Sports Coaching & Officiating
Referee & Umpire Development skills assessment
Referees and umpires keep games fair and safe. This scorecard covers rules knowledge, positioning, communication, fitness and composure for officials across sports and grades.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Referee & Umpire Development skills you can score
These are the default Referee & Umpire Development skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every coach, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Rules and Laws Knowledge
Applies the laws accurately and consistently.
Positioning and Movement
Positions and moves to see the play clearly and make correct calls.
Decision Making and Consistency
Makes timely, confident decisions and stays consistent.
Communication with Players and Coaches
Communicates calmly and clearly with players and coaches.
Advantage, Game Flow and Match Control
Keeps the game flowing and in control.
Dealing with Dissent and Abuse
Manages dissent firmly and professionally.
Fitness and Physical Preparation
Maintains the fitness required for the match.
Working with Assistants and Fellow Officials
Works with assistants and fellow officials.
Player Welfare and Safety Awareness
Manages safety, concussion and injuries.
Reporting, Feedback and Self-Review
Reviews performance and applies feedback.
Levels included with Referee & Umpire Development
Referee & Umpire Development starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Accreditation Level” for sports coaching & officiating, so coaches can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Official
- Level 1 Official
- Level 2 Official
- Level 3 Official
- Elite Official
How Referee & Umpire Development works in SkillScorer
Score
Each coach in a program is scored on the Referee & Umpire Development skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank coaches, compare two side by side, or compare your programs against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Referee & Umpire Development skills need attention. Reports also follow each head coach's program.
Referee & Umpire Development scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Referee & Umpire Development scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Referee & Umpire Development scorecard covers 10 skills: Rules and Laws Knowledge, Positioning and Movement, Decision Making and Consistency, Communication with Players and Coaches, Advantage, Game Flow and Match Control, Dealing with Dissent and Abuse, Fitness and Physical Preparation, Working with Assistants and Fellow Officials, Player Welfare and Safety Awareness and Reporting, Feedback and Self-Review. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are coaches scored in Referee & Umpire Development?
Every coach is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one program and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Referee & Umpire Development?
Referee & Umpire Development starts with these levels (called “Accreditation Level” in the app): Trainee Official, Level 1 Official, Level 2 Official, Level 3 Official and Elite Official. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Referee & Umpire Development skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports coaching & officiating the app talks about coaches, programs and head coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
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