Note to presenters While there are slides provided for each module of the Officiating General Principles course, it is not intended that presenters use every slide, or rely solely on these for delivering the course. Please refer to the Officiating General Principles Presenter’s Kit for alternative delivery methods, including discussion groups, scenarios, case studies, role-plays, etc. Participants will become bored if they are expected to view every slide in this presentation. Please use these slides in conjunction with other delivery methods.

Advanced Level Officiating General Principles

Course content 1Advanced self-management 2Advanced managing the competition environment 3Advanced people management

Module 1 Advanced self-management

Developing officiating skills Career path Professional development plan Seeking assistance to assist with personal development

Performance analysis Ongoing liaison with advisers and colleagues Utilising technology Personal self-reflection

Mental skills Assessing mental readiness Controlling/modifying mental readiness Personal mental preparation plan

Module 2 Advanced managing the competition environment

Working in an administrative environment Providing verbal and written reports Handling off-field objections/protests Handling tribunal matters

Managing Risk Undertaking a risk assessment Developing and implementing a risk management plan Responding to identified problems

Risk management process 5 Treat the risk 4 Evaluate the risk 3 Analyse the risk 2 Identify the risk 1 Establish the context

Risk management planning What is the source of the risk? What can happen? What will the consequences be? Risks can be categorised into three areas: Environment Program Personal

A risk management planner Risk identificationStrategies to minimise risk WhenWho What is the source of the risk? Equipment is unstable What can happen? Equipment could fall What will the consequences be? The participant may sustain serious injury … Participation numbers may fall due to unsafe practices … I may be sued for negligence Remove the risk…. Remove the equipment or Reduce the risk….. Stabilise or lower the equipment ImmediatelyThe official

Insurance for officials Types of Insurance  Personal accident: covers an injury or loss to the official  Public liability: covers loss or damage to property, or injury due to negligence, to a member of the public  Professional indemnity: covers the official if they have given an instruction that a participant acts on and is injured or if the official failed to give an instruction and a participant is injured Some policies require the official to be insured at the time of a claim, which could occur years after the actual incident occurred

Module 3 Advanced people management

Effective communication Enhancing communication skills Active listening Responding to athletes/coaches/officials Working with team captains

Leading a team of officials Providing leadership to officials, pre, during and post-competition Cooperating and interacting with other officials The mentoring process Mentoring a beginner official

Minimising conflict Implementing a preventative approach to minimising conflict. Dealing with difficult situations Using other people’s skills to assist with conflict resolution

Teamwork Work as part of a team Roles of other officials Working with other officials

Conflict Conflict situations Minimising conflict Resolving conflict

Difficult people Try to stay calm and distance yourself personally from the issue Keep your voice quiet and calm, this may encourage the other person to do the same Do not argue back or trade insults (no matter how unreasonable they seem) Try to see past the emotions to define the actual problem and work at addressing the issue Use active listening skills to address the problem

Working with others Pierluigi Collina, 2002 World Cup Referee, said in terms of relationships with players. “We are not enemies on the pitch. There are two teams playing and the role of the referee is to help them play better”. “Once you have their respect you will also have their trust. And once you have their trust they will even accept the odd mistake”.

Dealing with abuse Preventative strategies Spectator comments and behaviour Procedures for dealing with spectator behaviour Support from others