Local Officials On-Field Observation Checklist
Candidate:
Game Location:
First
Last
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Arrived on Time
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Rater/Observer:
Level of Play:
Professionally attired:
Properly Equipped
☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Yes
Record a score next to each category that reflects:
Yes
Knowledge and Judgment
Calls major fouls to keep game safe
Calls minor fouls
Calls and cards check to the head
Calls shooting space
Makes a timely call at boundary
Recognizes beginning of scoring play
Recognizes the end of the scoring play
Lead Positioning
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Reacts quickly to on-ball fouls as lead.
(dangerous propel/shot; check to the head; slash; cross-check;
check toward the sphere; horizontal stick)
☐ No
A-Always
First
Last
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Inspected field/checked
Completed Pregame
Completed Stick Check
goals
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ No
U-Usually
S-Sometimes
N-Never
DNO- Did Not Observe
Stays ahead of play
Maintain correct tangent in Q1 & stays relative play/ball in
Qs 1, 2 and 4
Maintain correct tangent in Q2 & stays relative to play/ball
in Q3
Maintains proper positioning with the GK until pass/clear is
complete
Mechanics
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Trail Positioning
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Maintains relative position to the ball/play as it advances
down the field
Adjust position laterally as play dictates
Administers the draw properly
Blows the whistle clearly and loudly
Uses proper mechanic for most common major and minor
fouls
Uses direction signals consistently
Demonstrates correct & clear mechanic for ‘goal’
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Demonstrates correct & clear mechanic for ‘no goal’
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Administers boundary violations correctly
Uses flag correctly in the CSA
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Positions to see players during a dead ball
Reacts quickly to off-ball fouls as trail: (FSG; 3 sec.; picks- w/ or w/o
stick; dangerous follow through; detaining; horizontal stick)
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Maintains proper position to make boundary
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Demonstrates basic understanding of areas of
responsibility in 2-person system
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Positions according to play in transition: L-T, T-L
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Demonstrates the ability to manage basic PA (B.O.O)
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Insists all players are 4m away before restarting play
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Demonstrates an understanding of when to restart play in her area
of responsibility
General Positioning
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Game Management
Manages RL correctly
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Observes & manages off-ball fouls correctly
Utilizes delay of game procedures as needed
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Manages unsporting behavior
Comportment
Shows respect for all involved in the game
Receptive to feedback
Administers the penalty without excessive movement
Demonstrates a competent & confident field presence
Maintains calm, composed demeanor throughout the game
Unobtrusive part of the game
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Additional Comments
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Suggested rating:
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Positions wide to cover the sideline boundary
Stays ‘open’ to play, keeping majority of players in visual
field
Demonstrates thorough understanding of areas of
responsibility in 2-person positioning
Runs through the RL when ball is in CSA
Positions to see more than the ball carrier & her defender
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Demonstrates correct and clear mechanics for issuing a card
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Demonstrates correct and clear mechanic for requested stick
checks
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Penalty Administration
Administers RL violations correctly
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Fitness and Movement
Demonstrates endurance
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Can recover: fast break, turnover or being out of position
Demonstrates agility, quick repositioning
Demonstrates speed
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Accepts help from partners, game personnel, coaches
Contributes to the effectiveness & success of the team
Relays necessary information to partners, game personnel,
coaches
Steps in to assist partner as needed
Communication Skills
Makes eye contact w/ partners before re-starts
Controls tone and volume of voice
Communicates respectfully & effectively with all involved
with the game
Uses proper terminology for fouls (language of the rules
Uses whistle talk to convey severity of foul
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Identifies who initiates contact – A or D
(charge or block; body to stick, stick to body)
Teamwork
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