Apprentice Rating Form – Five Core Areas

Candidates Name / First Name / Last Name / Date / Rating Date /
Raters Name / First Name / Last Name / Site / Location /
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Assessment Key

Proficient – The official consistently applies/performs/implements the skill

“Emerging” Proficiency –The official inconsistently applies/performs/implements the skill. Official displays an understanding of the skill and partially implements it in game situations.

“Limited”

DNO – Did Not Observe in game play.

There must be a check next to each statement in each column and row that best describes the observation

Professionalism and Game Day Responsibilities

Yes / No
☐ / ☐ / Arrived on time
☐ / ☐ / Wore approved uniform
☐ / ☐ / Participated in all pregame duties
☐ / ☐ / Refrained from fraternization with non-official personnel
☐ / ☐ / Signed necessary forms at the conclusion of game
☐ / ☐ / Left the field with officiating team at the conclusion of game
Comments:
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Knowledge and Judgment

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO
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  1. Identifies rough checks and unsafe play

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  1. Recognizes major fouls.

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  1. Recognizes minor fouls.

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  1. Recognizes and calls obstruction of Free Space to Goal

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  1. Makes a timely call at the boundary.

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  1. Recognizes the beginning of a scoring play.

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Emerging Skills and Challenges: / Click here to enter text. /

Positioning, Field Coverage and Fitness

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO / Lead Positioning
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  1. Stays ahead of play.

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  1. Possesses an awareness of quadrant and tangent positioning in CSA.

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO / Trail Positioning
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  1. Maintains relative position to the ball/play as it advances down the field.

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  1. Officiates off-ball.

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO / General Positioning
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  1. Positions wide to cover sideline boundary as needed.

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  1. Demonstrates basic understanding of areas of responsibility in a 2-person system

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  1. Position to make the call.

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  1. Works to stay wide and outside of play in transition.

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO / Physical Fitness
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  1. Demonstrates endurance and speed to keep up with play.

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  1. Demonstrates agility or short, quick movements.

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Emerging Skills and Challenges: / Click here to enter text.

Mechanics, Penalty Administration and Game Management

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO
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  1. Demonstrates ability to administer draw.

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  1. Blows whistle clearly and loudly.

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  1. Uses the proper mechanics for most common major and minor foul signals

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  1. Uses direction signal

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  1. Demonstrates correct and clear mechanics for “Goal”

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  1. Manages basicpenalty administration (“B.O.O.” =Ball, Opponent, Others)

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  1. Insists all players are 4m away before restarting play.

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  1. Manages restraining line.

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Comportment, Communication and Teamwork

Proficient / Emerging / Limited / DNO
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  1. Shows respect for all involved in the game.

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  1. Receptive to be feedback.

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  1. Controls tone and volume of voice.

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  1. Administers the penalty without unnecessary movement.

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  1. Makes eye contact with partner as Lead and Trail, especially on draws, goals and free positions.

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Emerging Skills and Challenges: / Click here to enter text. /

Assessment and Rating Record Keeping

5 Core Areas / Total # of Statements / Official’s Score
Professionalism, Responsibilities, & Ethics / 7 / Score /
Knowledge & Judgment / 6 / Score /
Positioning, Field Coverage, & Fitness / 10 / Score /
Mechanics, Penalty Administration, & Game Management / 8 / Score /
Comportment, Communication, & Teamwork / 5 / Score /
Total Statements / 36 / Score /

If candidate is proficient in a number of skill statements, please refer to the LOCAL RATING FORM

Determine Rating Earned

5 Core Areas / No rating / Apprentice
Professionalism, Responsibilities, & Ethics / Less than 7 / 6+
Knowledge & Judgment / Less than 4 / 4+
Positioning, Field Coverage, & Fitness / Less than 7 / 7+
Mechanics, Penalty Administration, & Game Management / Less than 5 / 5+
Comportment, Communication, & Teamwork / Less than 3 / 3+
Total Statements / 26 / Score /

RATING EARNED:Choose an item.

Expiration Date (End of quarter in which earned)

Quarter / Year /