1. Continuous Referee Development Award Club Welfare Officer Workshop Continuous Referee Development Award

2. Assistant Referee Name Position “Better Officials, Better Game….” RFU REFEREE EDUCATION

3. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Principal Duties “Better Officials, Better Game….”

4. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.1 Principal Duties Touch Touch-in-goal Kicks at Goal

5. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Touch “Better Officials, Better Game….”

6. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 Definition of Touch The ball is in touch when It is not being carried when it touches the touchline or anything or anyone on or beyond it When it is carried and it or a player carrying it touches the touchline or the ground beyond it.

7. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (a) In Touch?

8. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (b) In Touch?

9. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (c) In Touch?

10. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (d) In Touch?

11. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (e) In Touch? FIELD OF PLAY TOUCH

12. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.2 (f) In Touch - Player in the Air? TouchPitch Touch Pitch Touch

13. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Touch In-Goal “Better Officials, Better Game….”

14. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (a) Touch-in-Goal - Decision? Team A Team B

15. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (b) Touch-in-Goal - Decision? Team A Team B KICK OFF

16. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (c) Touch-in-Goal - Decision? KICK OFF Team A

17. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (d) Touch-in-Goal - Decision? OPEN PLAY Team A

18. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (e) Touch-in-Goal - Decision? Team B - Defender

19. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (f) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? GOAL LINE TOUCH LINE TOUCH- IN - GOAL LINE

20. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (g) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? ATTACKER? GOAL LINE

21. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (h) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? GOAL LINE DEFENDER?

22. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (i) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? Goal line In-goal ATTACKER CARRIES BALL INTO IN-GOAL ?

23. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (j) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? Touch in-goal line In-goal DEFENDER CARRIES BALL INTO IN-GOAL? Dead Ball line

24. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.3 (k) Touch-in-Goal – Decision? Goal line

25. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Signalling “Better Officials, Better Game….”

26. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (a)

27. Continuous Referee Development Award Signal when the ball is in touch 1.4 (a)

28. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (b)

29. Continuous Referee Development Award Signal when a quick throw in can no longer take place 1.4 (b)

30. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (c) Signalling Touch for a lineout _____ on the Line of Touch As the player who is going to _____ in approaches, mark the place of the line of touch on the _____ line Move back at least one _____ from the mark Mark Line of touch Touch Line

31. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (c) Signalling Touch for a lineout Stand on the Line of Touch As the player who is going to throw in approaches, mark the place of the line of touch on the touch line Move back at least one metre from the mark Mark Line of touch Touch Line

32. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (d) Signalling Touch Keep flag raised: –If the thrower puts either _____ into the field of _____ –When the team not entitled to _____ in does so –If a quick _____ is taken illegally i.e. if a replacement ball is used or if the ball is touched by any person except the player throwing in

33. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4 (d) Signalling Touch Keep flag raised: –If the thrower puts either foot into the field of play –When the team not entitled to throw in does so –If a quick throw is taken illegally i.e. if a replacement ball is used or if the ball is touched by any person except the player throwing in

34. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4(e) Touch In-Goal Signals ? ? ?

35. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4(e) Touch In-Goal Signals 22m 5m Touch in-goal

36. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4(f) In-Goal signal

37. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.4(f) In-Goal signal Signal for a successful penalty kick or conversion

38. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee The Throw-In “Better Officials, Better Game….”

39. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.5 (a) Quick Throw Allowed From __________ where the ball went into touch and the thrower’s goal line Must be before a ________ has formed Same _____ must be used Only the ________ has touched the ball

40. Continuous Referee Development Award Quick Throw In

41. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way 1.5 (b) 1 Place of Throw In

42. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way Throw in here 1.5 (b) 1 Place of Throw In

43. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way 1.5 (b) 2 Place of Throw In Takes ball into own 22

44. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way Throw in here 1.5 (b) 2 Place of Throw In

45. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way 1.5 (b) 3 Place of Throw In

46. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way Throw in here 1.5 (b) 3 Place of Throw In

47. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way 1.5 (b) 4 Place of Throw In

48. Continuous Referee Development Award 22m Goal line Half way Throw in here 1.5 (b) 4 Place of Throw In

49. Continuous Referee Development Award 1.5 (c) The Throw-In From a _____________, awarded outside the kicker’s 22, no gain in ground: –throw-in in line with where the ball was kicked or where it went into touch, whichever is nearer the kicker’s goal line From a _____________, awarded inside the kicker’s 22, gain in ground –throw-in where the ball went into touch From a _____________ –throw in is taken from where the ball went into touch (the kicker’s team to throw in the ball)

50. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Positioning “Better Officials, Better Game….”

51. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.1 Leading and Trailing PLAY

52. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.2

53. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (a) Positions for Kick Offs

54. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (a) Positions for Kick Offs TJ

55. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (b) Positions for lineouts

56. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (b) Positions for lineouts TJ

57. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (c) Positions for Penalty/Free Kicks

58. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (c) Positions for Penalty/Free Kicks TJ

59. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (d) Positions for Penalty Kicks to Touch

60. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (d) Positions for Penalty Kicks to Touch TJ

61. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (e) Positions for Kicks at Goal KICK POSTS

62. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.3 (e) Positions for Kicks at Goal KICK POSTS

63. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.4 How else can you help the Referee? Support his decisions Keep his confidence up Keep his concentration Be decisive Be prepared to accept being over-ruled Look after him before and after the match

64. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Pre-Match Duties “Better Officials, Better Game….”

65. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.5 (a) Pre-match Communication Referee will contact Assistant Referees in the week before the match to confirm: –Kick-off time and desired time of arrival –Colour of kit to be worn

66. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.5 (b) Stud Check Referee will agree a convenient time with both captains Assistant Referees will examine both teams’ studs Players should be asked to change illegal and dangerous studs If in doubt, ask the Referee to check

67. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.5 (c) Assistant Referees’ Brief Referee will inform Assistant Referees of what he requires of them during the match Each Referee’s brief will be different in places Remember your principal responsibilities i.e. Touch, Touch in-goal and Foul Play Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are unclear

68. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.5 (d) Captains’ Brief You will be invited to attend the Captains’ brief Remember that you are an integral part of the “Team of Three” Opportunity for the referee to build rapport with Captains

69. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Dealing with Foul Play If foul play is observed, Assistant Referee should open up his field of vision and look for retaliation Assistant Referee must then signal foul play Assistant Referee must then continue with his normal duties Assistant Referee must concentrate on what he has seen to form the words he will use in his report to the Referee, including a sanction if asked for one.

70. Continuous Referee Development Award Signalling Foul Play

71. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Reporting Foul Play Assistant Referee may be invited onto the field of play by the Referee to report his observations The Assistant Referee should not report to the Referee until asked to do so The following should then be reported: –Who – Number(s) and team(s) committing offence(s) –What – The nature of the offence(s) –Where – The place of the offence(s)

72. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Reporting Foul Play Concentrate on WHO did WHAT to whom WHERE It may be a minute or more before you are able to report to the Referee If you are not sure, DO NOT MAKE IT UP

73. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Reporting Foul Play When reporting foul play, the Assistant Referee’s verbal communication should be: –Calm, Accurate, Concise (CAC), His non-verbal communication should be: –Relaxed, Assured, Confident (RAC)

74. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Reporting Foul Play The Referee may ask the Assistant Referee for a recommended sanction, which will be either: –Admonishment –Caution or –Sending from the field of play Please be aware that the Referee may decide upon a different course of action

75. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.10 Reporting Foul Play Remember that you are only advising the Referee of the incident and that it is his responsibility to make the final decision. If the Referee has not seen the incident, he will invariably be influenced by the Assistant Referee’s report

76. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Communication “Better Officials, Better Game…”

77. Continuous Referee Development Award 2.11 Advisory signals Can be given for: –Knock-on –Forward pass –Off-side –Incorrect binding –In-goal decisions Should only be given when the Referee is looking at the Assistant Referee

78. Continuous Referee Development Award Assistant Referee Post - Match Duties 1.Responsibilities to each other? 2.AR development – giving feedback? “Better Officials, Better Game….”

79. Continuous Referee Development Award The end – you have climbed that mountain!