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Becoming An Official?Sports OfficiatingROBERT LOSE, AHSAA SOUTHWEST DISTRICT FOOTBALL DIRECTOR
LINDA HATCHETT, AHSAA SOUTHWEST DISTRICT SOFTBALL INSTRUCTOR & OFFICIAL
Qualities of a Good Official
Integrity
Knowledgeable
Teacher
Communicator
Confident
Professional
Approachable
Team Player
Fair
Calm
Alert
Course Topics
Game Management
High School Officiating Philosophy
Education Based Athletics
Professionalism & Ethics
Local Organization Structure
Similarities Between Sports
AHSAA Minimum Standards for Officials
Conflict Management
Sportsmanship
Commitment
Game Management Be Professional / Look the Part and Do Your Job Be in the Right Spot / Have a Firm Grasp of Mechanics Be Focused / Focus on Your Area of Responsibility Be Approachable / Talk to Coaches in a Respectful Manner Be Brief / Focus on What Needs to be Communicated, No
More Be Quick / Move the Game Along Be Humble / Deal with your Mistake and Move On Be in Control / You May Have to Take More Serious Action
High School Officiating Philosophy
Three Area of Officiating:
1. Rule Knowledge
2. Mechanics
3. Philosophy
Most of the time it is referred to as the three-legged stool. When all three legs of the officiating stool are strong, we have a game the players can play, the coaches can coach, and the fans can enjoy!
High School Officiating Philosophy (Cont.)
Philosophy is not something that comes easy. It takes seasons to develop and it’s something that is ever changing. The best officials approach the game with an attitude that says we never stop learning. Those who feel they know-it-all will quickly be humble in the world of officiating.
The best officials are those that let the game come to them. They see what is happening, absorb the information, take an extra second to process the information and decides the impact to the play. They continually adjust their philosophy to the level of the game and the changes in the game. They are lifelong learners!
High School Officiating Philosophy (Cont.)
“Officiating philosophy is described as who we are and how we handle game situations. Remember, we have the responsibility to be the Teachers of the game. This is an awesome, yet important, responsibility that we need to take seriously. The game belongs to the kids playing it. No matter what the age of the kids, it’s their game, not ours” – Retired Big Ten Referee, Tom Quinn
Education Based Athletics
Extension of Regular Classroom Tracks, Courts, Fields, Pools, Courses are Classrooms Compliment Educational Experiences Inherently Educational Enhance Academic Mission of the School Many Lessons Learned not Taught in Academic
Classrooms
Professionalism & Ethics
Officials shall bear a great responsibility for endangering public confidence in athletic contests
Officials shall be free of obligation to any interest other than the impartial and fair judging of sports competitions
Officials shall hold and maintain the basics of officiating which include history, integrity, neutrality, respect, sensitivity, professionalism, discretion and tactfulness
Officials shall master both rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, safety, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner
Officials shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession of officiating in all interactions with student-athletes, coaches, school administrators, colleagues, and the public
Professionalism & Ethics (Cont.)
Officials shall display and execute superior communications with the association, athletic directors, coaches, players and colleagues
Officials shall recognize that anything which may lead to a conflict of interest, either real, apparent, or perceived, must be avoided. Gifts, favors, special treatment, privileges, employment, or a personal relationship with a school or team which can compromise the perceived impartiality of officiating must be avoided
Officials shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally, shall dress neatly and appropriately, and shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the profession
Officials shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations
Professionalism & Ethics (Cont.)
Officials shall not be party to actions designed to unfairly limit or restrain access to officiating, officiating assignments or to association membership. This includes selection for positions of leadership based on economic factors, race, creed, color, age, sex, physical handicap, country or national origin
Officials shall work with each other and the governing body of the association in a constructive and cooperative manner
Officials shall resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one’s position as an official to benefit oneself
Officials shall never participate in any form of illegal gambling on sports contests, may never gamble on any sporting event in which they have either a direct or indirect involvement, and may never gamble on events involving high school athletics
Professionalism & Ethics (Cont.)
Officials shall not make false or misleading statements regarding their qualifications, rating, credentials, experience, training or competence
Officials shall never accept an assignment for any contest for which the official has not met the minimum mandatory requirements as determined by the AHSAA
Officials shall accept responsibility for all actions taken
Local Organization Structure
Administration Structure Based on Robert Rules of Order
Weekly General Meetings Mentoring Program Sub-Varsity and Varsity Crews Local Association Game Evaluations Video Game Review Weekly Training Meetings
Basic Training for 0-5 Years
More Advanced Training for 6+ Years
Similarities Between Sports
Integrity of the Game Knowing the Rules of the Sport Knowing the Mechanics of the Sport Quality of the Official Working as a Crew
Football – 7-Man Crew
Baseball – 2-Man Crew / 3-Man Crew
Basketball – 3-Man Crew
Softball – 2-Man Crew
Soccer – 3-Man Crew
AHSAA Minimum Standards for Officials
Register with AHSAA is mandatory! Pay AHSAA Application Fee Register with a local officials association Pay local officials association dues Complete online clinic and pass officials registration
exam Eligible to officiate All AHSAA sport levels (i.e. Middle
School, Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Conflict Management
Main Tool : Acknowledgement
3-Step Method to use in Every Conflict:
1. Build Rapport – Build Foundation by Getting in Tune with your Person
2. Understand and Acknowledge – Ensure them that you understand and you respect their efforts
3. Call to Action – Instead of telling them what they shouldn’t do, tell them what to do!!
Sportsmanship Officials should make the welfare of all players their
paramount concern when administering all contests Officials should officiate in an unassuming manner. They
should maintain poise, self-control and dignity throughout the contest
Officials should never assess penalties out of anger, but rather because the behavior is inappropriate and deserving of consequences
Officials should never make their partners look bad, even when they may have missed a call
Commitment
An Official should commit to: Officiating in a fair and safe manner that ensures players and
spectator enjoyment Maintaining their physical fitness for peak performance Faithfully keeping all appointments assigned to and accepted by
them Supporting fellow officials with loyalty, pride and dignity Granting players and coaches dignity and self-respect Contributing to the overall development of the officiating Remaining committed to a continuous learning and
improvement process that enables them to perform to their fullest potential
Questions ?
Robert LoseAHSAA SW District Football Director(251) [email protected]
Linda HatchettAHSAA SW District Softball Instructor & Official(251)[email protected]