Minor Box Lacrosse Program Junior to Major Box Lacrosse Program Canadian Lacrosse Association Supervision Program

Minor Lacrosse Level 1-3 Referees Competency Matrix Regional Supervision Program Provincial Supervision Program Junior to Major Level 4 – 5 Referees Competency Matrix Junior to Major Supervision Program Agenda

The purpose of the refereeing supervision program is to improve officiating and encourage a professional attitude towards refereeing A good Referee must set the tone of the game and be a positive example to their peers and the players Overview

To establish a Referee Supervision Program Improve officiating throughout Canada Encourage a professional attitude Treat all Referees with the same discipline Change the attitude of all Referees Establish a consistency in our Refereeing Awareness of Referees importance of the role they play in the game of Lacrosse The Purpose of Referee Supervision and Evaluation.

Personal Attributes Recognizes the importance of interaction with participants in game Articulates own values regarding situations or problems Decision Making Seeks input from available resources prior to making decisions on problems Applies the rules consistent with the written interpretations and guidelines Competency Matrix Novice Official (Level 1 –2 ) Competency Matrix Novice Official (Level 1 –2 )

Appearance Wears standard uniform as set out in NOCP and Member Association Policies Equipment includes all items listed in guidelines Arrives prepared for function: no sticks or personal listening devices, does not sit in stands in uniform, no playing on floor Appearance is clean and orderly, long hair is tied back Novice Official – Level 1 - 2

Fitness Understands the effect of physical fitness on performance of duties Prepares for games through stretching and flexibility exercises Novice Official – Level 1 – 2

Novice Official – Level 1-2 Communication Able to apply basic hand signals Understands principles and application of eye-contact Uses appropriate listening skills Clear verbal and written communication skills Respects and communicates with partner

Novice Official – Level 1-2 Novice Official – Level 1-2 Off-Floor Ensures minimum NOCP guidelines are met Education Uses proper signals and positioning as per NOCP guidelines Exceeds 50/70% on CLA examination

General Guidelines - Level 1 General Guidelines - Level 1 Why do we have a high dropout rate from year to year? –Verbal abuse –Threats or physical abuse –Lack of on-floor game experience –Lack of support from Leagues and Associations –Lack of transportation

Competencies – Level 3 Intermediate Official Competencies – Level 3 Intermediate Official Personal Attributes Uses interaction with others to ensure that competitions evolve in a positive manner Relates implications and consequences of decisions to the ethical framework Decision Making Assesses situation and seeks input from partner to arrive at a solution Uses judgment to apply the interpretation consistent with the level of play

Level 3 Intermediate Official Level 3 Intermediate Official Appearance Arrive for game wearing appropriate attire Appropriate uniform on the floor Fitness Understands fitness requirements appropriate to levels of competition Able to assess fitness level

Level 3 Intermediate Official Communication Uses all hand signals correctly without hesitation Uses non-verbal communication on floor Communicates in a calm detached manner Off-floor Fulfills all pre and post-game administrative requirements

Level 3 Intermediate Official Education Signals without error Positions themselves according to the flow of the game Exceeds 75% on CLA rules examination

General Guidelines - Level 3 General Guidelines - Level 3 Develops a thorough working knowledge of Supervisors Manual Sets reasonable specific expectations for Referees being supervised Able to supervise Minor League games Able to supervise at MA Invitational Tournaments

Regional Supervision Program Regional Supervision Program Within the MA Evaluate level 1-3’s who may not be exposed to “A” calibre lacrosse Improve image of MA’s Officials Associations Zone RIC’s to be approved by MA’s Officials Associations Association/Tournament RIC’s to be approved by Zone RIC

MA Supervision Program Zone RIC identifies promotion candidates Promotes up and coming officials in the MA MA’s Program Team to supervise candidates Develops candidates through “A” Lacrosse and evaluation Selects candidates for Junior to Major

Competency Matrix Level Advanced Official Competency Matrix Level Advanced Official Personal Attributes Positively influences the behavior of participants while showing respect Validates decisions within ethical framework and recognizes the moral issues and their impact Decision Making Assesses situations and with partner makes decisions appropriate to the level of play Uses judgment to apply interpretations consistent with game situations

Level Advanced Official Appearance Arrives wearing appropriate attire for game to be officiated Fitness Able to analyze fitness requirements Establishes training program to meet requirements

Level Advanced Official Communication Masters written and verbal communication techniques Off-Floor Is prepared to deal with any situation on site Exceeds 85/90% on CLA rules examination

General Guidelines - Level 4-5 General Guidelines - Level 4-5 Encouraged to be well versed with supervision skills Assists younger referees by providing constructive feedback through supervision Encouraged to participate in the minor supervision program Be prepared if nominated to represent the MA at CLA National Championships

Referee’s Evaluation Guidelines Referee’s Evaluation Guidelines There are five main functions of the “Officials” evaluation form. 1.To record observable indicators of effective refereeing 2.To discuss guidelines 3.To document a Referee’s game performance 4.To document a Referee’s growth and development 5.To recommend skill improvement or bad habit correction

Where to Get More Information Where to Get More Information Other training sessions Manuals, books, articles and electronic sources Consulting services Internet (MA and CLA) Web Sites