Apprentice Officials On-Field Observation Checklist
Candidate: / First / Last / Rater/Observer: / First / Last /Game Location: / Click here to enter location / Level of Play: / Click here to enter level of play /
Arrived on Time / Professionally attired: / Properly Equipped / Completed Pregame / Inspected field/checked goals / Completed Stick Check
☐ / Yes / ☐ / No / ☐ / Yes / ☐ / No / ☐ / Yes / ☐ / No / ☐ / Yes / ☐ / No / ☐ / Yes / ☐ / No / ☐ / Yes / ☐ / No
Record a score next to each category that reflects: C-Consistent/Proficient I-Inconsistent/Emerging DNO- Did Not Observe
Knowledge and Judgment / Lead Positioning / MechanicsCalls major fouls to keep game safe / … / Stays ahead of play / … / Administers the draw properly / … /
Calls minor fouls / … / Maintains correct tangent & quadrant positioning / … / Blows whistle clearly and loudly / … /
Calls and cards check to the head / … / Positions below the goal line as play dictates and as necessary to cover end line boundary / … / Proper mechanic for common fouls / … /
Timely call at boundary / … / Positions to see the ball carrier and her defender / … / Uses directional signal consistently / … /
Calls shooting space / … / Trail Positioning / … / Correct and clear goal signal / … /
Recognizes the scoring play / … / Maintains relative position as play advances down field / … / Correct and clear “no goal” signal / … /
Identifies who initiates contact – attack or defense (charge, block, body to stick, etc.) / … / Adjust position right or left as play & responsibility dictates / … / Administers boundaries violations correctly / … /
Demonstrates knowledge of when to restart play in her/his end of the field / … / Positions to see players in the backfield as well as those below the restraining line / … / Uses the flag correctly in CSA / … /
General Positioning / Fitness / Whistle talk to convey severity of the foul
Demonstrates a basic understanding of areas of responsibility of the 2 person system / … / Demonstrates endurance / … / Correct and clear mechanics for carding / … /
Positions to play in transition lead to trail and trail to lead / … / Demonstrates speed / … / Correct mechanics for requested stick check / … /
Positions to make the call correctly / … / Agility, quick repositioning / … / Game Management
Runs through the restraining line / … / Communication / Observes and manages off-ball fouls / … /
Penalty Administration / Controls tone and volume of voice / … / Utilizes delay of game procedures / … /
Administers free play correctly without delay (B.O.O.) / … / Communicates respectfully w/ partners, players coaches & game personnel / … / Additional Comments
Insists all players are 4m away before restarts / … / Uses the “language of the rules” / … / Click here to enter text.
Comportment / Teamwork Skills
Shows respect for all involved in game / … / Supports partner & contributes to success of officials team / … /
Receptive to feedback / … / Accepts help from partner, as needed / … /
Administers the penalty without unnecessary movement (toward players) / … /
Maintains a calm, composed demeanor / … /
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