What qualities does a good referee have?

Seven Qualities of a Great Sports Official

• INTEGRITY. A great sports official is the last guardian of honesty in athletics.
• HUSTLE. Since officiating is a game of angles and positioning, officiating hustle describes movement and court position.
• JUDGMENT.
• COMMUNICATION.
• CONSISTENCY.
• COURAGE.
• COMMON SENSE.

What skills does a referee need in football?

You’ll need:

• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• the ability to work well with others.
• ambition and a desire to succeed.
• excellent verbal communication skills.
• concentration skills.

What makes a good official referee?

COMMUNICATION: You’re looking good, confidently demonstrating your knowledge and interacting compassionately with the game. Next up is communication skills. Effective referees consistently exchange CLEAR information with other officials and the game at key moments, using crisp, clear APPROVED signals.

How can I be a good football referee?

4 Habits of Successful Officials

1. Keep moving. Hustle really doesn’t take all that much extra effort.
2. Look professional. No one should underestimate the value of appearance.
3. Arrive early. As with appearance, arrival time is a first-impression issue.
4. Meet the teams.

Why do referees need to be positive?

“Maintaining a positive mind-set in refereeing is so important to maintain your confidence, to instill the crowd and the teams confidence in you, to help you achieve your goals, to help you develop, and to support your passion for the role, that so often can become diminished due to set-backs.”

How do you show your respect to the officials of the game?

Teaching Respect for Officials

1. OFFICIALS HAVE MORE TRAINING THAN PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS.
2. MORE FOCUS ON THE OFFICIAL MEANS LESS FOCUS ON THE GAME.
3. OFFICIALS SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE COACHES.
4. RUDE TEAMS DON’T GET CLOSE CALLS.
5. YELLING AT OFFICIALS MODELS POOR COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
6. TRY IT BEFORE YOU CRITICIZE.

What are the duties and responsibilities of umpire?

Umpires maintain standards of play at sporting events. Essential job duties of an Umpire are observing game rules, awarding points, imposing penalties, determining results, identifying infractions, examining participants to make sure they follow safety regulations, verifying scoring regulations, and announcing winners.

What are the Behaviours of a referee?

Be pro-active to avoid situations of dangerous, unfair or foul play. Promptly deal with any demonstration of un-sportsman-like, foul or unfair play (enforce the “Spirit of the Game”). Encourage and enforce the philosophies of “Everyone Plays”, “Positive Coaching” and “Good Sportsmanship”. Acknowledge good play.

How can I become a good referee?

Tips for referee positioning at counter-attacks

1. Do not immediately go wide and deep. Keep behind play, not in front of the ball.
2. Create the best angle of vision. It must be easy for you to make the right calls by moving to the left or right.
3. Think ahead.
4. Always be alert and focused.
5. Keep moving.