UCL Handbook 2015 2016

GUIDELINE FOR MARKING OF REFEREES BY CLUB OFFICIALS

The referee’s performance will be measured in every United Counties Football League match. Each club will be required to mark the Referee out of 100 marks. These marks along with the Assessor marks will be submitted to the Football Associa- tion and will form the basis of measurement at the annual review of performance. In an attempt to assist clubs in compiling their marks a competency based scheme will be introduced. Seven areas are to be marked with a weighting of marks to assist clubs in arriving at their final mark. A mark should be awarded for each of the 7 sections and then added together for the final mark. A mark of 70 represents the standard expected of a United Counties Referee. A mark of sixty or below should be accompanied by a written report on the deficiencies witnessed. [To be of any use this report should not only contain criticism but also some positive points which must have been witnessed]. It would be beneficial to the marking scheme if the same club member awarded the mark when possible for the entire sea- son to ensure uniformity of marking is achieved.

Areas to assist when arriving at the mark.

Competency

Max. mark

1. Application of Law

25

2. Position & Work rate

10

3. Alertness & Awareness

10

4. Communication

10

Competency

Max. mark

5. Teamwork

10

6. Advantage

10

7. Match Control

25

Total Marks

100

Application of Law: (Maximum Mark 25)

Correctly deal with foul play/violent conduct/denial of obvious goal scoring opportunity Deal with mass confrontation with appropriate sanctions Correctly deal with persistent misconduct. Correctly manage the occupants of the Technical Area and deal correctly with substitutions Differentiate between serious foul play and offences of a minor nature. Remain calm, courteous & confident and manage offensive, insulting, abusive language & dissent.

Positioning, Fitness & Work Rate: (Maximum Mark 10)

Close to play and remaining with the pace of the game Adopt different viewing positions and utilise stoppage time to move forward for the next phase of play and/or have a quiet word with a player. Adjust position and movement to keep in touch with events and keep assistants in view -penetrate penalty areas and display willingness to go the extra metre.

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