State C Umpire - Practical Competency Checklist

Assessment Date*

Purpose of Assessment*

New Accreditation

Renewal

Candidate Name*

DOB*

Email*

Club/Association*

Assessor Name*

Pre Match

Exhibits behaviour which is consistant with the officials code of behaviour*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Ensure environment is safe for activity

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates an appropriate level of fitness for the match

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Understands roles and responsibilities involved in umpiring a match*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

During Match

Advantage

Applies concept of advantage and flow to create attacking opportunities*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Appropriate choice of decision vs advantage

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Game/Player Management

Exhibit signals with appropriate timing and application*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Applies appropriate use of whistle to Communicate

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrate effective use of 'tools' to manage the match

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Teamwork

Exhibit correct positioning in relation to play and/or co-umpire*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Provide timely and effective support to co-umpire

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates teamwork with other officials to manage the game effectively

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Danger

Recognises dangerous play*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Effectively applies the rules in relation to aerial balls

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Possession/Tackling

Understands and applies the Obstruction rule appropriately*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates the ability to recognise infringements within tackling situations*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Free Hits

Manages free hits situations appropriately*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Understands the rules for free hits inside 23

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Presentation

Is appropriately equiped to complete the role of umpire for each match*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Exhibits approrpriate level of professionalism required for the role of umpire*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates effective management of situations involving players crowding the umpire

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Post Match

Ability to self-reflect umpiring performance and implement changes required

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Ability to use feedback constructively to improve performance*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

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