Officiating in Australia Emery Holmik Peter Topp.

Officiating in Australia

Emery Holmik

Peter Topp


Presentation summary•Background to Officiating in Australia•National Officiating Program•Year of the Official outcomes•ASC research•Current state of play – What the ASC is doing•NOAG – NOSP – Framework•Good practice•High Performance issues and models•Future....

Sports Coach and Official SectionOrganisational Structure


Emery Holmik, Manager, Sports Coach and Official Section, ASC

•From NOP to Now•National Officiating Program•Year of the Official•Research conclusions & considerations


• ASC involvement since 1991 through the National Officiating Accreditation Program (NOAS), Codes of Conduct, Harassment Free Sport Program and Junior Sport Policy

• National Officiating Program established in 1994 – to develop and implement programs to improve quality, quantity, leadership and status of officiating


• Australian Bureau of Statistics survey 2002• 26% decline in officials from 1997 – 2001 –

abuse suggested as significant factor

• Fair Go for Officials – ASC forum 2002 in consultation with State and Territory Departments of Sport & Recreation

• Outcomes lead to the “Year of the Official” campaign in 2003


• Key focus of the YOF was on strategies to address abuse of officials and change social attitudes

• Engaged major stakeholders in changing behaviours campaign


Outcome / Results (Year of the Official)• Survey 1 in 5 Australians had seen or heard

about YOF

Overall attitudes (survey):• 81% feel abuse is never acceptable• 18% believe it is acceptable “sometimes”• 75% concerned about abuse of officials


Survey Results (Year of the Official)

Perception of change compared with 3 years ago:• 37% believe there is now more abuse• 11% believe there is less• 41% believe there is no change

Officiating in AustraliaAustralian Sports Commission research into the Officiating:

•Year of the Official - Time to Respect the Official – National campaign focussed on promotion of Officiating – ASC 2004

•Problems and Issues in the Recruitment and retention of Sports Officials – Graham Cuskelly & Russell Hoye 2005 - Griffith University

Officiating in AustraliaSome key conclusions:• Problems in retention of officials, particularly

inexperienced officials at the grass roots level of sport

• National and State bodies have little influence in the recruitment and retention of sports officials at grass roots levels

• The facilities and resources available to sports officials at the grass roots level are inadequate


Key conclusions• There are significant shortcomings in the

training provided for sports officials to deal with abuse and conflict situations

• The feedback provided to practicing officials at the grass roots level is generally inadequate

• There is an underlying assumption that all sports officials are seeking career advancement


Key conclusions• The skills and abilities of sports officials’

coordinators is a key determinant in the recruitment, development and retention of sports officials.

• Sports should attempt to build a stronger and more positive public image for sports officiating.


Considerations:• More actively managing the intent of “codes of

conduct”

• Zero tolerance policies with mandatory suspension guidelines

• The application of consistent and enforceable sanctions

• The implementation of a de-accreditation policy for coaches who repeatedly abuse officials


• Recognition of officials through such things as: Providing adequate resources for officials including

separate and secure rooms and storage space at all venues

Reducing or eliminating out of pocket expenses associated with training, accreditation and equipment for officials

Recognition that officials are integral to positive sport experiences for players, coaches and spectators at all levels of sport


Formal recognition schemes for sports officials at all levels including regular opportunities for officials to mix formally and informally with coaches, players and administrators

• Sports at all levels should shift from stand-alone to integrated structures in relation to sports officiating


Peter Topp, Senior Sports Consultant, Sports Coach and Official Section Current state of play•NOAG – industry reference group•NOSP•NOAS•Initiatives•Research•Education & Training


What is the ASC doing?• National Officiating Scholarship Program

(NOSP) – Designed to enhance the learning and competence of potential high performance officials

• Target NSOs to develop, update and re-write training programs under NOAS

• National Officiating Workshops – Conduct combined Coaching & Officiating workshops for NSO & State personnel


• State Coaching & Officiating Centres – Work closely with State Departments of Sport to develop Officiating with National and State Sporting Organisations

• National Officiating Advisory Group (NOAG) – targeted officiating industry representatives from sports and other appropriate bodies to provide strategic input to the direction of officiating with the ASC


• Officials Managers workshop – work with NSOs to assist club level individuals to deliver necessary service to sports

• Junior Officiating Academies – Pilot Officiating Academies with Clubs / LGAs / Schools

• Officiating Framework – Assist NSOs in the development of an Officiating Framework that will assist in the development of Officials


• Mentor Skills workshops – introduce a second phase of Mentor development, targeting Mentor skills of Communication, Conflict Resolution, Learning Styles, Giving & Receiving feedback and Emotional Intelligence

• Presenter & Assessor Skills – Revised Presenter and Assessor training focusing on practical application not theory


• On-line General Principles – ASC General Principles available via the web:

• More self-reflection– ‘Learning Journal’ at the start and end of each module

• Layered approach to info – case study, model answer, quick tip and dig deeper

• Greater use of video - 5 video segments. Two new videos have been developed on Communication and Risk mgmt.

• 360 degree risk assessment activity• Showing the ‘human’ side to officials through images, audio and

related activities


• On-line General Principles – ASC General Principles available via the web:

Officiating in Australia• On-line General Principles – ASC General

Principles available via the web:• Course launched in May 08• Enrolments to date: 11,976• Completions to date: 7,579


Good practice examples• Green Shirt Program – AFL and others -

Identification of junior/new officials• Mentoring – Helping guide officials through• 1800 dial-a-ref – ARL referee recruiting• Compulsory referee course attendance –

Lacrosse Victoria• Duty referees – used to help run competitions


Good practice examples• Whole of sport approach – Umpire Academy

programs – small group of umpires in a scholarship program

• Ground Managers – Administrators in bright tops

• “We’re not playing for sheep stations” – AFL educating parents about behaviour

• Locker room forums – Qld Sport & Recreation – series of evening forums exchanging ideas


High performance officiatingIssues• Officiating departments in NSOs• HP development programs• Resources for officials• Support for officials – pre, during & post match• Length of appointments to HP• Access / control over appointments (age,

politics)• Role of Official’s coach


High performance officiatingIssues• Official Coach / Assessor / Appointee conflict • Video role in officiating

• Life / Work (Officiating) balance• What happens after? (retirement?)• Players becoming officials• Research


High performance officiating• Role of the media• Judiciary role• Link of high performance to community

officiating


High performance officiating examplesAFL • AFL Umpires list – P/T - 32 central umpires + Boundary & Goal

Umps• AFL Umpires Department – National Ump Manager & Coach

Basketball• NBL – P/T contracted• BA Coach / Assessor

Cricket• National Umpires Panel – Sheffield Shield • Emerging Umpires Panel – 12 umpires• High Performance Umpires (assessment) panel – 4 + Nat Umpires

Manager


High performance officiating examplesFootball• 7 referees P/T for A-League• 21 home based for the Youth league• W-League• Referee Assessor group for all referees

Developing high performance officials

High performance officiating examplesRugby League• NRL referees F/T • NRL Match Officials Group – 5 former NRL refs – Match assess

Rugby Union• National Elite Panel service 30 refs• National A Panel – 6 contracted referees – national & international• National B Panel – 11 referees – Super14 & Major domestic• National development panel – 13 referees – potential to Super14


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Emery Holmik, Manager, Sports Coach and Official Section, ASCFuture trends and challenges•International conference•Officiating Framework•Brand management•Treatment of officials

Officiating Framework


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