AlanT
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As an L10 I did my first match at L9 a couple of weeks ago (ref numbers are a bit short at the moment, but I'm delighted to get these opportunities). That one went well for the 1st half but 2nd half suffered a bit from not being used to keep higher concentration levels going throughout.
So, I went into this one wanting to remedy that and was keen to seen to be in control from the off.
Also, I know that every season I take 3-4 games to get back into a pattern and ryhthm.
I was more than happy to see an assessor arrive unannounced (he'd been twitched at the last minute) as recent assessments have been at L11 games. Excellent opportunity )
The match report is below - not a layout I've seen before and I was disappointed to see that the bit of the old form that used to say things like "potential to take higher level games" / "competent at this level" / etc was missing. I was dying to find out if I got an "OK at this level" type comment!
Love to hear some comments.
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REFEREE: Alan Terry LEVEL: 10
MATCH TYPE/LEVEL: Level 9
MATCH RESULT: Home 14pts v Away 23pts
Challenges of the match for the referee:
This was a fairly even match, keenly contested in excellent conditions. The front rows contained players of diverse dimensions and abilities and scrum stability was a challenge.
Technical performance elements (√ or X): N.B. Not all boxes need to be completed
Scrum
Line-out √
Communication √
Tackle
Advantage
Positioning √
Ruck √
Open Play √
Fitness √
Maul x
Offside √
Use of ARs N/A
Management performance:
You explained that you were a little nervous at this level but in the event you had a good game enjoyed by all. You have a confident style and this was reflected in the way your decisions were accepted largely without question. You applied a great deal of patience to the scrum formation problem and from a safety point of view this was justified. Possibly a free-kick or two may have produced what was required sooner.
Key development points (include here areas marked X in performance elements):
1. Tap penalty.
Your whistle and call were good but you seemed not to be encouraging the tap and go. Your pre-match briefing to the scrum-halves might include instructions such as “not behind my back”, “from behind the no.8 at scrum offences” and “always 5 metres from me”. Please work to enable the non-offending side to gain the advantage of surprise.
2. Maul.
Several mauls collapsed today and I thought you were in an indifferent position to observe defenders taking it down. I suggest you watch from near the front of the moving maul and check for hands binding on legs. A preventative call of “no collapsing” might be effective.
3. Tackle.
For an hour you refereed the tackle really well. However with the game moving into an exciting final quarter you seemed to relax your vigilance particularly of players going illegally to ground. Of course the players are tiring but that is not an acceptable excuse. Please try to keep up your very good work to the very end.
PLEASE ASSESS THE REFEREE’S PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE ELRA PRINCIPLES (mark one box only)
The referee consistently complied with the principles √
The referee regularly complied with the principles
The referee occasionally complied with the principles
PRINCIPLES-BASED REFEREE ASSESSMENT
The five key questions:
Were the players safe? Y
Did the players enjoy the game? Y
Was there a fair contest for possession? Y
Did the right team win? Y
Was there any controversy caused by the referee? N
ELEMENT: COMMENT
Preparation:
Is appropriately prepared and presented for the match with required resources √
Checks the suitability of the pitch and players’ equipment √
Understands their pre-match logistical responsibilities √
Attitude:
Exhibits an appropriate attitude to the match and players √
Seeks feedback from the players at the end of the match √
Judgement and Materiality:
Shows an understanding of how to make appropriate judgements in a variety of situations √
Shows an understanding of how to referee within the spirit of the game √
Game Management:
Manages the match so that there is a fair contest for possession √
Makes all efforts to manage the match in a manner which is enjoyable to the players √
Uses advantage appropriately Sometimes blew too soon
Communication and Positioning:
Communicates clearly and appropriately with the players at specified phases of the match √
Uses appropriate positioning to manage players at specified phases of the match. Positioning good except for maul
Law Knowledge:
Appropriately applies the Laws in the spirit of the game √
So, I went into this one wanting to remedy that and was keen to seen to be in control from the off.
Also, I know that every season I take 3-4 games to get back into a pattern and ryhthm.
I was more than happy to see an assessor arrive unannounced (he'd been twitched at the last minute) as recent assessments have been at L11 games. Excellent opportunity )
The match report is below - not a layout I've seen before and I was disappointed to see that the bit of the old form that used to say things like "potential to take higher level games" / "competent at this level" / etc was missing. I was dying to find out if I got an "OK at this level" type comment!
Love to hear some comments.
_____________________________________________________
REFEREE: Alan Terry LEVEL: 10
MATCH TYPE/LEVEL: Level 9
MATCH RESULT: Home 14pts v Away 23pts
Challenges of the match for the referee:
This was a fairly even match, keenly contested in excellent conditions. The front rows contained players of diverse dimensions and abilities and scrum stability was a challenge.
Technical performance elements (√ or X): N.B. Not all boxes need to be completed
Scrum
Line-out √
Communication √
Tackle
Advantage
Positioning √
Ruck √
Open Play √
Fitness √
Maul x
Offside √
Use of ARs N/A
Management performance:
You explained that you were a little nervous at this level but in the event you had a good game enjoyed by all. You have a confident style and this was reflected in the way your decisions were accepted largely without question. You applied a great deal of patience to the scrum formation problem and from a safety point of view this was justified. Possibly a free-kick or two may have produced what was required sooner.
Key development points (include here areas marked X in performance elements):
1. Tap penalty.
Your whistle and call were good but you seemed not to be encouraging the tap and go. Your pre-match briefing to the scrum-halves might include instructions such as “not behind my back”, “from behind the no.8 at scrum offences” and “always 5 metres from me”. Please work to enable the non-offending side to gain the advantage of surprise.
2. Maul.
Several mauls collapsed today and I thought you were in an indifferent position to observe defenders taking it down. I suggest you watch from near the front of the moving maul and check for hands binding on legs. A preventative call of “no collapsing” might be effective.
3. Tackle.
For an hour you refereed the tackle really well. However with the game moving into an exciting final quarter you seemed to relax your vigilance particularly of players going illegally to ground. Of course the players are tiring but that is not an acceptable excuse. Please try to keep up your very good work to the very end.
PLEASE ASSESS THE REFEREE’S PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE ELRA PRINCIPLES (mark one box only)
The referee consistently complied with the principles √
The referee regularly complied with the principles
The referee occasionally complied with the principles
PRINCIPLES-BASED REFEREE ASSESSMENT
The five key questions:
Were the players safe? Y
Did the players enjoy the game? Y
Was there a fair contest for possession? Y
Did the right team win? Y
Was there any controversy caused by the referee? N
ELEMENT: COMMENT
Preparation:
Is appropriately prepared and presented for the match with required resources √
Checks the suitability of the pitch and players’ equipment √
Understands their pre-match logistical responsibilities √
Attitude:
Exhibits an appropriate attitude to the match and players √
Seeks feedback from the players at the end of the match √
Judgement and Materiality:
Shows an understanding of how to make appropriate judgements in a variety of situations √
Shows an understanding of how to referee within the spirit of the game √
Game Management:
Manages the match so that there is a fair contest for possession √
Makes all efforts to manage the match in a manner which is enjoyable to the players √
Uses advantage appropriately Sometimes blew too soon
Communication and Positioning:
Communicates clearly and appropriately with the players at specified phases of the match √
Uses appropriate positioning to manage players at specified phases of the match. Positioning good except for maul
Law Knowledge:
Appropriately applies the Laws in the spirit of the game √