District SkillsChecklistJanuary2014
Candidate: / Observer/Rater:Game site and teams: / Level of competition:
Arrived on time
Y N / Professionally attired:
Y N / Properly equipped
Y N / Completed pregame
Y N / Inspected field/checked goals
Y N / Complete, thorough stick check
Y N
Record a score in OBS column that reflects: 5= Consistent/Proficient 3=Inconsistent/Emerging 1=Rarely/Limited DNO=Do not observe
Knowledge and Judgment / OBS / General Positioning / OBS / Mechanics / OBS
Calls first foul / Stays “open to pay & keeps the majority of players in her visual field. / Shows clear, timely direction signal
Adjusts & responds to tenor of the game
to keep it safe. / Positions to see all players during a dead ball. / Shows clear, timely, decisive foul signals
Identifies who initiates contact / Adjusts positioning L or R as play dictates. / Uses slow whistle correctly
Makes timely call at the boundary / Positions wide as needed to cover the boundary / Correct and clear carding mechanic
Judges beginning of scoring play / Maintains triangle positioning at A,B and C / Correct and clear TO mechanic
Judges end of scoring / Positions to effectively help during a dead ball / Correct and clear request for stick check
Recognizes when a foul affects the scoring play / A/B Lead Positioning / OBS / Correct and clear goal & no goal signal
Reacts quickly to major fouls on-ball / Stays ahead of play from T to L / Boundary violations are correct
Reacts quickly to major fouls off-ball / Stays open to play w/ majority of players in visual field / Varies whistle tone for severity of foul
Demonstrates knowledge of 3 person positioning / A Lead: correct tangent & quadrant positioning / Assists partners with PA in CSA
Accurately judges advantage in mid-field / B Lead: correct tangent & quadrant positioning / Administers the boundary correctly
Accurately judges use of mandatory cards / Maintains proper positioning with GK / Penalty Administration / OBS
Accurately judges use of discretionary cards / Positions below GL as play dictates & to cover end line / Administers RL violations correctly
Demonstrates restarts in all situations / A/B Trail Positioning / OBS / Administers FP correctly and efficiently without delay
Fitness / OBS / Positions according to play in transition / Game Management / OBS
Endurance / Officiates RL and center circle during draw / Manages RL correctly
Speed / Positions to effectively manage RL in transition / Observes and manages off-ball fouls
Agility, quick repositioning / C Positioning / OBS / Manages players on draw & arc “jockeying” for position
Can recover: fast break, turnover, being out of position / “Escorts” ball in transitions / Manages fouls that occur after the shot
In correct position to make the call / Moves laterally as play dictates / Delay of game: creeping, incorrect positioning, failure to move 4m
Runs through RL when ball in CSA / Presence in CSA to assist L w/ 8m, functions as 2nd L, clears penalty lane / Time outs – requested or mandatory
Purposeful movement is all positions / Maintains “on/off ball” awareness & adjusts position accordingly / Manages unsporting behavior
Positions to see more than the ball carrier & defender (sees “Big Picture”) / Manages score, time, game personnel
Maintains responsibility for RL during transition
Comportment / OBS / Communication / OBS / Teamwork / OBS
Calm, composed manner throughout game / Appears respectful to partners, players, coaches / Relays necessary information to partners, game personnel, coaches
Competent, confident field presence / Effective communication w/ partners, players, coaches / Supports partners and works to “get it right”
Unobtrusive part of the game / Makes eye contact w/ partners before re-starts / Meets with partners when necessary/appropriate
Receptive to feedback / Uses language of the rules / Accepts help from partners, as needed
Uses various forms of communication: whistle, signals, voice / Steps in and helps partners, as needed
Additional Comments:
Suggested rating: L2L3D1D2D3 (rerate only)