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Assessments
Referee assessments are conducted at National, Provincial Level and also
in some Counties. An assessment is not completed to criticise a referee but
rather to provide guidance and support to ensure continuous professional
development.
Benefits
• Help referees to improve and become better referees
• Assist with referee development and retention
• Protect standards of refereeing within the Association
• Assist to motivate referees to improve their refereeing skills
Role of an Assessor
• Knowledge of the Rules of the Game
• Ability to view the game through the eyes of the referee
• Objectively analyse the performance of the referee
• Ability to prioritise strength and development areas of the referee's
performance
• Ability to provide a solution to any shortcoming
• Ability to motivate officials to improve their refereeing skills
• Ability to present all relevant information in a legible format
What Should a Referee Do If They Get Assessed?
• Firstly read the full form fully and not just the initial page or the
grading
• Reflect back on the game yourself taking on board the comments
• Important to make contact with the assessor to discuss the form in
greater detail as discussion can provide valued additional support
