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Meeting #1. Comportment, Application & Knowledge- Class Instruction. Jim Healey Mike Hoffman. Agenda. Coin Toss / Chain Crew Comportment Application Knowledge. Rules of the Game. Coin Toss Chain Crew Video. Comportment. What is Comportment “dignified manner or conduct “.
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Meeting #1 Comportment, Application & Knowledge- Class Instruction Jim Healey Mike Hoffman
Agenda • Coin Toss / Chain Crew • Comportment • Application • Knowledge
Rules of the Game • Coin Toss • Chain Crew Video
Comportment • What is Comportment • “dignified manner or conduct “
Comportment • Appearance • Uniform • Shirt (tucked in, clean, etc) • Shoes (shined) • Hat (neat) • Stature • Be Approachable • Interact Appropriately with all the Teams • Game Administrator (call if late, etc) • Official Timer (discuss at halftime any issues) • Coaches (be level headed) • Players (talk to the players at all times) • Other Officials (Address differences at half time/end of game) • Fans
Application • Recognize Infractions • How do I know it was a foul? • Was the foul point of attack? • Was there an advantage gained by someone? • Did the offended person continue to play? • Demonstrate Sound Judgment • Was the foul unnecessary, flagrant? • Was the coach getting personal with his comments? • Be Consistent (individual vs officiating team) • Be Fair and Neutral • Be Certain and Decisive • What if I think I saw it?
Knowledge • Know and Understand the Rules • Study Groups • Software or web sites • http://www.stlofficials.com • http://www.mshsaa.org • Contact Information • Districts • http://www.nfhs.org • http://www.rules-study.com/ • Referee Magazine (http://www.referee.com) • Yearly Quizzes • Spend Time Understanding Rule Intent • Rules by Topic • How technical should I be? • Develop a Feel for the Game • What is the score? • What is at stake? • Any past history?