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Officials Informal Feedback and Improvement

The aim of the WPASOA is to improve the officiating knowledge, abilities and skills of every member.

The "WPASOA Peer Officials Informal Feedback and Improvement form" provides an opportunity for members to contribute to the process of raising the overall level of officiating in our Association. Members may provide feedback to their partners in five categories:


Rules

  • Is knowledge of the rules demonstrated throughout the game?
  • Are fouls enforced firmly and consistently?
  • Are restarts handled correctly?
  • Are substitutions handled correctly?
  • Is the clock handled correctly?

Courage / Poise

  • Does the official perform well under pressure/maintain composure?
  • Is firmness and decisiveness displayed consistently?
  • Does the official maintain control of the benches?
  • Is the official in the "flow" of the game?
  • Does the official work well with players, coaches, spectators, and fellow official?

Physical Conditioning / Appearance

  • Can the official keep up with the pace of the contest?
  • Can the official cover the "fast break"?
  • Is the official's uniform clean and proper?
  • Did the official arrive in a timely manner?

Judgment

  • Is the "advantage" rule applied correctly?
  • Does the official deal properly with misconduct?
  • Does the official exhibit practical judgment?
  • Are "difficult" calls avoided?
  • Is good judgment displayed off the ball?
  • Are foul calls consistent?

Mechanics

  • Is the official consistently in the best position to make the call?
  • Does the official move to maintain the preferred position?
  • Is assistance provided to the 2nd official when needed?
  • Are hand signals used correctly?
  • Does the official communicate with his/her partner as required?
  • Is the whistle used as an effective tool?

Download Officials Improvement Form (pdf)

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