Role of Officials in Educationally Based Athletics

EDUCATIONALLY BASED ATHLETICS The term “education-based athletics/activities” is a model of incorporating sports and other activity programs within the high school setting. The opportunity to participate in sports as a part of a young person’s overall educational experience. Interscholastic athletics are an extension of the classroom that provides teaching and learning experiences for all involved.

Role of Officials in Educationally Based Athletics Purpose: 1. Better define the role of the officials in the realm of high school athletics 2. Provide resources to officials during their educational training phase Student-Athletes Coaches Officials

PERSPECTIVE Currently 77% OF ALL COACHES IN CALIFORNIA ARE WALK ON COACHES ~85% OF ALL OFFICIALS DO NOT COME FROM THE SCHOOL HOUSE THE CYCLE HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS Past Present 1. Play in HS 1. Play in HS 2. Play in College 2. Coach/Officiate 3. Teach/Coach 4. Officiate

Coaches and Officials are not that much different!!!!! PERSPECTIVE Why do they do this? Money Give back to the sport Give back to kids Enjoy being around student-athletes Camaraderie Exercise? Pride of doing a job well Have fun Coaches and Officials are not that much different!!!!!

MANAGING THE GAME #1 Concern from Administrators, AD’s and League Commissioners #1 Responsibility of Officials Your are responsible for upholding the integrity of the game. Make sure the field of play is safe from harm for the student-athletes, coaches to participate Enforce the rules consistently and fairly according to the Rules Books used in your sport. Know the difference between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law

MANAGING THE GAME Identify and utilize your site game management administration Once the game begins it is your responsibility, everyone looks to you as the sole administrator of the game. You know the rules, therefore right from wrong. Hold players and coaches accountable for their actions You combine discipline with courtesy You command respect without demanding it You are the unbiased arbitrator on the field of equity Communicate to players and coaches in a proactive manner, to avoid issues later in the contest.

COMMUNICATION This is vital in the management of a game for officials, players and coaches. Develop a rapport Be a good listener Don’t raise your voice To get respect-give respect Find ways to speak to coaches and let them approach you-biggest complaint Aware of body language Facial expressions

SPORTSMANSHIP Good sportsmanship is an expectation and a high priority in the CCS from coaches- officials-student/athletes. Nothing less should be accepted nor tolerated Every CCS member school is required yearly to submit a Sportsmanship Contract to the CCS Office. Outlining expectations, future actions by schools to promote good sportsmanship within their school, signed by the principal and athletic director. CCS has a Sportsmanship Committee to review current polices and recommend proposals CCS has a quarterly newsletter to AD’s-Administrators-Coaches

PROFESSIONALISM

APPEARANCE LOOK THE PART - PRESSED AND POLISHED FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE CRITICAL WEAR PROPER UNIFORM AND PATCHES MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA UNIFORM BRING PROPER EQUIPMENT FOR EACH SPORT YOU NEED TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF

RULE KNOWLEDGE KNOW AND STUDY THE RULES - FREQUENTLY DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW EVERYTHING - READ THE RULE BOOK AND CASE BOOK COVER TO COVER QUIZ YOURSELF AND FELLOW OFFICIALS ABOUT SITUATIONS REVIEW ALL RULE CHANGES

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES UNDERSTAND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OFFICIAL - PRE-CONTEST AND POST-CONTEST BE HONEST WITH ALL PARTIES (COACHES, PARTICIPANTS, ASSIGNERS) ADMIT WHEN YOU MADE A MISTAKE - BUT IF THE MISTAKE KEEPS HAPPENING, SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE BE FAIR - EVERYONE DESERVES IT DO NOT BE A SHOWBOAT - THE BEST OFFICIALS ARE NOT NOTICED.

DUTIES CONTINUED COMMUNICATE WITH PARTNER(S), COACHES AND PARTICIPANTS - IF NEEDED INVITE ALL PARTIES TO CONFERENCE KEEP QUIET IF YOU CAN NOT SAY ANYTHING NICE - YOU CAN’T QUOTE SILENCE BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR OWN TALENTS - SEEK OUT OFFICIALS TO OBSERVE AND CRITIQUE YOUR PERFORMANCE BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL

DUTIES CONTINUED PRACTICE PROPER MECHANICS BE COURTEOUS, BUT DETACHED MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY IN INTERPRETING AND ENFORCING RULES WORK AS A TEAM WITH FELLOW OFFICIALS - YOUR BEST FRIEND IS YOUR PARTNER(S) SHOW VIDEO ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE - CREATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

A CREED FOR OFFICIALS TO BE SYSTEMATIC, PROMPT AND BUSINESS-LIKE IN ALL MY DEALINGS WITH THOSE I SERVE TO WEAR ACCEPTED OFFICIAL’S ATTIRE AND TO MAINTAIN A NEAT AND CREDIBLE APPEARANCE TO REMEMBER THAT MY RESPONSIBILITY ALSO EXTENDS TO MY FELLOW OFFICIALS AND THAT I MUST WORK AS ONE MEMBER OF THE TEAM

SCENARIOS #1 A COACH HAS CALLED YOU TO THE TABLE AND SAYS: CAN YOU EXPLAIN THAT CALL? What is your response?

SCENARIOS A fan is in the crowd at a dual meet and is heckling you and is starting to use words that are personal in context? What do you do?

SCENARIOS A coach is in the corner and is trying to bait you and when you rotate to his corner because of the action-he yells at you asking if you are watching the same match? What do you do?

SCENARIOS A wrestler just lost and pounds his fist in the mat and uses some profanity so you and his opponent can hear? What do you do?

SCENARIOS After a match an adult steps up to you asking what your name is, he doesn’t look like a coach. What do you do?

SCENARIOS You make a call and the coach wants to talk to you at the table and questions your call and you think he might be right. He wants you to call over the head official. What do you do