Referee Observation Report - Forms

Referee Name*

Please type the full name exactly as listed in Schedula.
Referee Coach's Name*
First Last
Referee Coach's Email*
Home Team*
Away Team*
Division*
Venue*
Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Interpretation and Application of the Laws (an understanding of the Laws of the Game)
The referee correctly interpreted Law 11 – Offside*
The referee correctly identified deliberate handling offences*
The referee was able to judge offences that were careless, reckless, excessive force*
The referee applied Law 1 – The Field of Play correctly (field markings, corner flags etc.)*
The referee applied Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment correctly (shin guards, jewellery etc.)*
The referee handled injuries according to Law 5 – The Referee*
The referee correctly applied advantage and signalled appropriately*
The duration of the match was correct for the age group*
The referee restarted play correctly (indirect/direct free kick, penalty kick etc.)*
The referee protected player safety by correctly applying the laws*
Coaching Points – Interpretation and Application of the Laws*
Discipline (sanctions issued correct for the offences committed)
The referee issued the correct sanction for reckless/excessive force offences*
The referee issued the correct sanction for delaying the restart of play*
The referee issued the correct sanction for offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures*
The referee applied temporary dismissals correctly.*
The referee dealt with inappropriate behaviour from team officials*
Coaching Points – Discipline*
Personality (the ability of the referee to influence player behaviour)
The referee made decisions quickly and confidently*
The referee communicated appropriately with players and team officials*
The referee’s personality contributed to the game with a positive attitude*
The referee used player management techniques*
Coaching Points – Personality*
Fitness (physical fitness for the game)
The referee displayed good physical fitness*
The referee displayed good stamina*
The referee displayed a good sprint speed when required*
Coaching Points – Fitness*
Movement and Positioning (application of ABC, diagonal movement and anticipating play)
The referee ran for an angle*
The referee stayed an appropriate distance from play*
The referee took up an appropriate position at restarts*
The referee anticipated play*
The referee made good use of the penalty area when required*
Coaching Points – Movement and Positioning*
Performance of Duties (attention to details, co-operation with assistant referees etc.)
The referee arrived at the ground at least 30 minutes before kick-off*
The referee inspected the field of play prior to the match*
The referee wore the correct uniform*
The referee used the required equipment (pealess whistle, watch, notebook etc.)*
The referee signalled decisions correctly (e.g. arm raised for indirect free kick)*
The referee communicated well with the assistant referees*
The referee ensured the ball was placed correctly at restarts*
The referee effectively controlled the required distance at free kicks and corner kicks*
The referee’s whistle was clear and varying in tone, volume and length*
The referee used the whistle at appropriate times*
Coaching Points – Performance of Duties*
Summary*
Is a follow-up assessment required?*

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Interpretation and Application of the Laws (an understanding of the Laws of the Game)

Discipline (sanctions issued correct for the offences committed)

Personality (the ability of the referee to influence player behaviour)

Fitness (physical fitness for the game)

Movement and Positioning (application of ABC, diagonal movement and anticipating play)

Performance of Duties (attention to details, co-operation with assistant referees etc.)