Páirc an Chrócaigh 4ú Bealtaine 2011

1. GAA Referee Assessors Seminar Páirc an Chrócaigh 4ú Bealtaine 2011

2. Francis Finan MARKING

4. Red Card Fouls 5.1 H/F To strike or attempt to strike an opponent with arm, elbow, hand or knee. 5.2 F /5.3H To kick or attempt to kick an opponent with minimal force. 5.2 H To strike or to attempt to strike an opponent with a Hurley, with minimal force. 5.3 F/ 5.4 H To behave in any way which is dangerous to an opponent 5.4 F/ 5.5 H To spit at an opponent. 5.5 F/ 5.6 H To contribute to a melee. 5.6 F/ 5.7 H To use abusive language to a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official. 5.7 F/ 5.8 H To strike or attempt to strike an opponent with the head. 5.8 F / 5.11H To kick an opponent either with force or causing injury. 5.9 F / 5.12 H To attempt to kick an opponent with force . 5.9 H To strike an opponent with a Hurley’ either with force or causing injury. 5.10 F/ 5.13 H To stamp on an opponent.

5. Red Card Fouls 5.10 H To attempt to strike an opponent with a Hurley , with force. 5.11 F 5.14 H To inflict injury recklessly on an opponent by means other than those stated above . 5.12 F/ 5.13 H To assault an opposing Team Official. 5.13 F / 5.16 H To interfere with a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official – minor physical interference e.g. Laying a hand on, pushing, pulling or jostling. 5.14 F/5.17 H To use threatening language to a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official. 5.15 F/5.18 H To use threatening or abusive conduct towards a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official. 5.16 H / 5.19 H To strike or attempt to strike ,or any type of assault on a Referee, Umpire, Linesman or Sideline Official. 5.17 F/ 5.20 H To commit any of the fouls listed in Rule (5.1 to 5.11 F) (5.1 to 5.14H) against a team-mate. 5.18 F / 5.21 H To commit any of the fouls listed in Rule (5.1 to 5.11F) (5.1 to 5.14H) on an opponent on the field prior to the start of the game or at half time.

7. Yellow Card Fouls 5.19 F/5.22H To pull down an opponent. 5.20 F/5.23H To trip an opponent with hand(s) , foot or Hurley. 5.21F/ 5.24H To threaten or to use abusive or provocative language or gestures to an opponent. 5.22 F To block or attempt to block with the boot when an opponent is kicking the ball from his hand (s) 5.23 F To prevent or attempt to prevent an opponent from lifting or kicking the ball off the ground by striking an opponents hand, arm, foot or leg with the boot. 5.24F/5.25H To engage in any other form of rough play. 5.25 F/5.30H To attempt to achieve an advantage by feigning a foul or injury. 5.26F /5.31H To threaten or to use abusive or provocative language or gestures to a team-mate. 5.26H To make “a pull” with the Hurley from behind and around the body of an opponent that is not consistent with an attempt to play the ball. 5.27H To use the Hurley in a careless manner. 5.28H To throw the Hurley in a manner which constitutes a danger to another player. 5.29H To pull or take hold of a faceguard or any other part of an opponents helmet.

9. Noting Fouls Noting Fouls 5.27F/ 5.32H To hold an opponent with the hand(s) 5.28F To use the fist on or around the body of an opponent for the purpose of dispossessing him of the ball. 5.29F/5.33H (a) To charge an opponent in the back or to the front. (b) To charge an opponent : (1) who is not in possession of the ball, or (11) is in the act of kicking the ball, or (111) both players are moving in the direction of the ball to play it. (c) To charge an opponent for the purpose of giving an advantage to a team mate .

10. D. Rules 5.30– 5.31 Free Only 5.30F/ 5.34 H To push an opponent with the hand(s) or Hurley. To hold an opponent Hurley or pull it from his hands 5.31F/ 5.35H (a) To charge ( in a manner otherwise permissible on an opponent ) the goalkeeper in his small rectangle (b) for a player in possession of the ball to charge an opponent 5.36 H To use the Hurley to obstruct an opponent 5.37H To strike an opponent’s Hurley unless both players are in the act of playing the ball.

11. 5.32F / 5.38H For a player to retaliate between the award of a free kick / puck to his team and the free kick/ puck being taken. 5.33F / 5.39H For a player (s) from each team to foul simultaneously

13. Rule 6 Dissent: Marks available 5

15. Deduct 3 marks for each incorrect decision which leads directly to the scoreline in the match being affected

18. Mick McGrath ASSESSMENT FORMS

19. Assessment Form • Constructive Comments • Language of the Rule • Feedback 2011 • Form • Video

20. Constructive Comments Comment made on the assessment form should be • Constructive • No derogatory or personal comment about the referee • Use examples when highlighting issues

21. Examples of Good Comments • Refresh your memory on the area of technical fouls, particularly 4.1 • On the referees performance this was an excellent display (but see below) • Referees mark would have been higher but for the following points • When you should have to caution a player (9C/43min) ……….. • Referee may wish to revisit rules on Technical Fouls 4.1 to 4.10 • The referee may wish to take on board the following advice

22. Use language of the Official Guide When highlighting incidents form the game, use the language of the official guide. • Make assessment look more professional • Cuts down on confusion • Match Officials have to use the language of the rule when communicating on the pitch and on Referees Report

23. Feedback 2011 Refrain from making comments on future appointments and previous appointments. E.g. of comment made this year • This is a very high score and I think that you should be considered for higher level games • I feel this ref is well capable to ref at a higher level. • in my view, you have improved in all areas of his refereeing since I last assessed him

24. Feedback 2011 Be careful that the grade of the mark is the same as your comments regarding his performance. E.g. for this year’s league • Referee had an excellent game but the referee only received a mark of 83

25. Feedback 2011 Any comment made should be of fact and not option, & refrain from using the term “In my option”,. E.g. • The marks lost in this game which were inmy opinion totally unnecessary and would have made this assessment an excellent one. • If you fail to give a penalty because you decided to play advantage you will be blamed if advantage does not work out- imagine if an All-Ireland is lost because of such a decision!! Let my words of caution not take from an excellent performance.”

26. Feedback 2011 Important that all key incident in the game are covered in the Summary sections on page one of the assessment form, both correct and incorrect decisions.

27. Feedback When giving feedback on the referees performance please give examples from during the game, giving the times and if possible player no’s, and rule no’s. Good examples from the league • Positioning – Your very high work rate and purposeful lines of movement allowed you to monitor all players’ activities. This was particularly evident in set play and in the 41st minute when you cautioned O5 for a 5.24 infraction off the ball. • Teamwork – You work well with your other match officials. Following advice from your umpires at the scoreboard end you cautioned W14 for a 5.24 infraction in the 18th minute. • In the 55m C7 and A10 were involved in an off the ball incident. From my observation this was a 5.24 infraction and both players should have been cautioned.

28. Feedback Poor examples during the league • Non issue of yellow cards in 21st and 24th minutes. • Also tighten up on the ‘pushing’ and obstruction fouls • When players challenged his decisions he took the correct action and moved the ball forward for dissent.

29. Feedback Use language of the official guide when describing incident. Good examples during the league • Should have been cautioned for definite Rough Play off the ball with W2. • D5 Tackle aimed too high, should have been cautioned for Rough Play • D5Properly cautioned for pulling down opponent in 39min Poor Examples during the league • Both Players got involved with one another following the award of a free. There wasn’t much in the incident but the cautions given by the referee were warranted

30. Feedback Examples of positive comments used during the league • Umpires should be given special mention – very mobile, very good decisive signals – very well done • Well done on dissent. Good control and showed that you had authority in what was a very competitive local derby game • All your other Cautions including the double to Derry 20 were correct.

31. Form: New

32. Clarification: Umpires Clarification on Slow & Indecisive Signalling. • Give benefit of doubt to umpires if they take a few seconds to get the right decision for a tricky score.

33. Clarification: Noting • Give benefit of doubt to referees in relation to the noting of the players. • If a players commits 2 noting infractions, and does not receive a yellow card, referee is deducted 2 marks.

34. Video to Assist with Assessments Following the introduction of video been used to assist with assessments, it is important that where possible video is used with assessment.

35. Video to Assist with Assessments • Assessors are encouraged to view key incidents of games to ensure the right assessment mark is achieved. • Key incidents would be regarded as Red Cards, Yellow Cards, and incorrect scores or wides. • Assessors would be required to record whether video was used to compete the assessment by adding a new section to the form.

36. Video to Assist with Assessments • Assessors will be encourage to watch the incident at normal speed. (No Slow Motion) • Benefit of doubt will be given to the referee • 40 Championship games will be shown live on TV • Should not slow down the process, as video clips can be sent out from Croke Park on Monday morning if required

37. Form: E-Mail • Currently 39 out of 54 Assessors are sending in Assessment Forms by E-Mail • Speeds Up Referees receiving Feedback • Forms are easier to read • Assessors who do not send in assessment by e-mail are to reminded to ensure that their writing is readable.

38. Advice • Please ensure any advice given is correct, • If you are unsure please contact Croke Park for clarification.

39. For Further Information Please ContactBernard SmithGames DepartmentGAACroke ParkDublin 3Tel: 01 865 8694Mobile: 087 2934956Fax: 01 865 8650Email: bernard.smith@gaa.ie