1 Secretaries, Time Keepers, Judges Training: Basic Clinic 2007 By Gianni Lonzi

Basic What We Will Cover Introduction to Judges Points of Emphasis What Happens At a Game Final Words

Basic What We Will Cover Introduction to Judges Points of Emphasis Basic Mechanics What Happens At a Game Final Words

Basic What Is a Judge? Integral part of a water polo game. Makes sure that the letter and spirit of the rules are followed. Ensures a proper outcome to the game. Ensures the safety of the game.

Basic What a Judge Must Know There are the rule books FINA Water Polo Book (FINA) There are the interpretations FINA Water Polo Officiating Manual

Basic A Secretary is EXPECTED to follow the rules and interpretations in the Rule Books and Interpretations Manuals …. Standard Rules and Interpretations: CONSISTENCY among judges

Basic Fundamental Concepts Water Polo is a CONTACT SPORT There will be physical contact between players, coaches, referees, other judges. There will be communication and cooperation with players, coaches, referees, judges…

Basic Pool Layout G2 5 H 5 2G Reentry Area Reentry Area

Basic What We Will Cover Introduction to Refereeing Points of Emphasis Three Families of Fouls Advantage Basic Mechanics What Happens At a Game Final Words

Basic Arriving On Site Check out the facilities. Talk with your partners in the table. Talk with the referees.

Basic Checking out the Facility Introduce yourself to the host and to both teams. Introduce yourself to the other judges.

Basic Working With Your Partners Talk to them before the game during the game after the game Be considerate be on time be ready and prepared

Basic Talk to your partner BEFORE the game Any new interpretations? Any special facility rules? What should we expect from each team? (Rivals? Friends?) What signals will I use if I need help? What are our areas of responsibility? (Front Court, Back Court, Transitions)

Basic Talk to your partner DURING the game What is the time… Ready the flag for entry… Change the 30’ time… …. An error by one judge is considered to be an error by all judges

Basic Talk to your partner AFTER the game Thank you!

Basic Working with the Table When arrive what is the signal for 30 seconds what is the signal for end of a period what is the signal for a timeout request how are players going to be waved in how will table notify the referees if a player has a third foul

Basic Who is running the clocks? Who is running the game clock? Know when to start/stop the clock Who is running the possession clock? Know when to start/stop the clock Know when to reset the clock Who is keeping time for the timeouts and between periods?

Basic Who are the secretaries? Game secretary - does he/she know what to put where in the game log Exclusion secretary - does he/she know how to calculate when player is to be waved in Timeout secretary - does he/she know to watch the coach and not the game

Basic Time Factors Four periods (quarters) 8 minutes each May be reduced for different levels of competition May be reduced by the tournament for scheduling purposes

Basic Time Factors Time between periods 2 minutes each Timeouts 2 timeouts of 1 minute each May be used in extra time if not used during regular time A third timeout (also 1 minute) only available during extra time

Basic Time Factors Extra Time Unless a clear result is required 5 minute break 2 periods of 3 minutes each 1 minute between the two extra time periods Penalty shootout if necessary

Basic Checking the Scoresheet Make sure the correct information is being entered during the game At the end of the game: tally scores running log, score by quarter, team logs number of personal fouls, time outs, and cards (yellow and red) must tally with number of blank spaces in running log Do more detailed analysis as necessary

Basic If Table is Questioned During a game: get everyone away ask table if they think everything is correct review details After a game: get everyone away review details ALWAYS SUPPORT THE TABLE WITH REFEREES!!!!!

Basic Desk Officials Manual Found in FINA Officiating Manual Detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of desk personnel Sample scoresheet authorized for FINA competition

Basic Equipment for WP Field of play: Desk Area Tables and chairs to seat up to 10 persons Game clock console and back up clock timer 30 second clock console and cover and back up digital 30 second stop watch Stop watch regular 2 whistles 1 air horn 1 stapler and staples 1 scotch tape dispenser and 1 roll tape 3 manual pencil sharpeners or 1 small bat-operator

Basic Equipment for WP Field of play: Desk Area 1 dozen pencils 1 set binoculars Felt-tipped pens – broad point 2 sets desk flags: 1 red, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 yellow Sound system with microphone Portable umbrellas or adequate protection from rain or sun for desk personnel Clipboards for secretaries

Basic Equipment for WP Field of play: Desk Area Protocol papers – score ejection, rosters, desk worker assignment sheets (personal fault sheets, if third secretary is used) Plastic protector sheets to keep papers from getting wet Large manila envelopes Towels 3 bottles of white liquid paper Holder for game ball at the desk

Basic Secretaries Scorekeeper One (1) of the secretaries, serves to record the time of a goal and who scored. Also notes the time and type of any personal fouls charged to a given player and monitors the number of personal fouls each player has received. This secretary is responsible or the official results of the match and for forwarding an official copy to each team.

Basic Secretaries Ejection Secretary Is also charged with noting and recording the type and time of all personal fouls. This secretary has additional responsibilities – to determine the colour and cup number of the offending players, to compute the time when an ejected player may re-enter and to monitor the proper entry of that player. Is equipped with coloured flags corresponding to the teams’ cap colours so that a blue-capped ejected player re-enters on a blue flag being raised, a white-capped player on a white flag and a yellow flag re-enter player after 4 minutes exclusion without substitution

Basic Secretaries Scorekeeper - Ejection Secretary (ES) These two (2) secretaries co-operate to ensure that personal fouls are recorded against the proper player but, more particularly and importantly, they must work together to react quickly and appropriately when and if a player receives his/her third personal foul. If that third foul is an ejection foul, a red flag is raised to alert the player and the coaches that the player may not continue to play. The coach will then assign a substitute who will re- enter the pool in the corner. Re-entry will occur at a flag signal from the ES upon the conclusion of 20 seconds, when a goal is scored or change position

Basic Timers Game Clock Timer (GKT) This person simply reacts to the referee’s whistle to stop the clock and the observes the action in the pool to re-start the clock when the ball has been put into play. Depending upon the equipment, this person may sit at the desk with the others or may sit apart to handle the equipment. This person is also responsible for timing timeouts, and injury time, and notifying the teams and referees at the expiry of the appropriate time period.

Basic Timers 30 Second Shot Clock Timer (30T) This individual must also react to the referee’s whistle to stop time and re-start when the ball has been put into play. This timer has a further responsibility to re-set the clock when there has been a change of ball possession, on possession occurring after a shot at the goal, on a personal fault, or in certain other more complicated situations. Timeout Timer (TT) This person is responsible for watching each team (coach) to see when is calling for a timeout, recording timeouts and their intervals.

Basic Goal Judges There could be two (2), one (1) at the corner of the pool to the left of the desk and one (1) to the right of the desk. These two individuals help the referee determine if a goal was actually scored and which team last touched a ball that went out of bounds. They also aids the start of each period to monitor the lineup of the team at his/her end of the pool as the teams sprint for possession. Each watches an ejected player re-entering the pool at the Ejection Secretary’s signal. They may signal an illegal or improper re-entry if a player pushes off the side or end of the pool. Another duty of them is to keep a supply of balls and throw one into the pool under the direction of the referee

Basic Team Entry Form

Basic Water Polo Score Sheet

Basic Sheet for Penalty Shoot

Basic At the Start of the Game Secretary must write in the score sheet the numbers of the starting players Timekeeper start the clock immediately when one player touch the ball Timekeeper of 30’’ start the clock immediately when one player take possession of the ball

Basic Final Words Professionalism Appearance Respect Practice Your Craft Listening, Hearing, and Learning Legal and Liability Issues

Basic Appearance Appearance is everything Look the part (uniform) Have a good deck presence Who are you talking to? Split time between the two coaches/teams Where are you staying? Who is giving you transportation?

Basic Respect Is a Two-Way Street Have good interpersonal relationship with the referees, players and coaches Have a game face, but show emotions (appropriately) Listen and answer Compliment good plays (don’t say anything about bad plays)

Basic Practice Your Craft Study the Rule Books and Interpretations Manuals At home In the car At scrimmages Think about: How much time did the coach put into the game? How much time did the players put into the game? How much time did YOU put into the game?

Basic Listening, Hearing, and Learning Referees If they are not at your level, they will challenge you to explain your calls If they are at or above your level, they will give you a different perspective that you may or may not decide to accept Coaches and Players Know what they want to do Understand their perspective

Basic Getting to Know the Game Watch the game Read about the game Talk about the game Think about the game Understand what the “objective” is

Basic Legal Issues and Liability Make sure you have adequate insurance Make sure that you call endangerment Make sure you are doing what you are supposed to do Make sure that you report all incidents to competent authority

Basic Prepared by: Gianni Lonzi, Chairman of FINA TWPC