Long Term Officials Development Moving Forward Richard Way, Andre Lachance and Charles Cardinal September 2010

People change, Sports change Goals change, Rules change, Officiating changes

Sport is a vital to the wellness of Canadians. Every child is an athlete One country, one vision, one system Le sport est vital du mieux-être des Canadiens et Canadiennes Chaque enfant est un athlète Un pays, une vision, un système

Four Policy Goals Enhanced Excellence Enhanced Excellence Enhanced Participation Enhanced Participation Enhanced Capacity Enhanced Capacity Enhanced Interaction Enhanced Interaction Quatre objectifs Excellence accrue Excellence accrue Participation accrue Participation accrue Ressources accrues Ressources accrues Interaction accrue Interaction accrue Canadian Sport Policy (2002) Politique canadienne du sport (2002) Conférence des ministres FPT ( ) FPT Ministers Conference ( )

PHYSICAL LITERACY PHYSICAL LITERACY The Three Key Outcomes IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE LIFELONG PARTICIPATION LIFELONG PARTICIPATION

World Obesity

Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. US Surgeon General 2004 Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. US Surgeon General 2004

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein

What is LTAD (Sport for Life)? Optimal training, competition and recovery programming with relation to biological development and maturation How old is a 13 year old ?

Athlete centred, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported What is LTAD (Sport for Life)? 14 14

Equal opportunity for recreation and competition What is LTAD (Sport for Life)?

Training and competition is based on chronological age (while athletes can be years apart by maturation levels)

Wave 1 Vague 1.Athletics - Athlétisme 2.Baseball 3.Biathlon 4.Cross Country - Ski de fond 5.Freestyle ski acrobatique 6.Golf 7.Judo 8.Speed Skating - Patinage de vitesse 9.Surf des neiges - Snowboard 10.Synchro 11.Rowing - Aviron 12.Triathlon 13.Volleyball 14.Water Ski & Wakeboard - Ski nautique et planche Wave 3 Vague 1.Basketball 2.Archers - des archers 3.Weightlifting - dhaltérophilie 4.Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge 5.Field Hockey - Hockey sur gazon 6.Figure Skating - Patinage 7.Football 8.Hockey 9.Karate - karaté 10.Lacrosse - de crosse 11.Racquetball 12.Ringette - Ringuette 13.Taekwondo 14.Squash 15.Water Polo Wave 2 Vague 1.Alpine Ski Alpin 2.Cerebral Palsy sports 3.Cycling - cycliste 4.Canoe - canotage 5.Curling 6.Diving - plongeon 7.Equine – Hippique 8.Gymnastics - Gymnastique 9.Rugby 10.Softball 11.Soccer 12.Swim - Natation 13.Wheelchair Rugby en fauteuil roulant 14.Wrestling - Lutte 15.Yachting Wave 4 Vague 1.Badminton 2.Bowling - des quilles 3.Boxing - Boxe 4.Broomball - Ballon sur glace 5.Cricket 6.Fencing - descrime 7.Goalball 8.Lawn Bowling - Boulingrin 9.Shooting - de tir 10.Sport Parachute - parachutisme sportif 11.Table Tennis - Tennis de table 12.Tennis

Basketball Long-term Player/Athlete Development Model (draft)

Lots of sports, Tons of officials, Plethora of development programs

LTOD Building the Future Where do we want to be in 2018? Grassroots Recreational Stream Competitive Stream High Performance Stream

Sports actually involved in the LTOD Process Hockey Ringette Baseball Others ???

Guiding Principles? Excellence Needs-based - addresses the needs of umpires and of all the other participants Flexibility - adaptable to the needs of participants and changes in the game Inclusivity - based on equal opportunity Collaborative

Adapted from Claude Frappier, arbitre en chef, région Richelieu LTOD Goals? Improve the quality of officiating at every level Develop uniformity and consistency throughout the country Educate parents and fans on the work of the Officials

Adapted from Claude Frappier, arbitre en chef, région Richelieu LTOD Goals? Offer a tutorship / mentorship program to complement the course Develop uniformity in the interpretation of the rules, their implementation, the positioning of officials on the ice / situation and the visual signals to communicate

adapted from Claude Frappier, arbitre en chef, région Richelieu LTOD Goals? Acquire / Consolidate / Refine and Maintain optimal officiating performance at every game Requires: Skill proficiency Conditioning Ideal performance state preparation (mental)

LTOD Goals? Focus on improving performance, not punishing failure.

Developing Competencies? Need to know? Be able to do? How to behave?

Developing Core Competencies (Skills)? Mental toughness Emotional intelligence Physically fit Decision-making Game management Interpersonal skills –In competition –Outside competition

A Core Competencies? Continuous improvement Ability to adapt Always learning Open to change Open to sharing Open to work together

LTOD Key Components? Training education, development –Competency based training and outcomes –Official Practice Pathways –Different strokes for different folks – adaptable & flexible –Community, Competitive, Developmental, Professional – context based Personnel –Recruitment –Retention

LTOD Key Components? Excellence always (quality assurance) –Define what is Excellence in officiating at every level –Meeting needs of officials –Meeting needs of other stakeholders –Ensuring (verification) –Continuous improvement (kaizen) Leadership & organization –Corporate driven

Current issues? Interactive section: At your table determine your top 3 current issues…

Current issues Retaining sports officials is a vital component in maintaining levels of participation in organised sports. Abuse and harassement are not the only reasons why number of sports officials are declining.

Current issues Inexperienced officials at the grass roots level of sport and lack of strategies to retain officials Resources devoted by NSO/PSO/Sport Canada/Prov. Gov. to sports officiating are disproportionally low compared to coach and athlete development

Current issues There is an underlying assumption that all sports officials are seeking career advancement and this is not necessarily the case. Education of coaches (and parents) regarding the goals of the officials.

Current issues Officials are disconnect from the rest of the sport – organization. Others

Current issues Interactive section: Apply current issues to LTAD stages…

Key Factors Interactive section: What are the keys factors in LTOD? Can you be specific to LTAD stages…

Physical Literacy It Takes Time Developmentally Appropriate Working Together FUNdamentals Specialization Rule of 10 (10,000 hrs) Periodization Planning Competition Age Trainability Readiness System Integration Kaizen

To Consider ? Research shortcomings? Applying LTOD 10 key factors? Stages of development? or contexts? Officials background. What do we know about officials in Canada ? Ensuring the culture in a sport respects and understands officials and training of officials.

Potential Initiatives Encourage NSO National program (including database) Competency-based training Matrix of skills – holistic development Use of on-line training systems National grassroots program (including recruitment partner) MultiSport relationships

Potential Initiatives Officials technical directors – not just supervisors Development opportunities (including tournament roles) Standardize training / administrative systems Physical preparation of officials Sports-Études/Academies for officials

What got you here… Wont get you there…