1. The man in the middle 14 th June 2013

2. Introduction Huntingdonshire Football Association Responsible for Referee Development Implementation of the NRDP Recruitment of new referees Ongoing development of existing referees Talent spotting and focused development Developing mentors, tutors and assessors

4. Are we Referees or Arbitrators? Arbitrator - a person chosen to settle the issue between parties engaged in a dispute. Referee - the umpire or judge in any of various sports, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules/laws.

5. UK-Football Referee France-Le football arbitre Spain-futbol el arbitro Portugal-futbol arbitro Italy-Calcio arbitre Germany-fussballschiedsrechter

6. Profile of Referees (UK) Level 10-Referee Workforce Assessor/mentor/tutor Level 9-Trainee Referee Newly qualified Level 8-Youth Referees (14 and 15 yrs old) Level 7-Junior County Referee (16 and over) Level 6-County Referee Level 5-Senior County Referee Level 4 -Supply League Referee Level 3-Contributory League Referee Level 2b-Panel List Referee Level 2a-Panel Select List Referee Level 1-National List International-FIFA List

7. Refereeing at grass roots Level 7 to 5 Referees mix of experienced/inexperienced, aged 16 to 70, and promotion candidates Participants – “social” football mix of ages and ability Club assistant referees with limited expertise, knowledge of the laws and technique - restricted duties Limited on/off field knowledge Potentially high rate of misconduct Single shot chance to detect fouls or misconduct REFEREES VERY MUCH ON THEIR OWN AND CALLING ALL DECISIONS

8. The semi-professional game Level 4 to 2a referees in enclosed grounds with paying spectators Commitment level high - Expectations high High levels of fitness and technical competence Qualified Neutral Assistants Referees and 4 th Official Teamwork - pre-match, match communication - enhancing control Assessors with access to match video REFEREE SUPPORTED BY TEAM ENTRUSTED WITH MAKING “REFEREEING” DECISIONS

9. The professional game 77 referees and 231 assistant referees, including the 16 full-time professional Select Group referees and “specialist” assistant referees Premier League, Football League and FA Competitions Immense pressure and high stakes Refereeing team – assistants, 4 th officials FIFA (5 th and 6 th officials) Trial by TV pundit!

10. Referee – Personal Attributes Passionate about the game Committed, facilitator, role model, educator, Respect for the game and all participants Empathy with all participants Physically fit - consummate with level Mentally strong Confident Positive body language Proactive man-management skills Communicator – selling a decision

11. Referee - Technical Skills Sound knowledge of the 17 Laws of the Game How to interpret and apply them Consistent rate of detection of offences Awareness of expectations Be proactive to deter misconduct Positioning and movement Buying time – WAIT AND SEE Use of assistants (4 th 5 th and 6 th officials) Working with the Captains NO SURPRISES !!

12. Decision making (1) Credibility Positioning Viewing angle Proximity Detection By Referee By Assistants, 4 th official (5 th and 6 th ) Expectations

13. Decision making (2) Communicate (signals) Advantage clause? Stop play (whistle tone) Signal award Apply sanctions Stepped approach Signal position Restart play

14. Tools of the trade The 17 Laws of the Game Communication skills Whistle Voice Arm signals Body language Flags Yellow and Red cards

15. Use of terminology Technical Penal Deliberate Natural position Interfering with play Interfering with an opponent Gaining an advantage Persistent Careless Reckless Excessive Force Violent conduct DOGSO OFFINABUS

19. Apply law Respect for all participants Brave Interact Take charge Responsibility Accurate Technically competent Empathy

21. Thank you.