a basic course of officiating information. lesson 1 rolesresponsibilityethics
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A Basic Course of Officiating Information
LESSONLESSON 11 RolesRoles
ResponsibilityResponsibility
EthicsEthics
Why Sports Why Sports Officiating?Officiating? Prolong Athletic Involvement Personal Reasons Provide an Enjoyable Physical Activity Extra Money – Part-time Career
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Insuring Player Safety Inspecting Facilities Regulating Game Conduct Response to an Injury Response to Crowd Situations Encourage Fair Play Promote Good Sportsmanship
EthicsEthics
Master Rules and Mechanics Work with Others in Constructive and
Cooperative Manner Uphold Honor and Dignity of Profession Prepare Mentally and Physically Fulfill Contractual Obligations Conduct Influences Respect of Others
Lesson 1- ActivityLesson 1- Activity
List the primary reasons why you want to become an official.
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Problems with Setting Problems with Setting GoalsGoals Not Measurable In Conflict with Other Goals No Ownership Setting Too Many Fear of Trying Something New/Failure Setting Goals to Please Someone Else Unrealistic Expectations
Successful Goal Successful Goal SettingSetting Establish Goals –Short and Long Term Make Goals Specific State in Positive Terms Make Goals Obtainable Make Goals Measurable Have a Feedback Mechanism in Place
Successful Goal Successful Goal SettingSetting Know What is Necessary to Achieve
Your Goal Be Flexible – Change Goal if Necessary Enjoy Meeting your Goals Sweet Taste of Success – Hard Work,
Pain and Disappointment are Part of the Process
Lesson 2 – ActivityLesson 2 – ActivityList Some Possible Goals for Yourself
Law and Order Law and Order ApproachApproach Know Rule Book Inside and Out Not Much Room for Common Sense
““Less Involved the Less Involved the Better”Better” Let Players Play Problems Occur When Game Heats Up
or Critical Judgment Necessary Some Officials Don’t Get Involved
Because They Just Don’t Want to Be Bothered
Common Sense Common Sense OfficiatingOfficiating Know the Meaning of Preventive
Officiating Know the Meaning of the Spirit and
Intent of the Rules Know What to Call and When to Call It Know When the Best Call is a “No-Call”
Context of ContestContext of Contest
Often Determines What Style Works Best Big Rivalry? Bad Blood? Skill Level of Players?
What It Takes to Become a What It Takes to Become a Good OfficialGood Official Knowledge of Rules Know the Vocabulary Knowledge of Mechanics Making Calls with Confidence Being Able to Focus On The Game Remain Invisible – Don’t Draw Attention Keep in Control – Stay Poised Stay in Shape and Hustle
Be a Good Partner Have Passion Be Consistent Develop a Rapport with Participants Be Decisive Maintain Integrity Use Good Judgment Enjoy What You Are Doing
What It Takes to Become a What It Takes to Become a Good OfficialGood Official
Lesson 3 - ActivityLesson 3 - Activity What 3 Characteristics of a Good
Official are My Strengths?
What 3 Characteristics do I Need to Work On?
What Can I Do to Improve These Characteristics?
Effective Effective CommunicationCommunicationTwo Important Steps
• Send the Right Message• Be a Good Listener
Body LanguageBody Language
Physical Appearance Posture Gestures Facial Expressions Personal Space Tone, Pitch and Inflection
Crew/Partner Crew/Partner CommunicationCommunication
Must Function Effectively as a Unit Make an Effort to Get Along with Others Take Responsibility for your Own Actions Don’t Blame Others for Your Mistakes Encourage Each Other – Be Honest Share Strengths and Experiences Ask for Help or Advice – Give When Asked
Keys to EffectivenessKeys to Effectiveness
Have a Good Pre-Game Conference Have a Good Post-Game Conference Ask for Feedback from Partner(s),
Game Observers, Evaluators Examine Your Own Performance
Other IssuesOther Issues
A Partner of Another Gender A Veteran Official with a Less
Experienced Official
Lesson 4 - ActivityLesson 4 - Activity
Think of a Recent Game You’ve Officiated
Complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the Self-Evaluation Checklist.
Is There Something You Can Improve?
What is Confidence?What is Confidence?
…The belief that you can successfully do what you want to do.
Building ConfidenceBuilding Confidence Practice Your Skills and Techniques Work Lower Level Games Attend Camps and Clinics Get As Much Experience as You Can
Improving Improving ConcentrationConcentrationYou Must Be Able To:
Cope with Pressure and Anxiety Focus on Action that is Relevant and
Tune Out External Factors Refocus when Distracted
Factors That Can Break an Factors That Can Break an Official’s ConcentrationOfficial’s Concentration
Unable to Forget Past Calls – Especially the Bad Calls
Worrying About Future Plays Thinking About Too Many Things
“You Can Bring Your Whistle and You Can Bring Your Flag, but if You Don’t Bring Your Guts You
Might as well Stay Home.”
Sources of Sources of Stress/AnxietyStress/Anxiety Fear of Failure Fear of Inadequacy Perceived Loss of Control
Negative Affects of Negative Affects of AnxietyAnxiety Physical – Heart Rate, Breathing,
Tightness, Fatigue Psychological – Reduced Concentration,
Impaired Decision Making
Strategies to Manage Strategies to Manage StressStress Deep Breathing Positive Self-Talk Smile Good Preparation – Self Confidence Stay Focused on Action at Hand Slow Down….then Slow Down Some
More
“Manage the game with the lightest touch necessary to
provide equitable competition.”
Essential Elements of Good Essential Elements of Good DecisionsDecisions
Know the RulesTerms and DefinitionsPlayer’s Rights and RestrictionsViolations and PenaltiesPeripheral Regulations
9 Ways to Study the Rule 9 Ways to Study the Rule BookBook
1. Speed-Read the Entire Book
2. Categorize the Rules
3. Break Down Each Chapter
4. Have Several Copies of the Rule Book
5. Read in Short Increments of Time
6. Review Each Day
7. Study Just Before Falling Asleep
9 Ways to Study the Rule 9 Ways to Study the Rule BookBook
8. Check Related Case Book Plays
9. Talk with Rules Experts
Remember……”Just When I Thought I Knew it All….”
There is Always More to Learn
Know Your Sport’s Know Your Sport’s LanguageLanguage
Formal – Rule Book/Case Book Informal – “Street Language”
Master the Mechanics Master the Mechanics of Communicating of Communicating DecisionsDecisions Good Signals
Good Use of Voice and Mannerisms
Adapt to the Nature of Adapt to the Nature of the Gamethe Game
Know the Dynamics of GameRivalry“Revenge” GameLower Level GameBlowout Game
Be in Proper Position Be in Proper Position
If You Are in the Proper Position to Make a Call, the Less Likely Your Judgment Will be Questioned.
Read and Anticipate What the Teams are Trying to Do
FocusFocus
Don’t Let Down in Dead Spots. Stay Focused During Periods of Inactivity like Time-Outs, Between Periods, Between Plays
Use the Down Time to Regroup and Refocus if Necessary
Be CalmBe Calm
Slow Down Process What You Have Observed
Before Making Your Call Use Positive Self Talk
Work with Fellow Work with Fellow OfficialsOfficials
Learn When to Get and Give Help
Get Together and Conference if Necessary
Controversy is Controversy is InevitableInevitable People are Emotionally Involved Rules Exist to Limit Behavioral Options Officials Enforce the Rules Society Insists on Placing Blame Rather
than Accepting Responsibility
DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
Controversy: Different Viewpoints or Opinions
Conflict: Confrontational Behavior (Words or Actions) That Develops Out Of Controversial Situations
Minimizing ConflictMinimizing Conflict Internal Issues
Psychological MakeupKnow Your Pressure PointsBe Confident about PreparationDo Not Take Controversy PersonallySelf-controlHave credibility
Experience=Reputation=Credibility
Minimizing ConflictMinimizing Conflict Situational Issues
A Professional Appearance Can Minimize Conflict
The Way Problems are Handled Often Determines If Controversy Becomes Conflict
Officials May Have to Use Both Passive And Assertive Modes of Game Management
Resolving ConflictResolving Conflict
Think Through your OptionsWhat we see, hear, sense and feel trigger
certain emotional responsesRecognize Preconceptions of OthersDo Not Say Anything You’ll Regret LaterBe Careful When Using Humor
Resolving ConflictResolving Conflict
Practical SolutionsAppear to be ReceptiveDon’t Invite Confrontation – Respect
Personal SpaceKeep All Communication Professional
Physical Fitness Physical Fitness ComponentsComponents
Aerobic Endurance Strength Flexibility Speed Coordination
Other IssuesOther Issues
Diet and Nutrition Rest and Sleep Pre-game Warm-up Glasses Shoes Injuries
Lesson 10 - ActivityLesson 10 - Activity
Describe your current fitness program
How can you design a more useful program?
Business IssuesBusiness Issues
Independent Contractor not EmployeeNot Eligible for Unemployment or Worker’s
CompensationReport/Pay Taxes on IncomeDeduct Officiating ExpensesConsult a Tax Professional
Legal IssuesLegal Issues
Player InjuriesAllow Medical Personnel to Attend to Player
Game Played According to RulesControl Rough Play, Unsportsmanlike Acts
Legal IssuesLegal Issues
Player EquipmentEquipment, Casts, Padding, BracesHead Coach Must Certify Legally Equipped
Playing Surface and Game Equipment
Inclement Weather Conditions-Lightning
Personal InjuryPersonal Injury
Officials Need to Have Good Medical and Personal Liability Insurance
Secondary Coverage Available Through NFHS and NASO
Other Minor Legal Other Minor Legal IssuesIssues OSAA and NFHS do not Recognize
Protests Courts – Game Calls Cannot be
Challenged Unless Demonstrable Bad Faith/Corruption
Disagreement Over Call – Part of Game, Part of Human Nature
Physical Attacks on Physical Attacks on OfficialsOfficials Oregon Law – Criminal Offense to
Assault a Sports Official Recommended Procedures:
Don’t Physically Strike BackObtain Names, Contact Information of
WitnessesWrite Down Your Version of What Occurred
and How You Were Injured
Physical Attacks on Physical Attacks on OfficialsOfficials
Get Appropriate Medical Attention if Necessary
Determine if a Videotape of the Game and Incident has been Made
Contact Your Assigning AuthorityConsult Legal Counsel
Review the Incident Prepare for the Next Contest
Local Association Legal Local Association Legal IssuesIssues
Most Associations are Incorporated as Non-Profit Corporations for Educational Purposes
OAOA Dues provide Director’s and Officer’s Insurance Coverage
Constitution and By-Laws
Lesson 11 - ActivityLesson 11 - Activity List your Expenses That May Qualify As
Tax Deductions for the Current Year
Do I Have Adequate Medical and Liability Insurance Coverage?
List the Steps to Take in Case You Are Assaulted
Certification ProcessCertification Process
Join a Local Officiating Association Oregon Athletic Officials Association OCEP Requirements
Local AssociationLocal Association Governance by Executive Board,
Constitution and By-Laws Commissioner Assigns Games
Don’t Lobby or Beg for GamesDon’t Solicit Games from Coach/ADDon’t Trade Games Without PermissionDon’t Undercut Other Officials
Attend Regular Meetings
Other SuggestionsOther Suggestions Find a Mentor-Develop a Support
Network, Hang Around Officials, Post-Game Get-Togethers
Training Opportunities – Camps, Clinics, Films, Publications
Ask for Observations – Get Feedback Connect with National Associations –
Frequent Officiating Websites
Lesson 12- ActivityLesson 12- Activity What is the Process for Advancement in
my Local Association?
If I Feel That I’m Being Treated Unfairly, What Rights do I Have?
Improvement During the Improvement During the Off-SeasonOff-Season
Maintain Good Physical Conditioning Continue Studying Rules and Mechanics Attend Camps and Clinics Work Pre-Season Scrimmages, Summer
Leagues and Off-Season Practice Games Participate in Pre-season Study Groups Re-examine Your Goals and Expectations
“Without Officials, It’s Just Recess.”