SMJFL Umpire Observation

• Document No.

• Umpire Name (eg. Mark Rogers)

• Age group + division (eg. u13d1)

• Quarters Observed

  Select 1 2 3 4

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

• Conducted on

  Date

• Observed by

• Location
  Address

• Is the the match being umpired an u13-u17 game?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Skills and Techniques

• 2 Umpire System

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Effort

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Running

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Positioning

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Other Comments

Match Management

• General Control

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Set Kick Control

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Observation

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Communication

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Handling of Incidents

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Other Comments

Decision Making

• Tackling

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Marking Contests

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Ruck Contests

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Holding the Ball

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• 25 Metre Penalties

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Other Comments

Strengths

• Strength 1

• Strength 2

• Strength 3

Areas for Improvement

• Area for Improvement 1

• Area for Improvement 2

• Area for Improvement 3

• Is the umpire undertaking level 1 accreditation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ONLY COMPLETE IF UMPIRE IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING LEVEL 1 ACCREDITATION

Module 1: Qualities of an Umpire

Demonstrates personal qualities. The umpire...

• Treats others with respect

• Is honest with self and others

• Acts with integrity

• Is trustworthy

• Behaves in a responsible manner on and off the ground

• Contributes to the umpiring team

Module 2: Managing Self

Demonstrates the role of the umpire on match day. The umpire...

• Interprets and applies the Laws of Australian Football, in line with the Spirit of the Laws

• Ensures a safe environment exists for participants

• Attends to the administrative requirements on match day

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards umpiring. The umpire...

• Encourages and supports umpiring colleagues

• Accepts feedback in good spirit

• Accepts appointments in a positive manner

Demonstrates an agreed standard of on-field and off-field dress. The umpire...

• Presents in a neat and tidy fashion

Demonstrates effective people management skills on match day. The umpire...

• Communicates clearly and confidently on match day with club officials/colleagues

• Treats players with respect during the match

• Acts positively and responsibly in a social situation post-match

Demonstrates a basic approach to umpiring Australian Football. The umpire...

• Is developing an umpiring style that includes a rapport with players

• Is developing a consistent approach to applying the laws of the game

Demonstrates basic preparation for the match. The umpire...

• Prepares a basic match plan for his/her game and discusses it with the coach

• Undertakes routines for preparing the match

• Organises paperwork prior to the match

• Warms up prior to the match

• Meets the teams prior to the match

Demonstrates a fitness level required of a Level One Umpire. The umpire...

• Attempts to keep up with the play during the match

• Responds to play throughout the match

Implements basic lifestyle management strategies that assist their umpiring. The umpire...

• Rehydrates during matches and at training

• Implements healthcare strategies - e.g. Sunscreen, hat

Contributes to the local umpiring group environment. The umpire...

• Supports and encourages colleagues at training and on match day

• Puts himself/herself forward to assist at training/coaches sessions

• Presents professionally

• Is a strong advocate of the umpiring group

Module 3: Manage Environment

Displays an awareness that the playing environment is safe and, if required, facilitates necessary action. The umpire...

• Confirms safety of the playing surface and surrounds, including boundary and goal work areas

Demonstrates coping strategies on match day to handle/respond to the match day environment. The umpire...

• Is not disturbed by the crowd or outside influences

• Projects himself/herself in a confident manner when interacting with teams

• Maintains concentration and is not distracted

Legal responsibilities of an umpire

• List the legal responsibilities of an umpire

Module 4: Manage Match

Demonstrates effective people management skills during the match. The umpire...

• Communicates effectively with players and others

• Treats players with respect

• Explains decisions clearly and confidently

Interprets and applies the basic Laws in line with the Spirit of the Laws. The umpire...

• Is confident in decision making

• Implements the 'blood rule' procedure

• Implements the 'order off' - yellow card procedures

• Penalises infringements in 'contest for the ball' situations - in the back, holding the man, high contact and protects the players going for the ball

• Penalises illegal tackles, incorrect disposals and players taking too long to legally dispose of the ball when a player in possession is tackled correctly

• Penalises infringements in marking contests - push in the back, high contact

• Awards a mark - football controlled and travelled at least 15 metres

Demonstrates effective match management in 'general play' situations under match conditions. The umpire...

• Is prepared to make a decision

• Displays confidence in decision making

• Responds to players and others and match-related situations in a calm and confident manner

• Awards the 'first' free kick

• Breaks up scrimmages when the ball is immediately trapped

• Has a presence and exerts influence when required

• Is composed and remains calm in most situations

Demonstrates effective match management in 'set play' situations (ie after awarding a mark/free kick) under match conditions. The umpire...

• Advises the spot of the mark

• Ensures the player is on the correct line of kick

• Attempts to clear/have cleared the 10 metre protected area

• Correctly manages the kick in after a behind

• Quickly calls 'play on' when players have moved off their line of kick

• Applies 25 metre/50 metre penalties correctly

Implements basic positioning under match conditions. The umpire...

• Commences the match/quarters correctly and confidently

• Attempts to get side on to contests in general play

• Adjusts position in general play

• Adjusts position in general play

• Positions mid way between kicker and goal line for kicks that are likely to score

• Positions side on to boundary throw in contests

Uses the whistle effectively under match conditions. The umpire...

• Blows the whistle in a timely manner and loudly

Demonstrates the basic signals/indications under match conditions. The umpire uses the following signals/indications in a confident manner...

• In the back

• High tackle

• Holding the man

• Field throw up

• Time on/off

• All clear - goal

• All clear - behind

The umpire implements the ball up to the required standard under match conditions

• Throws the ball up straight and to a contestable height

The umpire completes all paperwork ins professional and timely manner

• The umpire attends to the completion of paperwork following the match

Module 5: Manage Others

Demonstrates cooperation with others under match conditions. The umpire...

• Gives clear verbal and visual signals to umpiring colleagues and others

• Assists colleagues in decision-making situations

Demonstrates a basic knowledge of Tribunal procedures. The umpire...

• Identifies the requirements of an umpire at a tribunal hearing

• Notes

• I declare that the information in this observation is correct, and an accurate representation of the performance with which I observed on the dates listed.

• Signed

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