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Accountability in Officiating

Accountability in Officiating. …responsibilities of officials to “the game” …responsibilities of “the game” to officials. Accountability in Officiating. Expectations. Accountability in Officiating. PART 1 – 2003 NASO Conference

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Accountability in Officiating

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  1. Accountability in Officiating …responsibilities of officials to “the game” …responsibilities of “the game” to officials

  2. Accountability in Officiating Expectations

  3. Accountability in Officiating • PART 1 – 2003 NASO Conference • Summary of what we (Sports Officials Canada) planned, how we did and where we go next David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  4. Accountability in Officiating • Overview • The background of this talk is a discussion paper summarizing the content of an NASO conference in 2003 intending to help chart the course for Sports Officials Canada David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  5. Accountability in Officiating • What were the targets? • How’d we do? • What next? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  6. Accountability in Officiating • Three ‘elements’ or focusing on: • officiating in a fair, objective and impartial manner • becoming and remaining competent as officials • others respecting the rights of officials David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  7. Accountability in Officiating • First element • In order for sport to be contested, all of the participants must believe that the game is being officiated in a fair, objective and impartial manner. David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  8. Accountability in Officiating…the target • We needed a ‘code of conduct’ at the broad sports officials level • Most sports officials groups had one but we didn’t have a national or overarching one David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  9. Accountability in OfficiatingHow’d we do? • Sports Officials Canada does have a ‘code of conduct’ David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  10. Accountability in Officiating Sports Officials Canada’s Code of Conduct is based on sportsmanship and fair play in order to provide a positive experience for all participants. • Officials must conduct themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards and be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance. • Officials must place the safety and welfare of competitors above all else, and will strive to provide a sportsmanlike environment. • Officials must emphasize the spirit of the competition rather than its outcome. • Officials must be impartial, consistent, objective, unbiased and courteous when making decisions. • Officials must accept responsibility for their actions and decisions. • Officials must know the rules and apply them within their spirit and intent. • Officials must respect, support and remain loyal to other officials. • Officials must avoid any situation that may be construed as a conflict of interest. David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  11. Accountability in OfficiatingWhat next? • What do you think needs to be done now? • How do we audit the effectiveness of the SOC code of conduct? • How do you audit the effectiveness of your (NSO) officials code of conduct? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  12. Accountability in Officiating • Second element • In order for officials to be able to provide the best possible service to athletes and coaches, they need to be competent and remain competent in their vocation. David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  13. Accountability in Officiating Athletes deserve the best officials They (and their coaches) are those to whom we, as officials are ultimately accountable David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  14. Accountability in Officiating…the target • SOC annual professional development conferences • Increasing funding for upgrading and professional competence in general David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  15. Accountability in OfficiatingHow’d we do? • SOC annual conference on professional development focusing on needs of members • Most, if not all, NSO’s have programs for upgrading of officials targeting on international standards • Most of these programs focus on face-to-face training programs David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  16. Accountability in OfficiatingWhat next? • developing a long term officials development program (for sport or by NSOs) • combining computer-based training and face-to-face interaction • recruiting and mentoring of younger officials David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  17. Accountability in Officiating • Third element • In order for officials to be able to perform at their best, other participants must respect the rights of officials David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  18. Accountability in Officiating • In order to do our ‘officiating’ job we must feel safe and secure David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  19. Accountability in Officiating…the target • Covenant between other participants and officials (NASO type) • Less abuse and violence toward officials David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  20. Accountability in OfficiatingHow’d we do • True Sport Movement has made some significant movement toward a covenant • Quebec Federation of Sports has a ‘covenant’ • Some hockey rinks have “respect for all participant” posters etc. David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  21. Accountability in OfficiatingWhere to next • More work on a covenant of sorts? • What do you have in your sport? • What do you need in your sport? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  22. When a game becomes ‘sport’ why we officiate

  23. Accountability in Officiating • PART 2 – what we, as officials owe to ‘the game’ David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  24. ‘Sport is life with the sound turned up’ …Barry Mano, President NASO

  25. Accountability in Officiating http://umpire clip David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  26. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • Overarching Principles – we should • Elevate the profession of officiating • Improve the image of officials in eyes of the public • Express expectations of officials • Ensure a higher standard of behaviour • Ensure consistency in performance David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  27. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? We can achieve these by: • Focusing on clear, measurable and significant goals • Monitoring progress • Concentrating on improvement in performance • Having effective evaluation tools • Having appropriate incentives • Investing in results David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  28. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • In being accountable we must ensure that officials: • Practice • Study • Have clinics • Have standards for physical condition • Understand the rules • And demonstrate them through game performance David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  29. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • To be accountable we must monitor progress by: • Having annual evaluations which focus on the goals identified • Employing developmental tools including mentoring • Comparing this years’ performance to previous years • Comparing performance with that of peers David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  30. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • To help; we must concentrate on improvement in performance by: • Avoiding intimidation tactics • Accentuating the positive • Providing examples of how the best officials perform • Assigning senior or more experienced officials as mentors • And demonstrating what we expect David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  31. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • To be accountable we must have effective evaluation tools: • Video tape • Peer review • Coaches assessments • Observers assessments • Whatever works in your sport • Such as? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  32. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • To be accountable we must have appropriate incentives: • Post season games • National championships • Travel opportunities • Psychic income • Whatever might work David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  33. Accountability in Officiating • What responsibilities do officials have to ‘the game’? • To be accountable we must invest in results by: • assigning the best officials for the toughest situations • rewarding performance in other ways • Other ideas? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  34. participant expectations

  35. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  36. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? • Respecting our vocation • Rewarding us for our contributions • Supporting our future development David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  37. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? • Respecting our vocation • Do you feel respected in your vocation? • What can we do to feel respected? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  38. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? • Rewarding us for our contributions • Do you feel rewarded for your contributions? • How could this be improved? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  39. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? • Rewarding us for our contributions • Some things that might help: • Making the experience fun and enjoyable • Treating officials with respect • Recognizing officials publically • Reimbursing officials for expenses/costs • Providing game fees – honorarium, etc David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  40. Accountability in Officiating • PART 3 - What responsibilities does ‘the game’ have to officials? • Supporting our future development • Putting money into development courses • Supporting life-long learning objectives David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  41. Accountability in Officiating • Other issues affecting officiating • Role of the media • Using the media to advance officiating • While officials may need training on how to “control” media interviews • The media may need educating on the rules and how officials apply them David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  42. Accountability in Officiating • Other issues affecting officiating • Disciplining officials • What do you do? • How should be discipline officials? • Under what circumstances? David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  43. Accountability in Officiating • Other issues affecting officiating • Disciplining officials • Under what circumstances? • For decisions on “judgment” 68% said no • For decisions for “misapplication of a rule” 34% said no • If we see the play and make the wrong call that’s bad • Our objective is to ‘get the call right’ David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

  44. Accountability in Officiating officials responsibilities David Weicker, Coordinator of Officials Development for Athletics Canada

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