S&R Officiating 1

Identify three (3) sources of information about officiating for a sport of your choice.

• Informal discussions and networking with officials

• Participation in industry non-accreditation schemes

• National Sporting Organisations (NSOs)

• Australian Sports Commission or Sport AUS

Identify three (3) sport-specific types of information that you might source as part of the role of sports officiator.

• Policies and procedures for officials

• Rules and regulations for your sport

• Informal discussions and networking with officials

• Codes of conduct for officials

Identify three (3) sources of information on current and emerging technologies that are relevant to officiating your specific sport.

• National Sporting Organisation (NSO)

• Networking with technology suppliers

• Informal discussions with experienced officials

• Codes of behaviour for officials

Identify two (2) technologies specific to your sport that can either assist in officiating the game or help you improve your officiating practice.

• Video technology

• Formal discussions with experienced officials

• Sensor tools

• National Sporting Organisations (NSOs)

Identify three (3) benefits of sharing learnings related to officiating with colleagues?

• Helps to make lifelong sporting friends and acquaintances

• Helps to identify as a group what might need to be implemented at a wider level

• Assist in delivering a consistent level of officiating

• Sharing learnings with peers is a great way for everyone to learn

Sporting organisations generally have officiating policies and procedures or standards that must be followed. Which two (2) statements best describe how you can become aware of this information.

• Policies and procedures can be found in your organisation or associations officiating handbook or online; generic versions are usually available from your NSO.

• Helps to identify as a group what might need to be implemented at a wider level

• If you have been hired to officiate for a club or organisation, an officiating supervisor or coordinator can help you find and interpret the information.

• Sharing learnings with peers is a great way for everyone to learn

Identify two (2) ways to source current sport-specific information relating to officiating professional standards at the international and community levels.

• Contacting your sport’s NSO

• Reading the editorial section of the Sunday newspapers

• Accessing the website of the international governing body for your sport

• Reading 1980’s officiating manuals

Identify three (3) methods that you could use to improve your officiating performance.

• Observing other officials

• Professional development

• Australian Sports Commission

• Analysing data sourced from technology

Identify two (2) professional standards that are expected of you when officiating.

• Provide advice to one team about playing conditions

• Conduct yourself professionally

• Do not explain your decisions because players cannot change your mind

• Officiate ethically and impartially

Why is it important to evaluate your own officiating practice and that of other officials in the team? (Select three)

• It helps you be the best you can be

• It means you get paid more

• It ensures you are current in your practice and following guidelines

• It gives you a better opportunity to meet officiating standards and expectations