competencies | 6-5
Performance Competency 1 – Application of Law
· Did the Referee apply law correctly at all times – paying specific attention to fouls and misconduct?
· Did the Referee demonstrate the ability to be able to distinguish between challenges that were fair and foul ?
· Given the opportunity did the Referee recognise the difference between those foul challenges that were careless, reckless or made with excessive force?
· Did the Referee ensure that play was started and restarted correctly ?
· Is able to identify and act appropriately against those individuals that are persistently infringing the laws of the game?
· Did the Referee recognise and act appropriately to offside situations?
· Given opportunity did the Referee demonstrate a thorough understanding of law and competition rules.
Performance Competency 2 – Match Control
· Did the Referee demonstrate confidence and competency in controlling this game?
· Did you witness the Referee establish and maintain his match control?
· Was there a consistent approach of match control applied throughout the entire game ?
· Did you witness the Referee demonstrate a variety of appropriate management skills and techniques when controlling this game?
· Did the Referee demonstrate calm and positive body language in order to assist and support his match control?
· Shows the ability to increase or decrease their level of match control in tune with the game itself?
· Responds positively to any situation, player or club official who poses as a threat to his/her match control?
· Where required to do so made best use of the ‘stepped’ approach when dealing with misconduct.
Performance Competency 3 – Positioning and Movement
· Did the Referee demonstrate an understanding of his/her diagonal path of patrol during open play?
· Did the Referee place themselves in the optimum positions for set-pieces, start and restart of play scenarios?
· Did the Referee ensure that they were in credible positions when recognising foul play?
· Did you witness the Referee demonstrate a good level of fitness and fluidity of movement throughout the game?
· Demonstrated the ability to have a flexible position to their path of patrol where situations or incidents dictated.
· Maintains good eye contact with assistant referees – always ensuring that they are within view.
Performance Competency 4 – Fitness
· Demonstrates the physique, fitness and healthy ‘perception’ that is required to Referee football at this level.
· Shows a degree of stamina and is not seen to be tiring as the game progresses
· Possesses the ability to change their running pace and is seen to sprint and manoeuvre quickly into position where and when the game dictates.
Performance Competency 5 – Management
· Was it evident that the Referee could vary the range and tone of communication (verbal, non verbal and whistle) to suit the situation , offence or to assist with his overall management of the game ?
· If required did the Referee communicate why decisions had been made?
· Did the Referee consistently communicate with his/her assistant referees?
· Gave clear and concise signals to assist and indicate decisions.
Performance Competency 6 – Alertness and Awareness
· Quick to recognise when players were seriously injured and required the attention of the trainer.
· Recognised and invoked the advantage clause when the opportunity arose.
· Demonstrated effective teamwork between themselves and their assistant referees – always ensuring that signals and indications were acknowledged.
