Canadian Lacrosse Association
Supervision Program

Minor Box Lacrosse Program

Junior to Major Box Lacrosse Program
Agenda
Minor
Lacrosse
Level 1-3 Referees Competency Matrix
Regional Supervision Program
Provincial Supervision Program
Junior to Major
Level 4 – 5 Referees Competency Matrix
Junior to Major Supervision Program
Overview
The
purpose of the refereeing supervision
program is to improve officiating and
encourage a professional attitude towards
refereeing
A good
Referee must set the tone of the
game and be a positive example to their
peers and the players
The Purpose of Referee
Supervision and Evaluation.
To
establish a Referee Supervision Program
Improve officiating throughout Canada
Encourage a professional attitude
Treat all Referees with the same discipline
Change the attitude of all Referees
Establish a consistency in our Refereeing
Awareness of Referees importance of the role they
play in the game of Lacrosse
Competency Matrix
Novice Official
(Level 1 –2 )
Personal Attributes
Recognizes the importance of interaction with
participants in game
Articulates own values regarding situations or
problems
Decision Making
Seeks input from available resources prior to making
decisions on problems
Applies the rules consistent with the written
interpretations and guidelines
Novice Official – Level 1 - 2
Appearance
Wears standard uniform as set out in NOCP and
Member Association Policies
Equipment includes all items listed in guidelines
Arrives prepared for function: no sticks or personal
listening devices, does not sit in stands in uniform, no
playing on floor
Appearance is clean and orderly, long hair is tied
back
Novice Official – Level 1 – 2
Fitness
Understands the effect of physical fitness on
performance of duties
Prepares for games through stretching and
flexibility exercises
Novice Official – Level 1-2
Communication
Able
to apply basic hand signals
Understands
principles and application of eye-contact
Uses
appropriate listening skills
Clear
verbal and written communication skills
Respects
and communicates with partner
Novice Official – Level 1-2
Off-Floor
Ensures
minimum NOCP guidelines are met
Education
Uses
proper signals and positioning as per NOCP
guidelines
Exceeds
50/70% on CLA examination
General Guidelines - Level 1
Why
do we have a high dropout rate from
year to year?
–Verbal abuse
–Threats or physical abuse
–Lack of on-floor game experience
–Lack of support from Leagues and Associations
–Lack of transportation
Competencies – Level 3
Intermediate Official
Personal Attributes
Uses
interaction with others to ensure that competitions evolve
in a positive manner
Relates
implications and consequences of decisions to the
ethical framework
Decision Making
Assesses
situation and seeks input from partner to arrive at a
solution
Uses
judgment to apply the interpretation consistent with the
level of play
Level 3
Intermediate Official
Appearance
Arrive
for game wearing appropriate attire
Appropriate
uniform on the floor
Fitness
Understands
fitness requirements appropriate to levels of
competition
Able
to assess fitness level
Level 3
Intermediate Official
Communication
Uses
all hand signals correctly without
hesitation
Uses
non-verbal communication on floor
Communicates
in a calm detached manner
Off-floor
Fulfills
all pre and post-game administrative
requirements
Level 3
Intermediate Official
Education
Signals
without error
Positions
themselves according to
the flow of the game
Exceeds
75% on CLA rules
examination
General Guidelines - Level 3
Develops
a thorough working
knowledge of Supervisors Manual
Sets
reasonable specific expectations
for Referees being supervised
Able
to supervise Minor League
games
Able
to supervise at MA Invitational
Tournaments
Regional Supervision
Program
Within
the MA
level 1-3’s who may not be exposed to
“A” calibre lacrosse
Evaluate
Improve
image of MA’s Officials Associations
Zone
RIC’s to be approved by MA’s Officials
Associations
Association/Tournament
by Zone RIC
RIC’s to be approved
MA Supervision Program
Zone
RIC identifies promotion candidates
Promotes
MA’s
up and coming officials in the MA
Program Team to supervise candidates
Develops
candidates through “A” Lacrosse and
evaluation
Selects
candidates for Junior to Major
Competency Matrix
Level 4 - 5
Advanced Official
Personal Attributes
Positively
influences the behavior of participants while
showing respect
Validates
decisions within ethical framework and recognizes
the moral issues and their impact
Decision Making
Assesses
situations and with partner makes decisions
appropriate to the level of play
Uses
judgment to apply interpretations consistent with game
situations
Level 4 - 5
Advanced Official
Appearance
Arrives
wearing appropriate attire for game to be
officiated
Fitness
Able
to analyze fitness requirements
Establishes
training program to meet requirements
Level 4 - 5
Advanced Official
Communication
Masters
written and verbal communication
techniques
Off-Floor
Is
prepared to deal with any situation on site
Exceeds
85/90% on CLA rules examination
General Guidelines - Level 4-5
Encouraged
to be well versed with supervision
skills
Assists
younger referees by providing
constructive feedback through supervision
Encouraged
to participate in the minor
supervision program
Be
prepared if nominated to represent the MA
at CLA National Championships
Referee’s Evaluation
Guidelines
There
are five main functions of the “Officials”
evaluation form.
1.To record observable indicators of effective refereeing
2.To discuss guidelines
3.To document a Referee’s game performance
4.To document a Referee’s growth and development
5.To recommend skill improvement or bad habit correction
Where to Get More
Information
Other
training sessions
Manuals,
books, articles and
electronic sources
Consulting
Internet
services
(MA and CLA) Web Sites