State A 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

Model roles and responsibilities involved in umpiring a match*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates an appropriate level of fitness for the match

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Understands the role of mental preparation in a high performance environment

Competent

Not Yet Competent

During Match

Advantage

Applies concept of advantage and flow to create attacking opportunities*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Identifies the situations where advantage is not applicable

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Game/Player Management

Uses a wide range of tools effectively communicate decisions*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Respond appropriately to player behaviour leading to dangerous and/or illegal play

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates an ability to managing the game pro actively

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Teamwork

Displays match positioning to make timely and effective decisions*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Shows ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (players, managers, coaches, other officials)

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates teamwork with other officials to manage the game effictively

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Danger

Applies dangerous play*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Effectively applies the rules in relation to aerial balls

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Possession/Tackling

Identifies the actions of attackers which are infringements*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Understands appropriate penalty for bringing opponents to ground

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates the ability to recognise infringements within tackling situations*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Free Hits

Manages free hits situations efficiently*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Applies the rules for free hits inside 23

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Presentation

Decisions made are able to be understood by all involved in the match (players, coaches, spectators, etc)*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Portrays a professional image in line with FIH requirements/demands throughout the match*

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Demonstrates effective management of situations involving players crowding the umpire

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Post Match

Ability to review 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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